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Supersized Bubblegum by E.A. Noble In a world filled with superheroes, supervillains, and delectable snacks, four Fatty Baddies kick off their girls' night with a snack hunt. They never expected to be caught in a superpowered fight for their lives. Stuck in a sticky situation, one of their crew vanishes. With no one to turn to, the Fatty Baddies join forces with a shady duo in order to get their friend returned. This newfound team must employ their wits and extraordinary gifts to unravel an evil plot that could forever snatch away the people they love. And, oh yeah. Fat chicks gaining superpowers by eating bubblegum. That totally happens. Brace yourself for a sugar explosion as the Fatty Baddies chew their way to the truth! |
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Falls From Grace by Ruby Landers Savannah Grace is a huge star in Nashville. At least, she was. Her hit band Twice Struck topped the country music charts for almost a decade until her high profile marriage to her bandmate and co-writer publicly exploded. Now sheâs fading from the spotlight and her own life, just trying to keep her head above water. Brynn Marshall is a little lost. Dropping out of med school made her the black sheep of the family and now sheâs floating around LA trying to find a sense of purpose. When she falls down on her luck, her best friend - indie musician Noah Lyman - refuses to let her wallow. After all, heâs just got his big break, co-writing with a megastar! When Savannah enlists Noah to help her break out of country music and make a name for herself for once and for all, what better way to do it than to spend the winter in her secluded vacation home in the woods of Vermont? And what better way for Noah to help out a friend than to pretend heâs bringing along his wife? After all, what could possibly go wrong? If you would appreciate any content warnings please check my website |
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An Empty Embrace by Cyril Mezden Submit. Repent. Obey. Celest was raised to follow. Trained from an early age to be a cleric, the elf has lived his life fully devoted to the goddess of the sun and the doctrine of his citadel. Newly paired with his teammates, Sable, a quick-witted halfling witch, and Viktor, a bull-headed half-orc warrior, the three are swallowed into a dark city, long forgotten by the world from which they came. There, they find a family wracked by fear. A man of unquenchable thirst haunts the rain-soaked nights, preying off the living. But, when his interest is piqued upon first meeting the considerate Celest, all else seems unimportant. Armed with unnatural beauty, a silver tongue, and a wicked smile, the vampire begins his intimate pursuit to cage the clericâs heart. AN EMPTY EMBRACE is a chilling tale of queer love and twisted intentions. |
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Scars of the Golden Dancer by NightEyes DaySpring Life on the edge of the desert has never been easy, especially for the jackal prostitute and sword dancer, Zayn. After selling his wares at auction to a hyena sellsword by the name of Naji, Zayn realizes Naji can help him find a better life, Just as Zayn's dreams are coming true, problems from Naji's past catch up to him. The jackal will have to move quickly to save the hyena or risk losing him forever. |
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Kunet, a young human pearl diver from a small coastal fishing village, seeks to prove himself. Yet when the gods of sea and sky clash, it wreaks havoc on those caught between. In the wake of catastrophe, he finds himself adrift with an unexpected companion. Torn from their homes and everything they once knew, two strangers must now work together to survive, even as an unlikely relationship blossoms between them. |
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The Secrets That They Keep by T.M. Lore The Secrets That They Keep is a gritty and dark thriller with morally complex characters. Alyx Beck is caught in a nasty web. Driven by her determination to care for her neurodivergent twin brother she navigates a treacherous world where sex and money intertwine. As events spiral, both their lives hang in the balance and survival becomes the ultimate goal. Sometimes for the fly to survive it must kill the spider. Alyx has to fake it several times a day. Fake the desire, the lust, and the orgasms. What she doesn't have to fake is her love for her neurodivergent twin brother or her allegiance to her employer. She'll do whatever her handler requires of her. They've taken care of her since her parents died tragically, and they've never steered her wrong. They pay her well so she can care for her brother's needs, too. However, when Alyx's driver/bodyguard-and only friend- Sasha, goes missing with $100K, her devotion can no longer shield her from her handler's wrath. As events spiral Alyx realizes-a little too late-that she has been backing the wrong people. She's caught in a sticky web and there is only one way out-but she may have to get a little blood on her hands.It's Promising Young Woman meets Filthy Rich, with a touch of Haunting Adeline, Gone Girl, and Luckiest Girl Alive.This dark thriller has a female protagonist, neurodivergent and LGBTQ+ characters |
