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Mountain Manâs Winter Wonder (Wildwood Valley Christmas Book 5) by Lilah Hart Sheâs spent her life living for everyone else. He makes her wonder if she could finally choose herself. Iâd spent my whole life living for everyone else. Since the age of twelve, Iâd worked in my parentsâ restaurantâtrading proms for late-night shifts, friendships for endless obligations, and love for a future I never chose. At twenty-three, I was still stuck in their dream, not mine, pouring my heart into crafting snow globes that captured the kind of family and freedom Iâd never have. Then came the Wildwood Valley Christmas Festival. One careless momentâa pack of kids knocking over my displayâsent my carefully built world crashing in pieces across the frozen ground. And thatâs when he appeared. Buck. A mountain man with steady hands, eyes warm as melted chocolate, and a quiet strength that made me feel seen for the very first time. He didnât just help gather broken glassâhe saw beauty in what was shattered. He saw me. Mountain Man's Winter Wonder is an OTT age-gap holiday romance featuring an alpha hero and V-card heroine. It's a forced proximity ex-military, lumberjack romance with lots of steam that's designed to be read in only 1 hour. If you like short, steamy instalove novellas, youâll love the entire Wildwood Valley Christmas series! |
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Rose's Untamed Bear by Bella Blair She touched me, and the beast inside me opened its eyes and chose her ROSE: My life was simple. A cottage in the woods. Warm hearth. Quiet days spent with my mother and sister. Then the bear came. Huge, wounded, and wild. I shouldâve been terrified, but I wasnât. Because when he looked at me, I saw a man behind the beast. A soul trapped in fur and fury. One day, when he changed before my eyes, into a warrior with blood on his hands and fire in his gaze, I knew the truth. This wasnât fate. It was a curse. And somehow, Iâm the key to breaking it. He says I belong to him. But what terrifies me more is how much I want him to be right. ALARIC: Grimbald cursed me out of spite, forcing me to wear the skin of a beast for crimes I did not commit. For years, I lived alone. Forgotten. Savage. Waiting for madness to take me. Then she appeared. A girl with fire in her hair and kindness in her voice. Her touch calms the storm inside me. Her scent drives me to my knees. I told myself I wouldnât love again. But Rose isnât just anyone. She was made for me, and now I will prove to her that she is MINE. Even if I have to tear the gnomeâs magic apart with my bare hands. Coming this curvy heroines, alpha monsters, and fairyâtale chaos collide in a whirlwind of dirty declarations, magical matings, and heartâthumping happily ever afters. For readers who like their fairy tales filthy, heartfelt, and unforgettably fun. |
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The Orc's Captive Bride (The Five Kingdoms #5) by Honey Phillips The Five Kingdoms are poised to fall into eternal darkness. All hope lies in a forgotten prophecyâand a woman from another world. Dr. Thea Monroe knows nothing of prophecies. She only knows she's been transported to a strange new world, kidnapped by a terrifying orc warrior, and is being dragged toward the heart of an enemy's empire. Her only chance at survival is to outwit her captor, a male taught to be a monster. But his reluctant care and fierce protection tempt her to believe he could be so much more. Khorrek was bred for one to obey. But his beautiful new captive, a brilliant woman with fire in her eyes, challenges his every command and sees through the lies that have defined his existence. He was sent to deliver the final piece of his master's puzzle, but Thea may be the one person who can help him destroy it. In the final battle for the future of the Five Kingdoms, a monster must become a hero, a captive must become a queen, and two souls from different worlds will have to risk everything for a love that could save them all⌠Although each book in the Five Kingdoms series can be read as a standalone romance, there is an overall series arc which concludes in this book. This sweet and steamy romance is intended for mature readers. |
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Masks Worn by Magical Wives by Hiyodori "Look humble. Look bashful. Look harmless." Masks Worn by Magical Wives is a slow-burn f/f romance packed with secret identities and surreal magic. The story unfolds in a unique contemporary fantasy setting: a twisted yet beautiful realm where kings slowly turn amphibious and snake-worshipping nuns lurk in colossal caverns. Nemesia is one such nun. Chosen by an eldritch god, she spends most of her life underground, but her sect sends her on occasional pilgrimages to work in the land above. This time, in her mid-thirties, she gets hired to snoop on a mage named Eden... by going undercover as Eden's wife. In a world of cold and unsociable mages, Eden alone is the opposite: both powerful and well-loved. Perhaps too well-lovedâshe's left behind a long string of angry paramours. The exasperated king of the land orders her to settle the issue by taking a spouse. Despite her friendly facade, Eden would rather marry a stranger than someone who adores her. Nemesia (who has spent decades living devoutly in a hole) is the perfect candidate. Eden welcomes her new bride with warmth and generosity. But one of her oldest enemies ordered Nemesia to accept her offer, and it's only a matter of time till she finds out. Their marriage of convenience feels strangely comfortable, even with multiple layers of mutual deception. Yet as the seasons turn, Eden begins to lose control over her magic, and Nemesia begins to lose sight of her mission. Secrets unlock deeper secrets as tentative, unwished-for emotions spill over into a relationship that was never supposed to mean anything at all. This standalone fantasy novel has loose connections to the author's other work, but can be read and enjoyed without any prior knowledge. |
