stories in and

More Bugs

More Bugs by Em Reed

Dumped, broke and stranded at her mother’s house, Amy has few options for escape. Hanging out with her ex comes with getting to know his new girlfriend, someone who looks suspiciously like Amy’s younger, straighter doppelgĂ€nger. Strapped for cash and desperate to be out of her mother’s home, she ends up babysitting the UFO-obsessed kids of the hot working mom down the street. Over a dull, torrid summer in the Pennsylvania suburbs, strange lights linger on the horizon, and subterranean connections reach out their tendrils in the dark, signalling another, otherworldly possibility



for love and blood and fury

for love and blood and fury by J.J Arias

A ruthless vampire. A powerful witch. A healer with a hidden legacy. A searing paranormal romance that proves three hearts can beat as one.Elena, the head of Miami’s vampire cartel, never expected her ex-girlfriend Zuri—a powerful witch—to storm back into her life demanding help with a rival coven. Seeing Zuri again, Elena knows she would do anything for the woman she once shared scorching nights and dark secrets with. But before Elena can act, betrayal strikes, leaving her wounded and trapped in a human hospital with no memory of her attack. Desperate and vulnerable, Elena clings to Marisol—a nurse with potent healing abilities she barely understands. Even as mortal danger looms, the sensual tension between Elena, Zuri, and Marisol becomes irresistible. Their lives intertwine in a throuple romance that burns with desire while peril mounts. Together, they confront Elena’s vampire enemies, the danger to Zuri’s coven, and uncover Marisol's hidden lineage. For Love and Blood and Fury is a heart-pounding, steamy sapphic paranormal romance where the ultimate power lies in the fierce bond of three women who will fight—and love—till the end.


On Silver Shores

On Silver Shores by V.T. Hoang

Sirens are known for their beauty and grace. Everything from their lithe figures to their perfectly symmetrical faces to the cadence of their voices is designed to charm. Pleasure of the flesh is how they sustain themselves. So, of course, Detective Carver would be the one siren lucky enough to hate sex. Ever since his husband died, Carver has resented the defining feature of his race, but when his boss calls in someone to assist with his investigation, he finds himself confronted with a problem he never expected—attraction. Jian is supposed to be just an analyst, buttoned-up and stiff and unassuming. Nothing could be further from the truth. Sure, he can put on a nice smile and act polite enough, but there's something behind his eyes that's decidedly not professional. That hunger for carnal satisfaction Carver thought long dead starts to come back to life as they work together. And he has to wonder if he's just starving or if this is a craving.


Silver Blood

Silver Blood by T. L. Morgan

Cyrus Beldon was born to kill vampires. Or so says his indomitable family legacy. For generations, the Beldon hunters have kept the peace between humans and vampires, navigating tense diplomacy with the elite Honorable Families and eliminating threats when needed. Cyrus is content to leave the hunting and slaying to his capable older siblings, but when his oldest brother is murdered by Honorable vampires in a shocking break of the truce, Cyrus becomes determined to find out why his brother was not merely killed, but turned into a bloodthirsty creature known as a Wild vampire. Cyrus’s hunt for information on the monster that became of his brother leads him to discover an experiment suggesting that recently-turned vampires can have their humanity restored, and with this revolutionary possibility within his reach, Cyrus dares to hope for a future in which he can save vampires instead of killing them. He traces the studies back to one of the five Honorable Families, and with the help of studious and infuriatingly proud Lucien Vista, Cyrus delves into vampire biology to seek the core cause of Wild turns—and a cure for them. Amid multiple high-profile murders, rising tension between the Beldons and the Honorable Families, and dangerous sparks between Cyrus and Lucien, the truce is at a tipping point, and Cyrus and Lucien must decide how far they are willing to go to keep the peace between their families—or if it’s already too late.


The Darkest Light

The Darkest Light by Vicki-Ann Bush

War is coming. As the star quarterback for his high school football team and local celebrity in the quaint town of Boulder City, Luke Jacob enjoys a charmed life. Everything's going according to plan, that is until the night he spots a mysterious and alluring girl in the crowd. Despite his father's cryptic warning to keep away from her, he's instantly drawn to Mary. The team plans a gathering to celebrate their homecoming win, and Luke decides to invite her. The evening turns dark when the demon Abezethibou appears and threatens them. When Mary steps in to save her peers, Luke sees her for what she truly is, forever changing their future and creating a bond between them. The revelation shatters what Luke believes about himself and forces him to face his destiny. Will Mary stand by Luke in the face of the coming storm, or will she be swayed by the allure of darkness?


