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Cashing In by Daniel Schinhofen
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsDoc Holyday never expected to be in a new world with a new name, but Lady Luck made him an offer he couldn’t refuse. Her deal came with perks; he gained the ability to heal and he could periodically avoid taking damage from any single attack. Lady Luck had assured him that the list of perks would grow over time. The offer also came with a major drawback, however— Doc had to help save the world... -
Secretos de la Luna Llena 2. Encuentros by Iria G. Parente, Selene M. Pascual
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsCONTIENE SPOILERS DE "ALIANZAS".Fay de Veridian despierta entre aquellos que siempre ha considerado enemigos: los humanos. En un orfanato perdido en medio del bosque, y con la única compañía de tres escribas, la princesa deberá aprender a dejar atrás todos sus prejuicios y miedos y enfrentarse a la realidad sola por primera vez, por terrible que esta le parezca... -
Vampires by Esther E. Schmidt
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsBeing kidnapped and unexpectedly thrust into the paranormal world she didn't even know existed has overwhelmed Tessera. Even more, because her savior is the President of the Death by Reaper MC, Vampire Charter, who claimed her as his eternal mate... -
Beneath the Stone Forest by Jordan Quinn
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsPrince Lucas and Clara explore the twisting tunnels beneath the Stone Forest in this sixth chapter book in the fantastical Kingdom of Wrenly series.Clara invites Prince Lucas on her journey to map out the Stone Forest and visit the gnomes who live there. Unfortunately, Lucas has a visiting cousin who’s a royal pain and doesn’t want to get her hands dirty...Categorized as:
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A Sacerdotisa dos Penhascos by Sandra Carvalho
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsOs Guardiães das Lágrimas do Sol e da Lua vivem finalmente em plena união. Dos seus amores nasceram Halvard e Kelda, os gémeos sobre quem pairam profecias grandiosas e temíveis. Halvard está nas mãos de Sigarr, o Mestre da Arte Obscura, que espera treiná-lo para ser o Guardião do Conhecimento Absoluto, e usar o imenso poder deste em seu proveito... -
The Coronation Ball by Melanie Cellier
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHanna knows all about hard work. For years she’s labored to complete her apprenticeship and become a pastry chef. Driven from her home once before, she’s willing to endure whatever it takes to keep her position in the palace kitchens of Northhelm. But when she finally has a chance for all her dreams to come true, everything goes wrong... -
The Blood Forest by Sara C. Roethle
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsA land in chaos. A city in ruins. Finn must reach the place where it all began, her peaceful meadow in Greenswallow, hoping to set right the wrongs of her past. Traveling forward blindly, she only wants to retrieve her memories and help Iseult, but little does she know, the fate of men and Faie alike hangs by a string, ready to be plucked by her fingers alone... -
Anastasia by Sophie Lark
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsAnastasia is the princess no one needs: the fourth daughter born to an emperor without a son, and the only royal lacking a magical gift.Until she collides with a young Cossack rebel, changing both their lives forever.Damien is taken from everything he knows and raised as a ward of the Romanovs.Anastasia develops a strange kind of magic shared only by the Black Monk Rasputin... -
Dragon Fire by Bianca D'Arc
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThere’s something very wrong in the Southern Lair. The blind dragon refuses to choose a new knight partner, but only he can save Gryphon Isle from the deadly pirate menace. His human friends accompany him to the home of the last wizard, fighting on shore as he swims beneath the pirate ships, rising to flame them into oblivion... -
The Right of Vengeance by Lina J. Potter
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsTwo countries are caught up in the flames of conspiracy, desperate to restore order. Rebellions in Virma and Wellster are at its peak. In these dark days, when no one is safe, in order to survive, Lilian has to remember who her friends are. Separated from Lilian in the very heart of a cruel scheme, Jess will have to face reality: his wife is one of a kind... -
The King's Road by Lina J. Potter
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA Medieval Tale of Lilian Earton is coming to its end. All mysteries will be unraveled, all questions will be answered right here and right now. The King's Road is the 8th and the last book in a bestselling Amazon A Medieval Tale series by Lina J. Potter. A #1 Amazon bestseller series in multiple categories continues now... -
The Emerald Lily by Juliette Cross
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhen Princess Vilhelmina Dragomir is awakened from her hellish sleep with a blood kiss from a handsome stranger, she learns that much has changed while she’s been away. The armies of the Black Lily and the vampire Crown have amassed and are on the brink of war.No romantic entanglements, no family. Mikhail Romanov, Captain of the Bloodguard, took a vow when he joined the Bloodguard... -
For the Love of Elves by Shawn Keys