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No One Else Could Heal Her by Hiyodori âI want to see you cry. I want to see you destroyed.â No One Else Could Heal Her (a standalone prequel to the Clem & Wist series) marks the contentious beginning of a lifelong f/f romance. Their slow-burn relationship deepens in a stratified magical academy packed with rules designed to keep them apart. Theyâre opposites in every way. Their feelings for each other are stifled, unfamiliar, charged with resentment. And impossible to deny. In this modern-era fantasy world, mages get all the magic and glory. Mages run the nation. Healers shuffle around in their shadow. Clematis is a talented healer. Thatâs what traps her at a prestigious boarding school for high-class mages and the healers being trained to serve them. Her only goal: keep her head down. Pretend to be mediocre. Avoid catching the interest of any mages whatsoever. Tall, dark-haired Wist is a quiet loner, despite being the strongest mage student in the entire academy. She seems just as determined as Clematis to cover up her true gifts. Yet every once in a while, she cracks and shows more glimpses of her power. For some reason, those moments usually have something to do with Clematis. Clematis canât begin to understand why a top-tier mage would try to avoid the spotlight. The sheer infuriating mystery of Wist keeps dragging her in closer. Even if they're supposed to be enemies. Even if it means making herself a target for envious classmates. Even if every step she takes toward Wist puts her at risk of expulsion. Once Clematis wouldâve been thrilled to escape the academy. Nowâconfronted with a cold, secretive, long-suffering mage unlike any otherâshe finds herself scrambling for excuses to stay. |
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Rise of the Phoenix by Brendan Arnold Winner of Debut Author of the Year, Young Adult Book of the Year and Book Cover of the Year at the Bookstagram Awards 2025. Filled with emotional stakes, heartwarming angst, and shocking revelations, Rise of the Phoenix is the first book in the Phoenix Chronicles where magic is just the beginning. One moment can change your life forever. Will Tavner never imagined his quiet life in Fawkeston would end with fire and shadows. Marked by a strange glowing symbol and plagued by visions he can't explain, Will's dreams of leaving his small town behind crumble as he's thrust into a world where magic is more than myth - and far more dangerous. Together with his fiercely loyal friends - Aylise, Seb, and Rupert - Will is drawn into an ancient conflict brewing across the kingdom of Arulean. The ruthless Queen Haveena and her husband, King Rickard, rule the land with fear, wielding their powers to crush dissent. When whispers of rebellion stir and a long-forgotten power begins to rise, their reign threatens to topple. As secrets unravel and loyalties are tested, Will must decide who he can trust and what he's willing to sacrifice to awaken a long-lost power. In a world teetering on the edge of revolution, his choices will either spark a new dawn - or doom it to ashes. Why you'll love Rise of the Phoenix * A rich new magical world filled with loveable and love to hate characters, strong, powerful women and magical gays. * A blend of fantasy, action, mystery and self-realisation that will hook you in from the beginning. * A slow-burn romance formed from a lifelong friendship. * It's is a love letter to anyone who's ever felt different or had to fight to be themselves. * Perfect for readers looking for a less brutal Game of Thrones (George R. R. Martin), a queer twist on Throne of Glass (Sarah J. Maas), or looking for the self-discovery and friendship of Heartstopper (Alice Oseman). |
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Ghost: A Small Town Age Gap OTT Instalove Biker MC Steamy Short Romance (Steelwood MC Book 1) by Julia Stone He stole her to save her. Now he canât let her go. I found her by accidentâjust a glimpse during a job finished a few months back. One little discovery turned into an obsession. I told myself to forget her, but that was a lie I never stood a chance of keeping. When I learned her father planned to trade her to another clubâs bastard, I couldnât let it happen. So I took her. Now sheâs here, hidden away in my world of smoke, leather, and scars. She looks at me like Iâm her captor, and maybe I am. But Iâm also her only chance. Every day sheâs near, I lose another piece of the restraint I swore Iâd keep. I canât let her goâbut I canât let myself have her either. Because if I touch her, thereâs no coming back from it. My whole life has been planned for meâevery breath, every choice, every future moment dictated by my father. I never questioned it until Ghost tore me from that life and dropped me into his. Heâs chaos made fleshâscarred, and dangerousâbut somehow, he feels more honest than anyone Iâve ever known. He says he took me to protect me. Maybe thatâs true. But the way he looks at me burns hotter than any lie. The longer I stay, the more I see the man beneath the rough edgesâthe protector, not the villain. Somewhere between fear and fascination, I start to fall. Ghost may have stolen my freedom... but heâs the first person whoâs ever made me feel free. Each story in the Steelwood MC series is part of a shared storyline that is best enjoyed read in order. Each couple ends with a HFN ending that will result in their HEA by the end of the series! |
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Healed by My Hyde: A Cozy Monster Romance (Fairhaven Falls #11) by Honey Phillips Heâs the one man in town sheâs been warned about. So why does he feel like the only safe place to be? Pregnant and seeking a quiet place to start over, Chloe arrives in Fairhaven Falls hoping for a peaceful sanctuary. What she finds is Dr. Victor Jacksonâa male as handsome as he is rigidly controlled. The town whispers about the darkness he keeps locked away, but Chloe sees past his forbidding exterior to the lonely male beneath. Victor has spent his life caging the beast within him. Every emotion is suppressed, every minute scheduled. But the gentle female with the sad eyes and warm heart is a temptation he canât resist. Her touch threatens to awaken the possessive, primal instincts he has fought for so long. One passionate, reckless night shatters his carefully built defenses, leaving Victor convinced he has to push Chloe away to keep her safe. But when a historic blizzard traps them together in her isolated cabin, the storm outside is nothing compared to the one raging within him. And when disaster strikes, the only thing that can save Chloe is the very beast sheâs been told to fearâand his monster has already decided she belongs to him. Each book in the Fairhaven Falls series can be read as a standalone. This sweet and steamy small town romance is intended for mature readers. |
