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A House By Any Other Name by Jenny Schwartz
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsReality is a complicated multiverse of many species and rare magic. Diplomats are the official envoys and investigators who hold the Union of Worlds together.Raisa never intended to be a diplomat. Like so many things in her life, it was her stepmother's idea.Hector is an elf in disgrace. He chose his cyborged brother over his lying, abusive family. Elves revile augmented people... -
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Lor by Lily Mayne
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsMy role as Moric—ruler of a small and prosperous fiefdom in a quiet corner of the world—has always been painfully dull and stifling.Until a beautiful, otherworldly creature with pink skin and a mane of golden hair falls through a strange void that has appeared in my guestroom.And I am instantly captivated by him.I have never seen anything like him... -
![Battlemaster's Gambit by Nathan Pierce]()
Battlemaster's Gambit by Nathan Pierce
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsResurrected to dominate or die again?Andric was much like anyone else, further along in his life than he wanted to be. Much further along, and waiting to finally become the main character of his own story.Fate had a funny joke for him, though.He died.Unexpectedly he was given the strangest of plot developments... -
![Venery: A Why Choose Alien Romance by C.M. Stunich]()
Venery: A Why Choose Alien Romance by C.M. Stunich
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsI’ve been abducted by an alien in a cowboy hat.He needs me to play the role of fake fiancée to appease his family of tentacle-tailed cops.I’ll keep up the charade as long as I need if it means being reunited with Abraxas and Rurik.Shouldn’t be too hard, right? To play pretend …My life force is now inextricably tied to handsome, gun totin’ Officer Hyt... -
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![Dervishes Don't Dance by Kim McDougall]()
Dervishes Don't Dance by Kim McDougall
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsA Guardian is dead. Fae are missing. And someone has let a golem loose in town. Ride along with Kyra Greene, the only pest controller qualified to deal with the strange and wonderful creatures that come out the shadows when magic flares.Dervishes Don’t Dance is the second book in the Valkyrie Bestiary series... -
![I Married a Mothman by Regine Abel]()
I Married a Mothman by Regine Abel
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHe’s everything she never knew she wanted.When Venus embarked on a luxury cruise, she never expected to rescue a young Promethean demi-god—or that he’d bind her as his guardian... -
![Resisting the Alien Rider by Ursa Dax]()
Resisting the Alien Rider by Ursa Dax
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsBook three of the Cowboy Colony Mail-Order Brides series. Magnolia's story...Categorized as:
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![I Married An Incubus by Regine Abel]()
I Married An Incubus by Regine Abel
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsA match made in Hell…When investigative reporter Malaya Velasco accidentally uncovers the corruption of one of the highest judges of the Obosian justice system, she is framed and condemned to a life sentence on the deadly prison planet Molvi. In her despair, she begs the Prime Mating Agency for an arranged marriage with one of the Wardens of the prison... -
![Shield by Jenny Schwartz]()
Shield by Jenny Schwartz
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIf Cherry was a selfish witch, she'd keep running. She's an oracle. She KNOWS that trouble is closing in. However, there's an instant in which she could escape, and so could those she loves.Too bad she's surrounded herself with ridiculously noble allies. The kind of self-sacrificing, kind, clever, and resolute people who force you to love them .. -
![Guarded by the Snake: Monster Security Agency by Layla Fae]()
Guarded by the Snake: Monster Security Agency by Layla Fae
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsShe stole her way into my cold, serpent heart like a thief in the night.The tiny human hires me to shield her from the vengeance of a powerful organization. There’s nothing wrong with that, except she stole from them, got caught, and now I have to clean up her mess. Add to that her incessant chatter, and I’m in for the most unpleasant job in my career...Categorized as:
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![Mated to the Alien Rogue by Krista Luna]()
Mated to the Alien Rogue by Krista Luna
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe blue alien who rescues me is too damned bossy and annoyingly handsome. But I’m stuck with him and his wicked tail.VIVIANI left Earth the proud captain of a ship destined to save humanity. I wake in a small examination room being poked and prodded by blue aliens who speak a strange language. Oh, hell no... -
![Savage Giant: A Fantasy Monster Romance by Sue Mercury, Sue Lyndon]()