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Fish are mysteriously disappearing, starving the people in Angie Songâs Alaskan hometown. Angie, a snarky, guarded aspiring marine biologist and dock worker, enthusiastically joins the hunt to find out where the fish are gathering. When her family and the villagers discover that merfolk are responsible, they vow to destroy every last one. In the midst of the conflict, Angie faces off with a merman and fails to pull the trigger. Inquisitive Mer-Prince Kaden is just as snarky as Angie, but heâs willing to talk and stop the brutal massacring of his people. The two form a cautious alliance to broker peace between the humans and mer before any more of them die. As tensions clash between the two races fighting to control the seaâs resources, Angie and Kadenâs forbidden relationship ignites. And as she learns about the merâs mysterious world and the reason why the fish are gone, Angie starts to question who the true monster is, and where her loyalties lie. Taking the wrong side means choosing between family and her job, or the man sheâs fallen for and the merfolk sheâs come to respectâor losing it all. |
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The Owlbear and the Omens by Aengie Scevity Imperial Princess Phosphoria of the Zekzterian Empire is desperate to survive the inevitable culling of her fatherâs harem, when an opportunity arises. In the conquered land of Great Leven, her dying brother is an heirless king until Phosphoria wins the right to his throne. To secure her rule, Phosphoria announces a tour of the country and trials for her hand, but when servants and nobles alike are murdered, she discovers that the harem she escaped might just be the key to stay the infighting. However, a queenâs harem will be no easy feat as the lords of Great Leven will never accept the proposal and Phosphoria is unable to lie; she is Blessed by the Owlbear, forced to see and speak only the truth. Further complications arise from rebels loyal to the usurped royal line, and the reappearance of the true heir: the Lost Prince Osbeorn Auber of Great Leven, whose coming was foretold in omens upon the wind. By marrying many, Phosphoria runs the risk of marrying the murderer in her midst, but she must fight tradition if she is to succeed against the rebels, the murderer, and the lords of Great Leven itself. As for Osbeorn, he must come to terms with the darkness of his past before he can look to the future of his country. |
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The Spectral Scoop by Leighton Rae Smith Mansion makeover? More like mansion mystery! Kayla, a journalist with a nose for trouble (and maybe the handsome new man in town?), has her sights set on a renovation project with a secret past. Spooky sounds, a tight-lipped cousin, and a charming contractor with his own questions pull her into a whirlwind of renovation reveals and undeniable sparks. With Halloween approaching, can Kayla crack the code of Hickory Manor before itâs too late? Dive into this quirky love-at-first-sight renovation romance with a touch of the paranormal â it's history, mystery, and a happily ever after, all under one (very haunted) roof! The Spectral Scoop is the first installment in the Hickory Hill small-town paranormal romance series. |
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Beats of Love by Jacqueline Westwoods A spacecraft accident made her crash into a mysterious empire soldier. Valeria, a coming-of-age heir of a noble house within the Galactic Empire, was eager to prove herself through her piloting skills rather than dancing at parties. But her debut flight to Zafirah, the capital city of the empire, was nearly disastrous and led her into great danger, confronting rebellious native tribes. Valeria's last breath was almost gone, but she was luckily saved by an empire soldier, Geoffrey. These two young people face different identity issues. Their meeting sparked a flame, but class differences tore them apart. Can they discover and embrace true love, even if their desires clash with their family and political obligations? They ignited a fire, both within their hearts and among others. Things quickly spiraled out of their control. This novella, Beats of Love, is the prequel to the romantic space opera science fantasy trilogy, Starlight Sonat a. The prequel focuses on a young couple from the main trilogy, forbidden lovers like Romeo and Juliet in a futuristic galactic setting. Join Valeria and Geoffrey on their journey of love and rebellion. Get your copy of Beats of Love today and witness the spark that set the galaxy ablaze! |
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The Beast (Gypsy Bastard MC #4) by Jade Marshall When life gives you lemons, grab some tequila... I wonât let a man hold me back or rule my life. I'm an independent woman and when things spiral out of control I donât sit around crying. Instead, I take a trip to visit my friends Kaiya and Storm in Gypsy Falls. I find what I have been missing my entire life. The men of the Gypsy Bastards MC are not what I was expecting, and I quickly fall into their rag-tag family. Now, I only hope I can keep them. ***EDITOR'S CHOICE*** |
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The Dog (Gypsy Bastards MC #3) by Jade Marshall The Gypsy Bastards MC is a family, and they continue to expand. Bodhi âMad Dogâ Black fell for Kaiya Walsh the moment he saw her. Bruised, beaten, and broken, she was still the most beautiful woman he had ever seen. Kaiya Walsh comes from a violent past and getting past it may not be possible. Moving forward is hard and no matter how much her mind, body, and soul has healed she simply doesnât feel worthy. When Kaiya starts to spread her wings, Mad Dog takes a chance and tries to get close to her, but he doesnât think she is ready for everything he wants. And he wants it all. There are more obstacles to overcome than just navigating Kaiyaâsâ harrowing past. Will they survive? Will there be a happily ever after when the dust settles? |
