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Stuck On The Slopes by Jessica Salina The cabin is heating up in this romantic comedy as a pro-athlete and corporate marketer dodge the tabloids and save a ski lodge. Professional athlete Juniper Hart was forced into retirement after a devastating snowboarding accident left him with a permanent injury. Despite the media wondering if he'll make a return to the slopes, he acquired a failed Colorado ski lodge. With only his service dog, Sasquatch, for company, he needs help bringing the lodge back to life. When burned-out corporate ladder-climber Rachel Friedman doesn't get the raise needed to afford her rising rent costs, she trades in her Florida summers for Colorado winters. As Juniper Hart's live-in resort manager, his attitude toward an increasing media presence leaves her wondering if the pay increase and free rent are worth it. Rachel needs to thaw Juniper's icy heart so they can work together to save the lodge (and her job along with it). But first, she'll need to establish dominance over the tabloids to earn Juniper's trust and take control of the media's narrative. |
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Scrub Me, Daddy by April Showers My entire life is a mess. My ex cheated. My job sucks. And my apartment smells like old takeout and despair. a 3 A.M. infomercial promising the Scrubbie Dubbie will change my life. Desperate and half-delirious, I order it. The next day, a sponge arrivesāhot pink, dual-textured, and paired with a cleaning liquid that smells suspiciously like seduction. Then things get... weird. And wet. One steamy scrub-down later, I slip, hit my head, and wake up to a six-foot-something alien Adonis with abs for days and an obsession with cleaning. And with me. Heās strong, sudsy, and ready to polish more than just my floors. He came to tidy my apartmentāand he just might stay to deep-clean my soul. |
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Spinning Out of Control by KL Hill Lucas Adler has dedicated years to climbing the ranks and becoming the club's top Enforcer of the Rebel Kings Brotherhood Motorcycle Club and the right hand to the Sergeant at Arms. But, despite the status, power, and respect the club affords him, thereās one important thing missing. The one thing that would make all the blood, sweat, and tears spilled worth it. The one thing he let slip right through his fingers. And now, after all these years, heās going to do everything in his power to get her back and never let her go. Callie Hansen is powerful in her own right as she uses her body not only for pleasure but for information. Working beside the Dominatrix, Tasha, inside the sexiest club, Masquerave, a place where secrets and desires intertwine, has given her the freedom sheās always wanted. Now, even behind the safety of her mask, Callie is forced to confront her past and the one person she never thought she'd see again. Because if she lets him see one crack in her carefully constructed facade, heāll shatter it and her heart along with it. Sheāll need to use every trick up her sleeve to ensure that it doesnāt happenā¦again. |
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A Legion of Bane and Embers by KL Hill A Knight sworn to protect the city from evil. A vampire bound in chains. A desire that could destroy them both. Atlas I was trained to kill monstersā Not crave the one chained beneath my home. As a Knight of Cindervail, Iām everything the Legion disciplined, deadly, untouchable. But on the night of my final trial, it wasnāt the Legion that saved me. It was a vampire. Emilian. Now heās leashed and muzzled by the Vail, my illegal asset locked in my basement. I only let him out for missions that need a monsterās teeth. Thatās the story we tell. But the truth is darker. Every night, I go back to himāfor the heat, the hunger, the sin I canāt stop committing. Our connection is forbidden. Addictive. And when my best friend vanishes and demons begin tearing through Cindervail, Iām forced to face an impossible Save the city I swore to protectā Or surrender to the vampire who makes me feel alive. Emilian I wasnāt born a monster. I was made oneāand then left to rot. In Cindervail, vampires like me arenāt given trials. Weāre exterminated. I shouldāve died the night I met Atlas, the Knight who should have put a blade through my heart. Instead, he let me live. Now I survive chained beneath his home like a secret sin. Muzzled. Bound. Used as a weapon while I fight the cityās nightmares by his side. We pretend itās duty. But I see the truth in his eyes every time he touches meāthe tremor in his hands, the hunger in his breath. The city is rotting. The rifts are widening. Demons are coming through the cracks. Soon, Atlas will have to chooseā The city that made him a weapon, Or the creature he should have killed. |
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Shadow Sword by Kaila Desjardins Defending those they swore to protect might cost more than they bargained for. Sellsword MorrĆgan wants nothing more than to defend innocent people. So when DĆ ibhid, the king of Cunlaran, offers her and her friends the opportunity, she can hardly say no. But working for DĆ ibhid could expose her secretāsheās not only a princess but DĆ ibhidās childhood ex-best friend. If he ever realizes who he has in his castle, MorrĆganās life will come crashing down. The problem is, itās more difficult keeping her distance than it should be. DĆ ibhid is desperate to protect his subjects against an invading enemy intent on stealing his throne. Cautious with lives and hoping to avoid war, DĆ ibhid hires sellswords to gather information undercover. But when the mission goes sideways and people get hurt, DĆ ibhidās fear of failing his subjects worsens. The only effective balm seems to be spending time with one of his new hiresĀ .Ā .Ā . As the pair grows closer, enemy attacks turn deadlier and the teamās mission becomes paramount. With secrets and lives on the line, MorrĆgan and DĆ ibhid must ask themselves what theyāre willing to risk before everything theyāve worked for is lost. |
