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Destiny Awakened


C.J. Cooke - 2020
     When the supernatural community announced to the human world that they were more than just stories and legends, the opinion of the humans split. Some loved them, some hated them. But when people with mixed blood started to lose control and slaughter those around them, the humans were quick to enact the registration act and deport them to the magic realm. Aria Graves suddenly finds herself expelled from the human realm and entering a world which is at odds with her own beliefs. While she tries to understand her own growing magic, she embarks on a journey of empowering those around her and trying to make sense of new relationships. But danger lurks just around the corner and Aria must race to achieve all of her goals whilst trying to keep those she loves safe. Reader warning: this book contains explicit scenes and briefly deals with themes which some readers may find triggering. This is an adult reverse harem book involving MMFM relationships with explicit content and is intended for 18+ readers only. This book does end with a cliff hanger ending, however book 2 is anticipated to be released in May 2020. Book 1 - Destiny Awakened Book 2 - Destiny Rising - coming soon Book 3 - Destiny Realised - anticipated September 2020

The Order: Hit and Run


Emma Cole - 2020
    She knew it wouldn't be easy, but she didn't expect to have to deal with the guys she used to call friends— those same ones that had turned their backs on her.Unable to leave without risking her future, Cora has to figure out how to make the situation work. But things aren't what they seem to be on the surface, something dark lurks on the grounds of Blackbriar Academy, and it's fixated on the new girl.Cora knows she has to tough it out or find a way to break her contract. What she doesn't know is just how far she'll have to venture into the darkness to find the light at the end.18+ RHContent warning - Readers discretion advised

Elemental Fae Academy: The Complete Trilogy


Lexi C. Foss - 2020
    Oh, and the fae think I'm to blame. ╰☆☆Elemental Fae Academy: Book One☆☆╮I kiss one guy at a bar on a dare and suddenly I'm whisked away to the fae realm, thrown into an Academy to control my gifts, and dodging mean girls who want to pin me for crimes I didn't commit.It's a lot to take in, but I have help and they're in the form of several sexy Elemental Fae mentors. They're supposed to help me control my powers, but who's going to keep the elements from controlling me?╰☆☆Elemental Fae Academy: Book Two☆☆╮Someone wants me dead and they're using my missing mate to get to me. I have to stop them before it's too late.No big deal. Master the elements, find my lost Spirit, and identify the bad guy.Yeah. Easy.Except Titus is tired of playing by the rules of others. Vox just wants to be friends. Sol is pissing everyone off. And Cyrus, well, he's a force of nature and thinks he's in charge.Whoever is out to hurt me and mine will pay.╰☆☆Elemental Fae Academy: Book Three☆☆╮Royal Coronations. Finals. A Solstice Ball. And a mother hellbent on ruining the fae world.Just another ordinary day for me, Claire Summers, the halfling fae with access to all five elements.I'm in for the fight of my life with five fae protectors and an ally I never saw coming. It's up to us to save the Elemental Fae Kingdom before it's too late. And it'll require giving my heart to all my mates, to guard and to hold, for eternity and beyond.This is a Paranormal Romance Complete Trilogy where there are five hot fae mentors and no choosing required!

The Redemption of Ajax


Trinity Faegen - 2011
    When getting the answer means pledging her soul to Eryx, she unlocks a secret that puts her in grave danger—she is an Anabo, a daughter of Eve, and Eryx's biggest threat.A son of Hell, immortal, and bound to Earth forever, Jax looks for redemption in the Mephisto Covenant—God's promise he will find peace in the love of an Anabo. After a thousand years, he's finally found the girl he's been searching for: Sasha.With the threat of Eryx always looming, Jax knows he has to keep Sasha safe and win her over. But can he? Will Sasha love him and give up her mortal life?