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The Pope (Gypsy Bastards MC #2) by Jade Marshall Do second chances exist? Storm has been in love with Colin âPopeâ OâBrien since she was thirteen but it wasnât meant to be. Years later, the opportunity to be together presents itselfâbut it's stolen away in the blink of an eye. After a near-death experience, Pope decides to bear his heart to Storm and finally claim the woman he loves. But it just doesnât seem in to be in the cards for them. Patience isnât his strong suit, but forcing his way in will only push Storm further away. Secrets, lies, and an outside threat could keep them apart. Is the timing any better this time around? Is love enough or will there always be something keeping them apart? |
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The Wolf (Gypsy Bastards MC #1) by Jade Marshall Being hurt and alone is nothing new to Hadley. She's survived on her own for as long as she can remember, and no one will dictate the way she lives her life. With loss and pain dominating her memories, how can she put her faith in someone again? Having no one to depend on besides his club has hardened Brandon to the outside worldâand it's exactly how he prefers it. The moment he lets people get close they always find a way to backstab him. There's no room for love in his world. Hadley and Brandon need a reason to let their walls down and let love in. Can two broken souls find a way to save each other? |
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Catching Their Mate by Jade Marshall As children, my brother and I were ripped away from our mother. We were trained to track and kill our own kind, isolated from ever belonging to a pack. We were loyal to the cause, never wavering from the route that had been chosen for us. We were warriors until we stumbled into the Katu pack. There, my brother and I scented our fated mateâthe one destined for us both. We went against everything we were taught and ended the tradition of the Shikari. All there was left to do was hunt down our mate and never let her go. |
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Keela As humans and shifters, we surround ourselves with our pack. The people we love, those we care for, and those we would do anything to protect. Losing a loved one, especially a mate, changes someone. Itâs easy to let sadness cloud your judgment and even easier just to lock everyone out. If you never let anyone close, you donât stand the chance of getting hurt. Godrick Iâve been on the run for so long that Iâve grown accustomed to being alone. I'm doing just fine on my own. But fate has other plans for me and soon everything I thought I knew about my life and myself is put to the test. Can I be the type of man and wolf that puts others before myself or will I take the easy way out and keep on running? |
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Unwanted Mate by Jade Marshall Sapphire Every shifter longs to find their fated mate. It's one of the greatest blessings the Goddess can ever give to a shifter. But sometimes even the Goddess can get it wrong. When your mate is your childhood bully, there must be a mistake. Marc I started to believe I would never find my fated mate and had already accepted it as fact. Then I found her. But the woman I want to claim is a grown-up version of a girl I tortured when we were children. I wish I could go back and change things but the past is set in stone. Is there any way for me to make this right? |
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The Wrong Mate by Jade Marshall Finding your mate should be the happiest time in any wolf shifter's life. But what if your mate is the wrong mate? Raine is finally old enough to find her mate, and she couldnât be happier. Being in love with Max since the first time she met him, he is the only male that she has ever wanted. Now she has to convince Max that they're meant to be together. Getting Max to accept their mating bond is the least of Raineâs problems, especially with the hunters closing in again. Max loves Raine, but she can't be his mate. He isnât worthy. He canât offer her the life that she deserves, so he leaves. Now he only has to convince his wolf to stay away because he knows he will never be able to refuse her. But when Raine is in danger, will he really have a choice? |
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When a wolf shifter finds their fated mate their entire world changes. There is nothing on earth you wouldnât do to keep your mate by your side, happy and safe. But what happens when your fated mate is already mated to someone else? Calum Beckett, Beta to the Katu wolf pack, has finally found his fated mate in Talon Quinn. The only problem is that she already has a mate. Trying to stay away from Talon is pulling him apart and driving his wolf to the brink of insanity. But what choice does he have? Talon has moved to the Katu Pack with her mate Parker, but Parker isnât her true mate, but someone she was forced to mate by her previous Alpha. When she finds her fated mate her life is thrown even further into chaos. Difficult choices lie ahead, and no matter which path she chooses, pain is inevitable. How much pain are you willing to cause? How will either mate react to choices that Talon make? Can anyone have their happily ever after? |
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His Refused Mate by Jade Marshall Wolf shifters are fated with one mate. Losing your mate or refusing it causes immense pain and, in some cases, death. But what if fate gives you a second chance? Payton has been on her own for longer than she can remember, even when she was still part of a pack. Being refused by her fated mate has her fleeing, starting a life of solitude away from any other shifters Caine is the Alpha to his pack and although he loves his pack dearly, he longs for his true mate. When he catches her scent he will do everything to make her his. But can he convince her to take a chance? |