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How to Juggle Ballads & Blades by Jess Galaxie Get ready for something Silly, Sapphic, and Romantic at the Albion Renaissance Faire! Chicot and her best friend Elijah have finally landed their first season at a Renaissance Faire with their show The Jester and Bard, Forever at Odds, but Chicot is quickly discovering there's more to surviving their first Ren Faire than beating the heat. When her new friend Lyza asks Chicot to take her place as 'Wee' in the incredibly popular The Pirates Three: Big, Middle, and Wee show, Chicot jumps on the opportunity without thinking. Chicot wants to help her friend, especially if it means making her and Elijah look better the next time they apply to perform at a big faire. There's just one detail that Chicot neglected to think about: Monty, Lyza's younger sister who is both a major distraction, and doesn't seem to like Chicot very much. Chicot decides to push through for Lyza's sake, even if it means Chicot has to spend countless hours in Monty's arms as they prepare and perform. Worse, as Chicot tries to keep her crush in check, Monty suddenly drops the surly attitude and starts actively flirting with Chicot. Adding a show to her roster shouldnāt be so complicated, but Chicot's caught between not knowing what state she'll be living in after Albion's season finishes and Monty's strong hands. At this rate, Chicot's going to melt before the season is overāand not from the heat of the sun. |
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Shadows of the Timberland by Ashley Adams Now in the clutches of his father, Flint must learn how to use his newfound powers to defeat the beasts created by Slateās chaos. Luckily for Flint, he has always known a life of thieving and survival. He must now use those skills to keep himself alive as he battles evil creatures, lost souls, and his own mind. After being threatened by the deities of Moonstone Isle, Slate, God of Death, isnāt taking any chances at losing his heir. A series of obstacles are thrown Flintās way, each one a new challenge that drives him closer to learning who he truly is. But not every obstacle Slate creates is in the form of a beast or monster. He sends Nova, his mortal servant, to distract Flint and become his weakness. Nova and Flint become reluctant allies, both wanting to escape their fates in the Underworld. Flint is inspired to turn the Underworld into something better, something worth dying for. But first, he must learn how to kill a god. In order to defeat his father, Flint must find the hidden truths that will have him questioning his entire existence. Welcome to the Underworld. Where monsters lurk in the shadows and you canāt trust anyone. |
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Tides of Floral Dreams by Ashley Adams On an Isle surrounded by waters of sparkles, lava, caverns, and dangerous mountains lies four kingdoms. Each kingdoms' royals have unique magic, every region representing a specific season and element. At one time these kingdoms lived harmoniously and worked together to strive as they worshipped their gods and gave their people a happy life. Until one day when the one month old princess of the Coral Cove Kingdom was stolen. The kingdom's trust in one another diminished, but the Coral Cove royals still had an ally in the Bloomhaven Kingdom. Before the lost princess was stolen, a blood oath was given between the Coral Cove princess and the young Bloomhaven prince. 23 years have passed since the lost princess was taken, and the prince looks daily for her. Then everything changed. A hope was found, a clue unearthed to where the lost princess could be. But the prince no longer wants to find the lost princess. Fate has chosen a different path for him, and he has fallen in love with someone else. Will the prince break the blood oath? Will the lost princess ever be found? Enter the world of Moonstone Isle, where dreams can turn into nightmares when you least expect them to. |
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The Prince and His Stolen Groom by J.E. Ridge A magic spell protects the Desolated Lands from evil mages and their nefarious schemes. As a condition of this spell, Princess Francesca of Woe and Prince Brendon of Bane must marry. Rick knows his sister will be miserable in this marriage, so he concocts a half-baked plan to kidnap the groom and stall the wedding. He just needs time to find an alternative way to keep the spell active. Everything seems to go smoothly until someone else arrives at the castle claiming to be Prince Brendon. Now Rick has to juggle two grooms: the real one he stashed in a magic tower, and the imposter romancing his sister. Because Rick disrupted the wedding, the spell begins to weaken, allowing an evil mage to slip past the magical defenses. Chaos ensues as Rick struggles with imposters, evil minions, and his growing feelings for Brendon. Who knew stealing one groom would cause so much trouble? |
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Even Angels Fall by E. V. Sauvage 300 years ago, my world collided with Earth. My kind has been ruling over the world ever since, passing as archangels. Doves, swans, cockatoo, their white wings in half shifted form are the sign of their power. I should have been the next in line. I should have been the new archangel MichaĆ«l. But my wings arenāt white. So instead I have to stay hidden. Instead, Iāve been trained my whole life. Instead, Iām their weapon. Because who would be best suited to kill the dragon shifter living inside of Notre Dame than a fallen angel? My name is AngĆ©lique. Iām a crow-shifter, and my mission is to marry Elhyor and to kill him on our wedding night. But nothing is the way it seems, and the dragon might be harder to kill than I thought. He might also be my only chance at freedom⦠Do I have any chance of surviving unscathed? Only time will tell⦠|
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The Husband Wishlist by Bridget Van der Eyk Jessie Lopez has been burned before when it comes to love, which is why when things fall apart with 'small-dick Brian', she decides enough is enough! After one too many drinks, she and her sister, Anna, come up with 'The Husband Wishlist' - a somewhat trivial, and definitely random, list of all the attributes Jessie's future husband needs to have. It's a list that sits idle on her device for two years, until 'hot doughnut guy', also known as Anderson West, comes along... Jessie finds herself sitting next to Andy on her extremely delayed flight from London back to the States for Christmas. What starts out as free champagne, fun banter, and potential law-breaking behavior on a Boeing 777, soon turns into everything Jessie never expected when she finds Andy crossing off an impossible number of things on her Husband Wishlist. According to Anna and their overprotective and opinionated tiger mom, this might just be the Christmas miracle Jessie's stale love life needs. Jessie's not quite sure she's ready to accept that Andy could be 'the one' though, especially when it's been less than twenty-four hours since they met. |