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Mediterranean Waves by L.E. Minx & T.J. Fox After over a year Sam has broken free of a narcissistic online lover, but mentally, a shell of who she used to be; Sam is lost. Her oldest friend, Nina, insists Sam take a healing journey to the scenic country of Greece. Samâs hesitation about the journey melts away as sheâs entranced by Greeceâs lovely scenery, kind people, and gorgeous men, one in particular. Lucian, the sarcastic and flirtatious Florida boy, instantly charms Sam and offers a chance to step out of her comfort zone and experience the fun in life. âYouâre thinking too much, Sam, life is an adventure, you should live it,â Lucian says and a sassy new friend, Jenny, agrees. Together, they take Sam on an awakening journey that changes how she feels about herself and life. When Samâs heart is opened and she loves herself again, unexpected, perfect love finds her, now she must be brave enough to trust it. Mediterranean Waves is an adult Contemporary Women's Romantic Fiction novel featuring unconventional romantic relationships open door spice 4-5 level. It features an independent, sex positive FMC, and includes multiple lovers and friends. LGBTQ and CNM relationships present. |
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May Chaos Reign Over You by La Purvis Hezi is the purveyor of wine and chaos at Wayward Sip, the safe haven she created to escape her abusive ex. As chaos incarnate, she bestows her golden apples at her discretion and it is there that she meets Edno. The young dragon carries a darkness that threatens unmeasurable destruction and Hezi can't help but offer him the thing he wants most -- power. But when he returns days later with Emry, the alpha of his coven, Hezi realizes she made a mistake. Edno was consumed by chaos. But rather than feeling remorse, Hezi is amused and Emry is incensed. Emry decides that Hezi's life will be a suitable replacement for Edno's, but when their eyes lock, Emry's demands become far more personal than she'd anticipated. Bigger problems arise however as Emry is called back to her home to deal with the growing mistrust between her coven and The Regime, while Hezi's ex is trying to force his way back into her life. Hezi knows that getting attached to anyone is a risk, but she doesn't know which is more terrifying -- pushing everyone away for fear of losing them, or succumbing to the love of a dragon hellbent on claiming Hezi as her own. |
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Rapunzel's Gambit by Mary Mecham Some princesses would rather be the villain than the damsel in distress. Desperate to rid his kingdom of a troublesome dragon, King Harrigan offers his daughterâs hand in marriage to any man who can slay the beast, but Rapunzel refuses to be pawned off. Deciding that a life of crime is preferable to wedding some power-hungry suitor, Rapunzel fakes her own kidnapping and joins forces with the cunning dragon plaguing her own kingdom. Together, they plot a grand scheme that would amass them both riches beyond their wildest dreams. As the lure of a reward for the princessâs safe return attracts men ensnared by greed and Rapunzelâs flirtations, the would-be heroes soon become the ones in need of rescue atop a tower only accessible by dragonback. But as her alliance with the dragon grows more precarious and dangerous, Rapunzel is forced to question whether sheâs trusted the wrong side. Amidst the chaos, Griffin, the humble but brilliant squire, emerges as an unexpected ally. His quick wit and resourcefulness stand in stark contrast to the arrogant knights he serves, and Rapunzel canât help but take notice. On the chessboard of fate, the swindler princess of Rookwyn must make her own moves with every calculated gambit and soon realizes⌠The real game was never about knights, kings, and queens, but about how a mere pawn could become a legend. Rapunzelâs Gambit is a no spice, diabolical fairytale retelling packed with villain vibes, a dragon/princess con artist duo, and banter that will have you laughing out loud. Join a diabolical princess on her daring swindles in this part of All That Glittersâa 12-book series brimming with Tales of Treasure and True Love. Each book stands alone and is written by a different author, so pick your next adventure and remember⌠not all that glitters is gold! |
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Reality With You by L.E. McQuinn Lights, cameraâŚcontroversy? Lennon Young is a failure. Her marriage to her first love ended in under a year, and so did her first record deal. Now, a chance encounter throws her music career a life raft â but broadcasting all her failures on a reality show back in her home city of Arden Beach, Florida, isnât exactly what Lennon had in mind. Especially when the producers discover her ex-husband is disgraced baseball star Dylan Strickland. As the son and grandson of two Arden Beach baseball legacies, all eyes are on Dylan to make a comeback from a major PR scandal. With an old family rival poised to seize team ownership, Dylanâs career needs to be his priority â but thatâs what lost him Lennon the first time. Appearing on Arden Elite is a second chance to fix everything heâs broken. When ârealityâ TV turns out to be anything but, Lennon and Dylan learn the hard way that scandal sells better than sincerity. Theyâll have to play this ruthless game right to avoid losing their reputations, their careers, and most importantly â each other. Reality With You is the first book in the Arden Beach series of interconnected standalone romance novels about the residents of a steamy South Florida city teeming with wealth, secrets, and scandal. |
