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Bound to the Warlock: A Cozy Smalltown Paranormal Romance (Hillcrest Hollow Shifters #05) by Vala Stone He tells me to leave town. I canât seem to stay away. Maggie I come to Hillcrest Hollow with a broken career, a bruised heart, and every intention of hiding out with my best friend until my life stops falling apart. Instead, I find her broody coworker, a magical town full of secrets, and a stubborn little bobcat kitten determined to adopt me. Thorne is filthy rich, dangerously powerful, and makes it painfully clear he wants nothing to do with me. Too bad his actions keep betraying him. Every cold warning comes with quiet protection. Every sharp insult only makes me more determined to uncover his secrets. Then my dreams start calling me into the woods... and something ancient starts calling me by name. Thorne Iâve sworn off obsession. Sunshine like Maggie has no place near a warlock like me. Fate disagrees. Now the woman I keep trying to push away is tangled in the magic threatening Hillcrest Hollow. She finds the family sheâs always deserved, a troublesome little companion determined to throw us together, and me. She thinks Iâm trying to keep her safe. She has no idea Iâm willing to burn the world down to do it. This is Book Five in the Hillcrest Hollow Shifter series, but each book can be read as a standalone. Bound to the Warlock delivers a secretive grumpy warlock billionaire, an always cheerful, artist with a temper, a cute bobcat kitten with romance plans, and a sizzling HEA that will leave you breathless. Fun tropes: Down-on-her-luck heroine Small town Best friendâs coworker Grumpy/sunshine Mysterious billionaire warlock Animal companion Dreams Ancient magic Found family Possessive/protective MMC âBurn the world down for herâ energy |
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Bound to the Griffin: A Paranormal Shapeshifter Romance (Hillcrest Hollow Shifters #03) by Vala Stone Heâs sworn to protect the townâs secretsâbut she might just unravel his heart. Gwendolyn Buying the old B&B was supposed to be my fresh start. But Hillcrest Hollow isnât exactly welcoming. The house is crumbling, the neighbors glare like Iâm some kind of threat, and somethingâs definitely watching me from the woods. Then thereâs Jacksonâthe townâs sheriff with storm-gray eyes and a quiet intensity that makes my heart forget how to behave. Heâs always there when things go sideways, and Iâm starting to think those hands could fix a lot more than broken porch steps. The more I dig, the darker the townâs secrets getâand the more tangled up we become. Whateverâs hiding in Hillcrest Hollow isnât just folklore. And if Iâm not careful, it wonât just break my heartâit might claim everything. Jackson The second Gwendolyn arrived, I knew sheâd be trouble. Hillcrest Hollow chews up outsiders, and the things that live in the dark donât take kindly to curious humans. She shouldâve leftâbut sheâs still here. And Iâm starting to forget why I ever wanted her gone. Sheâs fierce, stubborn, and too damn tempting for a man whoâs spent years keeping his beast on a leash. But something old is waking, and sheâs at the center of it. I swore to protect this townâbut Iâd burn it to the ground before I let anything touch her. Even if the real danger⌠is what I am. This is Book Three in the Hillcrest Hollow Shifter series, but each book can be read as a standalone. Bound to the Griffin delivers a protective griffin shifter, a bold human heroine looking for a new beginning, ancient secrets, and a sizzling HEA. |
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Bound to the Minotaur: A Paranormal Shapeshifter Romance (Hillcrest Hollow Shifters #02) by Vala Stone Car trouble on a desolate road? Terrifying. The brooding, irresistibly hot mechanic who shows up? Utterly distracting⌠Kess Running is my only option. When a job offer across the country promises a fresh start, I grab it like a lifeline. But fate, it seems, has other plans. Stranded in the middle of nowhere with a broken car, Iâm at my witâs end. Then he appears. Gregory, the grumpy mechanic with smoldering eyes, a scowl that could cut steel, and secrets as dark as the night. Trusting anyone has never been my strong suit, but when he uncovers evidence that my âaccidentâ wasnât an accident at all, heâs the only one I can turn to. And the more time I spend with him, the more I realizeâbeneath the gruff exterior is a man worth risking everything for. Gregory Patience? Never heard of it. Tact? Doesnât live here. I prefer my life quiet, my sanctuary off-limits, and my secrets buried deep. Then she crashes into my world: Kess, the fiery little stray with a broken car and danger on her heels. Sheâs fierce, maddeningly stubborn, and absolutely captivating. Against every instinct, I find myself letting her in. The closer she gets, the harder it is to keep my distance. And when her past threatens to destroy her, Iâll do whatever it takes to protect herâeven if it means revealing the beast within. This is Book Two in the Hillcrest Hollow Shifter series, but each book can be read as a standalone. Bound to the Minotaur delivers a grumpy Minotaur shifter, a fiery human heroine, an adorable kitten who knows too much, and a sizzling HEA that will leave you breathless. |
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Bound to the Dragon (Hillcrest Hollow Shifters #01) by Vala Stone Inheriting a sprawling picturesque farm in a cozy small town is probably everyoneâs secret dream. When it happens to me, my life gets turned upside down. Rosemary My fatherâs will stipulates I have live to there for a year if I want to inherit his millions too. The place is a fire trap, ready to collapse at the slightest breeze. Then the dreams start. A voice calling to me, seducing me, whispering in my sleep. Nothing is what it seems in Hillcrest Hollow, I expect more dreams, but then a rainstorm brings a stranger to my doorstep. A naked stranger. It is then that the seduction truly starts and I find myself bound to a dragon. Chardum For twenty-six years I was trapped beneath rubble. My only anchor the faintest touch of my soulmateâs mind against mine. Suddenly sheâs here, next to my prison, on my land. I will do whatever it takes to get her to free me, and then I will seduce her until she will never want to leave. My Rosy does not know the truth about her father, or this land, she does not know the peril sheâs in. I am Chardum the Destroyer, a mighty dragon, and I will teach her all she needs to master her powers and her inheritance. I will claim her heart and soul. Protect her with my dying breath from the evil that seeks to destroy us all. |
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Ensnared by the Stone Freak: A Paranormal Romance (Twisted Carnival Series) by Vala Stone At the Twisted Carnival, the âStone Freakâ can turn anyone to stoneâbut when he meets her, sheâs the one who stops him in his tracks. Camryn Being called the âIce Queenâ stings, but after my ex shattered my trust, keeping my distance feels safer. When my best friend drags me to the Twisted Carnival, I expect a night of cheap thrillsânot a collision with the impossible. The moment I meet the Stone Freakâs gaze in the middle of the ring, my world tilts. Heat ignites, shattering the walls I built. Halvard is powerful, mesmerizing⌠dangerous. But for the first time in forever, I want to take a risk. Forget contracts and a stalker exâIâm about to embark on the wildest adventure of my life. And it begins with him. Halvard My gift was once a blessing. Now itâs a curse. My gaze turns flesh to stone, making me a monster in the eyes of the world. The Twisted Carnival is the only place I belongâuntil a Seerâs prophecy changes everything. Then I see her. Camryn. My mate. And suddenly, nothing else matters. I will seduce her. I will claim her. I will show her that a life with a Stone Freak is the greatest adventure of all. But when her past comes hunting, Iâll do more than fightâIâll unleash the beast within. No warlock, no shadow, no force in this world will take her from me. Let them try. This standalone novella is part of the multi-author Twisted Carnival series. It features a passionate half-gargoyle, half-basilisk 'Stone Freak,' a pet boar named Hogzy, a lawyer with a stalker, and a guaranteed steamy HEA. |
