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The Rise of Promise by T.S. Joyce
Rated: 4.71 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsRock bottom feels like home to Stark Wulfson. What he can’t cope with are meaningful relationships, so he’s bounced around from werewolf Pack to werewolf Pack, fighting anyone who so much as looks at him wrong. His nomadic life has come to an end when he lands in a Pack under the new Alpha, Daylen Hoda. The Promise Falls Pack is terrifying to a man like Stark for two reasons... -
![Where Butterflies Wander by Suzanne Redfearn]()
Where Butterflies Wander by Suzanne Redfearn
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsFrom the bestselling author of In an Instant comes the moving story of a family grappling with grief and a woman with the power to help them through it—or stand in their way.After a tragic accident claims the life of one of her children, Marie Egide is desperate to carve out a fresh start for her family... -
![Wild Scottish Fortune by Tricia O'Malley]()
Wild Scottish Fortune by Tricia O'Malley
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsCan an artisan builder with a haunted past learn to break down her own walls?Orla Clarke is a master builder with a secret—she can see ghosts. Tasked with building Common Gin’s newest distillery in Loren Brae, Orla faces more than just architectural challenges... -
![The Law of Moses by Amy Harmon]()
The Law of Moses by Amy Harmon
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 44 ratingsIf I tell you right up front, right in the beginning that I lost him, it will be easier for you to bear. You will know it’s coming, and it will hurt. But you’ll be able to prepare.Someone found him in a laundry basket at the Quick Wash, wrapped in a towel, a few hours old and close to death... -
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![That Promise by Jillian Dodd]()
That Promise by Jillian Dodd
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsWhat happens to childhood promises when you grow up?Growing up, Devaney Diamond and Chase Mackenzie promised to go to college together. But it’s been two years since the summer that changed everything between them, and their friendship hasn’t recovered...Categorized as:
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![Jaguar's Joy by Zoe Chant]()
Jaguar's Joy by Zoe Chant
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA small-town sheriff who’s bitten off more than she can chew… A Marine veteran who steps in to protect her… And a community that comes together to help its own. Sheriff Misty Dale wants nothing more than to keep her town safe and happy. A deer shifter isn’t the first thing people would expect for law enforcement, but she’s made it work—even if she’s ended up middle-aged and married to her job... -
![Highland Hearts Holiday Bookshop by Tricia O'Malley]()
Highland Hearts Holiday Bookshop by Tricia O'Malley
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsDelicious banter, bookstore magic, adorable puffins, and a heartwarmingly happily-ever-after makes this an enchanting Christmas treat. The universe is playing a joke on me.An unexpected inheritance has gifted me with the dream of a lifetime – owning a charming bookshop in small-town Scotland... -
![Every Witch Way But Wicked by Amanda M. Lee]()
Every Witch Way But Wicked by Amanda M. Lee
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsWhere there’s a witch, there’s a way! Where there’s a whole family of them, there’s trouble. Bay Winchester, editor of Hemlock Cove’s small weekly newspaper, thinks her small hamlet’s upcoming murder mystery weekend is going to be all about fun, food and frolicking... -
![Onyx by Jennifer L. Armentrout]()
Onyx by Jennifer L. Armentrout
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 74 ratingsAn alternative cover edition for this ASIN can be found here.BEING CONNECTED TO DAEMON BLACK SUCKS… Thanks to his alien mojo, Daemon’s determined to prove what he feels for me is more than a product of our bizarro connection. So I’ve sworn him off, even though he’s running more hot than cold these days. But we’ve got bigger problems... -
![A Witchmas Carol by Amanda M. Lee]()
A Witchmas Carol by Amanda M. Lee
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsChristmas is here but the Winchester witches aren’t exactly teeming with good cheer. Well, they are, but it’s not the sort of Christmas cheer Aunt Tillie wants waiting for her under this year’s tree. When Aunt Tillie finds out her great-nieces want to separate for Christmas Day – forgoing the family’s annual tradition – she decides to teach them a little lesson... -
![Double, Double, Toil and Truffle by H.Y. Hanna]()
Double, Double, Toil and Truffle by H.Y. Hanna