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Creatures Like Us by Ally Avery Noah The same night Iām meant to end it all, I find a golden-haired angel passed out in the snow. Iām just supposed to bring him home and nurse him back to health. To save him. To take care of him. But then I get greedy. I want him to stay. After all, heās the only thing standing between me and my ruin. Asher The start of the new year is going down the drain along with my sanity, and thatās even before I wake up in some weirdoās basement. He keeps me under lock and key, claiming itās for my own goodāthat if he lets me go, Iāll spiral back into the dark hole he pulled me out of. I should want to run. To escape as soon as I have the chance. But as the days pass and the lines blur, everything turns on its head, and Iām no longer sure whoās the captive and whoās the captorāwhoās in control, and whoās desperate to submit. |
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Aurethia Rising by Atlas Laika Two centuries ago, House Henly of Aurethia and House Volkov of Griea penned an engagement, promising a union between rival houses and their respective homeworlds. Elio Henly has been preparing for marriage his entire life. As the Henly heir and future steward of Aurethia, he will inherit great power, including control of a lucrative trade route, and ownership of the most precious substance in the Greater Universe ā Avara. The mysterious blue crystal native to Aurethia is the sole treatment for parsec sickness, an epidemic ravaging space travelers within the Greater Universe. But when he meets Cael Volkov, the charming heir of the outfitted military planet, Griea, everything he thought he knew about his homeworld, his family, and his heart is turned upside down. Cael Volkov has been raised to conquer. Champion in the Tupinaire, commander of the Royal Reserve, and son to the mighty Legatus, Cael knows his mission is simple: gain the Aurethian heirās trust, learn everything he can about the forest moon, and prepare to take it by force. But the longer he spends with Elio Henly, the quiet, brilliant Aurethian prince, the more he questions everything he was taught, and begins to push back against the rhetoric seeded in him by a lust for vengeance. |
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Blitz'd by Lee McCormick and RS McKenzie Zander Kissing my rival shouldnāt have felt so good. Finding out my girlfriend has been cheating on me for months makes me do something crazy: kiss my rival to make her jealous. I wasnāt supposed to like kissing Kerian Slade. Heās a psycho who demands things of meā¦things I shouldnāt want. But thereās something about Kerian that draws me in, and now that Iām caught in his web, he wonāt let me go. Kerian The number one rule: donāt care about people. Caring is a distraction, and emotions are messy⦠and messy is something I hate. Which is why Iām confused when the messiest player Iāve ever metāmy rivalākisses me and turns my world on its head. Zander Braithe is sweet, emotional, and straight. That doesnāt stop him from coming back for more, and that doesnāt stop me from realizing Iāll burn the world down to make him mine. Blitz'd is a dark themed MM romance between two rival football quarterbacks and a kiss that changes everything. It contains high heat, unexpected sweetness and a possessive quarterback that thinks stalking is a love language and a NFL hopeful that wants to love him despite his initial misgivings. |
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Cloudy with a Chance of Bad Decisions by Fae Quin If ābad decisionā had a photo next to it in the dictionary, it would be of Alex Jones. Whatās better than attending your exās wedding? A camping trip in the woods, complete with bugs, critters, and sharing a tent with the hottestāand most infuriatingāman alive. Itās basically a full itinerary of terrible decisions⦠George: When I came home for the first time in years, I was expecting a peaceful week celebrating my exās upcoming nuptials, some quality time with my overly enthusiastic mom, and a much-needed break from the dumpster fire that my life has become. Instead, Iāve been tricked into sharing a tent with Alexāthe human equivalent of a smug smirkāwho somehow manages to be both infuriating and alarmingly attractive. He pushes every button I have, knows exactly how to get under my skin, and worst of all⦠I think I want him to. Which is great, because nothing says ārelaxing vacationā like emotional whiplash and unresolved sexual tension in a nylon sweatbox. Alex: I keep things casual. Itās easier that way. Safer than letting someone in and finding outāonce againāthat Iām not enough, or worse, that Iām too much. But George? Heās messing with my game plan. Heās uptight, prickly, and has made it painfully clear that he doesnāt like me. But thereās something in the way his eyes spark when we argue, something in his laugh and those quiet moments when weāre not at each otherās throats, that draws me in. The more time we spend together, the harder it is to ignore the pull between us. It terrifies meābecause I want him, badlyābut I canāt let him see the mess Iāve been hiding behind these walls. Not now. Not ever. Cloudy With a Chance of Bad Decisions is a standalone MM romance with high heat, a HEA, and no cliffhangers. Includes a blossoming idiots-to-lovers romance between an insecure flirt and the adorably grumpy man his sister has decided to set him up with. Together these two are argumentative, snarky, and hot like fire. If you like funny stories with lots of banter, off the charts chemistry, hurt/comfort, graphic steam, and the slowest, sweetest of all burns then read on! |