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Single Pucking Orc: An Orc Hockey Romance (The Orc Hockey League) by Honey Phillips The playboy reputation was fake. The baby was real. Rognar Stonebreaker has always been the fun one. The charming orc with an easy smile, a playful reputation, and absolutely no plans to settle down. Then a baby appears on his doorstep. Suddenly the Emerald Enforcers' star winger is juggling midnight feedings, diaper disasters, and the shocking discovery that he'd do anything for his little girl. Including asking for help. Nora Bennett is practical, organized, and completely unimpressed by orc hockey players, no matter how attractive they might be. So why does she keep saying yes to the massive male who is turning her carefully organized life upside down? The more time Nora spends helping Rognar navigate parenthood, the more she discovers the devoted father hiding beneath the flirtatious reputation. And the more Rognar begins to wonder if the family theyâre unexpectedly creating is something he never knew he wanted. As the attraction between them grows, Rognar must prove he's more than the carefree bachelor everyone believes him to be. Because losing Nora would be even worse than changing his first diaper. A sweet and spicy hockey romance featuring a surprise baby, a charming orc hero, a practical heroine, found family, small-town chaos, and a guaranteed happily ever after. The Orc Hockey League is a cozy-spicy monster romance series where fierce orc athletes rule the ice, rivalries run hot, and love hits harder than a body check. Each book can be read as a standalone. |
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The Orc's Gift (Sunshine Valley Orcs #02) by Alana Khan She carved flowers from his homeworld into wood. In his culture, thatâs practically a marriage proposal. Honey I build instruments for retirees, hobbyists, and local musicians. Not devastatingly attractive seven-foot orcs with broad shoulders, careful hands, and a deep voice that slides straight under my skin. Kragen comes to my workshop looking for a custom dulcimer and somehow becomes part of my days instead. Coffee on the porch. Long conversations about music. Excuses to keep coming back long after Iâve delivered his instrument. I tell myself heâs just a client, even when the best part of my day starts sounding a lot like his car coming up the drive. So when I customize his instrument using sketches he once drew on the back of a napkin, I think Iâm just being thoughtful. I donât know Iâm accidentally courting an orc. Kragen I knew I was in trouble when Honey started seeing me clearly. Not the performance. Not the musician everyone thinks they know. Me. She listens when I speak. She notices things no one else does. And then she hands me an instrument etched with flowers from my homeworld because she remembered they mattered. And now I have a problem. Because humans treat gifts like objects. Orcs treat them like intentions. In my culture, a gift made with this much care is a declaration. It demands an answer in kind. Equal intention. Equal devotion. Now Iâm caught between restraint and desire, trying not to overwhelm the woman whoâs already become the center of every song in my head. Some gifts ask for an answer. Some come with an orc whoâs been writing songs about you for weeks and is running out of reasons not to back you against the nearest wall. Protective hero ⢠Orc musician ⢠Handmade gifts ⢠Slow burn to scorching ⢠Size difference ⢠Mutual yearning ⢠Explicit heat ⢠Guaranteed HEA |
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The Orc's Protection (Sunshine Valley Orcs #1) by Alana Khan He gave her his coat. In his culture, that means she's already his. Riona The school's handsome security guard is seven feet of careful restraintâquiet, deliberate, almost unnervingly gentle for someone so large. I notice everything about Vraag. The rare touches. The precise control. The way his presence makes me feel safe and dangerously aware at the same time. When I shiver in the cold and he wraps his coat around my shoulders, I think it's kindness. I have no idea it's a vow. Vraag Eight years of making myself smaller. Quieter. Less. So humans won't fear me. Riona Walker has never once looked at me with fearâand the night her small frame tremblesy with cold, eight years of careful control gives way to instinct. In StoneWatch culture, offering protection is offering yourself. She's been wearing my scent, wrapped in my warmth, and I am done pretending I don't want to make it permanent. Some offers can't be taken back. Some come with a seven-foot orc who spent eight years learning patienceâso he could spend one very long night using none of it. Protective hero ⢠Size difference ⢠Slow burn to scorching ⢠"She's mine" energy ⢠Explicit heat ⢠Guaranteed HEA |
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Guarded by My Gargoyle: A Cozy Monster Romance (Fairhaven Falls) by Honey Phillips He returned to Fairhaven Falls with a fortune and a plan. Falling for the widowed plant nursery owner next door was not part of it. But her little boy sees him as a guardian. And she sees the softness beneath the stone. And once a gargoyle puts down roots⌠nothing will move him. Guarded by the Gargoyle is a cozy, protective small-town monster romance about second chances, chosen family, and a hero who finally decides to stay. |
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Protected by the Orc (Fairhaven Falls #07 / Sweet Monster Treats #08) by Honey Phillips Her orc bodyguard is determined to keep her close! Holdar doesnât do commitment. Even his latest security job as bodyguard to a pretty, spoiled - and annoyingly adorable - heiress wonât last, which is just as well. The sooner he gets away from her innocent smiles and tempting curves the better. Trish is desperate to escape her fatherâs gilded cage, even though her latest bodyguard is the biggest, most intimidating - and most enticing - male sheâs ever met. Then her disastrous attempt at freedom leads her straight into his massive orc arms. Holdar failed one person in his care, and heâs not about to do it again. Heâs determined to keep Trish safe, even if it means returning to Fairhaven Falls and facing the past he wants to forget. A tiny southern town and the smallest cabin sheâs ever seen? A grumpy orc who insists on putting her to work - when heâs not kissing the heck out of her? Trish should be miserable. Instead, sheâs never been happier. But can their relationship be more than temporary? And is she willing to take a chance on an orc who's afraid to commit? * * ~ * * "Protected by the Orc" is the eighth sweet and steamy monster romance that makes up the Sweet Monster Treats multi-author, shared-world collection. Each book is a standalone, containing its own 'Happily Ever After', and can be read in any order -- (but the series is likely enjoyed most when read in order, as characters may appear throughout the stories!) Be sure to explore all the titles brought to us by three bestselling authors: Book 01: "Cookies For My Orc Neighbor" by Michele Mills (2023) Book 02: "Candy For My Orc Boss" by Ava Ross (2023) Book 03: "Cupcakes For My Orc Enemy" by Honey Phillips (2023) Book 04: "The Single Mom and the Orc" by Honey Phillips (2023) Book 05: "Single Dad Orc" Ava Ross (2023) Book 06: "Twins For The Wild Orc" by Michele Mills (2023) Book 07: "Undercover Orc" by Ava Ross [2024] Book 08: "Protected by the Orc" by Honey Phillips [2024] Book 09: "Arrested by the Orc" by Michele Mills [2024] * * ~ * * "Protected by the Orc" is also the seventh book in Honey Phillips' series, Fairhaven Falls. Be sure to explore all the titles Book 01: "Cupcakes for My Orc Enemy" Book 02: "Trouble for My Troll* Book 03: "Fireworks for My Dragon Boss" Book 04: "The Single Mom and the Orc" Book 05: "Mistletoe for My Minotaur" Book 06: "Valentine for My Vampire" Book 07: "Protected by the Orc" |