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratings"... the perfect blend of magic and mayhem. This series has me completely bewitched!" Caitlyn Le Fey is enjoying her first autumn in England, nut-picking in the forest, creating delicious treats in her grandmother's enchanted chocolate shop, and dreaming of cosy evenings with the handsome Lord James Fitzroy... -
![Tiger's Triumph by Zoe Chant]()
Tiger's Triumph by Zoe Chant
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA woman who’s only ever wanted to be a mother… A man who’s just starting to remember what family means... And three children who need a home. As a waitress and middle-aged divorcee, owl shifter Pauline has given up on her dreams of being a mother. But secretly, in the quiet depths of her heart, she still yearns for a family... -
![Sealed With a Kiss by Zoe Chant, C.E. Murphy]()
Sealed With a Kiss by Zoe Chant, C.E. Murphy
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsCan he get her seal of approval?Missy has 99 problems, and her funnel-cake booth at the Virtue town fair is 98 of them. Looks like this is another year she's going to spend with a spatula in hand, splattered in hot grease, watching other people have fun.Her 99th problem is that the hot guy manning the dunk tank across from her booth just turned into a seal... -
![Jewels of the Sun by Nora Roberts]()
Jewels of the Sun by Nora Roberts
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 54 ratingsIn her new trilogy, New York Times #1 Best Selling author, Nora Roberts returns to the lush, green hills of Ireland, where love is forever touched by magic - And where the Gallagher siblings explore the depth of their fiery hearts... -
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![Landon Calling by Amanda M. Lee]()
Landon Calling by Amanda M. Lee
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsLandon Michaels is one busy FBI agent. In addition to a special law enforcement gathering where he has an authoritarian presence, he’s in the midst of moving in with his girlfriend, Bay Winchester. It just so happens that the gathering – a conference where local police officers and agents can learn about new technology – is being hosted in his soon-to-be hometown of Hemlock Cove... -
![una dolce scoperta by Nora Roberts]()
una dolce scoperta by Nora Roberts
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 31 ratings#1 New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts introduces you to the Montgomery brothers - Beckett, Ryder, and Owen - as they bring an intimate bed-and-breakfast to life in their hometown.Ryder is the hardest Montgomery brother to figure out - with a tough-as-nails outside and possibly nothing too soft underneath... -
![South of the Buttonwood Tree by Heather Webber]()
South of the Buttonwood Tree by Heather Webber
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 33 ratingsBlue Bishop has a knack for finding lost things. While growing up in charming small-town Buttonwood, Alabama, she's happened across lost wallets, jewelry, pets, her wandering neighbor, and sometimes, trouble. No one is more surprised than Blue, however, when she comes across an abandoned newborn baby in the woods, just south of a very special buttonwood tree... -
![Ghostly Deceits by Lily Harper Hart]()
Ghostly Deceits by Lily Harper Hart
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsHarper Harlow and Jared Monroe are going on vacation. Sort of. The newly minted couple are in a good place, so when Jared asks Whisper Cove’s favorite ghost hunter to go to Harsens Island to visit an old friend and his family, Harper jumps at the chance. Josh Stoker and Jared have a lot to catch up on, including the hard financial times the Stoker family is struggling to deal with... -
![Howl for It by Shelly Laurenston]()
Howl for It by Shelly Laurenston
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 18 ratings"As usual, Laurenston's story is outrageously bawdy, her characters are unabashedly foul-mouthed and unrestrained, and her comedic timing is on point. The blend of screwball romance, mythological mayhem, and all-out action is as enjoyable as ever." -- Publishers Weekly Stieg Engstrom, Angriest Viking Ever, has got big problems... -
![Howl for It by Shelly Laurenston]()
Howl for It by Shelly Laurenston
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 19 ratings"As usual, Laurenston's story is outrageously bawdy, her characters are unabashedly foul-mouthed and unrestrained, and her comedic timing is on point. The blend of screwball romance, mythological mayhem, and all-out action is as enjoyable as ever." -- Publishers Weekly Stieg Engstrom, Angriest Viking Ever, has got big problems... -
![Ginger by Lucy McConnell]()
Ginger by Lucy McConnell