The Spectral Scoop

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 it’s too late? Dive into this quirky love-at-first-sight renovation romance with a touch of the paranormal – 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.


Catching Their Mate

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 mate—the 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.


A New Mate

A New Mate by Jade Marshall

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. It’s easy to let sadness cloud your judgment and even easier just to lock everyone out. If you never let anyone close, you don’t stand the chance of getting hurt. Godrick I’ve been on the run for so long that I’ve 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?


Unwanted Mate

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?


The Wrong Mate

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 couldn’t 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 Raine’s problems, especially with the hunters closing in again. Max loves Raine, but she can't be his mate. He isn’t worthy. He can’t 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?


Not His Mate

Not His Mate by Jade Marshall

When a wolf shifter finds their fated mate their entire world changes. There is nothing on earth you wouldn’t 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 isn’t 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?


His Refused Mate

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?


Pack of Her Own

Pack of Her Own by Elena Abbott

Natalie Donovan jumps at a friend’s offer to stay in the family cabin for a month—she desperately needs the chance to get away from, and get over, her messy breakup. She doesn’t 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, she’s 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 secret—she’s transgender—might be too much for Wren.


Suddenly Fated - Wolves of Riverton Book 1

Suddenly Fated - Wolves of Riverton Book 1 by Haven Gwynn

Alpha Michael “Ari” Belisarius I’m 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 she’s 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. My
very married mate. This can’t 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?


Sore Throat, Slight Fever

Sore Throat, Slight Fever by J. Lynn Carr

At three a.m. in a desolate Texas gas station, a gunshot rips through the silence—Calliope, 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 Calliope’s 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 form—two damaged souls finding solace in each other. But the peace they’ve 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 within—as secrets buried in their pasts are clawing to the surface, threatening to pull them under.


Sunsets & Other Dangerous Things

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 she’s 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 class’s cute but prickly graduate assistant. Esther just wants to finish her master’s 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 she’s 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. They’ve 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.


Alex McKenna and the Academy of Souls

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?


By the Pint

By the Pint by Jemma Croft

Dima Black might be the richest, most successful vampire in all of Borderlands, but all he wants to do is sew his quilts. Dima enjoys a quiet life in his inner-city Remy apartment with his flatmates, a fridge full of B+, and his fluffy bunny slippers. At least, as quiet as things can be for a mind-reading vampire. He definitely doesn’t need some gorgeous telepathic human ex-athlete showing up and upside-downing his undeath. But when Dima is summoned to present the keynotes speech at the Bloodsucker’s in Business conference, that’s exactly what happens. Disgraced former wingball star Casey ‘The Temper’ Freckleman wants only one thing, immortality. Luckily for Casey, his master has promised to turn him into a vampire if he can telepathically extract business secrets from the famous Dima Black. Should be easy, right? Casey’s never struggled with this sort of thing before. Unfortunately for Casey he can’t seem to break into Dima’s mind, and the vampire himself turns out to be the most distractingly distracting man alive 
 or undead. By the Pint is the third book in the Fantasy Flatmates series but can be read as a standalone. The book features spicy content, grumpy sunshine, a vampire/human pairing, and a HEA


She's Not for You

She's Not for You by M. McTier

Anna Riker: Everyone deals with demons in their own way. Me? I like fighting, drinking and men. I don't want boyfriends or any kind of commitment. I do everything on my own. My life is perfect. I live and work in a military town called Falcon Ridge. I work for the city's Border Patrol and hate the Security Unit guys that live here. I have no patience for them at all. That was until one soldier crossed paths with a Rogue. I saved his life, and now he's trying to make me feel things I don't want to. The problem is I can't stop it. Michael Dorian: I know I'm being used. I've been Anna's hook up for years. I was happy just pleasing her. I was happy not committing to her. That was until she started seeing this soldier. Now I'm a powder keg waiting to explode. Anna's mine, and I will prove it to her. Even if I have to commit treason to do it. River Blake: I want my title. It's my birth right. My father won't give it to me until I find my fated, but that could take forever. At least I thought it would. When the border agent saved me, she did something inside me. Now, I don't care about my title. Anna needs me whether she believes it or not. I'm going to help her fight her demons, and hopefully, this sexy biker will be mine forever.