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I Raised Mythic Sea Beasts in My Fish Tank by Skyborne Hero One day, an ordinary fish tank becomes home to a race of miniature fishfolk. Soon afterward, its owner learns that the game captivating the world is destined to merge with reality. When that happens, monsters and civilizations from another realm will cross overâand ordinary people may have nowhere left to hide. His only advantage is a god-tier talent that transforms his fish tank into an evolving pocket world. Sea beast eggs, rare creatures, and precious resources obtained inside the game can all be brought into it. With time flowing far faster within the tank, even the weakest hatchling can grow into a creature of legend. By the time the game descends upon reality, the balance of the entire world has already begun to change. Colossal sea beasts rise from a seemingly ordinary tank, ancient powers lose control of the oceans, and distant kingdoms arrive at an astonishing conclusion: They have discovered the legendary origin world of all sea beasts. |
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My Ex Is A Vampire by M.S. Ocampo Relationships bite! Jane Dela Cruz's life is anything but normal. By day, she's your average honor student, the girl next door who's dating the guy on the football team. By night, she hunts vampires with her family. She hates what she's been called to do, the gifts she inherited from her family bloodline. At the same time, she craves revenge and closure for past emotional scars. Andy Santiago is the new kid in the swanky suburb of Sugar Land, Texas. Haunted by nightmares of red eyes and fangs, he hunts down vampires and attracts his share of trouble along the way. He keeps his life of vampire hunting a secret from his mother and finds himself in hot water when he finds out his new girlfriend is a fangirl for romantic vampires, which only exist in fiction. When Jane's boyfriend and Andy's girlfriend get taken by the local vampire court and turned into vampires, they have to team up and figure out how to take down their exes. What they don't realize is that they will unravel a darker conspiracy that will change their lives forever. |
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Never Invite a Vampire to Dinner (Wrong Move, Right Monster) by Honey Phillips Love was never part of the menu. Penelope Harrington loves bringing people together. So when the mysterious owner of Blackthorn House returns to Black Harbor, she invites him to dinner. She doesn't expect him to accept. She definitely doesn't expect him to be a vampire. Or to keep accepting her invitations. After centuries of carefully avoiding attention, Julian Volkov wants nothing more than a quiet life. Then Penny barges into his world with themed dinner parties, endless questions, and a determined belief that no one should eat alone. Unfortunately for Julian, saying no to her proves impossible. The more time they spend together, the harder it becomes for Julian to stay hiddenâand the harder it becomes to imagine a future without the woman who keeps trying to feed him homemade garlic bread. But when a paranormal podcast starts digging into the secrets of Blackthorn House, Julian's carefully constructed life begins to unravel. Suddenly, the woman who invited him to dinner may be the only person who can protect both his secrets and his heart. A steamy standalone paranormal romance featuring a vampire hero, a sunshine foodie heroine, a cozy coastal town, small-town meddling, mystery, and a guaranteed happily ever after. |
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Never Dance with a Demon: A Cozy Monster Romance (Wrong Move, Right Monster) by Honey Phillips She lives by the rules. He breaks them for a living. Isadora Solis has built her life on precision, control, and perfectly executed steps. She doesnât make mistakes on the dance floor, and she definitely doesnât improvise. So when Malachi Vexis strides into her studioâlate, arrogant, and completely incapable of following even the most basic waltzâshe knows exactly what he is. A disaster. Unfortunately, heâs also her newest student. Bound by a dangerous demonic contract, he needs to win an upcoming competition without using magic, or lose far more than his pride. Which means he needs her. As their lessons heat up and the lines between discipline and desire begin to blur, Isadora finds herself drawn to the one male who could ruin everything sheâs worked for. Because the only thing more dangerous than dancing with a demon⌠is falling for one. (Each book in the Wrong Move, Right Monster series can be read as a standalone. These sweet and spicy romances are intended for mature readers.) |
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My Brother's Keeper by Ben Schenkman Magic is real, demons walk the earth, and Maxâs brother is dead. Max Asher, Jewish mystic and private-eye, never thought heâd be coming back to his home town to bury his twin brother, Solomon. He definitely never thought the funeral would turn into a case, but when Solâs widow Gabby asks him to investigate the cause of death, âUncle Maxâ is on the job. When Max kicks the demonâs nest, he uncovers a conspiracy that forces him to reevaluate everything he thought he knew about his brother. Unfamiliar local politics blur the line between the supernatural and the mundane, and soon, fighting for justice becomes dangerously literal. If Max can uncover the murderer, he might just save his brotherâs soulâbut if he canât, heâll fall victim to the same deadly fate. Putting the past to rest is going to take more than a shovel full of dirt. |
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Riyati Recollection by Kai Zeal When the night is at its darkest, the sparks of life shine brightest. Kylie thought the danger was over: the last of Asuzaâs followers now dead, she was free to live life as a normal teenager â a freshman in college, the events of her high school years behind her. But what shouldâve been a fun vacation to Savannah takes a dark turn as an undead Riyatian attacks Maya and leaves Kylie with a cryptic message: her existence damned every other mage and she should not have survived that fateful day in June. Kylie is left with only questions; but the most difficult one of all is if she is even worth saving, even if it's just to make amends. But time is of the essence and she can't afford to wallow. She must now decipher the truth of the warning and figure out how to save the other mages before itâs too late. Riyati Recollection is the fourth book in a new adult/adult contemporary, low dark fantasy series that seeks to explore themes of identity, legacy, generational trauma, and finding your own path in life. The series is set in the modern day fictional Southern US town of Opal Pines and includes multiple first person perspectives with characters across a range of queer, neurodiverse, and socioeconomic statuses. |