Savage Giant: A Fantasy Monster Romance by Sue Mercury, Sue Lyndon
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe huge sasquatch says I belong to him.When I need a place to lie low for a while, my late grandfather’s mountain cabin seems like the perfect solution. That is, until I discover there are actual Sasquatches living in the forest. And my solar truck just broke down. Awesome.My plans to hike back to civilization are thwarted by a huge man-beast named Gorran... -
![The Dragon Soldier's Mate by Harlow Blaze]()
The Dragon Soldier's Mate by Harlow Blaze
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsBlackmailer threatening to murder you? Bad.Accidentally sleeping with your boss—the dragon shifter doctor who’s way too old for you? Somehow worse.NadineNadine is a simple girl with a simple plan. Kick ass in her new job and find a man who can make her scream.After a wild encounter in a shifter nightclub, she’s got part B locked down... -
![Reaver's Quest by Elin Wyn, Starr Huntress]()
Reaver's Quest by Elin Wyn, Starr Huntress
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHe was unexpected.No.Our ship getting blown up was unexpected.Crashing on a planet filled with murder-goats was unexpected.Being rescued by a copper skinned, winged hunk with golden eyes and not wearing much more than a leather kilt and a weapon harness was so freaking miraculous that I wondered if I’d actually fallen off that cliff... -
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![Beast Unburdened by Robin O'Connor]()
Beast Unburdened by Robin O'Connor
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAbigailMonsters are real. And so are aliens…The beast was terrifying. Eight foot tall, covered in green scales with horns that would make a bull jealous. When they threw me into his cell, expecting him to knock me up so they could sell his offspring, the last thing I expected was to find a gentle giant.Okay, okay, not that gentle... -
![Grunge by Roxy Collins]()
Grunge by Roxy Collins
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHe’s big and green and he's in my backyard…When my mom skips town, forcing me to dance in a strip club to cover her debts, you’d think I’d hit rock bottom.But there’s something much bigger brewing under my feet.Right outside, in my backyard, in fact.He’s big and green and he’s looking for a mate.Grunge is everything I never knew I wanted in a monster... -
![Maid for Her Snow Beast: Mated to the Monster by Evangeline Priest]()
Maid for Her Snow Beast: Mated to the Monster by Evangeline Priest
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWELCOME TO AVALON VALE!The newest monster-controlled city is open to new residents and visitors alike!Whether you want to take a walk on the wild side for a night or find your happily ever after, we have what you need right here!◆◆◆Another monster-controlled city has opened their portals for new residents, and Valiana Seitta sees it as an opportunity for a fresh start... -
![Burning for the Fire Nymphs by Sakura Black]()
Burning for the Fire Nymphs by Sakura Black
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsNaturally, when a bunch of fiery fae threaten the minotaur you’ve just banged, it’s hard to bask in the post-coital bliss.Having angry frost giants turn up to crash the party doesn’t help.When my sweet minotaur leads the chilling giants away to save me, I’m left fleeing through the enchanted woods for what seems like the hundredth time since I was Selected and kidnapped by the fae... -
![Kissed by the Krampus by L. Eveland]()
Kissed by the Krampus by L. Eveland
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsI’ve always hated Christmas. With a name like Chris Kringle, it’s hard not to.It’s only gotten worse since I’ve been back from the war. Christmas is supposed to be jolly, but for me, it’s a grim reminder of past failures.I need to get away from it. To be somewhere quiet. To heal... -
![Mated to the Orc Warrior by Celeste King]()
Mated to the Orc Warrior by Celeste King
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMy life can best be described as toil and servitude. Little did I expect that it would lead to love.A human woman in an orc kingdom has little reason for hope in this blasted and ruined Earth.I thought my fate was sealed. To suffer till death claimed me and brought mercy.That is, until a fierce, tortured soul of an Orc stole my heart away.Inzo’s spirit is as scarred as war wounds on his body... -
![Taming Kane by Tessa Stone]()
Taming Kane by Tessa Stone
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsWhen a desperate woman escapes a dangerous situation and seeks refuge in Wintermoon, she finds herself irrevocably bonded to a possessive wolf shifter in this fated mates, forced proximity romance. KaneA thousand years of loneliness has ended. The curse on supernaturals is lifted, and we can finally meet our fated mates. I’ve waited patiently, but after ten years, I’m losing hope...Categorized as:
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![Rabble: End Game by C. Rochelle]()
Rabble: End Game by C. Rochelle