Midnight Waters

Midnight Waters by Rosie Wylor-Owen

“In my family, when someone is born, another will die.” A symbiotic curse has plagued the Arrowood and Everhart households for generations. When a new baby is born, a member of the ancient clans die. Only a truce between the warring families can break the deadly hex once and for all. Upon hearing her cousin is in labour, Maeve Arrowood hurries home to find out which one of them will be next. But the loss of her uncle is the least of her worries when a young man is found dead in the sea under suspicious circumstances. Called in by the police, Maeve has no option but to reprise her role as a scuba diving police consultant to retrieve the body. Unwittingly drawn into the investigation, Maeve is forced to work with the odiously handsome Ben Everhart. Obliged to put aside their differences, Maeve and Ben soon discover that a far deadlier danger has descended on the island of Dusk. One that could destroy both families forever.


Elemental Origins: Water’s Gambit

Elemental Origins: Water’s Gambit by Sarah Adina

Have you ever wondered where mermaids come from? In the world of Elementia the four elements of Water, Earth, Air and Fire provide life and balance to all who live there. Dive in and join Naya, a water elemental, on her journey as she searches for love and meaning to her life. Determined to control her own fate and reach for her dreams in spite of the restrictions placed upon her kind. When she meets Cal, her fate is irrevocably changed and a new destiny awaits her; if she dares to take a chance. After making her rebellious gambit, the question remains. . . . will her choice upset the balance of Elementia, or will she bring more life and unity to them all? Naya: “To answer your question, yes, let’s seal our deal in the nymph way. Let’s seal it with a kiss” Cal: “The kiss was sweet, intoxicating, and terrifying all at the same time, for he was underwater and couldn’t breathe.”


Alone in the Woods: Beloved by the Bear Shifter

Alone in the Woods: Beloved by the Bear Shifter by Bethany Baker

Jay is a Park Ranger whose decade on the job has left her a bit jaded, but never dulled her love of nature. On a fateful spring night, she sets off alone in the woods to avoid unwanted attention from raucous male campers—only to find herself face-to-face with a grizzly bear. Arthur is a bear shifter hiding out in the woods because he struggles to stay in human form. Even in exo-human haven Teraton, grizzlies aren't exactly welcome at the grocery store. His fateful meeting with Jay blossoms into friendship, then passion. As Arthur and Jay ride a heat wave amidst the pines, a storm is brewing. A jilted camper is stalking Jay, and when disaster strikes, it will take all of Jay's training and grit to make sure she and Arthur see the next sunrise. ALONE IN THE WOODS: BELOVED BY THE BEAR SHIFTER is a human x grizzly shifter romance novella (32k words) that confronts real-world issues around prejudice and harassment, then wraps you in a big bear hug.


Consecrated Ground

Consecrated Ground by Virginia Black

Consecrated Ground is a multiracial lesbian paranormal tour de force that will leave you wary of the shadows and absolutely breathless. Like her father before her, Joan Matthews is a witch. For generations, their family of binder witches has protected Calvert, Oregon from vampires by strengthening the land with spellcraft. Pushing back against tradition, Joan defied her father and left town to become a war witch, one who fights the monsters hand-to-hand. But when her father dies, Joan returns to find her hometown assailed by a vampire lord's endless attacks--and the answers lie with the one woman who chose a rival over Joan. Leigh Phan once believed her heart was safe and her future was set. When Joan left town, Leigh's choices led to ruin and unintended consequences. Now Leigh harbors a dark secret forcing her to live a moment-to-moment existence. Her only hope of survival lies in trusting the war witch who left her behind. Now it's up to Joan to fight for a town she left behind, while Leigh faces a destiny she never imagined was possible. With Calvert on the brink of total destruction, Joan and Leigh join forces and face inconvenient truths in order to save their town--and each other.


The Alpha’s Concubine

The Alpha’s Concubine by Claudia King

Taken from her people. Claimed by an alpha. Forced into a new life. In a time before tools of metal and houses of wood, tooth and claw rule the wild places of the world. The Moon People have been enemies to Netya's kind for as long as the stars can remember. They are monsters, demons, men and women who take the shapes of beasts. The murderers of her father. An outsider taken as a prize by the pack, Netya must overcome suspicion, rivalry, and the division of her own heart as she grows to realise that monsters wear many different faces. Among the Moon People she uncovers the potential of a life she never knew existed. The chance for a woman to become something more than a prize, or a mother, or a concubine. But as the alpha and others vie for her heart, the powerful huntress Vaya seeks to purge Netya from her pack. Before Netya can decide where she belongs, she must endure the trials of love, hatred, and heartbreak. The girl taken as a trophy must become a woman.