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A House of Violence and Vengeance by Rowena Aiello A dark romance gone wrong |
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Aloe is Book 2 in the Tales From The Night Garden series. Acanthus and Cypress, an age old Vampire and a young new Werewolf, have accidentally started a war. Nekane, the Werewolf in charge, will go to any means necessary to capture Acanthus; meaning even humans are in danger. On the run, our non-binary heroes encounter others caught up in Nekane's hatred of vampires, witches, and any werewolves that fraternize with them! As Acanthus and Cypress regroup with the Night Garden, an underground organization committed to liberating any in Nekane's crosshairs, they're tasked with some of the hardest challenges they've faced yet! Friend or foe? It's hard to judge just who to trust in a world wrought with danger. In this second book of the Tales From The Night Garden universe, our protagonists continue their adventure in this game of chess with very real consequences. A gaggle of strays begin to expand their found family and a love that blazes bright in the night starts to break out of the darkness. What can Acanthus and Cypress do to convince Nekane to stand down, or are words not enough? How will these two fugitives handle inviting more refugees into their growing resistance? How will The Night Garden continue to save the disenfranchised Supernaturals when Nekane shows up at their Head Quarters' door!? No one knows, but both Cypress and Acanthus have decided they can't run anymore. It's time to stand up for what is right and just. Will you stand up with them on their next journey? |
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Cypress Borne is 22 years old, a dashing young non-binary lad with a fairly easy life in New York City. That is â fairly easy until their routine is interrupted by a vicious dog attack on the way home from the gym. Their life turns upside down after that one singular event-- blackouts, unexplained fits of rage and lost time plague him. Two years of medical tests, therapy, and a life that's spiraling down the toilet later, they navigate their way through the panic attacks and the hopelessness to an old, derelict, and a seemingly abandoned church in the woods, away from the noise and the people. Little do they know, the church isn't abandoned but rather occupied by a vampire hoping to die and rotting in a coffin. Acanthus Sylene believes that a fine wine should never have an age attached, and neither should a fine being. Nonbinary in such a way that gender is completely irrelevant, Acanthus has lived a very long life and is frankly exhausted by it. Embroiled deeply into the politics of the World of Shadows, they have abandoned their duties to The Night Garden, a refugee path that they forged. But, something changes when a lost, scared, ignorant werewolf shows up on their door step. Both of these preternatural beings are looking for answers. Somehow, instead of finding their place in the world, they find each other. However, in the process of finding and growing with each other, they may have put their entire lives â and The Night Garden â at risk. |
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The Lineman by Christina K. Glover GRASPING AT THREADS If thereâs one thing Henley Yu has learned, itâs that nothing is easy when it involves Chief Operator Kittinger. The pair can finally face the world together, focused on the pursuit of the Ethereal lord who escaped into the Actuality. This time the mortal world wonât be a silent victim, and Kit and Henley will hunt their quarry with the help of mages who have plenty to lose. But Kit punched through something he shouldnât have in the battle for the Order Headquarters. His transgression has opened him up to a darkness that swallows him whole, leaving him cold and his body empty. What is broken can only be mended by the hand of the maker. In his fight for Kit and their future together, Henley will need help from the only one who knows the real story behind the Betweenâbut only if the Lineman is willing to lend his aid. Secrets will be revealed and the final battle unfolds as the Connections series comes to a close! |
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Amity in the House of Her Enemy by Hiyodori It was an undeserved hatred, but she knew one day she would earn it. Amity already got her revenge. Since childhood, she's secretly worked to bring down the wealthy mage who destroyed her family. After succeeding, she runs away to start a new life under a stolen identity. Years later, she turns thirty, and the mageâs daughterâJuniperâtracks her down. Amity (a born servant) and Juniper (heir to a magical lord) have a long and unpleasant history. They clashed as children, and again in college, while Amity pursued vengeance against Juniper's clan. Amity shamelessly wielded every weapon at her disposal: her wits, her looks, her healing abilities, and her fearlessness. In those days, lying and sabotage were her bread and butter. Icy, uptight Juniper couldn't be more different. Sheâs always been a stickler for the law. But now the government wants to make an example of Amity for her crimes, and Juniper steps in to protect her. This can't possibly be an act of compassion⌠yet, given the choice between going with Juniper or going to jail, Amity chooses Juniper. A dangerous gamble. Juniper still has the legal right to claim her as an indentured servant. By trapping Amity in the desolate old mansion where it all began, perhaps Juniper can finally start to exact her own long-awaited revenge. Amity in the House of Her Enemy is a twisty and extremely slow-burn f/f romance featuring childhood enemies, hurt/comfort, family drama, and the very tentative beginnings of a movement against the greatest foe of all: the mageocracy itself. This novel takes place in the same contemporary fantasy world as the Clem & Wist series, but can be read and enjoyed as a standalone story. |
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In November 2039, marine scientist Wend Taylor heaves themself aboard a zero-emissions boat skippered by elusive nature photographer Viola Yang. Guided by instinct, ocean dreams, and a shared birthday in 1972, they barter stories for passage across the Pacific. Aljon, Violaâs younger cousin, keeps a watchful eye and an innovative galley. Story by story, the trio rethink secrets, flying dreams, and how they experience their own minds. When they reach HawaiĘťi and prepare to part ways, opportunity and mystery pull them closer together. Both scientific and personal discoveries take shape as they join with ex-lovers, lost friends, and found family. Wend must navigate an ever-shifting future, complicated by bioengineered microbes and a plot to silence scientists, entangled with inexplicable dreams and a calling to Be the Sea. |
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The Grilled Cheese Paradox by Andrew D. Bale Alan, the god of atheists, has had enough. Tasked with reconciling the ever-growing pile of contradictory scientific theories humans believe in, he decides the job is no longer possible. His solution is simple: wipe out humanity and end the problem at its source. Standing in his way is Jesus, whoâassisted by Ganesha and Stan, a militant atheist and engineerâattempts to stop Alan before belief itself collapses. Their plan relies on a dangerous truth: belief doesnât need to be true to be powerful. Things spiral out of control when an errant computer program begins killing belief-based beings altogether, threatening gods, demons, and reality itself. The Grilled Cheese Paradox is a satirical novel about belief, certainty, and what happens when humanityâs ideas become powerful enough to destroy the very gods they created. |