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Control My Night by Sarah L Richhelm A perfect weapon, perfectly controlled Heiress Keanna Backhus is business-smart and street-naĂŻve, and discovering she is an untrained banshee with a uniqueâand deadlyâwail wasnât in the plan. After an accident leaves Keanna with blood on her hands, she is snatched from the streets by a criminals determined to weaponize her. If Prague is a chessboard, Arwood Sayer rules one sideâand he needs Keanna, his new pawn, to find his missing daughter. Forced into service alongside Arwoodâs henchmen, Keanna realizes that mastering her abilities is the only way to outwit a man who is always two steps ahead of her. Her only ally is another prisoner, a mage called Silas. Heâs just as charismatic as he is secretive, and he has his own reasons for working with Arwood. As their forbidden relationship develops and Keanna sinks further into the world she is desperately trying to escape, she soon discovers earning her freedom may cost not just her heartâbut everything sheâs ever known to be true. Control My Night is the award-winning first instalment in an interconnected standalone new adult urban/paranormal fantasy series, and mixes mafia vibes with romance, action, and spice in a reimagined, modern-day Prague. This series is perfect for fans of Laura Thalassa, Lana Pechercyzk, Richelle Mead, and Karen Marie Moning's Fever Series. |
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Catalyst by Marlissa Cunningham In a land divided by centuries of war and distrust, an elven princess and a human prince are the last hope for peace â or the spark that ignites another war. Princess Elissa of Treiaul has never fit the mold of royal perfection. She prefers the forest to the throne room, her bow to the delicate trappings of court life. But when Prince Hayward of Aasleagh arrives to negotiate a fragile peace treaty, sheâs ordered to play the gracious host to the human sheâs been raised to despise. Hayward is no stranger to being underestimated â the youngest of his brothers and a seasoned soldier, heâs spent his life carving out a place for himself. He enters elven territory with low expectations and party of men mostly chosen by his father who he doesnât trust, prepared to endure the cold shoulder of a princess who sees him as the enemy. But what neither of them anticipates is the undeniable pull between them. Their sharp words turn into lingering glances, and every clash of wills ignites something far more dangerous than hatred. As their chemistry simmers, Hayward becomes the unexpected catalyst for Elissa to embrace her wild heart and for her people to see the looming human threat for what it truly is. With tensions rising and kingdoms on the brink of war, their forbidden connection might either shatter the fragile hope of peace â or forge a love powerful enough to change the fate of their realms forever. This romantasy debut is a tale of passion, prejudice, and the power of choosing love in a world that demands war. |
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The Goblin and the Dancer by Allison Tebo Grik the goblin spends his days as a janitor cleaning the Metropolitan Dance Hall, drawn to the Elvish world and tired of the darkness of his underground home. He secretly pines for the ballet companyâs lead dancer, Rosanna, but his own ugliness and shyness stands in the way of confessing his love. When a handsome rival appears on the scene, Grikâs jealousy bubbles over and he commits the unthinkable, plunging the threesome into a river and down into the depths of the earth. Determined to redeem himself, Grik leads Rosanna and Paul through the place he calls home: but even a goblin canât be prepared for everything that is found underground. Trapped in the dark, nightmares both within and without rise to the surface, threatening to destroy them all. A magical and heartfelt retelling of The Steadfast Tin Soldier about finding your worth. |
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The Reluctant Godfather by Allison Tebo Burndee is a young and cantankerous fairy godfather, who would rather bake cakes than help humans. A disgrace to the fairy order, Burndee has only two wards entrusted to his careâŚa cinder girl and a charming prince. A royal ball presents Burndee with the brilliant solution of how to make his wards happy with the least amount of effort. Heâll arrange a meeting and hope the two fall in love. |
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A One-Time Thing by Kate Hawthorne, E.M. Denning Gil Valentine knows three things: he doesnât want kids, he doesnât want a relationship, and he likes to be alone. He spends Sundays tinkering in the garage, cruising on his motorcycle, and enjoying the luxury of a bed that he doesnât have to share. After his last relationship with his best friendâs brother ended in disaster and nearly cost him a friendship, Gil swore off anything that might lead to complications. Rowan Verne knows two things: being a single dad is hard, and being a single dad to a pre-teen is harder. After the death of his wife and a tough few years as a struggling single dad, heâs determined to give his son a better life in a new town. Between moving into a fixer-upper and handling the demands of parenting a twelve year old, heâs juggling more than he anticipatedâand then his son turns up down the street, talking to a very handsome, and very single neighbor. Rowan is everything Gil doesnât want and Gil is everything Rowan doesnât think he needs. Even though theyâre opposites, the chemistry between them is undeniable. Whatâs supposed to be a one-time thing quickly turns into something both men want to continue. And when tensions get high and memories from the past flare their ugly heads Gil and Rowan realize everything has changed, but they both know one thing to be true. Once is never enough. |
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The Dark Flame of Chaos by TF Johnson The final, thrilling instalment in this must-read fantasy series. "I should have known I'd find you in a tomb" Silvaein is at war. As an enemy nation stalks the borders, battle has a deadly toll on both sides. Casualties are high and allies are few. In the capital, Piper leads a security team of quickly dwindling guards as citizens are called to the front lines. Along with Beka and Alec, she works tirelessly to end the war and bring about victory. But when secrets are revealed and loyalties are tested, Piper must put aside her feelings for the good of her country â even if that means losing everything. With foes on all sides and trust fading fast, Piper and her friends fight for their very survival in a political landscape full of deceit and betrayal. Perfect for lovers of Throne of Glass, Lady of Darkness, and the Grishaverse, The Dark Flame of Chaos is the final book in TF Johnson's debut fantasy trilogy. |