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A Ballad for Slayers & Monsters by Rita A. Rubin Kas of Veldenier is a Slayer, a travelling monster hunter for hire. Claudia of Trulio is half-human, half-vampyric. Half monster. They should be nothing more than enemies. But when the long-lost remnant of the dragon Ombral turns up, and with it the possibility of unleashing the dragons to wreak havoc on Vil Tresar as they did long ago, Kas and Claudiaās paths converge. Through a shared desire to keep the dragons from returning, they embark on a quest to see the remnant destroyed. Along the way, they will encounter fearsome monsters as well as a burgeoning desire for each other. Can a monster and a monster slayer truly find love together? Pursuing them from the shadows is Serisa, a vampyric who wishes to see the world burn. And she will need the remnant to make that wish a reality⦠|
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Fighting For You by Alise Monroe Brooks Grant is a walking red flag: tattoos, loud motorcycle, surly attitude, new woman every night, and a reputation for fighting. Having given up on his dreams long ago, he conceded to his dead-end small town life. No one knows him well enough to question it, they only see a mask, but his cracks are starting to show. Life is just one big fight for him, and heās on a losing streak⦠until her. Months after returning to her hometown, Margot Mason's life is the same day in and day outāshifts spent at a nursing home, nightly check-ins with her overprotective brother, rinse and repeat. Life isnāt exciting, but itās safe. Sheās just looking to do what she does best: take care of people. But being back home means dealing with her troubled past. And despite her good girl persona, there are secrets and trauma lurking beneath the surface waiting to come to light. As they navigate grief and old wounds, Margot and Brooks find the solace theyāve always yearned for in each other. But will he learn to let someone love him, or will he sabotage it before it can start? Can she find the balance between hard won independence and letting someone care for her? And in the end, will they be able to fight for each other before theyāre torn apart? |
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When I Come Back by Alise Monroe Thirteen years ago, Carrington Grant and Thea Ashford left Indigo Hill, South Carolina with a shared dream of a larger life that only Seattle could offer. Cary hoped to be the next big chef with his childhood sweetheart at his side, leaving his estranged family behind without a second glance. Eight years ago, Thea moved back home to care for her sick mother, leaving Carrington alone in Seattle. It was the hardest decision sheād ever made, shattering both of their hearts in the process. Moving back to the small town she once tried to escape, Thea promised herself sheād still chase her dreams despite her circumstances. Now, after a devastating tragedy, theyāre brought back together in Indigo Hill. Upon returning, Carrington realizes everything he once knew about his hometown and the woman he never stopped loving has changed. While grieving the loss of two people important to her, Thea must learn how to work with the man she never fell out of love with. Theyāre pushed together in a way neither of them could have imagined. Will they rediscover love again and finally mend their broken hearts? Will they be able to forgive each other for their previous mistakes? Or will they stay trapped in the past unable to truly move on? |
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Bound in Flames by Missy S Castillo Captured by the enemy. Marked by ancient magic. Claimed by a beast... When Cleo is rescued by Dex, a ruthless orc chieftain of the Blackfoot Clan, sheās thrust into a world ruled by savage loyalty and primal power. For centuries, the humans and orcs have been locked in brutal war after the Ostelan Crown broke the ancient treaties, driving the orcs into hiding. Now, Cleoās untamed magic is the key to saving the orcsābut it also tempts her with a darkness she may not escape. As her power grows and her bond with Dex deepens, she faces an impossible choice: choose to fulfill the prophecy, sacrificing herself, or surrender to the seductive magic and risk everything to be with the one she loves. Dex has vowed to protect his people at any cost, even if it means using the woman fate has bound to him. But Cleoās fire stirs something primal in himāsomething far more dangerous than war. As tensions rise and the stakes grow higher, Dex must decide whether his duty to his clan outweighs the undeniable pull of his heart. |
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Forget Me Not by Alexandria Sharpe Two souls bound by loss, rediscovering their place in life. Drawn together by a secret heās always known and a truth she is about to uncover. Syve has spent the last year struggling to hold together the pieces of her life after losing her family. Her shopāand the apartment above itāare the final ties to everything sheās lost, and sheās desperate to keep them. But how do you hold on when grief weighs down every breath? As if that wasnāt enough, vivid dreams of haunting the graveyard, trapped in the body of a deer have begun to plague her nights. Searching for answers, she uncovers an old family secret: the dreams are real. When a stranger appears, offering explanations she never imagined, a door to a hidden world creaks open. Bastien knows how fast life can fall apartāless than a minute, if youāre counting. Now, all thatās left is a hollow routine: work to support his mother and teenage sister, and fight through sleepless nights. Only his wolfāan untamed force withināgives him escape, running wild through the darkened woods to silence the memories. Until one night, he finds someone who looks as lost as he feels. And for the first time, he canāt walk away. When dreams blur with reality and nightmares claw their way into the light, can two broken souls find healing in each other? Or will the deer and the wolf be forever haunted by the past? |