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Broken Promise by Jade Marshall Wesley Blake is my brother's best friend. He has been a part of my life longer than I can remember. Heâs seen it scrapped knees, birthday parties, and the worst moment in my life. But Iâm just a little sister to him. To me, he is so much more. He is all I have ever wanted. I have never even considered anyone else. But now that I am older, itâs time for me to make a decision. Do I continue to wait for a man that doesnât want me? Or is it time for me to grow up? Maybe itâs time for me to leave Severn and everyone I know in the rearview mirror. |
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Quickies at Christmas by Penny Heart Will the ghost of Christmas past win out over the guy who ghosted her? Gabby attends a Christmas speed dating event in hopes of finding a date for her company's fancy Christmas party. She's eager to show up with a date after making a fool of herself over one of her co-workers. When she thought he was interested, too, she asked him out, and it destroyed their friendship. Now she's ready to move on, and another friend's speed-dating company seems like a good opportunity. Once there, though, she's shocked to find her long-term ex-boyfriend AND her work crush as two of her speed dates. Is the "Christmas Hotties" speed dating event a second chance for Gabby and Wilson, or is Josh there to make amends and win back her heart? Read this spicy novella now! Tropes include second chance romance, friends to lovers, and love triangle in this spicy slow-burn romantic comedy. |
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Cinnamon Rolls and Villainy by ChantĂ© A. Campbell A kind-hearted baker with a dark secret. The vicious, beautiful villainess heâs forced to serve. And the ruthless game that will decide the fate of their world. Human, Ayc Waylonder should have died in a massacre that destroyed his people, but a swift lie spared him from a bloody fate. Taken prisoner by the cruel Sovereign of the Everadyn fae, he has survived her foreign court on cheap tricks and his extraordinary baking skills. Ten years later, the Sovereign announces sheâs relinquishing her throne and triggers the start of the Sovereignty Trials, an ancient and ruthless game. The winner will be the next to rule over Everadyn⊠and Ayc, as well. When Loraphne - a villain as vicious as her mother, the Sovereign - asks Ayc to join her team of Five in the Trials, he canât say no. Not when unbreakable magic forces him to serve her. Ayc must embark on seven dangerous quests alongside the rest of Loraphneâs unlikely team: including Aycâs two best friends, a powerful sorcerer, a gifted navigator with his faithful guide dog, and a temperamental gryphon. Dragons, wraiths, and six other teamsâwho have decided killing Loraphne is their top priorityâstand in their way as they fight to be the first to finish a race where few participants survive. The Sovereignty Trials are no place for a kind-hearted baker, and itâll take far more than his legendary cinnamon rolls to save him now. Cinnamon Rolls and Villainy is Book 1 in a high stakes, adult romantic fantasy series, with enemies to lovers, spicy romance, and a cinnamon roll hero who will lay claim to your heart and refuse to let go. Perfect for adult fans of The Cruel Prince. |
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Tom and Hanna, two former High School best friends, go their separate ways after a tragedy at their deaf school. They are reunited at their ten-year class reunion, where they are forced to face the ghosts of their past and confront the nature of their relationship, then and now. |
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Pack of Her Own by Elena Abbott Natalie Donovan jumps at a friendâs offer to stay in the family cabin for a monthâshe desperately needs the chance to get away from, and get over, her messy breakup. She doesnât count on the owner of the local diner making her heart pound and her body desperate to be touched. Wren Carne is a lone wolf. As an Alpha shifter, she has no pack and maintains her territory without causing drama, just the way she likes it. When she checks on the girl staying in a local cabin, sheâs not expecting her wolf to identify the human as her One True Mate. As fallout from their pasts encroaches upon the sleepy town of Terabend, Wren must decide if she wants a pack of her own, while Natalie worries that her secretâsheâs transgenderâmight be too much for Wren. |
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Suddenly Fated - Wolves of Riverton Book 1 by Haven Gwynn Alpha Michael âAriâ Belisarius Iâm standing on the stage next to my wife, getting ready to give the welcoming speech at the pack Gala, when I lock eyes with a gorgeous she-wolf across the room. Something clicks into place in my soul, and I know that this woman is my fated mate. I glance at Avelin, and sheâs looking back at me in horror⊠Esyn Stone I came to this gala to photograph the event. I prefer to stay in the background, blending in with the shadows. I raise my camera to take a picture of the Alpha and Luna on the stage, and suddenly my eyes meet his. The Alpha. My mate. MyâŠvery married mate. This canât be happening! Incoming Alpha Ari Belisarius married Avelin in order to unite two powerful wolf packs in peace. Will that fragile agreement shatter when he learns that his fated mate is not his wife? As the new connection deepens, so does the threat of war. With loyalty tested and secrets unveiled, Ari, Eysn, Avelin, and Beta Jamie McConnell are drawn into a dance of love, betrayal, and sacrifice. Will their desires plunge both packs into a bloody conflict? |
