I’m Delilah Hawthorne, vengeance demon, tired of killing, and in dire need of a vacation.
I thought I’d found peace in the tiny town of Juniper Lake, but apparently fate has other plans.
Between three conniving witches hellbent on murder, and a hot, but nosy sheriff who needs to mind his own business, it looks like the old saying is true – there really is no rest for the wicked.
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Naomi Valkyrie, often called a Firebrand Provocateur, brings her unique Autistic perspectives and curiosities to life by weaving tales of deep connection, mystery, and romance. She is inspired by being able to spontaneously create a thought that takes on a life of its own, opening up new adventures for her readers.
The Paranormal Romance and Urban Fantasy realms are particular areas of interest for Naomi as they allow for the vast exploration of magic, adventure, and the impossible while creating diverse characters that her readers connect with on an emotional level.
When she isn’t attending to familial connections, Naomi loves a dark, comfy reading space surrounded by the symbolism of her spiritual archetypes and her daemon/familiars, while she sips her tea and immerses herself in imagination.
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When love and danger collide in the woods, can Ember resist the allure of the outcast hybrids and a charming prince?
In the heart of a once-tranquil forest, Ember’s peaceful haven for healing wounded creatures shatters as cursed beings attack. A stealthy cheetah, a witty tiger, and a stalwart bear—all burdened by their mixed lineage—arrive at her doorstep, their wounds a testament to the community’s disdain for their existence.
As Ember tends to these wounded outcasts, the charming Prince Caleb disrupts her solitary world even more. His unwavering determination to assist Ember awakens emotions she never expected, blurring the lines between duty and desire.
Caught in the whirlwind of a mystery that threatens everything she holds dear, Ember grapples with painful truths about her own past. Can she unravel the conspiracy behind the cursed creatures while protecting the hybrids and the sanctuary she’s built? Ember’s journey is a dance between the safety of solitude and the allure of a world she’s tried so hard to avoid. Will she emerge from the shadows, triumphant, or be forever consumed by the darkness that threatens to engulf her newfound connections?
In this tale of love, loyalty, and self-discovery, Ember must navigate the intricate web of her heart’s desires, confront the prejudices of her community, and confront the shadows that threaten to tear apart the delicate fabric of her carefully constructed world. As the stakes rise and the lines blur, Ember’s quest becomes a poignant exploration of identity, acceptance, and the enduring power of connection in the face of adversity. Will she succumb to the safety of solitude, or will she find the courage to embrace a destiny forged in the fire of her own choices?
“Outcast – Her Royal Harem: Ember” is a captivating story of love, curses, and the bravery required to follow one’s heart. Will Ember’s heart guide her, or will she become lost in the challenges that lie ahead?
For those enchanted by this realm of otherworldly passions and eager to explore more about their favorite characters, the complete “Her Royal Harem” series awaits, offering an even deeper dive into this enchanting paranormal universe.
Catherine Banks is an award-winning, USA Today Bestselling author who writes in several romance subgenres under multiple pseudonyms. She began writing fiction at only four years old and finished her first full-length novel at the age of fifteen. She is married to her soulmate and best friend, Avery, who she has two amazing children with. After her full-time job, she reads books, plays videogames, and watches anime shows and movies with her family to relax. Catherine is also C.E.O. of Turbo Kitten Industries™, a company with many hats including being a book publisher and store full of nerdy fun.
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GOODREADS – The Mating Chance (Long Claw Pride Series Book 3 and LumberCats Series Book 2) by Brooke May
BOOKBUB – The Mating Chance (Long Claw Pride Series Book 3 and LumberCats Series Book 2) by Brooke May
When the call comes, it is the duty of the male mountain lion shifter to follow instinct to find his mate. It’s only supposed to ever happen once in a mountain lion shifter’s life. But fate can be cruel.
Cricket Adams knows all about the call. Finding her mate already in life and having already started a family with him, she would have never guessed fate would do this to her. Her mate is taken away from her, but fate isn’t done with her yet. Working not only as a single mom, but as the bookkeeper to her family’s logging company, she is in an instant state of denial when the call strikes her again.
Boone Claw has spent his life seeing his family members all succumb to the call, finding a happiness he didn’t truly believe in even seeing it play out before him. Living the bachelor life, working as a log faller alongside his brother, and dodging his crazy cousin, he was thrilled when the call finally strikes him. Instinct takes him west. Learning his mate’s family has a logging company isn’t the only surprise he comes across.
A second mating call is unheard of and so could Cricket’s response in trying to reject him. Can they overcome her reservations? The pain of a human known as Mr. Grace and come together before it’s too late?