This is Not a Vampire Story

This is Not a Vampire Story by Simon Doyle

Seventeen-year-old Victor Callahan holds a secret as ancient as the shadows.Employed as a night porter in a quiet Irish nursing home, the teenager watches over a group of men he once knew a long time ago. Victor has orchestrated their reunion for a final farewell, a goodbye to those whose lives have shaped him through the years.But can he keep his secret from Lakeshore Manor's oldest resident, James O'Carroll?As he cares for these remnants of his past, memories of a bygone era haunt him - of wild adventures on the rugged Irish coast, of forbidden love hidden beneath the threat of eternal night, and of a shipwreck that changes everything...Gloria Pinto, the night nurse, doesn't like him. But maybe she has her own secrets.THIS IS NOT A VAMPIRE STORY weaves a tale of timeless bonds, the cost of immortality, and the lengths we go to for love.But is love more important than life? Victor is about to find out.


Bigfoot Boss: A Monster Office Romance

Bigfoot Boss: A Monster Office Romance by Luna Cantrip

Bailey isn’t good at stuff, she’s used to trying new things and failing repeatedly, but she’s determined that new job is going to last, she’s willing to do anything to make sure it does. Even if it means dating her stern cryptid boss. Sacha Kwatch has spent years convincing society he's more than a monster, he's a responsible businessman. But when a beautiful woman walks into his office his mating bond snaps into place awakening his most primal urges. He needs her. So he offers her the one thing she needs in return, money. Bailey knows it’s ridiculous to date your boss, but who turns down half a million dollars? She's determined to get her money but the more time she spends with Sacha the more she begins to think she might be able to trust his declarations of love. Is it ridiculous to think she can have her payday, and eat it too? Cryptid Billionaires is a series of low-angst high-steam standalone romances centered around employees at the tech company Cryptech, each book features a love story for a different kind of cryptid with a guaranteed happily ever after


The Crimson Walls of Algorath

The Crimson Walls of Algorath by Enna Hawthorn

When sand turns crimson and walls become cages, only love can keep them from breaking. Lady Ariadne Caldwell, the Golden Rose of Valenul, received everything she could desire from the courting Season: freedom from the Society’s expectations, a doting husband, and the inner strength to overcome the horrors of her past. With Lord Azriel Caldwell’s bond sated and his darkest secrets revealed to his new wife, he can finally settle into his new life. Everything is as it should be. When the newlyweds are torn apart by revenge, however, their plans for a peaceful future disappear. Exposed and arrested, Azriel is sent to Algorath’s infamous Pits to serve out his prison sentence through trial-by-combat. But Ariadne is determined to save her husband from certain death and must leave everything and everyone she loves behind—including her sister, bound for a dangerous marriage. As Azriel struggles to stay alive, he’s faced with challenges he thought were long since put to rest: a crumbling bond and an old enemy sworn to kill him. Ariadne must act quickly to free him, for even if he survives the fights, the bond may damage him beyond repair.


Black Widow's Bite

Black Widow's Bite by Bella Reves

Addison has resigned herself to the fact that she’ll be alone forever, thanks to an unfortunate ‘gift’ that drives anyone who touches her to the brink of insanity. When a vicious attack sends her tumbling down a staircase, Addison stumbles upon four reclusive men who are just as troubled as she is. Wyatt, whose tortured soul screams for relief as he takes pain from everyone around him. Austin, whose affinity with snakes has left him stuck inside for fear of cruelty. Piper, whose ability to see the future comes at a terrible cost, leaving his mind fractured and his clarity waning with each passing day. Cain, the terrifying protector of this group of misfits, would gladly burn the world - Addison included - to keep them safe. Addison’s world is turned upside down as fate keeps pushing her towards these four men, and she begins to wonder if maybe this den of monsters is exactly where she belongs. On the heels of her arrival, the group receives a terrifying warning, and Addison’s dreams begin to look more like dark omens as they prepare to fight an unknown threat. What could be so evil that it would scare the monsters lurking in the dark?