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsElves are the undisputed masters of the world. Sun Elf Kings rule with impunity. Moon Elf squires and servants are their right hands. Sea and Forest Elves roam the wilds both protecting the lesser races while keeping them properly in line. Even Dark Elves, feared and hated by their own brethren, are considered superior in every way... -
The Cross of Ciaran by Andrea Matthews
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhen a fifth century pagan priest is unearthed in Ireland fifteen hundred years after being entombed, archaeologist Caitlin O’Connell is convinced it’s the find of the century. The body is in perfect condition, right down to the intricate tattoos adorning the Celt’s skin. In fact, if scientific data hadn’t proved otherwise, she would swear he hadn’t been interred more than a few hours...Categorized as:
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Mage Guardian 1 by Dante King
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsRune Tellarus always wanted to become a Guardian, a powerful warrior bonded to a magic-wielding woman known as an Adeptal Mage. Except he failed the test as a youth and thought he would never get the chance to study at their Academy or learn magic.After a terrible tragedy in a nobleman's home, he finds himself suddenly bonded with the nobleman's daughter, Narcissa... -
Pretty Little Thief by Ashlee M. Edmonds
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI’ve never been good at being a princess, but when my father chooses me as his rightful heir over my brother, I hold my head high and prepare myself for what is to come. Only it is far more deadly than I had anticipated. My brother is a puppet at my grandmother's mercy. Which leaves us pitted against one another in a fight to rule IronHaven... -
Wagered to the Orc by Caroline Lee, Veronika Kane
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI am no stranger to being owned by a male, but my new master is something I never imagined…In my years in the Tarbert household, I have learned my worthlessness, and I pray that being sent with my distant cousin on her way to her new marriage might grant me a chance at some value. I see that hope disappear when our small party is attacked on the way to the wedding…by orcs... -
Hidden Dragons by Bianca D'Arc
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsLove flourishes when two knights unexpectedly find the woman of their dreams…Sir Robert finds a beautiful maiden sobbing by a small waterfall. She proves to be a very special woman who can communicate with dragons. She lives alone in the forest, on the edge of a village Robert and his fighting partner, Bear, have been sent to investigate... -
Sea Dragon by Bianca D'Arc
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA blind dragon who just wants to be left alone… Sir Hrardorr was once the mightiest of fighters. Now he’s blind and useless. His knight is dead and he can’t even go into proper mourning because he needs help just to get around. Part sea dragon, he decides to go to the Southern Lair to rusticate by the coast... -
Echoes of Magic by Donna Grant
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHiding a secret so awful that his only hope for survival is to remain hidden, Grayson has lived most of his life pretending to be someone he isn’t. After years serving as a commander to his lord and friend, Grayson can no longer hold back the past. He leaves in search of answers only to find evil awaits him... -
A Treasury of Irish Myth, Legend and Folklore by W.B. Yeats, Lady Augusta Gregory
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsTwo milestones of folklore by giants of the Irish Renaissance: Yeats's anthology of magical Irish tales and Lady Gregory's retelling of the myth of Ireland's national hero. B&W illus... -
The Turning by Emily Bex
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsUnable to escape crushing grief, Kate needs an outlet to channel her anguish. Turning to Luca, she pleads to be trained to fight like a warrior, but such a thing is in direct violation of Shade's commands.If she can get Luca to agree, her training must be done in secret.Unfortunately, any training is too little too late... -
To Ride the Wind: A Retelling of East of the Sun and West of the Moon by Melanie Cellier
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsCharlotte has always longed to be accepted by her older sisters. She would gladly exchange her vaunted beauty for their friendship. But they ask a far higher price. Pushed into marriage with a stranger, Charlotte is left betrayed and alone. All she knows of her new husband is that he has secrets—and that her heart beats a little faster whenever he calls her Lottie... -
Whispers of the Flesh by Louisa Burton
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIn this irresistibly seductive new book, Louisa Burton extends her most provocative invitation yet to the infamous Castle of the Hidden Grotto—a voluptuous sanctuary of pleasure and passion. Hidden in a deep mountain valley in rural France is an ancient castle known only to an exclusive few... -
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Spells of Enchantment: The Wondrous Fairy Tales of Western Culture by Jack D. Zipes, Philip K. Dick
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSpells of Enchantment brings together the best literary fairy tales ever written, arranged to provide a sense of the history and evolution of this ancient genre. Focusing on the work of the most gifted writers of the great Western literary movements from classical times to the present... -
