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Being bad never tasted so good.Lane Callaghan almost died six months ago. Her heroic deed finally achieved the one thing she always wanted and finally realized she never needed-the sun fae's respect. While the fae no longer wish her dead, she has new bigger, badder enemies at large. And after inadvertently binding herself to the beast inside her sugar muffin, Teddy, possibly within her bedroom.Once again thrust into the unwanted role of heroine, Lane and her sisters are hired-some would say forced-into another job. This time, it isn't just the sun stones that are missing, sun fae are vanishing without a trace. As Lane reluctantly begins to peel back the layers of the investigation, she discovers sun fae secrets and shames that hit a little too close to home and threaten to tear her family apart.Lane must navigate a treacherous path through lies, secrets, and escaped homicidal druids, all with the jaws of Teddy's black wolf hovering at her neck.

He was sent to save her life--but ended up losing his heart, his memories, and his clothes. Eden Credere should be honeymooning in sunny Barbados with her new husband. Instead, she's stuck in a life-altering mess that feels like it was cursed by Murphy's Law. She's lost her father, her job, her best friend, and her fiancé. After drowning her sorrows in rum and eggnog on Christmas Eve, she stumbles in a tree lot, crashing into a Douglas Fir--and that's when everything takes a turn for the worse. Theliel has watched over Eden her entire life, always lurking in the shadows, protecting her. He was supposed to save her this time too--until he didn't. As her guardian angel, he's forbidden to be seen, but one mistake leaves him caught in the mortal realm, without his wings, his memories, or a clue about who he is. Now, Theliel must convince Eden that she's worth saving--not just for the world, but for him. In a twist of fate, he's not trying to earn his wings, but his humanity--and Eden might be the one to make that possible. The catch? She has no memory of him either, and with the magic of Christmas in the air, a touch of romance on the horizon, and a vision of yoga pants lingering in his mind, Theliel must win her heart all over again. But with no memories, no clothes, and no clue how they're supposed to find their way back to each other, Theliel and Eden are running out of time. Can they rekindle their love before it's too late? Or will this Christmas be the end of everything they were meant to be? Get ready for a holiday romance full of magic, heart, and unexpected twists that'll keep you turning pages--because sometimes, love is the greatest miracle of all.

An alien goddess who shapeshifted into the form of a porn star teams up with a defunct freedom fighter to save the solar system.Tohva Blayde faked his own death five years ago when he joined the Shadows, a group of galactic freedom fighters. Now he figures he must have died for real, because that's the only explanation for finding himself on a dead planet kissing his favorite actress.Ioanna Ryder is an alien-goddess and everything she knows about humanity she learned from watching the erotic movies she found on a spaceship that crashed into her homeworld. Desperate to find her missing sister, Io shapeshifts into the image of a famous actress hoping to convince a human pilot to help her.Whether he's really dead or not, Tohva agrees to travel into the heart of enemy territory to rescue Io's sister. Along the way, their newly discovered passion for one another grows. But Io really is an alien-goddess and will live forever. Tohva will not. Even if they succeed and save both sister and solar system, will their differences destroy their only chance for love?The third book of this galactic sci-fi romance meets space opera adventure is perfect for readers who love Linnea Sinclair's Dock Five series or Robin D. Owens' Celta novels.

Hunt with Alice, Private Investigator of the Supernatural.When the truth will get you killed, lies are the only way to save your soul...Mage private investigator Alice Worth and alpha werewolf Sean Maclin have finally moved in together. Their new domestic arrangement is strained by the presence of Alice's father, a longtime lone wolf struggling to fit into his daughter's dangerous and unpredictable life. To make matters worse, would-be assassins track Alice's every move and she's estranged from her ghost sidekick Malcolm.Restless at home surrounded by protective werewolves, Alice takes a new case with Malcolm reluctantly riding shotgun. What starts as a straightforward search for a missing artist quickly spirals into a dangerous game of cat-and-mouse with a seemingly invincible foe whose cruelties know no bounds. Already on edge after another attempt on Alice's life, Sean and Malcolm ask her to do the impossible: walk away from the case.When her grandfather, crime lord Moses Murphy, gives her a deadly ultimatum and her plan to resolve her case goes up in flames, Alice will need every power, alliance, and skill at her disposal to defeat her adversaries. The stakes are much more dire than simply life and death-and the very souls of Alice and everyone she loves hang in the balance.