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratings**A just-for-funsies reunion book featuring ALL the MCs from Villainous Things (and Villains in Space), trapped together on an island for Butch & Xander's wedding... -
![Magic Bites [Dramatized Adaptation] by Ilona Andrews, Nora Sofyan]()
Magic Bites [Dramatized Adaptation] by Ilona Andrews, Nora Sofyan
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIlona Andrews invites you to experience the first novel in the #1 New York Times bestselling series featuring the intriguing fantasy world of mercenary Kate Daniels…When the magic is up, rogue mages cast their spells and monsters appear, while guns refuse to fire and cars fail to start... -
![Gentling the Beast by L.V. Lane]()
Gentling the Beast by L.V. Lane
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWhen the Blighten raided my village, my mother gave me her last words of advice.“Find the biggest, most fearsome man and throw yourself at his mercy. There is no shame before the Goddess in doing whatever you must to survive.”Which was easier said than done.I lived in denial for a time, daydreaming of a handsome prince who would rescue me and take me to his grand castle... -
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![I Married Amreth by Regine Abel]()
I Married Amreth by Regine Abel
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHe’s the dark angel of her dreams.When Ciara attends the Intergalactic Medicine Symposium, the last thing she expects is to run into Kayog, an infallible empathic matchmaker, who declares he knows who her soulmate is. Her excitement at the prospect of meeting Amreth, a magnificent and powerful Obosian Hell Lord, is crushed when a pirate attack results in her near-death and abduction... -
![Tooth and Nail by Patricia Logan, Meg Amor]()
Tooth and Nail by Patricia Logan, Meg Amor
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe very last thing U.S. Marshal Eoghan Sapphire wants is a new partnership. Worse yet, the transfer from Lexington, Kentucky is a civilian. That means it’ll be Eoghan’s responsibility to break him into the I.S.R. and the unique way their particular U.S. Marshals Service unit operates... -
![Stick an Orc in It by Milly Taiden, Celeste King]()
Stick an Orc in It by Milly Taiden, Celeste King
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI was born and bred an Orc warrior.My Ax has drunk the blood of many foes.I have rank and prestige, and yet…I am alone.Eileen is as beautiful as she is enigmatic.She’s here to mend my chief’s broken body,But will she break my heart as well?I will do anything to protect her.Even from herself.Because as clever as Eileen may be,There’s one thing she has failed to realize.She is mine. Now and forever... -
![Into the Dread Void by Abe Moss]()
Into the Dread Void by Abe Moss
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsAfter landing the foster family of her dreams, fourteen-year-old Nell Parrish looks forward to spending their first weekend together at their lakeside cabin. The promise of a new start. A new life. A better life.But nothing will prepare Nell for the nightmare that awaits them there, or the many haunting revelations following fast on its heels... -
![Destined to the Reaper by Regine Abel]()
Destined to the Reaper by Regine Abel
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsCould she give him her soul?Determined to free her brother from the clutches of an evil necromancer, Kali enters into an improbable agreement with Pharos, an Angel of Death. Behind his cold and intimidating appearance, she discovers a kind, selfless, and protective male who fascinates her. She would blindly follow Pharos into the deepest pits of Hell... -
![Guarded by a Monster by Kenzie Kelly]()
Guarded by a Monster by Kenzie Kelly
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsOne dirty, wet pussy changed my life… I was trying to coax a feral cat from under a dumpster when I witnessed a murder. A cut-and-dry case, the police said. The assailant probably never saw me, so I was in no danger, they said.They were wrong...Categorized as:
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![Even Angels Fall by E.V. Sauvage]()
Even Angels Fall by E.V. Sauvage
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratings300 years ago, my world collided with Earth.My kind has been ruling over the world ever since, passing as archangels.Doves, swans, cockatoo, their white wings in half shifted form are the sign of their power.I should have been the next in line.I should have been the new archangel Michaël.But my wings aren’t white.So instead I have to stay hidden. Instead, I’ve been trained my whole life...Categorized as:
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![Orc's Toy by Celeste King]()
Orc's Toy by Celeste King
Rated: 3.90 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA huge, scary, monster Orc Chieftain has his hands on me.He could break me with one hand, I’m so tiny compared to him.But he won’t.Because I’m his female and I love him.Korthar rules his clan with an iron fist.He’s merciless to his enemies. But he’s got a soft spot for me.Before him, I didn’t have much going in my life... -
![First Sight by Faith Hunter, Khristine Hvam]()