The Lovely Duckling by Lila DiPasqua
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsInspired by the tale of The Ugly Duckling, a hot historical romance novella from the acclaimed Fiery Tales series. Reputed for his carnal skills, notorious rake, Joseph d’Alumbert, prefers amorous encounters without any sort of emotional entanglement—until a most unique lady stirs tender feelings . . . and hot desire... -
Cleanly Wrong by Mell Eight
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsRung is a half-breed orphan brownie who can't do anything right, much to the worry of his cleanliness teachers. When he runs away, Rung decides that he can resist the need to clean. Only, there is that one office that so desperately needs help.. -
Lydia Dare Wolf Bundle by Lydia Dare
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIn Lydia Dare's debut trilogy, Regency England has gone to the wolves! Praised by readers and by reviewers as delivering "tension-packed romance... sizzling hot, sensual" (Star-Crossed Romance), Lydia Dare is one of the most-acclaimed new writers around. Now find out why with the first three Lydia Dare books for one low price... -
The Maleficent Faerie: A Sleeping Beauty Retelling by Rebecca F. Kenney
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA spicy, Fae Sleeping Beauty retelling with a male version of Maleficent, a dying realm, and intriguing twists on the old tale.When Malec, the Void King, attacks Princess Dawn's carriage, her Fae bodyguard Aura switches places with her. Glamoured as a human, Aura must fool Malec into thinking she's the Princess he cursed 25 years ago... -
Wings of Change by Bianca D'Arc
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAlso published in I Dream of Dragons, Volume 1 One young woman could be the miracle that heals a dying dragon and unites a family with her love.Lucia, born a lady in a foreign land, now waits tables for her keep. When she sees Sir Reynor wasting away, she storms the Castle Lair seeking help for the dying dragon... -
Lover of Thorns and Holy Gods by Grace Draven
Rated: 4.07 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsA trilogy of short stories from the worlds of 'Entreat Me' and the Master of Crows and Wraith Kings series.Strong Blood: Ballard de Sauveterre (from 'Entreat Me') crosses time to share a drink with Silhara of Neith (from Masters of Crows) and discovers a connection that spans generations... -
Research with Rivals by Jillian Witt
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhen Evelyn accidentally binds herself to her academic rival, she desperately searches for the remedy in centuries-old magic before the sparks between them burn.Half-fae Evelyn Knowles is hiding a big secret: her shifter form. Abandoned by her fae father, she has no one to teach her about the change. She’s a little concerned when she determines the animal she turns into is---well--mythical... -
Te esperaré toda mi vida by Megan Maxwell
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 16 ratings¿Qué ocurriría si una mujer de siglo XXI, como tú, viajara en el tiempo al siglo XVII? Averígualo sumergiéndote en las páginas de esta novela de la mano de Montse y sus dos amigas, Julia y Juana; unas españolas afincadas en Londres. Una rifa, un premio, un viaje, una ciudad: Edimburgo. Tierra de leyendas y escoceses... -
Final Affair by Tina Folsom
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsVenice, Italy - early 1800sViola has been given three months to live but she refuses to die a virgin. She travels to Venice where she wants to experience physical pleasure with a man without causing a scandal for her family. Afterward, she plans to take her own life to ensure she exits the world painlessly and with dignity... -
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The Cursed One by Ronda Thompson
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsNew York Times bestselling author Ronda Thompson captivates readers in her darkly seductive Regency werewolf romance series, the Wild Wulfs of London…Wed and widowed in one day, stunning socialite Amelia Sinclair’s honeymoon is anything but typical. Then again, neither is Amelia—rebellious and impulsive, marrying Robert Collingsworth was the one sensible thing she ever did... -
The Snow White Bride by Claire Delacroix
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe Laird of Kinfairlie's plan to arrange matches for his sisters couldn't possibly be more successful. He's married off two of them, and they seem blissfully happy. But little does Alexander know, he isn't the only family member with a plan. Vivienne and Madeline think it's high time their charming brother got married too... -
Sinful Treasure by Tina Folsom
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsVenice, Italy - early 1800sWhen vampire rake Lorenzo Conti finds a beautiful woman sleeping in the bedchamber of his newly acquired home, he believes her to be a housewarming gift bestowed upon him by his thoughtful friends... -
The Oldest Living Vampire on the Prowl by Joseph Duncan, Rod Redux
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratings“Your life will last only as long as our conversation,” I said gently. “You will share some of your life with me, and then I will share some of my life with you. If you lie to me, about anything, I will know it. My senses are a thousand times more sensitive than your own... -
Sensual Danger by Tina Folsom