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Spooked in the Woods (Monsters in the Woods Series) by Annee Jones When the shadow man of Whistling Pines touches skeptical podcaster Riley Shaw, things get supernatural in more ways than one... RILEY: Ghost hunting rule #1: Don't screw the haunts. But here I am, lost in Whistling Pines with dead batteries, a useless compass, and a shadow man who can literally pass through my clothes. My podcast needs this episode, even if I have to camp in this creepy forest for a week. The locals warned me about the entity that stalks trespassers, but failed to mention he's got magical hands that can touch me in placesâand waysâthat should be physically impossible. Now we're being hunted by very human killers, and my sexy shadow is the only thing keeping me alive. If we survive, this will either be my most downloaded episode ever or the world's kinkiest ghost story. Maybe both. ASH: Forty years scaring away humans, and this mouthy podcaster just keeps taunting me to "bring it on." She thinks I'm a hoax. I'll show her how real I can be. I didn't expect her defiance to strengthen my manifestations or her touch to awaken sensations I thought died with my body. Now I can solidify enough to pin her against trees, trail shadow-fingers across her skin, and make her moan my name into those microphones she loves so much. I need her alive to expose my killers. She needs my protection from the men hunting her. What neither of us planned on was how addictive it would be when a creature made of shadows learns exactly how to make a skeptic believe. ****************** This steamy monster romance features passionate supernatural encounters, explicit scenes, and a love that transcends the boundaries between worlds. Indulge in this sizzling supernatural affair for a happily-ever-after that is truly out of this world! |
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Cupcakes for My Orc Enemy (Fairhaven Falls, #1 / Sweet Monster Treats, #3) by Honey Phillips One very large orc. One very small human. Does size matter? When Elara flees corporate life to open a coffee shop in the small southern town of Fairhaven Falls, the last thing she is looking for is a relationship. But when she meets Grondar, the gruff orc owner of the bakery next door, sparks fly. Literally. Grondar has been burned by human females before. He has no intention of letting the feisty little female next door get under his skin - no matter how attractive he finds her. And it certainly doesnât mean heâs going to let her get away with sabotaging his business. Despite their disastrous first meeting, Elara still finds herself having inappropriately heated thoughts about the massive orc next door. The attraction seems to be completely one-sided - until he reluctantly comes to her rescue and she discovers a very different side to the grumpy male. Can they overcome their initial animosity, their ongoing rivalry, and their very obvious differences to find a future together? * * ~ * * "Cupcakes for My Orc Enemy" is the third sweet and steamy monster romance that make up the Sweet Monster Treats multi-author, shared world collection. Each book is a standalone, containing its own 'Happily Ever After', and can be read/listened to in any order -- (but the series is likely enjoyed most when read/listened to in order, as characters may appear throughout the stories!) Be sure to explore all the titles brought to us by three bestselling authors: ⢠Book 01: "Cookies For My Orc Neighbor" by Michele Mills (2023) ⢠Book 02: "Candy For My Orc Boss" by Ava Ross (2023) ⢠Book 03: "Cupcakes For My Orc Enemy" by Honey Phillips (2023) ⢠Book 04: "The Single Mom and the Orc" by Honey Phillips (2023) ⢠Book 05: "Single Dad Orc" Ava Ross (2023) ⢠Book 06: "Twins For The Wild Orc" by Michele Mills (2023) ⢠Book 07: "Undercover Orc" by Ava Ross [2024] ⢠Book 08: "Protected by the Orc" by Honey Phillips [2024] ⢠Book 09: "Arrested by the Orc" by Michele Mills [2024] * * ~ * * "Cupcakes for My Orc Enemy" is also the first story in Honey Phillips' Fairhaven Falls series: ⢠Book 01: "Cupcakes for My Orc Enemy" ⢠Book 02: "Trouble for My Troll" ⢠Book 03: "Fireworks for My Dragon Boss" ⢠Book 04: "The Single Mom and the Orc" ⢠Book 05: "Mistletoe for My Minotaur" ⢠Book 06: "Valentine for My Vampire" ⢠Book 07: "Protected by the Orc" |
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Mistletoe for My Minotaur (Fairhaven Falls, #5) by Honey Phillips Her minotaur is ready for a holiday treat! The day before Gingerâs family left Fairhaven Falls in disgrace, she made the mistake of kissing her older brotherâs best friend. It was the best - and most embarrassing - moment of her life, but she never thought sheâd see the big minotaur again. Now she desperately needs his help, but she has secrets she canât put on those brawny shoulders. Mayor Howard âHoustonâ Ironmane is used to solving problems - for everyone else. But when the deliciously sweet - and completely off-limits - woman heâs never forgotten comes to him with an outrageous proposition, he knows itâs finally time for his own chance at happiness. All he has to do is uncover her secrets, convince her that their fake relationship could be perfectly real, and save the townâs Christmas festival! Itâs going to take more than kisses under the mistletoe and a little holiday magic to unravel this naughty knot! Welcome to Fairhaven Falls - where the holiday lights twinkle, love sparkles, and monsters know exactly how to unwrap your⌠heart! Each book in the Fairhaven Falls series can be read as a standalone romance. This sweet and steamy holiday tale is intended for mature readers. |
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Gift for My Ghost (Fairhaven Falls, #8) by Honey Phillips Can a lonely pair create a new path to love? Jessica has always felt as restless as the spirits who choose to appear to her. Then an unexpected encounter in the small southern town of Fairhaven Falls changes everything. Now she leads an ordinary life - or at least as ordinary as a girl with a constant ghostly companion can have. But is simple companionship enough? Leo was trapped in Midnight Manor for many years before a pretty little psychic finally set him free. Now that heâs been released, heâs discovered that freedom isn't nearly as enticing as the woman who freed him. The more time they spend together, the more he yearns for their relationship to be real. Who said that love, laughter, and the afterlife couldn't mix? Welcome to Fairhaven Falls! Each book in the Fairhaven Falls series can be read as a standalone romance. This sweet and steamy holiday tale is intended for mature readers. |
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Never Text a Minotaur: A Cozy Monster Romance (Wrong Move, Right Monster) by Honey Phillips She wanted a ladder. She got a minotaur. Clara Bellweatherâs professional life is a meticulously organized system of color-coded calendars, perfectly cataloged books, and emergency backup bookmarks. Unfortunately, her personal life is a chaotic mess of tripping over air and failed online dates. In desperate need of a ladder for the annual spring reading event, Clara does what any socially awkward librarian would doâshe texts her handsome new neighbor. Or, at least, she thinks she texts him. A series of awkward texts leads to an even more awkward meeting where she discovers that sheâs actually been exchanging messages with a massive, horned minotaur. Rion is gruff, reclusive, and intimidating but he's also unexpectedly kind and ridiculously handsome. After recruiting Rion to help with her event, she starts to realize that the grumpy minotaur might be the only male in town who isn't completely and utterly wrong for her. The library needs a ladder. The town needs a festival. And Clara needs to stop having feelings for a minotaur who's probably allergic to sunshine. (Each book in the Wrong Move, Right Monster series can be read as a standalone. These sweet and spicy romances are intended for mature readers.) |