My Shy Alpha

My Shy Alpha by River Kai

With 10 enchanting illustrations, My Shy Alpha is the first book in an empowering, steamy fantasy series that leaves readers swooning for a shy Alpha Lycan while rooting for an abuse survivor as she rediscovers what it means to be loved. Aliya Matsuoka meets “him” in her dreams - a regal yet unexpectedly shy man. But strangest of all, he always meets her in the forest, where their instant bond escalates into a sensual night beneath the stars. In waking reality, a monstrous ex blurred Aliya’s judgment on whom to trust. She won’t even kiss most dates, let alone “get down and dirty in the leaves” with a gorgeous stranger. When Aliya follows an uncontrollable urge to retrace her dream’s steps, reality surpasses her wildest imagination; she’s living amongst Lycans, shapeshifters who can morph into wolves at will. Outspoken for his “untraditional values” that Lycan sexes should have equal rights, shy Alpha Noah Greenfield faces constant pushback from other Alphas who thrive on dominance. Aliya, however, finds his social defiance alluring. As Aliya and Noah’s fated love transcends all bonds, Aliya unleashes her desires. But diving into this paranormal fairytale isn’t enough to erase Aliya’s trauma; there’s always a chance another monster could follow her home. Equal parts heartfelt and steamy, the My Shy Alpha series follows an epic love story for both seasoned werewolf lovers and new readers dipping their paws into the shifter universe


The Multiverse- Amnesty

The Multiverse- Amnesty by R. Sims

Max's life on Marzolie, the ancient world of Mars, was marked by its deep-seated misogyny and internal conflict. Just as Mephisto’s forces launch a devastating invasion, Max is deceived into escaping to Gaia (Earth) by none other than his younger sister. Unbeknownst to him, he is the UnMaker's oldest, and likely most evil, son, with a destiny intertwined with darkness. Kalion Amarys, former Yaragru princess and a formidable immortal, is tasked with escorting Max back to the war-torn planet. As she grapples with Max's disdain for her gender and him going through maturity, she now finds herself conflicted by her own emotions. Max's demands for her to abandon her immortal duties and bear strong sons challenge everything she stands for. Max, meanwhile, has grand plans. He wants to save his planet, marry Kalion—despite bizarre racial quirks, such as growing flowers from her head and being yellow. Yet, he’s determined to make a few changes to her, including overcoming her pre-selected mate, and starting a family immediately; since motherhood would make her forget her friends and obligations and her independent adventuring ways. As Max and Kalion clash over their differing goals, their journey becomes a test of endurance and trust. With Mephisto's threat looming, can they overcome their differences and find a way to return to Gaia together? Or will their quest end in ruin, like so many before them?


The Golden Rose of Valenul

The Golden Rose of Valenul by Enna Hawthorn

Gold can tarnish, roses can wilt, but love can last forever. Ariadne Harlow didn’t want to be the Golden Rose. With the prestigious title comes too much attention. But when the courting Season begins, she has eyes for only one the Valenul General. He cares for her, helped her recover after being abducted, and holds the power to keep the horrible monsters of her past at bay. A perfect match. Azriel Tenebra didn’t want to be the personal guard of the Golden Rose. Yet despite his misgivings, he ends up at her estate at the start of the Season. Before long, his struggles, and the real reason for his avoidance, a fae bond connecting him to Ariadne. She’s all he can think of, and it risks the safety of himself and everyone who gets between them. Night after night, Ariadne can’t help but be drawn to her quiet new guard, and Azriel’s resolve to leave her slowly cracks. For when the General’s intentions become evident, she must uphold her reputation, and that of her family, by accepting his hand. Anything less and the truth would be exposed, putting Azriel’s life on the line and opening her to the scandal of the ages.


Zinnia

Zinnia by Sofia Rose

Zinnia: A Spicy Monster Romance Rosie runs a successful café on the Human side of the city. When Finnegan the Orc, an executive at the Fortune Record label, drops by to drop something off Rosie is taken completely off kilter. Will Rosie listen to Finnegan's crazy ideas for her business or will she stick with the comfortable life she's created for herself?


Iris

Iris by Sofia Rose

Flora and Sebastian are going on tour together... join their team as new relationships develop between Humans and Monsters. Book three in the Fortune Records series follows Maddox, Nereus, Daisy and Cleo. Will they learn to work together with their new found connections?


Snapdragon

Snapdragon by Sofia Rose

A Spicy Monster Romance In a world where Humans and Monsters are segregated, Flora has to decide what side of history she wants to be on... Flora is a Human trying to make it big in the music industry. Her development deal with Fortune Records is coming to an end and she is now faced with the true harshness of the industry. When presented with the mysterious Sebastian, she can’t help but be intrigued... but will he be to her downfall or will he be exactly what she needs to shine?