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The Frog Prince: An MM Romance Fairytale Retelling by A.M. Rose A man without a crown could still be a prince. But what about a monster? Adalwin has always been a prince. Born into royalty as the heir to the throne of Hallin, he was raised to rule a kingdom. Only, the one he receives is not the one he expected. Cruelly cursed and presumed dead by all who once knew him, his kingdom is now made up of a murky glen where water-splashers dwell and crooked linden trees block the light. Sitting on a throne built from bracken and moss, his only subjects are those creatures that wonāt run in terror at first glance. After all, who could swear fealty to a monster? Only the bravest cross the borders into the Frog Princeās kingdom, drawn by whispered rumors of a boon should you meet his price. An opportunity for him to show the man underneath the monsterāa chance to break the curseās shackles and return home. When a beautiful, kind-hearted man with hair blessed by the sun itself stumbles into his lair looking to make a deal, more than just Adalwinās interest is stirred. Maybe his lonely heart is too. But when the man tries to break the deal, the Frog Prince must come to collect. Each book set in the GriMM fairytale world can be read as a standalone and contains its own Happily Ever After story. But we do recommend reading each one, as the tales are connected to each other in multiple magical ways. |
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The Night Farm: The Alluring Ache of Autumn by A.L. Davidson Changes Blow into Wylder Wood with the arrival of Autumn With the revelation of Rhysā lineage coming to light following the terrifying first meeting with his long-thought-dead father, the residents of Wylder Wood are forced to accept hidden truths about the founding family that have been buried in the graveyard for generations. The new understanding of what it means to be a Wylder extends to every member of the clan, setting off a chain of events that force each of them to question the long standing traditions that became the very foundation of not only their identities, but the town as a whole. Changes are on the way alongside the falling leaves and cooler winds, and Rhys is excited for a calm autumn that will soon arrive in the Wood. With a fresh outlook and hope in his heart for a better tomorrow, the young farmer looks forward to the blessings of harvest season and shifts his focus to better appreciate the important things in his life. Diving headfirst into farmerās market planning and nurturing his sweet as pumpkin pie romance with Lex, life on the Night Farm is busier than ever. But with deeply buried secrets and ghosts coming to the surface, family drama on the rise, and a mysterious contract on the farmerās very soul threatening to upend their happiness, Rhys and the gang must learn to endure the aches alongside the joys if they want to make the most out of the final months of the year. Halloween is on the horizon, and life on The Night Farm will never be the same. |
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His Horns Are Mine To Hold by A.L. Davidson The legends are real... and they walk among us! When the Myth Movement brought fiction into the real world, humans and myths started to coexist, reshaping society in an unexpected way. Dragons have taken to the skies, orcs now work in offices, the fae have invaded the beauty industry, and every day is full of magic and opportunity. Diego Delgado is a performer with a dream and a mighty family legacy looking to make a name for himself. After coming across a lost minotaur named Atticus, Diego offers the quiet giant a job opportunity that neither of them can turn down. The unlikely pair join a troupe called the Cirque des Ćtoiles that highlights the wonders of legends and storytelling, and quickly become the stars of the show. With their ābeast slayingā performance wowing the crowd every night, Diego and Atticus turn an age old tale into a mesmerizing choreography that blends tradition and mystique. But as the touring season comes to an end and the troupe is set to go their separate ways, Diego and Atticus are faced with a choice: say goodbye until the next season or finally admit their feelings and see where the road takes them... |
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The Night Farm: The Wylder Years by A.L. Davidson Before they were the last reaper in Wylder Wood... Casper Wylderās focus is on one thing and one thing alone: learning how to be a mortician. After moving to New Orleans to finish their studies at the prestigious Bloodworth Family funeral home, the fledgling reaper finds the courage to embrace the truth and become the person theyād always knew they could be - if only for a moment. Despite their newfound freedom, nothing matters more than their studies, and Casā quiet life is uneventful to say the least. Things change when a handsome blue-eyed coffin maker named Canaan Michaels walks into the funeral home and sweeps the shy mortician off of their feet. A whirlwind romance, set against the magic-filled backdrop of New Orleans in the springtime, begins to blossom between them. Each new day is sweet, but Knowing theyāll have to return home to Wylder Wood come autumn - and say goodbye to their southern gentleman forever - makes Cas wonder if falling in love is worth the risk. Desperately in love with the moon-eyed mortician and eager to please, Cane is determined to break down Casā walls. but when he discovers the haunting truth behind his partnerās penchant for the paranormal, he realizes that life as he knew it will never be the same. The coffin maker must decide if giving up his first true home after years of hardship is worth it for an eternity with the mysterious grim reaper who stole his heart, and his choice sets off a chain of events that will change the Wylders, and their beloved town, forever... |
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Volatile Reaction by Magnus Thorne A hitman gets swept up protecting the younger man who lives next door. VOLATILE REACTION is an 18k MM erotic suspense thriller featuring a transmasc main character. |
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Pistols and Plush Toys by D. Dove Being the son of the head of the Russian mafia means that Nikolai has learned from a young age how to be hard. Ruthless. And with the Italians taking liberties on his turf, he knows he has to send a strong message. If that message has to come from Elliot Brooks, Mattia Vitale's sobbing boyfriend, tied up in an abandoned warehouse, then so be it. But Nikolai is not a cruel man. And as he learns that being Mattia's lover might not have been⦠easy for Elliot, Nikolai starts to treat Elliot with a softer touch... Pistols & Plush Toys has a 3 dove rating for some on-page SA and DV (not overly graphic and not between MCs), gaslighting, manipulation, food issues, trauma, mafia-typical violence, hurt/comfort, and plushophilia. It has a guaranteed happily ever after. |