Royals of Villain Academy: Books 5 - 8


Eva Chase - 2020
    Four impossible loves. Can we conjure a happy ending?I was starting to think I knew what I was dealing with at the university best known as Villain Academy. I’d come to believe that by owning my role as the last remaining Bloodstone, I could change this place for the better. Then a series of shocking revelations turns everything I believed on its head.The other scions have my back now, with all the trouble that's brought them. How much more will they have to sacrifice before we can find some kind of peace? I'm ready to fight for my newfound life, my family, and the guys I'm falling for... but this battle may bring more casualties than I can bear.Do I have the defiance in me to overthrow centuries of magical tyranny? Looks like it’s time to find out.*Royals of Villain Academy is a university-age paranormal academy series. Expect magical villainy, a tough heroine who bends to no one’s will, a dollop of steam, and a slow-burn enemies-to-lovers romance where the men discover the joys of sharing.*Enjoy over 1200 pages of excitement in one box set! This set contains the final four books in the Royals of Villain Academy series—Corrupt Alchemy, Foul Conjuring, Grim Witchery, and Vicious Arts—plus 30+ pages of exclusive bonus scenes.

The Beautiful Ashes


Jeaniene Frost - 2014
    don’t miss this fan-favorite tale from New York Times bestselling author Jeaniene Frost.Ivy has always seen things that she cannot explain. Strange things. Otherworldly things. But when her sister goes missing, Ivy discovers the truth is far worse--her hallucinations are real, and her sister is imprisoned in a realm beyond Ivy’s reach. The one person who can help her is the dangerously attractive rebel who’s bound by an ancient legacy to betray her.The fate Adrian has fought to escape is here - but he never expected the burning need he feels for Ivy. With destiny on one side and desire on the other, Adrian must help Ivy search for the powerful relic that can save her sister. Yet he knows what Ivy doesn’t: the truth about her own destiny, and a war that could destroy the world. Sooner or later, it will be Ivy on one side, Adrian on the other, and nothing but ashes in between...Originally published in 2014

Forsaken


Kristen Day - 2012
    Unfortunately, Atlanta’s high society wasn’t quite ready for Hannah…or the strange events that plague her. Chilling visions of murder, unexplained hallucinations, and a dark, mysterious guy who haunts her nightmares all culminate to set in motion a journey of self-discovery that will challenge everything she’s ever believed; not to mention her sanity. Sent to live at The House of Lorelei on Bald Head Island, NC for ‘kids like her,’ Hannah quickly realizes things are not what they seem. Her fellow ‘disturbed’ teens are actually the descendants of mythical Sea Gods and Goddesses. And so is she.But when Finn, the ghost from her dreams, appears in the flesh; her nightmares become reality and her dark visions begin coming true. Inexplicably drawn to him, she can’t deny the dangerous hold he has on her heart. The deadly secrets he harbors will ultimately test her courage and push the boundaries of her love. She must decide if she is ready to embrace the ancient legend she is prophesied to be a part of. The fate of all the descendants will forever depend upon it.

Different


Scarlett Haven - 2019
    I didn't realize how different until four guys show up all claiming that they are destined to be my mates. They’re not human, and they say I’m not either. But if I’m not human then what am I? Now I’m forced to go to a school where I don’t belong and am reminded of it everyday. Creatures I never imagined were real that used to give me nightmares are everywhere I turn. The world that once existed is gone. Will anything ever be like it was again? Different is the first book in the Shifter Academy Series, an RH series.

Bound


Sophie Oak - 2011
    With an unrewarding job and a failed marriage, no one would confuse her life with a fairy tale. So when she is kidnapped and taken to a magical world to be the grand prize in a fierce and bloody tournament, she isn't sure if she is in a dream or a nightmare. Beckett Finn was supposed to be Prince Charming. He and his brother, Cian, were to inherit the throne of the Seelie Fae and rule over a fantasy kingdom. But the thrust of a traitor's blade stole that future. Now the brothers are fading, cursed by their royal blood unless they find a mate who can restore them.When Beck sees Meg, her body calls to him and he knows she is the key to their salvation. Bound by passion and fate, it's time for Meg to find her happily ever after. ** A Siren Erotic Romance - [#390 Siren Menage Everlasting: Erotic Fantasy Menage a Trois Romance, M/F/M, BDSM, spanking]

The Dark Light


Sara Walsh - 2012
    And as far as she’s concerned, that’s about the only interesting thing to happen in her small town. That is, until Sol arrives. Mia’s not one to fall for just any guy, but she can’t get Sol—or the brilliant tattoo on his back—out of her mind.Then Mia’s brother goes missing, and Mia’s convinced that Sol knows more than he’s sharing. But getting closer to Sol means reevaluating everything Mia once believed to be true. Because Sol’s not who Mia thought he was—and neither is she.

