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To Drown Among The Stars

by LK Frost

In an unprecedented turn of events, Bastion emerges from his Trial of Knighthood a failure. Certain the gods have abandoned him, he travels down the coast on a leave of absence, looking for solitude. Instead, he walks into trouble in the wake of a series of pirate attacks on seaside villages, where he meets Ulla, a deaf dragon-kin healer with secrets of her own. Despite their initial, disastrous meeting, they’re drawn together by their shared compassion for others and mutual loneliness. Then, they discover the attacks aren’t random - they’re coordinated. The pirates are planning a large-scale attack on Moonwatch, the kingdom’s naval base, with the intent of stealing an ancient secret. Together, Bastion and Ulla race to Moonwatch only to learn the commander has been drawn away by the attacks. Unable to deny his duty or his very nature, Bastion takes command of their diminished forces in the face of a pirate fleet armed with a mysterious weapon. When Ulla is wounded, the world comes crashing down on Bastion and he must reveal his darkest secret to save her, even though it may mean losing her, after all. [Read More]

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From Geek to Chic

by Lisa S. Gayle

A fuzzy cat, a need for speed, and a chic new style… Commitment-phobe COO millionaire Quill Webber would rather race cars and work out with his best bro than spend more than one excruciatingly complicated night with a woman. But a bet with his best friend’s wife forces him to confront his steadfast mission—to protect his heart at all costs. Agreeing to a fake relationship with a billionaire’s daughter might convince him he can keep things strictly platonic… but can a guy who secretly loves his cat really pretend feelings aren’t part of the deal? Geek-centric animal lover Andie Thompson has one goal: to build the largest exotic animal sanctuary the world has ever seen. To make it happen, she needs capital from her trust fund—at least until the Las Vegas sanctuary is up and running. But her father is holding those funds hostage. He has a goal of his own: marrying her off to his arrogant best friend’s son, Maxwell. Tired of playing defense, Andie decides it’s time to go on offense—and what better way to do that than with a fake proposal from another man? What Andie doesn’t count on is that going on offense means everyone’s skeletons are about to come out… and that her guns-blazing fake boyfriend may be far more than he appears. From Geek to Chic is an open-door, action-packed contemporary romance with a guaranteed HEA. It’s a sequel to Goddess and the Geek but can be enjoyed as a standalone. [Read More]

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Goddess and the Geek

by Lisa S. Gayle

Geniuses can become bad boys too... The Goddess is a glamorous marketing whiz full of sass with a shady past. The Geek is a genius CEO with a head for numbers but not for words. He has his sights set on her… but what happens when he has to face challenges beyond the power of his brain? Will he flee back to the confines of his comfortable office desk? Or will he stand beside her and fight? Gigi “Goddess” Green is her name—well, her fake one anyway. Forced to create a false identity to escape her manipulative, controlling ex, Genevieve is on the run, and only one man has been willing to hire her under false pretenses. He’s smart, sweet, and sensitive—and he’s a freaking millionaire who’s into her of all people! But will he still be into her when he finds out she’s got to take down the most powerful casino owner in Reno? Should she tell him he’s her one and only ally before she ropes him in? Or just bring his genius brain along for the ride? Brendan Carter King is just a regular everyday guy—well, mostly anyway. He’s good at numbers—so good, in fact, that he dropped out of college to start his own finance company and earn himself millions. He has the CEO title, the mansion, the cars, the everything—except a partner in life to love and cherish. No one has ever caught his eye until her—the glamorous Gigi Goddess Green. Will she be willing to give a geeky guy in glasses a chance? Because one look into her ingenious eyes and he’s lost. Goddess and the Geek is a standalone, open-door adventure that features an action-packed, opposites-attract contemporary romance. [Read More]

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Love in La La Land

by Lisa S. Gayle

Reality TV, riches, and a race for romance—with the glitz and glam of the Hollywood spotlight! Yes, please! Sign me up. An all-new season is filming in America’s renowned movie town, and the directors are hunting for contestants with the enticing tagline: Want to sparkle under the city lights? Bria Harper doesn’t date city boys, especially manscaped stuck-up ones with styled hair and trimmed goatees. But she’ll compete in any setting for a million dollars! As much as she wants to enter the competition alone, using her military skills and crafty strategies to win, the race requires a partner. Rick’s seemingly equally hungry to win the money, but the show’s dramatic rules have thrown them a curveball—America will vote the couple they deem to be the most “in love” as the winners. Will they have to fake an engagement to convince the fans they’re in love? If so, she can never let her feelings become real because she doesn’t do forever! Rick Turner gladly exited the Hollywood scene, leaving behind an unfulfilling career as a cameraman on the very show his friends are encouraging him to compete as a contestant on now. After years of filming false narratives and dealing with his toxic ex-wife, he’s more interested in genuine relationships. But Bria’s real—he can feel it—and though she’s his polar opposite, she’s too good to resist, even while she’s encouraging him to fake an engagement in front of his manipulative ex. Trusting love again won’t be easy, but perhaps he can bend the rules and play the game for a chance at love? As long as he doesn’t get his heart broken again in the process! Love in La La Land is an opposites-attract, open-door romantic adventure. It's third in The Race for Riches or Romance series but can be read as a standalone. [Read More]