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Thicker Than Blood by Sera Quim EDEN VAUGN IS DEAD. ONLY JUDE ST. JAMES REMAINS. When Jude St. James came out as trans nearly a decade ago, his mob boss father, the widowed, sadistic Damian Vaughn, made him an ultimatum: Eden Vaughn could disappear, but the man he became was to be Damianās secret weapon. Now, after being used as such for nearly half of his young life, Jude is tired of being controlled. It's time to take his life back. And after one hot, perfect night with two of Damian's greatest rivals, Jude makes up his mind. It's time to stop keeping his father's greatest secret. It's time to find out what's thicker than blood. |
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Of Hollowed Stars by Rowyn Adelaide š”šššš§š šš„šš¦ šššš¢. When Gavrel vanishes into the twisted depths of the Nether Void, Seryn has no time to grieve. While dreams blur into nightmares and ancient power stirs within her, she unravels a prophecy rooted in her bloodline. Part demi-Ancient, part Nightshade, she may be the key to restoringāor destroyingāthe balance between realms. š¦š¢šØšš¦ ššššš”. Though their souls are bound by a golden thread, even fate-woven ties can fray. With the Fates tightening their grip, Seryn and Gavrel face the truth of their bond: prophecy or choice, sacrifice or salvation. Together, they'll forge a path unwritten by the stars ⦠and hope their love can endure the Void. š¦š§šš„š¦ šš¢ššššš. Across shifting nightmare-scapes and corrupted cities, Seryn must gather unlikely allies, awaken celestial magic, and confront the Ancient of Nightmares before the aether claims them. And in the chaos of colliding stars, she'll risk everything to save a world already slipping into the darkness beyond. |
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Of Blooming Embers by Rowyn Adelaide šš ššš„ š¦š£šš„šš¦. As Seryn pieces together long-lost memories, dreams twist into reality, revealing truths more perilous than the nightmares she once feared. Forced to flee, Seryn and Gavrel embark on a search for answersānot only about the fate of those she loves, but also the mysterious power coursing through her veins. š£šš¦š¦šš¢š” ššš”šš§šš¦. Although Seryn canāt forget how Gavrel once ripped their budding love from the roots, the feelings they once shared refuse to stay buried. But what shadowed secrets does Gavrel continue to hide? Truths that keep him from claiming what he wants the most. ššš§š ššØš„š”š¦. Whispers of rebellion rise, and stunning prophecies take root. Seryn never asked to be a pawn in Fateās cruel gameābut if she refuses, the mortal realm will perish. In a decaying world where lies masquerade as truth and power demands sacrifice, Seryn must reclaim the shattered pieces of herself before fate ravages their world. Because once you breathe life into ember, the inferno doesnāt just burn the wickedāit consumes everything. |
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Of Withering Dreams by Rowyn Adelaide šš„ššš š¦ ššššš¬. The Dormancy was meant to be the mortal realmās salvation. From autumn to spring, citizens must enter a magically induced slumber to conserve dwindling resources. The divine Ancients, who gifted mortals magic, disappeared long ago, leaving humanity at the mercy of the Elders. These powerful and elusive oligarchs have one motto: "Through Dormancy, we blossom!" Yet, this seems more like a cruel jest than a promise. For Seryn, this Dormancy will change everything. Except for the little details⦠you know, like her realm progressively decaying and people vanishing. As the threads of reality unravel, she soon discovers her hidden identity as a Druik, one who wields magic. But her abilities are⦠unusual. Unpredictable. ššš¦šš„šš¦ ššš¢š¢š . While her inherited powers bloom, so do her desires for her charming best friend, Kaden. She wouldnāt dream of risking their friendship, but the Fates canāt be bothered with mortal dreams. ššš¦š§šš”š¬ šØš”š„šš©ššš¦. Navigating a treacherous path where dreams and nightmares blur, Seryn must confront haunting truths. Her newfound courage and magic might be the key to saving her realm, but will they be enough when even dreams can wither into oblivion? |
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Between Stars and Salvation by Jeannin Counts The gods are silent. The stars are merciless. Humans have killed for survival, but theyāll die for freedom. An assassin raised in the shadows, Alessiahas spent her life fighting a war she cannot win. The starsāpowerful beings who fell from the heavensāhave enslaved humanity for centuries, and no matter how many she and her partner Theo strike down, even more rise to take their place. Magic is vanishing from the world. Except in Alessia, whose abilities grow strongerāand more dangerousāwith every battle. When the resistance leaderās son is taken hostage, Alessia and Theo embark on a desperate mission to rally allies and awaken the sleeping gods. But as loyalties shift, destinies beckon, and their bond grows fiercer, the cost of their magic rises. In a clash of mortals and stars, victory will demand not only strength but blood, betrayal, and a willing sacrifice. A rising rebellion. A fated power. A love forged in the heavens. The stars will fall. But who will rise from the ashes? |
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Deceit and Darkness by Jeannin Counts The stars have fallen. With war on the horizon, the only way out is through death itself. The starsā conquest is in full force, and their leader, Rigil, will stop at nothing to subjugate all of humanity. In the midst of their grief, Iyana and her companions must turn to the gods for guidance, and theyāre not all welcoming to mortals. Only the first Aztia can teach Iyana how to banish the stars once again. But the only way to reach her is to send an emissary to the afterlife, and thereās no guarantee the gods wonāt get to them first. Meanwhile, Rigilās reign of terror is only spreading, and heās hells-bent on ending any chance of retribution. When Altair is tasked with hunting Iyana down, his loyalties are put to the ultimate test. As intense as ever, heās no oneās slave. But what does that mean when heās commanded to kill his former lover? An unforeseen ally. A willing sacrifice. A voyage into the unknown. Can destiny overcome deceit? Or will humanity fall next? |