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Dakini by BJ Pittman The Banduri series continues after the introductory short story (Airmid) and book 1 (Satori). Jack flies to Canada to start a new life with the mother who abandoned him as a baby. Does she want him? Does he want her? Will he have to learn to speak French? He will deal; he always does. Whatever life throws at him, he has managed in the past. But leaving the friends and the environmental group that had become his family over the last few months is a major shock for him. itâs like losing his dad all over again. Angela is an outsider; she has been all her life. Sheâs different from those around her, and she has no idea why. Until she meets Jack, who helps her see who she is and how she can use her nascent abilities. While Jack and Angela meet and get to know each other, the worldwide Environmental Alliance has turned their focus on poaching and animal smuggling across the globe. Each group attack this problem in their own way. The largest group is relying on prayer. The fastest growing group is using the abilities passed down from their druid and shaman ancestors to encourage people to protect native animals at risk from poachers and smugglers. The all-male group is on a mission to turn animals against those who would attack them, while trying to curb the growing influence of the other groups. How will this affect Jack and Angela in Canada? |
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Airmid by BJ Pittman Unrequited love, earth magic, animals and healing. Airmid is a short prequal to the Banduri series featuring one of the main characters and a significant event in her growing abilities. Fourteen-year-old Nia is lamenting her best friend's absence and finding a new connection with the world around her. While she revels in the joy her new power brings her, can she find her way forward in love? This is just the beginning, follow their journey in Satori. |
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In Love and Death by Aldrea Alien In one day, Dylanâs whole life was destroyed. In one night, he may have found the beginnings of a new one. Still grappling with the loss of his home, Dylan has no choice but to head for Wintervale. His one solace is in travelling the same direction taken by the enemy. But the truth behind the attack on the spellster tower suggests things arenât as clear-cut and the enemy may well be closer than they thought. Crossing the kingdom also means remaining in the presence of Tracker, the Kingâs Hound who Dylanâs repressed desire refuses to let out of his head. The manâs gentle protectiveness, coupled with his flirting, certainly doesnât help. It taunts him with ideas of the night they shared in the tower becoming something more, a thought that is no less ridiculous than remaining unleashed. After all, itâs a houndâs job to escort or kill spellsters. They do not disobey orders. They do not falter. And they do not fall. Especially not in love. |
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To Poison a Prince by Aldrea Alien Someone is out to murder his husband and he might just be the reason they succeed. Imperial Crown Prince Darshan knew his journey home wasnât going to be the modest one he hoped for, especially not after eloping with Hamish, a former princeâand now exileâof Tirglas. When he thwarts a clumsy attempt on his husbandâs life during a soirĂ©e hosted by his long-standing rival and half-sister, he figures the worst is behind them. Yet, the threat of death continues to shadow them across the empire. Someone is intent on making the rumours of his husbandâs demise a reality, someone who can erase the memory of their very presence from peopleâs minds. Darshan must discover who is behind the attempts before they succeed. But who can he trust when the culprit is capable of slipping by the most vigilant of guards? Don't miss the next step in Hamish and Darshanâs story of mystery, magic, romance and more! |
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To Target the Heart by Aldrea Alien How can he win with the odds stacked against him? Prince Hamish has no interest in fulfilling his duty of marrying. Not to a woman, at least. That doesnât stop his mother, Queen Fiona, from presenting him with every eligible noblewoman that enters their castle. Heâs certain itâll be no different with the representative of the Udynea Empire. So when they do arrive, Hamish is relieved the imperial prince, Darshan, is not the woman everyone expected. Until the man kisses him and Hamish is confronted by the very emotions he has been forced to conceal or be punished for. Emotions he is eager to explore. But the kiss proves to be a little too public and leads his mother to take drastic measures to ensure Hamish adheres to her family vision. The contest of arms will force Hamish to make a choice: give up his happiness for conventionâs sake or send the kingdom spiralling into civil war for the right to love his own way. |
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Satori by BJ Pittman Dave and Nia are not typical teenagers. While they try to understand their special abilities, experimenting with these together can only take them so far. Out of nowhere, an environmental organisation brings them together with other teens. Are these teens like Dave and Nia? Is there more to this organisation than the environment? Together Dave and Nia start their journey towards awakening, comprehension and understanding. To complicate things, Nia is in love, she has been since she was five. She cringes at the clichĂ©, but she canât help herself. She is in love with Dave, her best friend, the boy next door and the most popular boy in school. How does he feel about her? He likes her, but is that enough? Why doesnât he date? After a blow to her already shaky confidence, Nia decides itâs time to act. Even if this wrecks everything. Even if she isnât worthy. Itâs time. This feel good story takes our teens on a new direction, out of their ordinary world. Can they help the darkness in people around them? Can they help the environment? |