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The Gemini Games by Willa Hollis Five games. Five opportunities. Persevere or perish. Zellie Toro has lived a simple life in the intergalactic unit stationed on the planet Lunara for twenty-seven years. But when an invitation from The Kosmos, the divine order, arrives, everything changes. Chosen as one of ten human participants in the treacherous Gemini Games in the city of Astralis, Zellie must collect moonstone fragments to restore the fading Gemini constellation and continue powering nearby worlds. The stakes are high: become a Celestial champion and gain unimaginable power. As Zellie competes, she uncovers a web of corruption, a rigid magical hierarchy, and a staggering imbalance of power. While the games progress, she realizes that the only way to spark real change for humans across the galaxy is to infiltrate the divine order itself. Faced with an impossible choice, Zellie must decide: surrender her humanity or stay true to her convictions and risk everything to do whatâs right. In a new world where survival is the only rule, Zellie must decide: survive... or die trying. |
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The Twelfth Night Before Christmas by Keri Lane When she first put on the Santa suit, she never imagined she'd fall in love... Cheated on, unemployed, and apartmentless, Viola Pearson does the unthinkable: she agrees to pretend to be her brother at his job at Snowspruce Christmas Village Santa. That's right. She pulls the classic twin switcheroo. The job, though, offers more problems than Viola anticipated. From beard itch to demanding parents, she also has to contend with her unfairly handsome coworker, Duke, all while hiding the fact that she's a woman. Viola has twelve days-twelve days to either find her happy ending or watch her lies come crashing down around her. Either way, it'll end with a bang. The Twelfth Night Before Christmas is a sweet, Shakespeare-inspired novella that guarantees both a happily ever after and a merry Christmas. |
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The Duke Who Didn't by Courtney Milan Miss Chloe Fong has plans for her life, lists for her days, and absolutely no time for nonsense. Three years ago, she told her childhood sweetheart that he could talk to her once he planned to be serious. He disappeared that very night. Except now heâs back. Jeremy Wentworth, the Duke of Lansing, has returned to the tiny village he once visited with the hope of wooing Chloe. In his defense, it took him years of attempting to be serious to realize that the endeavor was incompatible with his personality. All he has to do is convince Chloe to make room for a mischievous trickster in her life, then disclose that in all the years theyâve known each other, heâs failed to mention his real name, his title⌠and the minor fact that he owns her entire village. Only one thing can go wrong: Everything. |
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The Hellmouth Guardian's Lover by Adriana Herrera She swore the next time, sheâd kill him⌠Ariadne Dosmundos does not forgive and forget. Five years after being betrayed by the serpent demon she trusted with her heart, she still wants revenge. But when he comes to her monster bacchanalia seeking aid, her old feelings rise to the surface, turning bloodlust...into pure lust. Augustus Custo knows itâs a mistake to seek out Ariadne, but she's his last resort if he wants to rescue the Hellmouth guardian. From the moment he sees her again he knows that this time he canâtâwonâtâwalk away. He vows to do right by her this time, if only they can stop a Hellmouth breach of disastrous proportions. Ariadne thought having Augustus one more time would extinguish the flames of her lust, but Augustus has always been her weakness. When he finally reveals the truth of why he left her, Ariadne finally begins to see that this demonâs heart has always belonged to her. |
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The Wedding Night by Kati Wilde When an opportunity to take everything from the powerful family who destroyed his motherâs life falls into Caleb Mooreâs lap, he needs help from the one person with more power and money than they have â business mogul, Audrey Clarke. The trick is getting her attention. So he approaches the infamous ice queen with an unusual proposition: marriage. The odds of a snowball surviving in hell are better than the chances of a rich, classy lady like Audrey Clarke marrying a mechanic from the wrong side of the tracks. He only hopes that she might consider a business partnership when sheâs finished laughing at his marriage proposal. He never expects her to say yes â or that the ice queen could burn so hot. Because Audrey Clarke isnât cold at all. And if Calebâs not careful, the only thing heâll give her for ChristmasâŚis a broken heart. |
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The Demon's Bargain by Katee Robert Lenora made a mistake. She trusted the wrong man, and in a moment of weakness, he stole a family heirloom from her. Her only chance to get it back will be during Samhain, when the Shadow Market opens and magical folk gather for three days to celebrate, and unfortunately she canât do it alone. She needs a demon. Ramanuâs entire existence is making bargains. Theyâre a bargainer demon, after all. Theyâve had their eye on Lenora for some time now, so theyâre pleased when she summons them to help with her little thief problemâŚespecially because it means spending time in close proximity with her. Lenora thought she could get away with a bargain that didnât require seven years of service, but when Ramanu informs her those are the terms, she decides to go it aloneâŚeven though the demon wants to tag along to the market. But as the clock ticks down and all Lenoraâs attempts to reclaim her amulet fail, making a deal with Ramanu might be the only option she has⌠And they might take her heart right along with her soul. Author's note: For all tropes, tags, and CWs, please check the author website. |