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The Sorrow of Bees by Andie Holman Dark magic comes at a cost, one that Jelly, warrior mermaid, must pay. After enduring a brutal ritual to give her Fae powers, a vital piece of her soul goes missing. She must abandon everything and everyone to find it. It is her journey alone. If she fails her mission, her loverâs brother will never again see the sun, trapped in a horrifying dimension called the Hellhole. If she fails, her lover Mako may not forgive her. If she fails, she will never be whole. Sheâs sent to a queendom so foreign she can barely breathe, transformed into a body she canât possibly understand. Grappling with the enormity of her task, she struggles to appreciate the sorrows of the pollinators. But she must if she wants to succeed. Kirkus reviews: "The intricate details and person growth of major and minor characters make for a welcome continuation of this saga... The detailed depth of the fantasy world will delight those who enjoy all-consuming magical realms that integrate cleanly with contemporary, nonmagical locales... An often rousing personal quest that will have audiences looking forward to the next book." |
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The Mermaid's Wrath by Andie Holman The ocean is dying. A mermaid vows to save it. The Mers are barely surviving in a magical marine bubble, isolated from the rest of the world. Jelly, warrior mermaid and champion of sea life, battles against the choking, accelerating pollution, living beneath the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. When Jelly's mind opens to terrifying premonitions, she must leave the ocean, collaborating with estranged magical beings on land. Sheâs seen one of theirs in a vision, a woman abducted for the power in her veins, and Jelly is the key to this woman's freedom. The black pearl at her throat holds a secret. When it wakes, it sends Jelly on a tumultuous journey, changing her life forever. Kirkus review: âA lighthearted novel that simultaneously features heavy environmental themes, multifaceted characters, and lots of charm. Holman weaves elements of humor, magic, romance, and environmental activism in a quirky ocean-set romantasy.â |
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The Lunar Quartz Library by Melanie Steele At thirty-five, Esme thought her life was setâuntil a magical book offered her a whole new chapter. Esme has lived the same quiet, bookish life for as long as she can rememberâmornings spent sorting rare tomes at the beloved Goldsteins' Bookshop, evenings sipping tea in her tiny flat, and weekends buried in classics and comfort reads. Then a curious delivery arrives: an oversized book with a lock, but no keyhole. It doesnât appear on any inventory listâand it doesnât seem to belong to this world. When the Goldsteins' bookshop, where Esme has worked for half her life, suddenly shuts its doors, she finds herself adrift. Her routine is gone, her future uncertain, and the quiet, bookish life sheâs always known begins to unravel. When a mysterious stranger shows up claiming the book belongs to another realmâand that Esme is the only one who can unlock its secretsâsheâs offered a chance to start again. But stepping into her new role as Librarian of the Quartz Falls Library won't be easy. Esme must learn to wield magic, confront enemies who want the library sealed forever, andâmost daunting of allâbelieve that sheâs worthy of a life beyond the quiet edges of the world. A heartwarming, whimsical tale of transformation and quiet courage, this low spice cosy fantasy is perfect for fans of The Spellshop, Legends & Lattes, and The House in the Cerulean Sea. đ Tropes & Themes Youâll Love đ Midlife Protagonist ⨠Sweet romance đĄ Found family đ Light academia đ Strong female friendships đ LGBTQ+ rep đ§ Neurodivergent rep â¤ď¸ A comforting, low-stakes fantasy full of heart |
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The Old Crones Club: A Fairytale Retelling from the Wicked Witches by Jennifer Taylor-Gray Fairytales made witches villains. Now theyâre taking their story back. Tibby never thought sheâd end up in a prison for witches. She isnât one, or so she claims. But on her first night at the Grimm Brotherhoodâs Reformation Centre, she meets four infamous witches the world has branded wicked. As they share their real stories, Tibby begins to wonder if theyâre not so different after all. When the Brotherhood threatens to erase their memories and their magic, the women stage a daring escape. But freedom isnât enough. To truly reclaim their power, they must untangle the twisted fairytales written about them, confront the men who tried to silence them, and light a fire that could spark a rebellion. In a world built to turn women against each other, Tibby has to choose: stay quiet and survive, or rise and be remembered. A witchy fairytale rebellion for fans of Alix E. Harrow, T. Kingfisher, Naomi Novik and Gregory Maguire. |
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Edenlost: The Borderless City: Book one of the Edenlost saga: a dystopian urban fantasy adventure by Alexandra Kathleen Blade A perfect city. A memory slipping away. A power that cannot be ignored. Leyla wakes up in Edenlost, a city both dazzling and unsettling. She doesnât remember how she got there and doesnât know who to trust. Beneath the cityâs radiant surface, shadows whisper, secrets grow, and a power she never knew she had begins to stir. The more Leyla seeks answers, the more Edenlost reveals itself as a maze of hidden truths, intense emotions, forced alliances, and revelations that shake everything she thought she knew. Friendships become lifelines, love burns silent but fierce, and supernatural forces call to herâpushing her toward choices she may not be ready to make. Eedenlost: The Borderless City is a dystopian urban fantasy filled with magic, mystery, and emotional depth. A cinematic story that plunges the reader into an adventure with a courageous yet vulnerable heroine, unexpected twists, awakening powers, and bonds destined to change everything. Perfect for readers who crave: ⢠immersive and emotional urban fantasy ⢠mysteries and hidden truths behind a perfect city ⢠strong, relatable female protagonists ⢠supernatural powers and gripping suspense ⢠deep friendships and heart-wrenching romance ⢠a vivid, cinematic reading experience Edenlost is not what it seems. Neither is Leyla. Step into the Borderless City and experience the story to the fullest. |
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Born of Shadow by Nicole Conway The girl they condemned may be the only one who can save them, if they don't execute her first. Violet was born to be wicked. Surviving as a street urchin in the island city of Sol'Karr, she struggles to stay one step ahead of the city guards. And when a burglary gone wrong lands her in a jail cell, her nefarious Viperi bloodline could send her straight to the executioner's sword. Her last hope comes in the form of a job offer from a mysterious man who may not be who he claims. If she accepts, she'll be working for The Zenith's Call, an organization who guards the world's most powerful magical artifactsâa task that requires highly skilled agents willing to risk their lives. They believe Violet may have the skills to join them, if she can prove herself trustworthy, but when someone tries breaking into the Call's vault, rumors of Violet's treachery fly like arrows, and she's threatened with banishment back to a jail cell. Now the only option she has left to prove her innocence lies in hunting down the real thief. But embracing her wicked Viperi abilities to catch an expert criminal could be what finally condemns her once and for all. If you like Brandon Sanderson and Rick Riordan, you'll devour Nicole Conway's fast-paced, imaginative series. |