Addyson Owings is the best at what she does--working as an investigator for the Southwest Supernatural Society, where crimes come in all shapes and sizes. But when her ex shows up after seven years, partnering with her on a serious crime, she's faced with not only figuring out why a family was killed without a single mark left on their bodies, but also with the lingering attraction to the man who broke her heart. Cooper Braxton plans to get his woman back. They have one weekend to solve a complex crime that combines the world of paranormals and humans while also convincing her to give him a second chance. His success rate is high, and he doesn't plan to lose now. The couple must overcome death, save hostages and salvage any chance they have at being happy together, all while trying to solve the case and save a child who has been taken hostage before it's too late.

The stakes were clear after the Change- survive together, or die.Calay and Tess's love has kept them alive four years after the aliens decimated Earth. But when Calay finds herself fighting for her life and Tess missing, she hears death knocking. Banging, really. She has nothing. Scraps for food, the clothes on her back, no safe place for respite. And yet, she is determined to risk it all to reunite with the one woman she has ever loved. She only has one choice: she must find Tess.Reluctantly, Calay braves the new nightmares of a ravaged Pacific Northwest, alone. Thrust into the darkness, she is haunted by horrors beyond her imagination-alien executioners, a mysterious man, the rise of a sinister cult, and a shocking family secret that challenges everything she thinks she knows.As the lines between good and evil blur, Calay's desperation threatens to destroy what's left of her humanity. Her heart smeared across her tattered sleeve, she is pulled deeper into the madness of a world that has become kill or be killed.Calay must deny her feral instincts and resist becoming a monster herself. While confronting her demons, she stares down the barrel of a terrifying truth: she may be forever alone. Time is running out and she knows it. Her only hope is to become who she is truly meant to be and unify with the love of her life once and for all. But, at what cost?To survive, Calay must choose between the unthinkable: give up, or give 'em hell.

Who knew dying would be the easy part of my day? It all started the night Chase, my mountain lion shifter ex, reappeared. We'd had a whole good girl/bad boy romance going until he abandoned me a decade ago. I'd gone to Syn City for a little fun before being trapped in my hometown forever. Then I was murdered by a maniac and my night really fell apart. But somehow, Chase managed to strike a deal on a blood oath and bring me back as a Fury. He wants a second chance at romance, claiming we're fated mates. Now, I have to deal with the guy I thought I'd never see again, find and punish my murderer, and participate in a giant supernatural roller derby (long story)--all while trying to earn my wings. And if I fail? I'll end up dead. Again...only this time, it'll be permanent. All I can say is that it's a good thing hell hath no fury like, well, an actual Fury. How to Date a Fury, the first book in the Syn City Shifters Series, is a dark, sexy, paranormal romance featuring a reluctant Fury and the shifter who broke her heart but wants a shot at mending it.

Jacob Darien was content in jail, atoning for the sins of his past. If he was locked up, so was Abaddon, the demon general that lived inside of him. But someone from the dark recesses of his life as the avatar of chaos is determined to get both Jacob and Abaddon back in the game.Jacob is resolved to get out of this without magic and without hurting his rehabilitation chances. But in a battle against Eris, the Goddess of Discord, and her murderous new avatar Jacob will need all the luck he can get just to survive. Trust is tough to come by as the FBI, the police, and his former chaos demon lover all have their own agenda with Jacob.Worse, the new avatar seems to be someone from Jacob's past, leaving him without allies. Short on friends and magic, Jacob is playing a dangerous game with a supernatural serial killer that's already marked him as a future victim.