A Touch Of Death (Secrets of Fae Duet, #1)


J.J. Dean - 2019
    Forced into making the decision of life or death lands her in the arms of four devastatingly handsome Naturals; a vampire, a shifter, a mage, and an incubus. These strangers offer her the freedom she never thought she'd see again. All of that is threatened and hope dwindles when buried secrets reveal themselves. The entire world of Naturals is at risk when a forgotten prophecy is brought to light. Novia's secret is one that could bring about their salvation...or their destruction. Gifted with abilities no Fae should possess, Novia becomes a coveted weapon the humans will do anything to recapture. With her freedom and the lives of her four Naturals hanging in the balance, will Novia's life fall into the hands of those who wish to use her? Or will she find the strength to fight for the future she longs for? Soon she'll learn, a chance at life will always require... A Touch of Death. * This is a Reverse Harem novel. #whychoose * Recommended 18+ due to mature language and situations.

Afterlife


Stephanie Hudson - 2012
    However, this new life she craves so badly isn’t the one she is expecting. Not after Draven gets one look at her and quickly decides her fate.But which fate will Keira choose, a willing slave to the darkness inside him or a prisoner in his arms for all eternity?After all, Dominic Draven, isn’t what he seems and Afterlife isn’t just a nightclub…No, for Draven, it’s a castle he rules from.Warning: This book is amazingly addictive, with its dark mystery, haunting horror, seductive twists and one sexy dark lord that has the reader drooling every time the name Draven appears on the page!

Discovering Synergy


Elizabeth Knight - 2020
    College was going to be great! So what’s the worst that could happen?Lailah, a small-town girl from Wisconsin, is stuck in her mundane life with no clear ambitions. Surprisingly, she finds herself the recipient of a scholarship to attend Ryevick University. This elite school in Europe is miles away from all she has ever known, but is the key to uncovering what her wandering soul is looking for. Established by one of the last known Knights of the Templar, Ryevick holds secrets hidden beneath the ornate buildings and scattered within the lavish art throughout the campus. Driven by her curiosity, Lailah uncovers an ancient school myth about angels who blessed a group of Knights with elemental abilities. These gifts will allow them to overcome the demons who are throwing the world into chaos.While experiencing the woes of college life, Lailah captures the attention of the five most sought after bachelors on campus. The “Manor” boys are at the top of every girl's wish list, therefore making Lailah a target of their schoolgirl jealousy. Lailah’s attempt to remain in the background fails and she starts this new chapter with the boys helping her to discover that she is made for so much more than she ever knew.This is a reverse harem where the leading character will not have to choose between her men. This is the first book out of six in the series. It is not a complete story and will be continued on in the next book. It is an 18+ book that has strong language, sexual situations, and mild bullying.

Claiming Her Beasts 1


Dia Cole - 2020
    One craves my body. And one will stop at nothing to possess my soul.Family is everything and I’ll do whatever it takes to support what’s left of mine. I’ll work double waitressing shifts seven days a week. I’ll even become the headliner at the local strip club.But I draw the line at accepting a drug lord’s indecent proposal. I’m not for sale. Unfortunately, the monster isn’t used to taking no for an answer and his ability to manipulate minds makes him a formidable enemy.Luckily, I’ve got my sexy roommate and a dangerous shifter watching out for me. They’ll protect me from everything… except their dark desires.If I can survive these beasts, the apocalypse will be a cakewalk.*This is book one in a steamy paranormal reverse harem series based on the rewritten and expanded Heaven in Hell series. Expect a kickass heroine and swoon-worthy monsters who’ll have to learn to share*

Cadence of Ciar


Zoe Parker - 2018
    Ciar is the epitome of both and in some ways my furry arch-nemesis. He’s been with me since I was a child. Now he’s followed me to the Menagerie. Except he’s no longer in his canine form, Ciar is now 100% Fae male.Which I’m not prepared for. Not that I'm prepared for this place at all either. I don’t want to be here. This school is a hen-house for the rich and powerful to reach in and pluck the special people out like fat hens while the rest are fed to the wolves.Well, except this time there’s one of the big bad ones IN the hen-house. Ciar.He's the bane of my existence and theirs. Yet in a roundabout way he's also my best friend, and even though he looks at me like I'm dinner--I'm not afraid.I'm pretty sure I look at him exactly the same way.