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Monsters-in-Law by Jeannin Counts Huck finally feels like he has it all: His own place in New York City, far away from his tiny, idyllic hometown. His dream job as an investigative journalist. And now, Kai, the cute new trainee heās been assigned. Every minute they spend together makes them both fall a little harder, and before long theyāre in āmeet the parentsā territory. Should be simple enough, right? For Huck, nothing has ever been simple, and now he has to take the next Explaining to his boyfriend that he isnāt quiteā¦human. Or rather, that he inherited the human sides of both his very inhuman parents. Also, that ātiny, idyllic hometownā? Itās actually a pocket realm full of monstrous and mythical citizens, from mothmen, harpies, and sirens, to Huckās hung-like-a-centaur-ex-boyfriend. Even with Kaiās support, making a trip back to The Vale isnāt easy for Huck. Between the cozy gazebo concerts in the town square and the beautiful nature hikes, he canāt help but revisit the most difficult parts of his childhood. But the longer they stay, the more Kai seems to feel at home. If he wants to keep the man he loves, Huck might just have to face everything heās been running from and learn to embrace the best of both his worlds. |
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Ourselves and Immortality by Logan Sage Adams John Hall, a shy man with a persistent stammer, has always had trouble connecting with people. Ashamed of both his eccentricities and his nearly lifelong fascination with mortality, John mostly keeps to himself. But when he lets his caring-yet-often-critical brother convince him to open his own funeral business, he finds himself overwhelmed by the more people-centric parts of funeral planning, and soon realizes that he needs to find someone personable to work with or else risk his business perishing. Calvin Wright, a charming con man with a tragic past and mini-library of stolen books, is struggling to survive in the city of Philadelphia without resorting to work as a laborer. Desperate for money, Calvin tricks a woman into handing over her necklace, and by selling it, brings about a series of events that leads him to becoming John Hallās business partner. Once John and Calvin begin working together, they easily become friends. Captivated by each other's opposing personalities, it isn't long before the two men fall in love. But John's struggles with navigating emotional intimacy cause Calvinās insecurities to worsen, and soon, John's brother's continuous mistrust of Calvin threatens to break their still-tenuous bond. When Calvin's trauma is fully unearthed, it leads him to make a mistake that could put his and John's relationship in peril. Ourselves and Immortality is a heartfelt MM historical romance set in 1902 that explores the importance of connection, the consequences of feeling othered, and the fragility of love. |
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The Witch of Wall Street by M.J. Etkind āIn a subgenre known for its small towns, THE WITCH OF WALL STREET shoots above the crowd like a skyscraper.ā āThe New York Times āEtkindās book is not so much about choosing pure good versus pure evil, but rather about how to create opportunities for doing good in a world full of shades of gray.ā āThe New York Times Will The Witch of Wall Street Fall for the Wizard of Small Miracles? When Nelson unexpectedly woos Miriam at a benefit, they reconnect in a night of ill-advised passion. Due to a bit of chaotic magical misfortune, Nelson and Miriam are forced into a supernatural quest across New York City. Miriamās chaotic magic only seems to muck up their adventure as they encounter an enchanted dumpling house, a Jinn who runs a CPA firm, and a poisonous leather shop in Little Italy. Lucky for her, Nelson can right it all with a wave of his hand. Through their unlikely partnership, Miriam finds herself unexpectedly attracted to the altruist. Their budding affection makes Miriam begin to wonder if she can stand by and watch her firm crush the dreams of the wizard who miraculously stole her heart. Miriam Blum is a witch with a prestigious finance job. Independent to the core, she has mastered her chaotic magic and excelled at her high-powered career. Her personal life, not so much. She practically lives at the office with little time for anything or anyone. Though, she occasionally allows herself some fun, like turning her coworkersā computer mice into the live furry version. Nelson Copperfield has always been the golden boy, do-gooder, and the wizard of small miracles. He also happens to be Miriamās high school rival. Nelson has always been the type to lend a magical helping hand. Much to Miriamās self-sufficient consternation, she was often on the receiving end of these little miracles when they were younger. It was unsurprising to Miriam to learn Nelson found a career in nonprofit work. She is highly skeptical of people who help for a living, sure of an alternative motive. |
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The Glamorous Nineties: Kopp Chronicles by Gregory Kopp The Glamorous Nineties, a world of unbridled wealth, explodes into financial turmoil, transforming an era that still resonates today! Follow investigative journalist Nellie Bly on a whirlwind adventure, traveling in an opulent and luxurious Pullman Palace railway car, and reporting on the stark struggles of industrious immigrants lured to Chicago by George Pullmanās promise of a worker's paradise, a promise shattered by higher tariffs and financial uncertainty. Step into high society and attend the extravagant inaugural ball of a new president, where well dressed women in sparkling jewels accompany ambitious and politically powerful men involved in secret machinations. Journey to the United Kingdom and witness the presentation of a wealthy American debutante to the Queen and Londonās exclusive social circles. Explore the technological marvels and cultural showcases of the 1889 Exposition Universelle in Paris and the 1893 Worldās Columbian Exposition in Chicago, and experience one of the greatest spectacles of all time, Buffalo Billās Wild West Show. Encounter a world of espionage and intrigue with Madame Duvernay, a French spy of unparalleled beauty, and the shrewd British agent Richard Cordwell, sent on perilous missions fraught with danger, their failure could plunge the world into the abyss of dictatorship and ignite threats of invasion between nations. Immerse yourself in this riveting tale set in Buckingham Palace, Belle Ćpoque Paris period, the United States Capital, and the gritty railyards of Chicago. This volume of the exciting Kopp Chronicles delivers suspense, intrigue, and glamour along with the indomitable hope of the American dream. |