The Poisoner

The Poisoner by I.V. Ophelia

"Have you ever wondered how long it would take for a lethal dose of arsenic to kill you? Thirty-five hours, twenty-nine minutes, and fifteen seconds. I should know. I counted myself." Amidst the gaslit alleys and cobblestone streets of Victorian London, two killers find themselves entangled in a waltz they cannot escape. Alina Lis, a botanist and hobbyist poisoner, has a pastime of killing unsavory men in her twisted sense of poetic justice. When she targets the conceited playboy, Silas Forbes, only to find him in her apothecary the following week, she discovers human men are the least of her problems. The pair’s unlikely association sparks gossip among affluent society. As their mysterious bond deepens, a chilling truth emerges—concealed identities, lurking foes, and questions as plentiful as the hydra’s head brew within this haunting Gothic tale of violent passion. Will Silas and Alina find themselves in each other's arms, or will the shadows of their past keep them apart?


The Ancient Ones

The Ancient Ones by Cassandra L. Thompson

When David stumbles upon a tragic young woman in a sordid Limehouse pub, he has no idea she’d recognize him as the last vampyre alive, nor that she’d be the one to pull out his story. Yet as he recalls his life from the sweltering vineyards of Ancient Rome to the cold horrors of Medieval Romania - as well as his tumultuous past with the mad and mysterious Lucius - he realizes she is much more than what she seems. Gothic horror and mythological fantasy blend seamlessly together in this thrilling adventure, breathing new life into vampire lore as it reveals its true origins. The Ancient Ones is a tale of myth, mayhem, and magic 
 with a dash of romance that bites.


Revelations

Revelations by Cassandra L. Thompson

Back for the final installment, a freshly revived David and the rest of the immortal vampyres return to the place it all Africa. As they continue to fend off Discordia’s attacks, the close proximity of the reincarnated gods forces them to discover more about their shared pasts than ever before. Joined by new gods and some long forgotten, the Ancient Ones must find a way to heal old wounds and reconcile their pasts or risk the ruin of all. Another volume of adventure, tragedy, and love, the third book in The Ancient Ones Trilogy brings to a close the tale as old as time itself...with one final bite.


Ravens & Roses: A Women's Gothic Anthology

Ravens & Roses: A Women's Gothic Anthology by Kristin Cleaveland, Judith Crow, Carla Eliot, A.L. Garcia, Tara Jazdzewski, Rebecca Jones-Howe, Liz M. Kamp, Catherine McCarthy, Olivia Claire Louise Newman, Alexa Rose, and Helen Whistberry

A woman haunted by guilt. A man obsessed with the obscene. A vampire consumed by love. Ravens & Roses is a unique collection of Gothic stories penned by a diverse group of women authors. Pulling inspiration from some of the greatest Gothic works of our time, these writers have created eleven poignantly beautiful tales of love, tragedy, and the female experience.


When Her World Went Away

When Her World Went Away by Alexis L. Carroll

Stranded in the desert, supplies dwindling, and armed with only a kitchen knife
 Sairha is determined to be reunited with her family after a catastrophic earthquake decimates the world, bringing down all technology and leaving deep cracks in the earth. Miles apart and no way to contact them, she sets off on foot across the unforgiving terrain, with her friend and a charming stranger who claims to know the way. Finding empty towns, their epic trek soon turns into a desperate battle for survival. Ravenous creatures emerge from underground, stalking them in the dark. Food and water are scarce. Seeking safety in numbers, they team up with other survivors. But with their lives constantly in peril, tensions rise and Sairha’s loyalty is put to the test when distrust divides the group. Between the dangers of a ravaged land and a brutal betrayal by someone close, Sairha is barely holding onto the little hope she has left. She will have to dig through the lies, trust her instincts, and build strength to continue her daunting journey home or succumb to the monsters of the night.


Star-crossed Betas

Star-crossed Betas by Emory Winters

Star-crossed Betas is an MM, paranormal, wolf-shifter romance set in the North of England. A hard-earned HEA is guaranteed. Book 1 in The Northern Shifters series follows Connor and Phoenix as they navigate first love, first heartbreak and a second chance to build a life. But is history doomed to repeat itself when a larger mystery begins to unfold? Connor Ending up in an arranged marriage with the man who ripped my heart out of my chest and put it through a blender—was not on my bingo card this year. Yet what did I expect when I made the most clichĂ©d mistake of falling in love with the son of the enemy pack? If we don’t find a way to coexist and build a pack together, we’re in breach of the peace agreement. But how do you forgive the unforgivable? Phoenix Regret should be the title of my memoir. One secret spilt to the wrong person toppled my life like a house of cards. I’m desperate for Connor to forgive me, but too much is at stake if I tell him the truth about why I betrayed him. How are we supposed to build a life together on a land filled with bitter-sweet memories? The last pack on this land died in a series of fires fifty years ago. I only hope that Connor’s fiery temper doesn’t lead us to the same fate.