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Sore Throat, Slight Fever by J. Lynn Carr At three a.m. in a desolate Texas gas station, a gunshot rips through the silenceâCalliope, a witch, lies bleeding out on the grimy floor, her life slipping away. Rory, the night clerk, watches from behind the counter, unfazed. He's a vampire and no stranger to death. But this time, death knocks differently. With Calliopeâs life teetering on the edge, Rory is forced into a choice: let her die or condemn her to an immortal fate by turning her into one of his kind. He opts for the latter, whisking her away to his secluded lake house deep in the forest to help her transition. Amidst twisted oaks with ghostly veils of Spanish moss and beneath the suffocating embrace of a sweltering East Texas summer, a bond begins to formâtwo damaged souls finding solace in each other. But the peace theyâve built is fragile, haunted by the mysterious and menacing creature that lives at the bottom of the lake. Rory and Calliope must confront the monsters not only outside, but also withinâas secrets buried in their pasts are clawing to the surface, threatening to pull them under. |
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Aura: The Celestial Keys by Simoriah Graham When Elia feels magic emanating from the Hell Gate bridge, she knows He found her. After sixteen years of searching, King Sorenâs men have crossed over the stars and found her in a world that once offered sanctuary, all for a power she does not have. The night Knoxx follows her to a harrowing scene inside the safehouse walls, she realizes he is not the enemy she fears, but a lethal ally against their common adversary. One who has a tendency to push her beyond her limits, forcing her to face truths sheâd rather not see and find a light buried within. As more otherworldly beasts cross from Elyseum into Queens, Elia discovers she isnât the only thing the King is hunting for in this world. And it isnât just revenge that hangs in the balance, but the fate of a realm. |
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Christmas Carols (Tales from the Maximeverse) by Maxime Jaz Five gay Christmas short stories of love found, when all hope has been given up. When the shards of broken hearts bleed the soul dry. When pleasure laces with pain. When there's darkness dancing with the Christmas lights. When men who have given up on love might just get it as a gift. A standalone short stories collection. |
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More to Love by Georgina Kiersten An Unexpected Love For Jamir Cunnigham, a relationship is the last thing on his mind. After inheriting his grandparentâs bookstore, Jamir has been completely focused on running the business. And if heâs lonely, that was between him and the books. Yet, from the moment Emmy Park walked into his life, Jamir was immediately captivated by the plus-size Korean. A Fresh Start After his recent divorce, former Olympic Wrestler Emerson âEmmyâ Park moved to Texas to get a fresh start. After taking a job as an assistant wrestling coach at a nearby university, he stumbles across Jamirâs bookstore. Emmy is instantly attracted to Jamir. Unfortunately, he is big and burly with a resting bitch face and thinks he has zero chance with the gorgeous Black man. However, when a sudden encounter shows them how good they can be together. Is the simmering attraction between them enough for them to see past their differences and finally give in to their desires? More To Love is a short and sweet m/m romance book featuring bookstores, coffee shops, plus-size main characters, bisexual couples, sapphic side characters, autumn feels, and Black/Asian romances. |
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Valor Amidst Decay by AJ Somers âI wonât expect anything less than savage in this world.âšEven if I have to be a monster to protect my own.â  Ending her vacation on a high note, Dahlia Danaher thinks nothing of the mass flight cancellations â until sheâs in the strangely quiet terminals of LAX. Then she hears it. The sound of  the undead, transforming those around her into something other.  Something rabid.  As chaos unfolds, Dahliaâs protective instincts cement her path to clash with a man veiled in mystery. Someone who is no stranger to darkness.  Growing up as the brother of an Oyabun, Ren RyĆ«ko is used to protecting his ownâ whatever the cost. He never expected to be indebted to a stranger. But Dahlia is less of a liability than she appears⊠ Thrown together amidst death, the unexpected craving for more than survival clutches Dahlia and Ren. As they battle the relentless decay, the past fights to resurface. Not only the shadows lurking within Renâs mind but someone that Dahlia thought forgotten.  Somebody not willing to let her go. |