Survive the Holidays with Alice, Private Investigator of the Supernatural.The pack's greatest strength is its heart.Mage private investigator Alice Worth has plenty to celebrate this holiday season. She and alpha werewolf Sean Maclin have settled into their new home just in time for their first Christmas. Her relationship with her father Daniel has improved and she's welcomed a new business partner. When she's not busy helping Sean keep their pack in line, she's even playing matchmaker. Sometimes Alice's head spins just thinking about how much her life has changed.Unfortunately, she also has plenty of reasons to worry. Sean's security company faces an uncertain future, rival packs are determined to destroy their newfound happiness, and a mysterious enemy hired a PI to dig up secrets from Alice's troubled past.Before Alice and Sean can meet up under the mistletoe, they must defeat these enemies. But even darker threats lurk in the shadows, ready to strike without warning...

Only Anna knows the truth about Cinderella: The pauper turned queen wasn't the victim, but the bully.Anna fled when the castle guards came to arrest her mother and sister on Cinderella's orders. But leaving them in bondage at the Fairy Godmother's workhouse? Out of the question. Disguised as a young man and taking the name of Ansel, she'll do whatever it takes to free her family and set the record straight.Will, a former royal huntsman, was nearly killed for dissenting Cinderella's rise as queen in the wake of the sudden death of the king and his son. He hatches a plan to take Cinderella down, and encounters Ansel, who wants revenge just as much as he does.Drawn together by a common goal and burgeoning feelings neither can ignore, Will and Ansel enact a plan to assassinate the queen. But when that goes awry and buried secrets come to light, they'll have to choose: continue running from their pasts or accept themselves in order to forge a new future together.

First comes desire. Then hunger.¿¿When Killian Quinn, captain of offshore fishing boat, receives a distress call from a sailing ship caught in a terrible storm, he and his crew rush to provide aid. But when they arrive, all that's left of the ship and its crew is splintered wood and a borderline hypothermic woman who can't remember how she survived. His attraction to her is instantaneous, and maintaining a professional distance proves to be a struggle, especially when she needs a place to stay that's far from the press and curious townsfolk, and his idyllic cottage by the sea is the perfect sanctuary.What was supposed to be a thrilling once-in-a lifetime opportunity for Lorelei Roth, turns into a seafaring tragedy. As Lorelei struggles to accept that she's The Osprey's only survivor, she's plagued by strange dreams and sleepwalking episodes that draw her into the ocean. And if the grieving process wasn't hard enough, Lorelei also grapples with guilt from developing feelings for the captain who rescued her. But worst of all, is a new, unsettling hunger for raw flesh that's eating her from the inside out. The handsome captain begins to look like a tasty snack in more ways than one.Discovering she's descended from the people-eating mermaids who devoured her crew, Lorelei struggles to accept her identity knowing her entire existence relies upon its secrecy and devouring human flesh. What happens if Killian finds out? The world at large? What if Lorelei answers the ocean's call to the deep?

When fire meets ice cream, will passion turn into a melted mess or dessert flambé?Quinn Byrne is rare even among fire elementals, with her powers hard-wired into her arousal. She can't touch herself without setting the sheets ablaze. With an incendiary sex drive, Quinn's dating life is dryer than the desert that surrounds her hometown of Phoenix, Arizona. She'd give anything to have a normal romantic relationship. But she knows one thing for sure: human men are out of the question. No exceptions. Not even if the guy is trying to woo her with delicious ice cream.August Nord is new to town, building a business that involves things staying cold. His whole life has been one, long icy stretch, until a fiery redhead saunters into his ice cream shop. Quinn is the hottest accountant he's ever met, and a small business owner would be dense not to hire a professional to review their finances, right?As the two approach their attraction with wary steps, the sparks flying between them are all too real. Will the flames feed their burning desire or melt their chance of a happily ever after?