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Tangle in the Tropics

by Lisa S. Gayle

Reality TV, riches, and a race for romance—with a taste of the tropics! Yes, please! Sign me up. An all-new season is filming in the secluded island paradise of Fiji and the directors are hunting for contestants with the enticing tagline: Want to shine in the spotlight? But Andrew Meyers already does! He doesn’t need an outrageous action-adventure reality show to find a girl. He’s professional football’s most sought-after quarterback. Trailed by cameras, women, football junkies, and more, he craves ibuprofen ten times more than attention. All he wants to do is play football—without the paparazzi! Well…and win back the love of his life who won’t give him the time of the day. But perhaps if they were stuck on a desert island together, she would? Hannah Cooper is cautious about falling in love. Ever since she dated the quarterback king of football, relationships have been tough. She’s harboring a deep wound from their unforgettable time together, and moving on from her intense feelings for him hasn’t been easy. After all, how could she? His handsome face is splashed across every TV screen, magazine, and internet site in the world. But this time, she’s decided to move on for good—because what better place to fall in love than on a secluded island with a group of commitment-seeking single men! Tangle in the Tropics is a full-length, open-door romance that is best read as the second in the series but can be read as a standalone. It features an emotionally charged, celebrity romance. [Read More]

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Crush in the Cascades

by Lisa S. Gayle

Reality TV, riches, and a race for romance! What’s not to like? For Easton Cooper, everything—except a chance at one million dollars. Desperate for cash, he’ll even compete on an outrageous action-adventure reality show, and he hates reality TV. As luck would have it, he’s thrust into his element, a series of outdoor challenges in the Oregon Cascade Mountains. But there’s a catch—he’s staring across the meadow at his partner—a tan, hot, out-of-place California girl, wearing heels and a formal dress in the middle of freaking nowhere—and she will not bring him down! Even if he has to drag her across the finish line. Amity Rose wants an adventure. No one told her that “dress accordingly” meant deck out in hardcore mountain gear. So she wore strappy heels and a fancy dress to the opening scene. So she hates bugs, cold air, tents, campfires—must she go on? Now all the contestants think she’s a pampered princess—and to add to her bad luck, her partner is the worst—a gangly, overconfident, know-it-all mountain trail guide. Did the directors just add a romantic twist to the drama? Sure, why not? Maybe she’ll leave the race with something more valuable than money. Just not with him! Crush in the Cascades is a full-length, open-door contemporary romance that can be read as a standalone. It features an action-packed, enemies-to-lovers romance. [Read More]

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The Unbearable Melt: Book Three in The Laughter of the Sun series

by Andie Holman

Allies are elusive, and gods hold grudges in an icy land. The magical crew splits up to find help in their mission to defeat the rogue Fae princes, set on taking over the Earth. The mermaids and gargoyle head to the Arctic with the wolf shifter, whereas the rest of the crew fumbles with stubborn Mages. THERE ARE TWO ROMANCES. 1. M/M. They are ex-lovers, both Mages, and are forced to work together. The tension is high and tight. 2. M/F. He's a wolf shifter returning to his estranged home in the Arctic. She comes into her powers while there, and he'll do anything to keep her safe. "Touch her and I'll bite you." There are different dimensions (Earth, Fae, and heavenly) and the story is told through multiple characters. As with all my books, the pace is fast and the magic is wild. To start at the beginning, book one is the award-winning The Mermaid's Wrath, and The Sorrow of Bees is book two. [Read More]

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ReLive

by S. Lee Taylor

To save her son, Priscilla must become an assassin. Implanted with experimental technology, she is thrust back into the body of her 21-year-old self during a remote hiking trip. Her target is Alton Strattford—her window is a mere four hours. As she navigates the familiar terrain of her youth and the painful dynamics of old friendships, every second counts. One misstep could end her mission; one moment of hesitation could mean failing Jacob forever. [Read More]