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The Beauty and the Orcs by Finley Fenn She was ruined by an orc. Now his enraged ex wants to finish the job⌠In a world of orcs and powerful men, Kitty Clarendon is a bubbly, beautiful woman about town â until sheâs dumped by her benefactor, and thrown onto the streets. And as sheâs drowning her sorrows, she meets⌠an orc. Heâs rash, reckless, and on the rebound â but his laugh is contagious, his touch warm and wicked. And for one perfect, forbidden night, heâs all Kittyâs darkest dreams come true⌠But by morning, thereâs only shame. Regret. And the orc quickly makes his escape, abandoning Kitty to a devastating discovery⌠Sheâs been compromised. With his⌠orcling. But the orc never returns, and Kitty is left ill, impoverished, and hopeless. Until finally, another orc finds her. Varinn, of Clan Grisk. The first orcâs best friend. And⌠his very recent ex. Varinn canât hide his jealousy, or his bitter, broken rage â but he refuses to leave Kitty behind. And soon sheâs under his stern supervision, and on her way to Orc Mountain. Back to the orc who so cruelly spurned her. The orc whoâs been losing his own battles, and still longs for Varinnâs firm handling⌠and his heart. And can Kitty bring two hostile, heartbroken orcs back together, for her orclingâs sake? Or will they break her own heart, too? _____________________ An angsty, full-length, enemies to lovers fantasy romance. Comes after The Governess and the Orc, but also reads as a standalone. Happily ever after guaranteed. |
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Hunger In His Blood by Zoey Draven An unrequited love. A broken heart. A stolen secret. Iâve loved Kaldur of House Kaalium since the first moment I laid eyes on him. Heâs a sinfully charming, lore smoking playboy, with a smile that makes me see stars. As the High Lord of Vyaan, his vast power and wealth extends throughout the entirety of our nationâand heâs as untouchable as he is devastatingly handsome. Me? Iâm a lowly human keeper on his grand estate. An orphan with no family. A dreamer, who lives in the adventure of my own fictional stories. I couldnât be more beneath his notice or unlike the plethora of pretty, clever socialites that warm his bed. For two years, he has no idea I even existâŚuntil one afternoon, a tiny cut on my palm changes everything. He discovers that Iâm his kyrana, his blood mate. The one female that will sate his vampiric hunger and calm the berserker rages of his race. I thought every dream Iâd had was finally coming trueâmy winged prince finally come. Until Kaldur breaks my heart so callously, reinforcing every pain and insecurity Iâd ever had. And when he realizes his mistake and sets his mind to winning me back? Heâll have the fight of his life if he thinks Iâll ever give him my heart again. |
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Ever Yours, Annabelle by Elisa Braden Sheâs not one for half measures Lady Annabelle Huxley believes anything worth doing is worth doing boldly, and that includes adoring Robert Conrad. As a girl, she chased him with reckless abandon, and he always rescued her when she pushed too far ⌠until the day rescuing her cost him everythingâand lost her the boy she loved as no other. Heâs not the boy she remembers The accident that shattered his body and his future left Robert Conrad fighting a battle only the hardest men win. After seven hellish years, even his tough soldier of a grandfather thinks he needs a wife to âcivilizeâ him. But the seasonâs sole temptation is Annabelle, no longer a worshipful girl, now a siren with a womanly laugh, sarcastic mouth, and curves to make an uncivilized man sweat. Love this powerful is not so easily broken Her habit of chasing trouble hasnât changed. Neither has his driving need to protect her. So, when a scandalous secret draws danger too close, heâll wield his weapons ruthlesslyâblackmail, betrothal, seductionâto keep her safe once more. And when his strength is all that stands between her and a perilous abyss, sheâs reminded why loving Robert Conrad has always been the hardest habit to break. |
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The Duke's Indecent Match by Golden Angel Miss Kalina Little is not the debutante that Nathanial, Duke of Hereford, needs for his wife. What he needs is someone with a dowry hefty enough to pay off the debts left to him by his late father and skilled enough to help repair his familyâs reputation and guide his sisters through the ton. As the head of his household, itâs his duty to provide that stability for his family, and the sisters who rely on him. The last thing he needs is to have his head turned by a woman whoâs own family is mired in scandal and who, after spending most of her life in India, has no clue how to navigate the tricky social politics of high society. But no matter how he tries to avoid the temptation that is the beautiful Kalina, he canât seem to put her out of his mind. And when scandal erupts at a house party, thereâs only one honorable way forward for Nathaniel⌠even if it means making the wrong woman his bride. |
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The Bone King and the Starling by Elizabeth Stephens They call him the bone king. A massive, beast of a male who worships the gods and is all too willing to provide them their sacrifices. Human sacrifices. He and his warriors have come to visit Winterbren, a poor little village on the outskirts of Wrath and my home. Iâve never been more grateful to be a thrall, for my low status will ensure that I remain outside of his notice. But when he requests â nay, requires â a willing female to warm his furs for the duration of his stay, his selection falls to me. All I can do is pray to the gods that I survive the night⌠And beg the bone king for mercy. This book contains dark themes, including a Black woman in the position of thrall, graphic depictions of torture, non-con, and discussions of early childhood abuse. A full list of warnings can be found on my website. |