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Beyond The Threshold by Sophie Maddon 16-year-old Dawn meets Amelia while navigating the social currents of yet another new school. Despite her abusive stepfather's best efforts, she has made a friend. At least Dawn thinks she's a friend. Everybody gets butterflies in their stomach when they see their friends, right? After an accident at school, Dawn accidentally travels to Faracai, a world populated by centaurs. Provided with an unexpected opportunity to escape her stepfather, Dawn must decide whether to move permanently to Faracai and sacrifice her new friendship, or return to her world to be with Amelia, the first person to show her kindness. BEYOND THE THRESHOLD is a young adult story of believing in oneself, learning to trust, first loves, and found families. |
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The Dragon Next Door by Vanessa Ricci-Thode Tollarās got a stolen dragon egg, and thatās the least of her problems. Tollar is a hero for hire who just wants to deliver a stolen dragon egg to its kin and get on with her next adventure. But when the dragon hatches, imprints on her, and refuses to leave, Tollar enlists her pyromancer best friend and neighbour, Beenala, to help keep the dragon alive. Tollarās chaotic life exacerbates Beenalaās overwhelming anxiety, and being stuck at home leaves Tollar feeling stifled and unwanted. To make matters worse, in order to hide an entire dragon from local and foreign hostile factions, Tollar must risk exposing the truth behind her unprecedented power as an aquamancer and face being chased out of the only home sheās ever known. When Draminedes, perhaps the worst spy in the world, lets slip that the people Tollar stole the dragon egg from are much worse than she thought, Tollar and Beenala realize their home is in danger. Now Tollar needs to stop making herself the outsider and Beenala needs to find some courage so they can team up with this unlikely ally to save everything they love, including each other. This sapphic ace romantasy is complete with mutual pining and odd-couple energy and is full of marginalized characters out living their best lives and having adventures while being nurturing and supportive in their relationships, including bonds between humans and dragons. |
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A Gaze So Longing by River Flynn Favian still thinks of the kiss he almost shared with Prince Leonardo five years ago. A servant in a palace ruled by an abusive king, Favianās life is governed by monotony and desolation. When the prince returns to the palace after five years at war, Favianās life is transformed, and he soon has to admit that the feelings his younger self developed for the prince never really went away. While Leonardo is eager to pretend that no hierarchies are keeping them apart, Favian tries to keep his distance, unable to get past the princeās status and the dangerous position it puts him in. As the two inevitably grow closer, Favian has to grapple with his feelings for a prince he yearns for only in the secret confines of his bedroom, recognize his responsibilities for the people around him, and confront the realities of the oppressive system they inhabit. |
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Chapel at Enderās Ridge by Beckett Krane Decker Belmont loathes being a vampire. Leaving his bloody past behind him, Decker finds refuge in the quiet town of Enderās Ridge where creatures like him thrive, and strikes up a tenuous balance between survival and sanity. When a troubled preacher arrives to fix the chapel next door to the saloon, Decker discovers heās not the only one struggling with his nature. Laurie Lane is eager to start his new life away from seminary, but the townās history doesnāt favor preachersāneither does Decker, especially when change follows Laurie like a plague. As the veil protecting Enderās Ridge cracks, and tensions rise, Decker and Laurie are forced to find peace in who they are and what they mean to each other before Enderās Ridge succumbs to a disaster of biblical proportions. |
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Crying Out for Magic by P.S.C. Willis A meet-cute across worlds! Draven Montroseās world, Galdorsfarne, is like a soggy firework; so much potential, so little sparkle. Magic is running out, and so are his dating options. Whilst he should be grateful for a cruelty-free world, heās never known anything else. His (entirely realistic and modest) goals for the year are to solve the magical energy crisisā¦and get a proper boyfriend. Niall Silverstein lives in Northern England, wishing fantasy stories were real and he had the guts to talk to cute boys. He isnāt out to his parents, heās never kissed anyone, and heās convinced heāll die alone in a corner of the library, a spotty and unloved nerd. A magical portal between worlds and a chance meeting might be all thatās needed to fix both their broken worlds. But does Dravenās world contain enough magic to keep their meetings going? Find out in Crying Out for Magic, by P.S.C. Willis! |
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Turn Back Time by Anagha Bailur Thousands of books on love and heartbreak, I promise you nothing different, I promise you nothing new, but I promise hope, I promise you a story that you and I can identify with. No heroes, no beauty queens, no successful business men in chateaus. I promise the bare nakedness of souls, simplicity and jagged sharpness of hurt and heart! We all have that one time in our lives that we would like to go back to and live it again. What is yours? Love happens, distorts, you give yourself another chance, but are 2 chances enough? This is a story about Hridaan, his love conquest and how the warrior in him helps him fight all the demons in his head. Read on for tears and inspiration, smiles and motivation, because love is like a warm candle inside of you, if you let it fall die out, you will be stuck in eternal darkness, but if you push it beyond a threshold, it holds the capacity to burn lives! |