From the producers who brought you Forever After comes Night Race... Theodora "Theo" Nash is over being a vampire and wants nothing more than to become human again. Maybe then the guilt and regret from over three hundred years ago will finally wane. When she hears of Night Race, she signs up immediately. The reality show requires locating a spelled chalice that can grant her wish--turning her human. It can also turn humans into vampires, but she's not interested in all that. But of course, there's a catch. She'll be teamed up with a human to race across the world, completing different tasks and challenges to get closer to the chalice. Although a human will slow her down, it's worth a shot. Aiden Archer wants to become a vampire. It's a necessity in his plan for revenge. After his fiancée was murdered by a vampire four years ago, he's desperate to protect the ones he loves. What he doesn't expect is to be teamed up with a grumpy vampire who feels Aiden only holds her back. When contestants start disappearing, he worries for their safety. Amidst murder and hijinks, Theo and Aiden race against the clock and the night to win the chalice and to understand the workings of their hearts.

She would do anything for the ones she loves. Even marry a stranger.Luna Lamont has a few short months to find a husband or else she loses out on a surprise inheritance. Content living life as an independent woman, she's ready to give up the cash, even if that means her deadbeat father gets the windfall instead. But when Luna realizes the money could finally mean her twin brother's freedom, she's forced to consider the benefits of rushed matrimony. Only, what kind of man would marry a bitter self-defense coach who only wants to use him for a payout?Maybe a salesman with a secret crush is up for the job...Charlie Keller falls for Luna within five minutes of meeting her. Literally. His body inevitably malfunctions when she's nearby. He first encounters the intimidatingly attractive woman on a boat a moment before he falls overboard. The next time they're in a room together, he dumps a pot of coffee on himself. After an accidental boob punch, Charlie knows he'll be lucky if Luna is willing to come within fifty feet of him if she doesn't have to. But they're in the same wedding party, so Charlie hopes he can get through the ceremony without further embarrassment.Imagine his surprise when the woman who has every reason to keep her distance proposes a marriage of their own.

Princess Sal's magic bought her people peace and security, but she'll never be safe with the vampire king in her castle.Centuries of war come to a bitter end when Princess Sal's parents steal half the witch army and disappear. Sal is forced to surrender to the vampire king, Kadence, and bind her magic as part of their agreement. She will give anything to protect her people - anything except her heart.When Kadence conquers the witch kingdom, he doesn't expect their princess to be as delicious as wild honey. He can't decide if he'd rather kiss or kill Sal, and his desire for her battles against his hatred of witches. Despite their attraction, Kadence can't forget their war-torn history. He must decide if he can overcome his past to make way for a new future - one that might include Sal.But when scouts locate Sal's parents and discover they're marching a demon army toward the kingdom, Sal and Kadence must unite their people for a final battle. If they don't, bloodthirsty demons will consume everyone they vowed to protect. Can they work together to save their people, or will hellfire destroy them all?

After a thousand years of suffering, a happily ever after can be hard to accept. The Order of the Djinn is growing, and Mira throws herself into the work of freeing others of her kind from their dismal fate. It's easier than facing her painful history.When a magician's black market is discovered to be selling Djinn Blood, Mira's ready to unleash hell on the culprit. But what she finds is far more complicated. The sexy magician with skills even she can't mimic seems to have a heart of gold and a stubborn streak to match. He not only claims that all the blood has been freely given, but he insists that his purpose is the same as hers. Most disconcerting of all is his uncanny ability to see her in a way no one ever has...even herself. When those she loves, and the world itself, hang in the balance, will Mira finally trust her heart despite her haunted past?

Kara Carter has her future set-the right photography job, the perfect reliable boyfriend, and her own apartment in New York, until one morning changes it all. She has no choice but to move back home to Waverly Lake, North Carolina, a town she had sworn off for ten years.It's one thing to return as a failure, it's another to find her neighbor is the one and only Danny Bennett, the boy who broke her heart senior year of high school.As Kara helps with the family's furniture business-and steers clear of Danny-she is pressured into teaming up with her dad for the Annual Waverly Lake Regatta. But when her dad's accident results in forfeiting his sailing team slot, no one in Waverly Lake can forgive her past-except Danny.Danny Bennett, now a single father of seven-year-old daughter Hannah, can't help but be drawn to Kara. When he offers to help Kara race in the regatta, little does he know how the woman who stole his heart long ago will change the way he sees family, love, and parenting a child with autism.Can these high school sweethearts sail through the pain of the past?