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No Escape: Part One by Jillian West Facilities for rabid alphas? Saylor Callahan thought they were a joke. A myth someone made up to scare alphas into behaving...until she found herself stolen away and dumped in one. Feral alphas who spend time in close contact with omega pheromones gain back cognitive functioning pretty quickly, but rabid alphas have to bite a scent matched omega to attain that same clarity. Some governments and organized crime operations have assets they aren't willing to lose. After all, they can put their mercenaries back to work if they can be brought back from the brink. As the daughter of a US Senator, Saylor knows she has rights. Too bad the facility doesn't seem to care. When faced with the reality of her situation, she can recognize that she won't be able to escape. Rather than allowing herself to be claimed by just anyone, she makes a deal with the most unhinged inmate she comes across. Meanwhile, her security team is desperately searching for ways to save her, and they aren't above getting themselves institutionalized for a chance to get her back. Will they make it in time? No Escape is written in first person multi-POV. It's set in the same world as Whatever it Takes. They can be read independently of one another or together for a fuller world. No cheating, no choosing, and the men always fall first. This is part one of a duet and will end on a cliffhanger. Part two is complete and will be rapid released one month after part one. |
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Lizards Hold The Sun by Dani Trujillo Archaeology has historically been a field for white men only. Not anymore. Xiomara Chavez has dedicated her life to the preservation of her Mexican homeland. Out of hundreds of applications, she alone was selected to lead the creation of the Bunchberry Tribal Museum. Faced with her most remote project ever, Xiomara must rely on the help of Calehan, the aloof museum architect. Sparks fly in the archives as Xiomara struggles to refrain from dating in the workplace. Tight-lipped Calehan Yellowbird has been tethered to Bunchberry, Canada for a thousand years. After the loss of his mother as a teen, Calehan has been providing for his family more than half his life. While he earned his architecture degree nearly a decade ago, the Bunchberry Museum would be his first official project. The pressure was immense, and Calehan felt the pressure of this project being his firstâŚand last. Romance and dreams werenât in the cards for someone like him. For Xiomara though, he was willing to take the chance. Thrown among ancient artifacts, shooting stars, and cultural obligations, Calehan and Xiomara must decide if they belong to each other or if the responsibility to their tribes and families are where they must be. |
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What Death Forgets by Thea Verdone Never meet your hero, don't tattoo his art all over your body, and definitely don't fall in love with him. When up-and-coming artist, Asher Blakely, is invited to âcompete for a prestigious art mentorship hosted by his hero, âthe reclusive celebrity artist Leviathan Marks, heâll do âwhatever it takes to win. Because Asher isnât just any fan. âHeâs spent hours of pain and thousands of dollars turning âLeviathanâs art into tattoos on his skin. But the more Asher gets to know the mercurial Leviathan, âthe more he starts to fear that maybe he never should have âmet his hero, that maybe Leviathan is no hero at all. Lev Marks collects people like paintings and heâll stop at ânothing to add Asher Blakely to his halls. But after luring âAsher to his ancestral castle perched atop a tidal island, Lev starts to have second âthoughts. Because Asherâs art is a mirror showing Lev all the worst âparts of himself, and he canât risk his secrets getting out. What Death Forgets is an MM modern gothic romance featuring -master painter x art prodigy protĂŠgĂŠ -hurt/comfort -anxiety and ADHD rep⨠-touch-starved MC -angst -age gap⨠-forced proximity -creepy castle -limerence to insta-love -mutual obsession -spicy Perfect for fans of Saltburn, Rebecca by Daphne DuMaurier, Sierra Simone's Thornchapel series, and A Picture of Dorian Gray. |
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The Secret Shape of Worship by A.K. Asher Love, lust, and irreverent worship. Mina is giving God one last chance: to speak, to change him, to save him from the constant temptations that surround him in the form of the other boys in his seminary class. And what better place to confront both his God and his demons than a religious pilgrimage with his fellow studentsâa time focused on biblical study and solemn worship. But the god he finds is not the one he expected. A brush with death brings Mina face to face with Anubis, the flail-wielding Egyptian god of the afterlife. Drawn into a dangerous and seductive journey of raw desire and intoxicating revelation, Mina finds himself navigating a world where the lines between sin and salvation are increasingly blurred. But as lust becomes something more, Mina draws the eye of the underworld and is forced to choose between the safety of his familiar faith and the jackal god heâs come to love. And in the end, it may cost his soul. Exploring themes of self-discovery, salvation from the expectations of others, and the profound healing in loving ourselves, The Secret Shape of Worship is the first installment of the planned, interconnected Ancient Awakening series. |
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Irresistibly Yours by Vicky Zarielle A billionaire CEO. A marketing exec with no time for distractions. And one sassy cat determined to cause chaos... Emma Harper didnât plan on romance. She barely planned on surviving another Monday. But when her mischievous black cat, Ruby, topples coffee all over Havenportâs most elusive billionaire, Emmaâs neatly ordered life takes a very unexpected turn. Nolan Pierce is powerful, polished and far too serious for his own good. The rules of his empire are simple: no distractions, no complications, no mixing business with pleasure. But Emmaâs quick wit and gentle warmth prove harder to ignore than any boardroom negotiation. Between late night deadlines, awkward almost dates and a viral kiss cam that makes them the cityâs favorite âsecret couple,â Emma and Nolan find themselves caught in something that feels a lot like fate. And Ruby, the cat who sees everything, is determined to give them a nudge... or a shove. In a city that thrives on ambition and appearances, Emma and Nolan must decide if love is worth the risk. Because sometimes the greatest fortune isnât in boardrooms or bank accounts, itâs finding someone who feels like home. |