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsChristmas Magic is changing and the Kringle Family scrambles to keep up in this fun and romantic, sweet Christmas romance from Author Lucy McConnell. When Ginger Kringle is branded to wear the magic red suit, she has to fall in love and get married before Christmas Eve to save the family business. After being given a list (Santas love lists!) of potential Mr... -
![Howling for Attention by Milly Taiden]()
Howling for Attention by Milly Taiden
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhen Mason Pierce rolls into Half Moon Key, he knows it isn’t an ordinary small town. The place is a mystery locals just accept, but the wolf shifter is intrigued. It might be the enigmatic Lila Ford that has Mason longing for a simple small-town life. She’s exactly the perfect mix of sweet and untouchable he never thought he’d fall for... -
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Lux by Lucy McConnell
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsChristmas Magic is changing and the Kringle Family scrambles to keep up in this fun and entertaining, sweet Christmas romance from Author Lucy McConnell. A normal electrical substation takes two years to build; but, Lux has 365 days to install one at the North Pole or Christmas Magic will overload the factory and send them back to the Dark Ages... -
![Alpha Rancher Bear by Zoe Chant]()
Alpha Rancher Bear by Zoe Chant
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA take-charge alpha with commitment issues + a midwife who's not about to give up control of her well-ordered life + a roadside winter disaster = an EXPLOSIVE romance that's about to blow up everything they both thought they wanted!This is the third book in the Bears of Pinerock County series.Alec Tanner isn't looking for a mate... -
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![Zenith by Eli Easton, R.J. Scott]()
Zenith by Eli Easton, R.J. Scott
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA killer haunts Prophet, and this time it’s personalThe discovery of a body at Thompson Cabins sets off a chain of events that hits too close to home for Sheriff Gabriel Thompson. When his brother Sam becomes a prime suspect in the murder investigation, Gabriel is forced to keep secrets from Tiber and call in outside help as he fights to prove Sam’s innocence... -
![A Very Declan Christmas by Maggie Stiefvater]()
A Very Declan Christmas by Maggie Stiefvater
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratings"I’ve done a holiday short for the last few years. Here’s another one from the Raven Cycle universe...Categorized as:
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![Some Like It Witchy by Heather Blake]()
Some Like It Witchy by Heather Blake
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsWishcrafter Darcy Merriweather can charm desires into reality, but as the national bestselling Wishcraft mysteries continue, she won’t be able to magically avoid trouble when death holds an open house…. The Enchanted Village is abuzz when the old Tavistock house finally goes up for sale... -
![Suddenly Psychic by Elizabeth Hunter]()
Suddenly Psychic by Elizabeth Hunter
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsEvery woman goes through changes in their forties. Just not… these changes.Robin Brannon was a normal wife, mom, and antique shop owner until a brush with death turned her day-to-day life upside down. Now she and her two best friends are seeing things that belong in a fantasy novel. Ghosts. Visions. Omens of doom. Nothing that belongs in the peaceful mountain town they call home... -
![The Next Always by Nora Roberts, 諾拉·羅伯特]()
The Next Always by Nora Roberts, 諾拉·羅伯特
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 61 ratingsThe historic hotel in Boonsboro has endured war and peace, changing hands, even rumored hauntings. Now it’s getting a major facelift from the Montgomery brothers and their eccentric mother. Beckett is the architect of the family, and his social life consists mostly of talking shop over pizza and beer... -
![Key of Light by Nora Roberts]()
Key of Light by Nora Roberts
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 53 ratingsMalory Price’s life plan has hit a snag. She’s in danger of losing her job managing an art gallery in Pleasant Valley, Pennsylvania. A welcome distraction comes in the form of an invitation to a cocktail party at Warrior’s Peak, an infamous estate overlooking the town...Categorized as:
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![Unbreakable Bonds by Carolyn Ridder Aspenson]()
Unbreakable Bonds by Carolyn Ridder Aspenson
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratings"Be careful what you wish for because karma has a way of biting you in the butt." That's what Angela Panther's mother always said. And boy was she was right. When Angela first discovered her gift to gab with ghosts, she fought it tooth and nail. But the second she decided it wasn't so bad, tragedy hit and the universe decided to teach her a lesson... -