Under the Lupine Moon

Under the Lupine Moon by A. Knightley

Under the Lupine Moon is a cozy MM paranormal shifter romance with high heat and murder mystery, set in a small Alaskan town brimming with paranormals. It is the first in a series where each book focuses on one couple's HEA. Finn Winters has exactly two friends, loves to cook, and can turn into a wolf the size of a Clydesdale whenever the mood strikes. But when loss leads him to someone who feels so right, even through a phone screen, Finn wonders if taking a chance and letting him in might be worth it, if it means calling him his own. That is, until he's stood up. After Jaime Lamont inadvertently witnesses the murder of one of Monroe’s most prominent citizens, all he wants is to hide away in his quiet, safe cabin and forget about the chances that were ripped away in one horrible night. But when he’s thrust into a world of danger and mystery, he finds himself in the arms of the man he thought he'd lost all hope of ever knowing. With Finn and Jaime back in each other's lives in a way they never expected, the electric chemistry between them is undeniable. But will hidden truths and unknown dangers tear them apart before they can even begin? Or, can they find their way back to one another?


MĂ©nage Ă  Claws

MĂ©nage Ă  Claws by Amelia Lascaux

Sloane Connelly was desperate for an escape from her horrible boss and manipulative father. So for her 32nd birthday, Sloane takes a long overdue beach vacation to the Outer Banks. Her trip is derailed when she runs into her ex, Tāne, the plant elemental who broke her teenage heart. Determined not to waste this second chance, she takes his offer for a fresh start: to work at his new openly magic bar and gives their relationship another shot. Maybe she could finally break free from her father's influence and find joy in her life again. When she meets Nivya, her new metamour and a snow leopard shifter, she's determined to fit in to this new polyamorous world. But the more she and Nivya work together at the bar, the more Sloane wants to be with her. After years of being told by her father how disappointing and unworthy Sloane is, does she deserve the opportunity for two loves? And when her father demands more from her than ever before, can Sloane finally take back control of her life? This book is for adult readers as it contains dark themes of trauma, abuse, violence, and detailed explicit spice.


Cosmic Soul

Cosmic Soul by Mars Quinn

So I may be dead, but my afterlife isn’t. Caleb After years of wandering the stars, I’ve finally met someone who can see me—the handsome and serious Prince Zoltilvoxfyn. I know I should pass on, but I feel something, like physically feel something, when I’m with him. That hasn’t happened since I was alive, and I can’t help but wonder, why now? Zoltilvoxfyn I’m trying to help the human soul, who shouldn’t even be here, leave the mortal plane, but he is resolved to remain. The longer Caleb lingers, the more danger he is in, yet the more I want him to stay by my side. It’s like he belongs here, but that isn’t possible. This is a spicy stand-alone MM romance in the Cosmic Romance series. It is a sci-fi paranormal romance with a sunshine ghost, a serious alien, overprotective brothers, and a happily ever after. This book is for adult audiences only and has explicit content. Content warning inside.


dyrwolf

dyrwolf by Kat Kinney

Lea Wylder has spent so long hunting werewolves that now one is stalking her in her sleep. In the unforgiving forests of the north, shape-shifting wolves have enslaved the sole human city for hundreds of miles, driving survivors up into the mountains. When Lea tracks a shifter and finds him caught in a trap, she’s convinced he’s the white wolf from her dreams. Not that it matters. He’s one of them. And they’re at war. But as Lea pulls back the bowstring, Henrik shifts to human and begs her not to shoot. By name. But how could he possibly know her? In twenty years, the wolves have never crossed the river over to their side. Injured and unable to walk, Henrik needs Lea’s help to get back home. If he could be turned against the pack, it could change the course of the war. But first there’s the small problem of returning him to the wolves—without getting caught.