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Just Like a Fairy Tale by Cameron James Lucaâs dreams are finally coming true when he secures a spot in the infamous Drag Club, The Rose Quartet. After years of perfecting his art, his moment is here but thereâs still another first thatâs niggling in the back of Lucaâs mind: heâs never been in love. But maybe the beautiful boy who heâs certain would never like him back could change that. To Jackson, The Rose Quartet is like a second home having been raised amongst the fabulous Queens of the past, but his confidence has been shook after a disaster breakup he believes his demisexuality played a part in. With the health of his grandfather deteriorating by the day, Jackson doesnât have time for the new Queen whoâs catching his eye, right? Both have an undying love for drag which is ultimately what brings the two of them together, but will these two Drag Queens ever figure out whatâs right in front of them? |
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Adolescent Summers by Cameron James Adolescent Summer has been lighting up screens for a whole decade â thatâs ten years of Oz living it up in a fantasy world lightyears away from reality. But when production shut down during the global pandemic, Oz found himself with more free time than ever, giving him a chance to piece together parts of himself heâd lost. âWhen Oz finally returns to the set after the lockdown, heâs in the midst of his own transformation. What he doesnât realize is that heâs walking straight into a minefield of drama, one that feels all too familiar â just like the battle that erupted when his co-star, Quincy, came out as nonbinary years ago. Old wounds are ripped open, and feelings are hurt. And thatâs just the beginning of the on-screen and off-screen drama. |
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Cassidy is Queen by Cameron James Cassidy is the Queen. Everyone knows Cassidy, right? Theatre star, VIP at every party, and boys wrapped around his little finger, Cassidy rules Ravenwood School for Boys, and itâs everything heâs ever wanted, isnât it? âAfter a mix-up in a coffee shop with Casper, a trumpet player from a rival school who isnât under Cassidyâs spell, Cassidy starts to see his life for what it is: does he want friends or is he happy with followers? Can he trust the people closest to him? Should he continue a secret relationship with his theatre teacher? Is the word boy the right word to describe him? âWith the help of Casper, Cassidy begins to explore who he truly is and whether he even wants to be The Queen after all. For the first time, he lets himself fall for someone who shows him thereâs more to life than fancy parties, expensive clothes, and a disposable income. |
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Merman's Delight by Skyler Nightshade After a successful mating season, Glacier returns to the lighthouse he calls home to rest and watch over his treasure pile. Used to spending his days left alone by the human who lives there, he is surprised to find that the lighthouse is being tended by someone new--someone much more curious about the merman whoâs been protecting the shore. It doesnât take long before Glacier is discovered, and the chase is on. Will Glacier be able to escape, or will this human catch him? And why are forbidden feelings starting to grow the longer Glacier is pursued? |
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I summon the sea by Mona Archer I loved a fair boy once, and he was taken from me. Iâm back to avenge him, no matter the cost. Every year, the fae king organizes deathly trials with human tributes to please the gods. This year, I am taking part in them. My goal? To enter the palace in the aftermath and take the king out once and for all. My advantage? Iâm no ordinary human. Not anymore. I am a sea maiden. These trials, held in the sea, should be a piece of cake for me. My mistake? I hadnât counted on my magic failing me, or on Jai, the fae kingâs arrogant dragon-summoner, volunteering in the trials to protect me. I hadnât counted on resurfacing feelings and memories. On the people surrounding me not being who they seem. On the tables turning on me. I am a razor-sharp thorn, a blade honed to fight, and this is when it all comes together, when it all ends. Yet I am foiled by prophecies and signs, illusions and lies. Who is Jai? What is the truth? And what price will I have to pay to find out? The legend of Theseus meets the Little Mermaid, with a dash of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, in this epic romance story set against a sky full of dragons. |
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An Impractical Guide to Satyr Charming by Cynthia Diamond With her magic stolen, Ivy Bennett is a witch doomed to die. But she isnât giving up without a fight. One ritual could restore her power, all she needs is a little elbow grease and an abandoned house in the woods. Unfortunately, the homeâs current resident -an arrogant satyr named Finn- will not tolerate a witch in his territory. Ivy will be damned if the goat-legged jerk gets in her way. If only he wasnât as sexy as he is infuriating. Charming a satyr isn't at the top of Ivy's do-to-list, but it's either come to a truce with the insufferable male or knock on deathâs door. After witnessing the slaughter of his herd, Finnâs sole purpose is to protect his brother and his lands from deadly witches. But when one moves in, his fury rises. While the need to drive the witch away is strong, his desire for her is stronger. Soon he finds himself wanting the lovely, stubborn female more than hating her. But keeping Ivy as his own would forfeit everything heâs held sacred. And now her presence has attracted something in the forest⌠something that may destroy them all. |