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Of Ice and Innocence

by Karen Hunter

She fought for her freedom. He's dying without her. Fate doesn't care what either of them wants. Book 2 of The Dragon's Flame Series. This story stands on its own, set within the world of The Dragon’s Flame. While returning characters make appearances, no prior reading is required. Though readers familiar with the first book may recognise a few extra layers. Laya survived four brutal Chases to remain unclaimed — the only free female wolf in a generation. She chose scars over submission and solitude over a mate who would strip away everything she'd bled to protect. The last thing she needs is a diplomatic mission into dragon territory. Kaeldric, advisor to the Dragon King, has been fading for months — his dragon slowly dying because he refused a mate bond he couldn't accept. When he finally finds her, she's everything he dreamed of and nothing he prepared for: a wolf warrior with claws already extended, who would sooner gut him than acknowledge what they both know. One crumbling railing. One frozen river. One impossible bond neither can outrun. Stranded in the wilderness with broken ribs, a dislocated shoulder, and only each other, enemies have no choice but to survive together. But surviving is the easy part. When they return to civilisation, their bond will either become the bridge between two warring peoples — or the spark that ignites the war that destroys them both. A wolf who refuses to be claimed. A dragon who's running out of time. And a mate bond that will demand the one thing neither of them is willing to give. [Read More]

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Duskshade

by Madison Patershuk and Ebony Dobson

Ophelia’s life is anchored by the measurable laws of the universe. As a dedicated heliophysicist, she trusts what she can prove and she trusts Nick, the man she believes is her soulmate. But when an impossible fracture in reality violently tears Ophelia, Nick, and her loved ones out of the human world and plunges them into the untamed Fae realm of Fenraeis, all earthly logic shatters. Stranded in a world that shouldn't exist, Ophelia quickly realizes they aren't just lost. They are being hunted. The Crownless, a terrifying and relentless entity, doesn't want her dead; he wants her caged. He intends to enslave Phee to siphon the elusive, ancient power awakening in her blood. It is a dormant, near-endless well of magic that hasn't been seen in an age, and this scientist has no idea how to control it. Desperate to keep the people she loves alive, Ophelia must become the warrior she was never meant to be. To survive, she is forced into an uneasy alliance with Kane—the ruthless, infuriating High King who might be just as dangerous as the monsters hunting them. As her impossible abilities rise to the surface, Ophelia realizes her arrival in Fenraeis wasn't an accident. She doesn't believe in destiny, but to keep her power out of the hands of a monster and to save those she loves, she must forge her own. [Read More]

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Siren's Hunt

by Ciera (C.M.) Miller

A merman prince trapped in human form. A woman reluctant to let down her guard. Her kiss will save him, if only he can win her heart. Bree O’Hara has always known there are sea dwellers. When she rescues a handsome stranger named Kai during a stormy night who is unable to speak, part of her wonders if he’s a sea dweller in human form or the survivor of a siren attack. As Kai finds ways to communicate without his voice, she realizes that both merfolk and humans are in danger so long as the siren leader Hunter possesses the trident. Between the lure of the sirens and Kai’s attempts to win her heart, Bree knows her destined path may just decide the fate of both land and sea. Once Upon a Time meets genderbend Little Mermaid in this adventurous and swoonworthy retelling of a classic fairytale. If you love the "he falls first" trope, this book is for you! [Read More]

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Love Twists and Knots

by Jo-Anne Carriere

An accidental proposal, a charming sailor, a Mediterranean Romance that changes everything… Genny needs a new beginning. She takes a break from the corporate world, and spontaneously decides to go to the South of France for a carefree holiday. Enjoying her wine at a harbor café in Antibes, she cannot believe that the man sitting across from her is… HIM—the one she’s always pictured herself with. After their eyes meet, and a light chitchat, and more wine, she accidentally proposes to the charming Nick. Nick laughs it off, but he doesn’t run. Intrigued, he invites her for a sail on the Mediterranean aboard his 83-foot classic sail yacht. What begins as a magical starlit night on his yacht soon becomes far more daring when Genny loses her job due to downsizing—she risks everything, and leaves Vancouver behind to follow the man who has captured her heart. Trouble rises when Heidi, an envious work colleague appears on the quay hoping to be part of Genny’s adventure. Genny shooed her away, but Heidi finds a way… Their romance gets twisted in a knot when Nick’s past resurfaces. Desperate to settle his divorce, Nick sells his beloved yacht to a shadowy buyer, an acquaintance of his ex. The buyer has two conditions—he pays for the yacht only after it is delivered to Puerto Rico—and he insists that Heidi stay onboard for the journey, causing spiraling tension. Fate did not work in Genny’s favor—unable to cross the Atlantic, she leaves Nick and the crew in Gibraltar and reunites with Nick in Barbados. The romantic trip Genny had in mind soon turns into a web of perilous secrets and lies when they discover the buyer had a different plan. Genny must decide what she truly believes. Is Nick her anchor, or is she caught in his wake? To keep her chance at love, will she take risks to choose the wild and beautiful life her heart whispers for? [Read More]

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