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The Nights are Alive! by Renuka Nair NextStep Consultants, a recruitment process outsourcing company in Amanshahr, has carved a niche for itself, serving the needs of top-notch companies in North America. Professional and personal disturbances force 42-year-old Urvashi to quit her high profile FMCG marketing job and brings her to NextStep. Though she enjoys her newfound independence, this small town is a far cry from her past life. Urvashi struggles to navigate the undercurrents of gossip and politics at NextStep, trying to rebuild her world bit-by-bit and find peace. An unfortunate turn of events also brings in 43-year-old Carina, a Chartered Accountant, into NextStep. While she loves her new night-shift job, the cocoon she had painstakingly built for herself is crumbling. Drawn into a carefree existence by her new colleagues, Carina must find a way to hold on to her job amid the ever-intensifying competition. The nights come alive for Carina and Urvashi as their friendship blossoms. They get drawn into a world of quick money, substance abuse, and uninhibited sex, featuring Vikrant â the debonair, cool boss, Alex â an aspiring chef turned recruiter, and Manav â a manager who believes life is one big party! Grappling with king-sized egos and trust deficits, Carina and Urvashi must determine what is real and what runs only skindeep. After all, this is their life, and they have to take a call soon!. |
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The Captain and the Guppy by Noah Bodie In the underground city of Pirn, Cedric, the enigmatic second-in-command of the feared pirate ship The Waning Moon, oversees an orphanage that provides refuge to the city's most vulnerable. Captain Hawke, the legendary Warden of the Seas, is known for his strength, cunning, and love for those in his charge. As tensions between them simmer beneath the surface, a deeper bond is tested when Hawke returns home wounded and weary, leaving Cedric to question their place at Hawke's side. |
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In a world scarred by war, Andreas and Simon are unlikely companions brought together by fate. Andreas struggles with the weight of his family's legacy, while Simon, a hardened mercenary, is haunted by his past. As they journey together, their bond grows from wary allies to something deeper, offering glimpses of hope amid the darkness. They must learn to trust each other not just with their lives, but with their hearts. "Suneater" is a captivating story about trust, family, and self-discovery. It follows the fateful meeting of Andreas and Simon as they navigate a world filled with mystery, magic, and turmoil. As they confront their pasts and grapple with their intertwined destinies, they must unravel the complexities of their relationships and confront their feelings for one another. This captivating narrative explores themes of loyalty, resilience, and the enduring power of human connection, offering a rich and immersive journey into the depths of the human spirit. |
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The Call of the Nightingale by Kathryn Barnett London. 1950s An innocent girl is swept into an unfamiliar world where nothing is as it seems. In the quiet humdrum of post-war England, Alice, a young typist and caretaker to her ailing mother, lives a life of routine and responsibility. But her world is upended when her enigmatic new boss, Behrooz Azadi, captures her heart. Their budding romance blossoms amid London's lively dance halls, leading them to a whirlwind marriage and a shared life in his shadowy Victorian home. Yet, when family duty calls Behrooz back to Iran after the sudden death of his father, Alice finds herself bound to a culture and country still shrouded in mystery. As they journey east, she enters a world of ancient traditions, where her identity and choices are questioned, and her courage is tested in ways she could never have foreseen. In this evocative tale, Kathryn Barnett masterfully captures the allure of first love, the pull of family loyalty, and the intrigue of a now-lost Iran. The Call of the Nightingale is a poignant journey of self- discovery and resilience, set against the backdrop of two worlds colliding. |
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Sunsets & Other Dangerous Things by Dani Frank A sunshine vampire who can't help falling in love, a grumpy grad student who's followed by bad luck, and a cure that could bring them together or end them forever. Ashley, a jobless millennial, thought becoming a vampire sounded romantic in the mid-aughts. Now sheâs dodging vampire-hunting witches and student loans while trying to regain some of the security she lost years ago when her girlfriend vanished shortly after changing her. The join an established vampire family. All they want is for Ashley to first complete one year of undergrad without giving away her undead status. This proves challenging as, despite her lack of heartbeat, Ashley's romantic tendencies are alive and well as she finds herself falling head over feet for her classâs cute but prickly graduate assistant. Esther just wants to finish her masterâs program and never talk to people again. As a walking bad luck charm, she finds solace in following the rules and regulations of her archive internship and graduate assistant duties. Until sheâs paired for a school project with the girl in class whose smile inexplicably makes her knees weak... and also happens to be a vampire. Hoping to figure out what these warm, fuzzy feelings are about, Esther agrees to help Ashley navigate Christmas with her family as her fake girlfriend. But the witches have their own plan brewing. Theyâve created a cure for vampires that will give Esther a chance at a new life with Ashley by releasing Ashley from the forever-life she regrets. All Esther has to do is betray Ashley by giving the witches what they need to complete the spell, leaving Ashley to choose between the stability of the vampire family or a happily ever after that will only last a few decades. |