![The Reason is You by Sharla Lovelace]()
The Reason is You by Sharla Lovelace
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIn the small town of Bethany, Texas, Dani never fit in. Being different pushed her to the fringes of society, and even leaving town for two decades didn’t stop the talk. Now she’s back, trying to settle in with her daughter and have a normal life. But the men in her life might not make it that simple. First, there’s her old friend Alex... -
![Born in Ice by Nora Roberts]()
Born in Ice by Nora Roberts
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 42 ratingsThree modern sisters bound by the timeless beauty of Ireland...When the harsh storms of winter descended upon western Ireland, the locals stayed indoors - and visitors stayed away. Brianna Concannon's bed-and-breakfast became a cold and empty place. But that was fine with Brianna. She enjoyed the peace and quiet, even when the icy winds howled at her window... -
![Hop On by Kiki Burrelli]()
Hop On by Kiki Burrelli
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAn overweight omega puts his life in the hands of a battered and bruised alpha... Captain Aries did not escape his last mission unscathed. His work with the Elite Force is always dangerous—it’s not easy protecting an entire town of trusting shifters from outside threats—but Aries blames himself for the danger he put his team in... -
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![Racing Destiny by P. Jameson]()
Racing Destiny by P. Jameson
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA Paranormal Shifter RomanceThe Dirt Track Dogs have never been better. Their pack is growing, but one wolf remains without a mate. Diz has waited patiently while the rest of his packmates found love, now he’s ready to start a family of his own. He’s never kept quiet about his desire to find his intended mate, but three years later, his true mate remains a mystery... -
![Bearly Getting It by J.D. Light]()
Bearly Getting It by J.D. Light
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA Friends to Lovers, Shifter, MPreg-Possible Love Story. Dyer Becker and Hunt Lane have been close since they were babies. Hunt's immediate obsession with Dyer from the first moment remains the same through childhood, adolescence and into the early years of adulthood. So, living these last three years on separate land masses has been torture. Video calls and twice yearly visits is just not enough... -
![Wish You Weren't Here by Gracie Ruth Mitchell]()
Wish You Weren't Here by Gracie Ruth Mitchell
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsClementine has accidentally freed a British genie from his ancient British teapot, and she’s not thrilled about it.However, appalled by his living conditions—and grudgingly impressed by his jawline—she vows to set him free. But before he can join the human world, the genie must prove he can live like a human—and he must do it in one month, or he’ll fade away for good...Categorized as:
magical-realism humor romance fantasy contemporary paranormal cozy fake-relationship -
![Romancing the Omega by C.W. Gray]()
Romancing the Omega by C.W. Gray
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsStory takes place in the Omegaverse. Hobson Hills Omegas: Book Three Caden Benson is stoic, quiet, and proper. He may write romance novels now, but his family and friends still see him as the cold and logical lawyer he was for most of his adult life. Everything changes when he meets his omega... -
![Chocolate Spiced Omega by Susi Hawke]()
Chocolate Spiced Omega by Susi Hawke
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsBecause Stix are better than Ballz... Come in for our eclairs, and stay for the fabulous coffee. Show this flyer for a 10% discount! Ask about our Flakey Tasters Club! Kent crumpled the lame azz flyer in his hand and looked across the street at the Salty Stix bakery and thought to himself... this is war... -
![Ball Drop by Kiki Burrelli]()
Ball Drop by Kiki Burrelli
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsYoung, cocky, and all alpha, he wants the one man he can't have. Rough around the edges and just a tad aggressive, twenty-year-old Maddox has more testosterone than he knows what to do with. He’s an alpha tiger shifter and the town’s rich, pretty boy with a chip on his shoulder to match... -
![Real Men Bite by Celia Kyle, Marina Maddix]()
Real Men Bite by Celia Kyle, Marina Maddix