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsVenice, Italy - early 1800sWhen vampire Nico purchases a house to further his fellow vampires' goal of creating a secure compound within Venice, he doesn't expect to get a headstrong wife in the bargain. He plans to send her to the mainland after their wedding night so he can continue his debauched bachelor life... -
The Mating Seduction by Bonnie Vanak
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWelcome to the sensual world of the Lupine, where the burning drive to mate claims all...Lexie Walters knows she’s in big trouble. Caught trying to steal her champion horse from the sexy werewolf cowboy who purchased the mare, she’s offered a devil’s bargain. Jackson Palmer will let her ride Diamond in an upcoming barrel race if Lexie spends seven nights in his bed... -
Prickle Moon by Juliet Marillier
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsPrickle Moon is a collection of Juliet Marillier’s best short fiction. It contains eleven previously published stories and five new ones. Included are the Sevenwaters novella, "’Twixt Firelight and Water", the epic Nordic story, "Otherling", and "In Coed Celyddon", a tale of the young man who would one day become King Arthur...Categorized as:
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The Princess in His Bed by Lila DiPasqua
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratings“Hot enough to warm the coldest winter night.” Publishers Weekly.Inspired by three classic fairy tales—“The Emperor’s New Clothes,” “The Ugly Duckling,” and “The Princess and the Pea”—all in one romantic and steamy historical romance collection featuring three novellas from the acclaimed Fiery Tales series...Categorized as:
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Caressed by Night by Amanda J. Greene
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsDimitri Arsov, the last remaining pure vampire, was thought to be dead for the past four hundred years. Now, he is back and has a score to settle with the traitor that had tried to kill him centuries ago. But as he waits for his prey to blindly step into his carefully laid trap, his overwhelming hunger for blood is triggered when he saves a beautiful art historian... -
The Orc's Innocent Plaything by Veronika Kane
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA midwife should have some understanding of pleasure, aye? And I know just the male to teach me… I came through the stones to the orc’s world to help with my sister’s birth. So many human women have Mated with orc males, and I’ve long grown accustomed to the way their brutish features hide honorable and caring hearts... -
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The Dragon's Appraiser: Part Two by Viola Rivard
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhen Madja manages to convince Sevrrn to take her into town, hilarity ensues. But so does the realization that Sevrrn will never fully understand her or her needs.Can an ancient dragon god ever possibly love her?This is the second novella in an ongoing story. It is not intended as a standalone read... -
Prince of Seduction by Donna Grant
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSeduction has always come easy for Elric, one of four Drahcir princes. When he finds his mate he intends to convince her to return with him by using his famed seduction. His mate, however, isn’t like any woman he’s ever encountered, and its going to take Elric using his heart to win his mate.Marin takes a trip to Scotland to heal her broken heart after being left at the alter... -
Prince of Love by Donna Grant
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe youngest of the four princes, Sorin, has waited for the time he could search out his mate. Now it’s his time to due his duty, a duty he refuses to fail at. Not even the magical Tnarg’s who are trying to kill his mate will stand in his way. But the Tnarg is one step ahead of him. Sorin has little time to convince his mate of what he is and where he comes from...Categorized as:
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Out of the Ashes by Alicia Buck
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhen Ashelandra’s father dies, she ends up a servant in her own house, instead of the Baroness she was supposed to become. But Ash’s secret sorcery could be the key to winning back her home and following her heart to a future she never imagined. This fantasy-infused Cinderella story puts a magical twist on a classic tale. Riveting and original, it’s a spellbinding read... -
Fitzwilliam Darcy Undone: A Pride & Prejudice Alternate Universe by Sue Barr, Susan Barr
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsShe’s the outcast in her family…Elizabeth knows she’s different from the rest of her family. She has visions and strange dreams and sees things others do not. With the advent of the odious Mr. Darcy and his friends from Netherfield Park, as well as the amiable Mr... -
When a Laird Finds a Lass by Lecia Cornwall, Ruth Urquhart
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsShe is his greatest enemy and his only salvation.Malcolm MacDonald, a lawyer in Edinburgh, unexpectedly inherits his father’s title of Laird of Dunbronach, forcing him to return to a place he hasn’t seen since he was a small child. To gain the trust of a wary clan, Malcolm must act upon their insistence that he cast aside his English betrothed and marry a Highlander...
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