Witching with Dolphins

Witching with Dolphins by Janna Ruth

Harper's best friend Valerie is everything she is not: beautiful, confident, and the most powerful witch on Banks Peninsula. Together, they run the coffee shop »La Petite SorciÚre« and keep the balance between magic, people, and the environment. It's an honour for Harper to be Valerie's sidekick, if only they weren't in love with the same man: dolphin whisperer Ethan. Friends before magic (or boys) has always been their prerogative, but their determination to hold onto it is tested when a local scientist finds out about their secret and makes Valerie a tempting offer. Harper's envy and feelings of inferiority lead to a massive fall-out between the two friends that might put both their lives at risk. Yet, when push comes to shove, Harper is willing to give up everything for her friend: Ethan, her life, or even the little magic she has. Set in Akaroa Harbour, this witchy novella takes you on a magical trip of swimming with the dolphins. It is a story about love, the ocean, and most importantly, friendship.


Melody of a Curse

Melody of a Curse by Janna Ruth

He's haunted by nightmares. She's hiding behind her smile. A cursed melody dooms them both. Ever since returning from the war, Jonas has been plagued by nightmares. When he meets the vivacious dancer Sophie, he’s drawn to her like a moth to a flame. Her laughter alone banishes the terrors of his dreams. But behind that smile lies a secret. Every night, Sophie follows an irresistible melody into the night, only to return in the morning exhausted, feverish, and with her shoes broken a little more. Worried, Jonas sets out to solve the mystery of her midnight dances. But the intoxicating nightmare he slips into may just be darker than the ones that haunt him. The award-winning dark fairy-tale retelling of Grimm’s “The Twelve Dancing Princesses”. Now in English.


Hell hath no Passion (Ashuan Lust 3)

Hell hath no Passion (Ashuan Lust 3) by Janna Ruth

Hell hath no passion like an archdemon in heat Samantha vowed herself to stay far away from demons. That was before she fell for one. Her relationship with Matt has been rocky, but they're finally in a good place. Unfortunately, it was only a matter of time before Samantha attracted the attention of his mother, Melaney, the Archdemon of Lust. Melaney has driven her sons into a deadly competition for her favour. Only Matt refuses her call. To force his hand, she kidnaps Samantha, the human witch who has him under her spell. To escape Hell with her life intact, Samantha must play a dangerous game. One that could cost her her sanity—and the love of her life.


Hell hath no Ambition (Ashuan Lust 2)

Hell hath no Ambition (Ashuan Lust 2) by Janna Ruth

Hell hath no ambition like a demon in politics Jan had one hell of a year. First he lost his job, then he almost died, and now his parents are kicking him out. The last thing he needs on top of all that are Matt’s demon brothers wreaking havoc in Greenvalley. It’s already nearly impossible to find a place to rent when you have no money; it’s absolutely hopeless when a magical storm blows through your town, you have to deal with snow-witch squatters, and possession by an ancient evil spirit. But Jan’s done being the butt of every demon’s joke. He’s determined to make a life for himself, monsters be damned. If there’s one thing he’s learnt from demons, it’s that if you want to get ahead, you need to fight for your dues. Or die trying.


Hell Hath no Fury (Ashuan Lust 1)

Hell Hath no Fury (Ashuan Lust 1) by Janna Ruth

Hell hath no fury like a brother scorned Last year was hell. And Matt grew up there. Just as he's begun to learn what it means to be human, his demon mother tempts him with a life-changing offer. Problem is, he’s not the only one she’s offered it to. As Matt returns to Greenvalley for another year of school, love, and monster hunts, his half-brothers are out for blood. One has a thousand years more experience than him, while the other hunts humans for sport. With his friends caught in the crossfire, lying low is not an option. But to accept the challenge, he’ll have to give up his hard-fought humanity, and with that, his life in Greenvalley, his friends, and the human girl he's somehow fallen in love with.


A River of Magic (Ashuan Greed 3)

A River of Magic (Ashuan Greed 3) by Janna Ruth

When reality turns into a nightmare, a dreamer might be their only chance. After saving her friends in the dreamworld, Rachel sets out to live in the real world. But with the Archdemon of Greed eager to steal Greenvalley’s magic, an ancient prophecy promising the end of the world, and half of her friends still hating each other, reality isn’t exactly a pleasant place. When her town starts descending into hell, and her friends lose all hope, Rachel has to find a way to make her dreams for a better future come true. Can she find her powers in time to stop greed take it all, or will her life become an endless nightmare? A Spring of Magic is the gripping finale of the action-packed Ashuan Greed trilogy. If you liked Buffy’s wit and snarky one-liners, the magic of Charmed, or the supernatural drama of the Vampire Diaries, you’ll love this new urban fantasy series.


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