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Coldharbour: A Gothic Tale of Love and Death by Laura Clarke Walker Three generations preyed upon by pure evil. Two lost souls drawn to each other in the darkness. One compelling story of love, loyalty, and betrayal. Decades of death and deceit come to a head in a desolate Essex seaside town in October 1999. While everyone else is worrying about the millennium bug, Alex Wilde is staring into a sea she hasnât seen for a month. Sheâs finally home and itâs time to resurrect her life: get a job, get somewhere to live that isnât her uncleâs old haunted house, and get her teenage daughter back. But Coldharbour is a town of shadows and Power, the hereditary magic running through the veins of the blessed (or cursed) few, including Alex. When she meets Elizabeth, the intriguing new owner of the run-down cafĂŠ on the promenade, she knows she is no ordinary woman. However, Alex has no idea how dangerous her new acquaintance really is. Together, they stumble straight into a paranormal murder mystery that even the police canât solve and, as Alex digs deeper, she starts to unravel the sinister family secrets that have stalked her since she was a child. Battling demons and burying ghosts, Alex will need all of her Power, courage, and Wilde ingenuity to survive. |
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The Forgotten Five: Levelling up Together by Anka B. Troitsky Fantasy novella inspired by games and their players In a world fractured by magic and time, I, the humble storyteller, find myself piecing together a tale I can scarcely believe. It begins with a halfling bard named Digram, whose discovery of a forgotten melody sets him and his companions on a dangerous quest. The dwarf Beryl, the human noble Minelira, and the elven warrior Lord Vaelior all carry their secrets, scars, and simmering tensions into this perilous journey. Together, they brave forests alive with menace, tunnels steeped in shadow, and caves where trolls plot their next meal. The magic rings promise a wish fulfilled, but as I uncover their history, I see how much more dangerous it is to seek what lies within oneâs deepest heart. Perhaps I am no more than a scribe to their adventureâbut if youâre reading this, you too are caught in its spell. |
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Alec spends his life travelling the world, teleporting between slopes, cities, and beaches to fill his time. As an immortal warlock he has plenty of it. Nothing ties him down, apart from the warded warehouse he calls home and a weekly appointment with his only friend at a local bar. Trading insults with Euan is the one part of his life that fills the loneliness. Not that he'd ever admit that to the damn fey. But when Alec returns from his latest trip to find the local fairies out in numbers hunting a vampire - their most hated enemy - Euan leaves early to help his fellow fey in the hunt. Rather than stay alone, Alec gives in and follows. But before Alec can find him, Euan gets attacked and turned. Now, the fairies Euan was hunting alongside want him dead too. With Euan hurt and in danger, Alec quickly realises exactly how, and with who, he wants to spend the rest of his very long life. Now all he has to do is risk his own, but what are friends for? Fight for me is a 12,000 word short story about an Aro/Ace warlock and his immortal best friend. |
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What Lies Beneath by Matthew Nation Everything comes at a price. What's yours? In 1895 Massachusetts, Andrew Dawson uncovers a dark secret his family has kept from him his entire life. When a mysterious stranger, Cornelius Phenton, comes to rescue the family from its crippling debt, everything comes to a head, and the truth is revealed. Andrew makes the deal of a lifetime. The only price to be paid is his beating heart. He takes on the identity of the confident yet arrogant, Derrick. When the moon eclipses the sun, the transformation will be permanent, and Andrew will be gone forever. However, Derrick quickly realizes that leaving his past behind isnât as easy as it seems. Even without his heart, he somehow still loves the life he has left behind. |
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Night Of The Blue Moon by Alina Capella Some people live double lives. Ariel Gianapoulou lives a triple life. By day, sheâs a meek, unassuming nobody who lives alone in a messy apartment. On the internet, sheâs SeleneDev, the smash-hit indie game developer whose RPGs about magical girls have taken the world by storm. By night, sheâs Blue Moon, a magical girl chosen by the titan Phoebe to retrieve Hadesâs bracelet from Orpheus and Eurydice, supervillains who are killing people in the hopes of buying their son, Brooklyn, back from the dead. Aided by her partner, Red Sun, Ariel will stop at nothing to defeat the villainous duo. Ariel knows better than anyone that Brooklyn doesnât deserve a second chance at lifeâThree years ago, he raped her at a party, and crushed her dreams of becoming a police officer. There are a lot of people on Orpheusâs hit-list, and things get especially complicated when Arielâs crush, Solana, turns out to be one of the people he wants dead. Will Ariel be able to stop Orpheus and Eurydice, win Solanaâs heart, and keep her triple life secret? |
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The Alpha King's Fated Mate by Rowena Aiello A shifter story |
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A Dragon, a Gargoyle and a Faery Walk Into A Pub by Lisa Barry and Nicole DragonBeck A paperwork-obsessed dragon and a gargoyle with a snacking problem aren't the most conventional detective teamâbut they get the job done. In Ireland, by-the-book detective Aiden Moss just wants to finish his report and wrap up the last case. Fun-loving detective Loch Doyle wants to get a good meal and some pints into him, the only thing anyone should be doing on a Friday evening. But that's the thing about bad guys: they're not that considerate. An anonymous phone call drops the detectives straight into the kidnapping of a human under the influence of a magical drug. A single clue sends Aiden and Loch to the best place to get an investigation started âthe nearest pub. As the detectives follow leads, they discover the first whispers of a shady vampire empire, whose behavior is giving the rest of the fangy folk a bad name. Time ticks away for the missing girl, and the stakes get higher when more victims show up in a strange coma, their life forces being unexplainably drained. With a wizardly gadget or two, the help of their friends, and a few emergency snack runs, can the detectives crack the case before it turns deadly? |
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In Lake Bounty, a small lakeside town shrouded in mystery, magic isn't just in the water and airâit permeates everything. Elana and Jerome have reincarnated together throughout time and now find themselves at the center of Lake Bounty's secretive magical community. When a demonic hatred surfaces, threatening the very magic that sustains the town, Elana must sacrifice herself to save Jerome and their newfound family, but risk destroying her and Jerome's entwined destiny and the power of reincarnation itself. As their found family unravels and malevolent power mirrors the dark depths of the lake, Elana and Jerome must confront the core of their beingsâindividually and togetherâto banish this darkness and save not only each other, but their entire world. Being Magic is a modern, spiritual fantasy intertwined with romance, quirky characters, and a deeper exploration of connection and being. |