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsHis wolf wants her to submit. She wants him to heel. After years of kicking ass in the Army, Captain Valerie Logan needs a break. And she can’t think of a better place for some R&R than her best friend’s small mountain hometown. Except her sister from another mister no longer lives in Tremble, Georgia. Who does? Her BFF’s frustrating, domineering, sex-on-two-legs older brother... -
![Melissa by Ariana Hawkes]()
Melissa by Ariana Hawkes
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThe third book in the new Hope Valley BBW dating app romance series What if your fated mate was just an app swipe away? Melissa Ericson has a panic attack as her best friend Lauren is giving birth, but sexy shifter doctor, Harley, is on hand to calm her down... -
![A Highlander Christmas by Janet Chapman]()
A Highlander Christmas by Janet Chapman
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsCamry MacKeage has absolutely no intention of telling her parents that she left her job as a NASA physicist for the small-town life of a dog-sitter—which is why she's spending the holidays alone in coastal Maine with her furry friends, Tigger and Max.Unfortunately, her irresistibly handsome rival, scientist Luke Pascal, accidentally spilled the beans... -
![The Healer by Sharon Sala]()
The Healer by Sharon Sala
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsIt is a gift that may cost him everything. All his life, Jonah Gray Wolf has had an uncanny connection to animals and the power to heal the sick and wounded. Driven from the only home he's ever known by those who wish to harness his gift for profit, he becomes a drifter, working in out-of-the-way towns, never staying long... -
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![Real Men Growl by Celia Kyle, Marina Maddix]()
Real Men Growl by Celia Kyle, Marina Maddix
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsHe expected gratitude, but what he got was a gorgeous she-wolf who defied him at every turn. For six torturous years, Omega Rachel Fields did what she could to protect her packmates from the evil Riverson werewolves. She endured living side-by-side with the men who murdered her uncle and seized his pack — all while raising her orphaned nephew as her own son... -
![The Last Boyfriend by Nora Roberts]()
The Last Boyfriend by Nora Roberts
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 31 ratingsOwen is the organizer of the Montgomery clan, running the family's construction business with an iron fist - and an even less flexible spreadsheet. And though his brothers give him grief for his compulsive list making, the Inn BoonsBoro is about to open right on schedule. The only thing Owen didn't plan for was Avery MacTavish... -
![It's Raining Men by Milly Johnson]()
It's Raining Men by Milly Johnson
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsA getaway to remember. But is a holiday romance on the cards? Best friends from work May, Lara and Clare are desperate for some time away. They have each had a rough time of it lately and need some serious R & R, so they set off to a luxurious spa for ten glorious days. But when they arrive at their destination, it seems it is not the place they thought it was... -
![Prose and Cons by Amanda Flower, Rachel Dulude]()
Prose and Cons by Amanda Flower, Rachel Dulude
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsIn Cascade Springs, New York, Violet Waverly and her grandma, Daisy, are the proprietors of Charming Books, where the power of the written word is positively enchanting . . . October in Cascade Springs means tourists are pouring in for the annual Food and Wine Festival, and Daisy hopes to draw those crowds to the store... -
![The Key to Extraordinary by Natalie Lloyd]()
The Key to Extraordinary by Natalie Lloyd
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsEveryone in Emma's family is special. Her ancestors include Revolutionary War spies, brilliant scientists, and famous musicians--every single one of which learned of their extraordinary destiny through a dream. For Emma, her own dream can't come soon enough...Categorized as:
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![The Ghosts of Tupelo Landing by Sheila Turnage, Lauren Fortgang]()
The Ghosts of Tupelo Landing by Sheila Turnage, Lauren Fortgang
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsThe eagerly anticipated followup to the Newbery honor winner and New York Times bestseller, Three Times LuckySmall towns have rules. One is, you got to stay who you are -- no matter how many murders you solve.When Miss Lana makes an Accidental Bid at the Tupelo auction and winds up the mortified owner of an old inn, she doesn't realize there's a ghost in the fine print...Categorized as:
family historical-fiction humor low-fantasy magical-realism realistic action-adventure audiobook
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