First Sight by Faith Hunter, Khristine Hvam
Rated: 3.90 of 5 stars · 10 ratings(In the Jane Yellowrock Companion)It is in Skinwalker that Jane Yellowrock first meets George Dumas (Bruiser) and Leo Pellissier. Now, in "First Sight", that encounter is revisited - only this time from Bruiser’s point of view... -
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Blood Casino by Nina Walker
Rated: 3.89 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsKeep your cards close and your enemies closer.At least that's what my mom always told me. Becoming a vampire hunter was never in my cards, but it is now that she needs my help. A decade ago vampires seized control of the bars, casinos, and the dark underbelly of society. Now they deal in addiction and bargain with blood, and humans over twenty-five can't fight back against their compulsion...Categorized as:
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![Kraken My Heart by K.L. Hiers]()
Kraken My Heart by K.L. Hiers
Rated: 3.88 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIt’s just Ted’s luck that he meets the love of his life while covered in the blood of a murder victim. Funeral worker Ted Sturm has a foul mouth, a big heart, and a knack for communicating with the dead. Unfortunately the dead don’t make very good friends, and Ted’s only living pal, his roommate, just rescued a strange cat who’s determined to make his life even more miserable... -
![Selected for the Shifters by Sakura Black]()
Selected for the Shifters by Sakura Black
Rated: 3.86 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsMondays usually suck, but this one really took the biscuit.A hot dream about an even hotter fae left me with a strange mark. No, it wasn’t an STD. Instead, it might as well have been a death sentence.I’d never been picked for so much as a raffle prize in my life, but somehow, I’d been Selected... -
![Held by a Monster by Kenzie Kelly]()
Held by a Monster by Kenzie Kelly
Rated: 3.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsOn the run for my life, I stumbled into a monster's arms.A bunch of sick, rich jerks take women no one will miss and set them loose to hunt in a twisted game. But they aren’t the only monsters in the woods.Drym is a creature straight out of my worst nightmares—complete with horns, tail, and a killer physique. A beast who might just be the bodyguard I need to keep me safe from the men hunting me... -
![Their Reluctant Mate: A Dark Shifter Romance by Ivy Barrett]()
Their Reluctant Mate: A Dark Shifter Romance by Ivy Barrett
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThey tamed her in public. They'll claim and share her in private.Within moments of being given as a mate to three fearsome shifters, Lexie was stripped bare, spanked for her defiance, and then brought to a shameful climax with their whole village watching...Categorized as:
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![The Darkangel by Meredith Ann Pierce]()
The Darkangel by Meredith Ann Pierce
Rated: 3.94 of 5 stars · 34 ratingsAeriel is kidnapped by the darkangel, a black-winged vampyre of astounding beauty and youth. In his castle keep, she serves his 13 wives, wraiths whose souls he stole. She must kill him before his next marriage and comes into full power, but is captivated by his magnificent beauty and inner spark of goodness... -
![Rescued By The Orc Chieftain by Celeste King]()
Rescued By The Orc Chieftain by Celeste King
Rated: 3.82 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsThis huge orc brings out the animal in me!Humans have been driven underground, like rats, as we try to stay safe from the marauding orcs.All my life, my only job has been to make sure my sick younger sister has enough to eat.But then on a foraging mission, one of those giant beasts get his paws on me.At first I worry that I’m going to become a plaything of the orcs... -
![Storm by Hattie Jacks]()
Storm by Hattie Jacks
Rated: 3.80 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHe’s the monster on the space station. I’m the girl who always runs.I thought I would die alone in the heap of floating space junk orbiting a planet that's not Earth.But then he burst through an airlock. And now I know two things:We are not alone and aliens are not little green men.They’re hulking great winged predators with abs that go on forever and a penchant for hunting humans... -
![Married to the Mahr by Delilah Dare]()
Married to the Mahr by Delilah Dare
Rated: 3.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHe smelled her nightmare miles away and had to feast upon the dreamer capable of such a tantalizing scent...But at the first taste of her, he knew...He would break his centuries-long vow just to ride her chest every night.Traeyr's favorite thing about being the demon that inspired the word nightmare is traveling the world... -
![Boarded Window by Isaac Marion]()
Boarded Window by Isaac Marion
Rated: 3.70 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsI wrote a short story for City Arts magazine about R's first winter as a walking corpse. It's significantly less heartwarming than most holiday specials...
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