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Hell or High Winter by Andrew Rubin What is the Messenger of the Gods to do when no one is listening anymore... Screw around for the rest of eternity, thatâs what! At least, thatâs what Hermes thought the rest of his immortality would be in the modern world. That is, until his beloved sister Persephone, Goddess of Spring, is kidnapped for a second time (so annoying when that happens), threatening to plunge earth into Eternal Winter. Now Hermes has to do the thing heâs dreaded most⌠Grow the hell up. So, can Hermes man-up and return to hell? Can the Greek God of Messengers, Tricksters, Thieves, and Herds (WTF thatâs random), bastard child of Zeus with luscious locks of blond hair all the nymphs love to twirl⌠Can that god rescue Persephone and save the world? Hermes is about to find out. |
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Donât go to work the world is ending by Paul Dalton In 1666, a dragon attacked London, only to vanish, leaving a baker to take the blame. Now, Jackâa routine-loving physics teacherâis thrust into adventure after unwittingly pocketing a dragon scale at dinner. Soon, he's chased across London by criminals and dives into a hidden world of restless ghosts, judgmental gods, and creatures craving corporate jargon. Rescued by Muriel, a witch with a lot on her plate, Jack is introduced to her shed-dwelling bosses, The Laurels, who task them with finding the dragon and stopping someone doing something serious with it. Joined by Murielâs artist girlfriend, Nisha, they must stop a ruthless gangsterâs plot to seize the dragonâs power for herself...if the dragon doesnât wake up first, that is. |
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Luxe in Between by Cara Blaine A prophecy. A ruthless queen. Three hot fae males. And Luxe, in between. After her parentsâ mysterious disappearance and the recent loss of her aunt, Luxe is determined to keep her auntâs business alive and finish grad school, even as grief threatens to pull her under. But when a dangerously handsome stranger appears with secrets about her family and her past, Luxeâs life is thrown into chaos. Her dormant magic awakens, a deadly prophecy is unleashed, and the queen of the fae sets her sights on the halfling who should never have existed. On the run and hunted through realms, Luxe finds herself relying on three powerful fae males, each protective, tempting, and hiding wounds of their own. Between the banter, the battles, and the one bed theyâre forced to share, sparks start to burn. This is her destiny. Their fight. Where falling for one might mean losing them all. Luxe in Between is a slow-burn, Why Choose romantasy filled with danger, magic, and irresistible tension. Expect three swoon-worthy fae males, found family bonds, a fierce heroine discovering her power, and yesâonly one bed. Perfect for fans of A Court of Thorns and Roses and The Serpent and the Wings of Night. |
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Tobais Halson: Werewolf Hunter by John Evans obias Halson is back, and this time, the city of Philadelphia is the hunting ground for a monstrous serial killer. Tobias must track down an enemy who looks almost completely normal, except werewolves are anything but human, and all while teaching two new apprentice Hunters. Did he mention dealing with an annoying wizard and juggling his love life with Detective Benson? |
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Tobais Halson: Vampire Hunter by John Evans Tobias Halson, a young paranormal hunter, is charged with protecting the city of Philadelphia from the undead creatures of the night. A corporate board member is thrown out of an office building showing signs of vampire attack, and Tobias is called in to investigate. But he soon realizes heâs out of his element, lost in a world of white collar politics and water cooler plots. With the innocence of a young woman in danger, itâs a race against time to find the killer, preferably before Tobias ends up the next victim. |
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Never Kiss a Krampus: A Cozy Holiday Monster Romance by Honey Phillips Noelle Green needs a miracle. The town of Mistletoe Hollow is being devoured by a Grinch-like developer, and her beloved Christmas shop is next to the list. Fueled by peppermint schnapps and desperation, she performs a ritual for Yuletide aid. She gets a miracle, all rightâjust not the kind she expected. She accidentally summons a Krampus, all towering muscle, wicked horns, and glowing eyes. Bound to her until Christmas, Bastian is ancient, annoyed, and very sure she owes him for dragging him across realms. Noelle's attraction to her grumpy, imposing houseguest is as undeniable as it is terrifying. But between magical punishments, enchanted tinsel, and kisses that melt snowflakes, this holiday season is about to get very, very naughty. |
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The Cursed Daughter by E. O'Meagher Blood will turn on blood⌠For centuries, the world believed the foretelling of war had been avoided by tragedy. But whispers that the thirteenth daughter survived and has come into her power are spreading. Emaleth Boswell is the thirteenth daughter. The last Blood Witch. A fugitive. Em always knew she might have to leave her life behind, but she never intended it to happen this way. On the run from a humiliated Council and vengeful hunters, Em must face the consequences of revealing her lineage. With limited options, she turns to the only witches outside the Councilâs control that might offer help. But the Covens of the Outliers may not be the allies she was hoping for. In her search for asylum a fatal secret is exposed leaving Em to reconcile her own beliefs with the undeniable facts. Now, Em must face the deadly truth behind her own power and accept that the prophecy haunting her family may be inevitable. |
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The Thirteenth Daughter by E. O'Meagher With the Thirteenth it will begin⌠Three centuries ago a Seer spoke of the birth of a witch, her magic an omen of change. It was believed the vision would never come to pass. Soon age-old secrets will reveal how wrong they were. For the thirteenth daughter is about to come into her power⌠Emaleth Boswell comes from a long line of powerful witches. And for generations theyâve been stalked by a prediction uttered from a long-dead Seer. An inescapable burden since before Em was born, but sheâlike those before herâhas learned to live with it. For twenty-years Em has hidden in a normal life. Ordinary has been her safeguard. She doesnât have time to worry about an old prophecy: she has grad school to consider, a resume to update, and a travel bucket list to complete with her best friend. Her plan doesnât involve stepping outside her comfortably simple life. The dawning of her twenty-first birthday, however, could bring an end to her carefully crafted routine. Em has done everything she can to prepare for this eventuality. But, after a chance encounter during a night out, her shield of normalcy is shattered and sheâs thrown into a deadly struggle she wasnât prepared for. Desperate to protect those she loves, Em must embrace the power sheâs buried her entire life and risk losing herself. The fight for control is just the beginning⌠|