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Fall Into You by Georgina Kiersten Itâs Autumn. Is there a better time to fall in love? Imari Haines has had it with the gossip. The whole town is acting like sheâs their very own Runaway Bride. A plus-size, black version of Julia Roberts that left a perfectly nice boy at the altar. Her family is no exception. Her mother wonât stop making passive-aggressive comments. Exhausted by this charged atmosphere, a boss that doesnât appreciate her, and the never-ending town rumors, Imari makes a bold decision. Come autumn, she moves to Appeley (a small town in Hill Country) and never looks back. In Appeley, for the first time ever, Imari feels welcome, happy, and unapologetically herself. She tries new things, makes brand-new friends and, while attending the fall apple festival, she accidentally bumps into a very familiar face⊠Cassidy Martinez was her childhood best friend and partner in crime. Now, she has grown into a stunning, confident woman, and Imari canât help noticing. Should she take a risk? Can the two of them pick up where they left off, or is being friends not going to be enough this time around? An F/F Black BBW Sapphic Romance featuring plus-size main characters, a small town, autumn themes, butches and studs, motorcycle rides, coffeeshops, childhood friends-to-lovers romance, and tons of found family feels. |
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Alex McKenna and the Academy of Souls by Vicki-Ann Bush No dark entities shall pass through this shield, as I will it ... so shall it be. Alex McKenna's plans for a couple of supernatural-free days are interrupted by an ominous visit from the ghost of seven-year-old Haven. The little girl needs his help and he's willing to risk his life to save her after-life. Despite his great-grandmother's warning, he choose to cross the bridge between the living and the dead to assist her. The trip lands Alex and his girlfriend at a high school known as the Academy of Souls. The ghostly campus for dead teens is a safe place for those who are unable to complete their after-life journey. There they meet Ophelia, Haven's older sister, who has been searching for her for more than a century. To reunite the sisters, Alex must cross the teacherous terrain of the in-between realm known as the Underworld, and rescue Haven from the clutches of the Soul Gatherer. A demonic spirit that feeds off of the souls of children. Could this be Alex's last case or will he keep his promise to Haven and save her soul before it's too late? |
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A Christmas Chance by A.L. Brooks Timid Californian, Cara, has rented a remote cottage in Scotland for a vacation before starting her new job. But her peace is shattered when an attractive stranger arrives unexpectedly. For the quiet Cara, Steph, whose buzzcut is as sharp as her chainsaw, is possibly the last person she wants to share her retreat with. After her girlfriend cleared out their flat and disappeared, Steph needs a reset, and her granâs peaceful cottage is just the place. Sheâll chill over Christmas and work on her chainsaw sculptures. However, she hadnât planned on having to share the cottage with a stranger who also wants to be alone. But when a snowstorm blasts through the country, Steph and Cara have to make the best of it. At least they have food, shelter, and a bed. One bed. Is their forced proximity and sizzling chemistry the chance for each of them to hit the reset button in their lives? Or is it the chance of something much more? A sexy lesbian Christmas romance thatâs low in angst but high in all the feelings! |
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The Shadow & The Draw by RD Baker When all hell breaks loose, their one chance for the truth will be their last. Cora is Fated to marry the next Alpha of her demon clan and become queen. But all the power in the world means nothing if she canât have who she truly loves most of allâthe Alphaâs Draw, Amryn. Even though the clan leaders forbid the relationship between ruler and bodyguard, they still canât seem to keep themselves apart. But when angels ambush their clan, calling Cora the Shadow Queen and causing forgotten memories to resurface, she begins to question the hand Fate has dealt her. No one can be trusted. Nowhere is safe. While Cora and Amryn flee to find answers, theyâll realize the deception stretches further than they couldâve ever imagined. And with cosmic powers on both sides seeking their destruction, their love will either be their salvationâŠor their doom. |
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Evelyn Mayhew knows two things. That it should be a blessing to be raised by a man of the Lord. And that it should be a privilege to be betrothed to a man of power. But when her awakening thoughts lead her not only away from the blind obedience she has been raised for but also toward a stranger offering her a glimpse of freedom, Evelyn is put at a crossroads. Should she choose the shelter of a life confined, or risk the unknown with the man who would set her world â and her heart â on fire? |
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RUNNIN' NO MORE by G.T. DĂPĂ Love shouldn't be a crime, but for twenty-three-year-old Teniade Adeowo, it is. After fleeing Nigeria to escape both the law and his trauma, Ade arrives in England with one goal: to leave everything behind. But when his path collides with Stefan Wickström's at Heathrow, Teniade learns that sometimes the things you run from have a way of chasing you down. Stefan is no stranger to running either. Leaving Sweden behind, he's convinced that constant motion is the only way to stay one step ahead. But Teniade's quiet intensity stops him in his tracksâand suddenly, Stefan's past feels closer than ever. In a world where love feels like a luxury they can't afford, and with the ghosts of their pasts lurking just behind them, Teniade and Stefan must decide whether to let love be the force that finally sets them freeâor if their fragile bond will snap under the weight of secrets too heavy to bear. |