Romance author Brooke May spends her days writing whatever her overactive imagination has brewed up and her evenings reading while she works alongside her mom. Telling stories is second natural to her, from a young age she has told anyone who would listen what she had thought up. Now, a mom of two, she splits her time writing, playing with her kids, and of course, hiking, hunting, fishing, and four-wheeling in her beloved Bighorn Mountains.
Now with twenty books under her belt, she has so many more to share with the world. She has a little bit of everything for any romance reader; cowboys to fighters, bad boys to soldiers, and even a sweet cupid series for younger readers.
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Vintage fashionista Marcy Alexander reluctantly agrees to costume a community theater play and ends up with more drama than one girl can handle. While revitalizing her squelched artistic desires, she must harness her aura-reading ability to untangle a ghostly mystery from 1966.
After losing a bet with his prankster buddies, director Mike Figueroa’s main goal is to bring off the best show possible. The artsy, fill-in costumer provides more hindrance than help as he’s both drawn to and annoyed by her.
Dogged by a persistent ghost, and an ailing mom who urges her to finally pursue her dream career, Marcy needs to solve the mystery from the past before she can figure out the riddles of her own heart.
Sandra L. Young’s appreciation for vintage clothing inspired her to write a series of three cross-genre novels, heavy on the romance, historical mystery, and ghostly sizzle. Her debut, Divine Vintage, published in 2022, followed by Divinely Dramatic. She’s had a blast wearing pieces from her extensive vintage collection for signings, podcasts, and other presentations. For readers outside Northwest Indiana, she’d be happy to zoom in for book clubs. Just reach out through her web site at SandraYoungAuthor.com. And for the multitude of readers who have left reviews, she extends heartfelt thanks. The kind words inspire her to keep sharing her quirky genre-mix novels. Stay tuned for Justine’s story, The Ghostly Diva, to wrap the trilogy!
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Love shape shifters? These whimsical tales are sure to captivate!
Not all is as it seems in the shape shifter community.
Elorah can’t seem to shake Rowan’s amorous advances. In their cat and mouse game, there is no question who has the advantage.
The statue atop the bank building fascinated Terra from day one. But was it truly inanimate or was it alive?
Lorena awakens to a room in Hell but when the alpha Hellhound announces she belongs to him, can she escape his watchful eye?
A unique mix of two species, Draco seeks more from his best friend, Esma. He will stop at nothing to prove to her she is the one for him.
Jax howls for his delectable Harlot- Ivy- but pursuing her is too dangerous.
Walker seeks forever with the gorgeous scuba diver; however, instead of treading water, she is swimming away.
Publisher’s note: *content warning* Release the Hellhound contains adult subjects that may not be suitable for all audiences. Paranormal Romance, shape shifters, anthology, short stories, HEA, fated mates. All characters depicted in this work of fiction are 18 years of age or older.
Award winning, International Bestselling author, Tamara K. Lawyer, who writes under the pseudonym TK Lawyer was born in Colon, Panama. She moved to the United States with her family to pursue her post- secondary education aspirations and found her love of writing sometime in 2013. Her first book, Nightfall was published shortly afterward, in October 2014.
She writes steamy and heartwarming paranormal and contemporary romance with HOT alpha males and curvy women. Her books often toe the line, straying from traditional ideas and opening readers’ minds and hearts to unlimited possibilities. She loves exploring new ideas and new ways of thinking.
When she isn’t reading or writing, she is likely spending time with her husband/best friend or catering to their lovable American Foxhound misfit who steals all the attention in their house.
Seventy years have passed since Julia took Samuel’s deal and agreed to help the Resistance overthrow the Vampire King. She and the rest of her ka-tet have lived in relative peace as her strength and abilities develop.
Her tranquil life is shattered with the arrival of Valentino, who seeks to destroy the rising threat to his power. Samuel knows his fledgling is still too young to defeat the King and intends to flee before the enemy gets too close.
When the plan fails, Julia has no choice but to fight. However, the danger is unlike any she has faced before, and the perils to her ka-tet’s safety are everywhere, including her own mind. Can she find a way to stop Valentino, or will he destroy everything she holds dear?
Theresa Van Spankeren lives in the suburbs of Chicago, Illinois with her husband and pug. She has been writing since an early age, and came up with the idea for the War of Destiny series in high school. She is also an avid reader of multiple genres. When she isn’t reading or writing, she enjoys hiking and swimming. She also loves checking out local haunted places.
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Tanjie is a witch but doesn’t know it. Will she accept her power for good or evil? Tanjie is pushed to face her destiny by an unexpected inheritance. The bookshop isn’t what she anticipated and is part of a magical world she doesn’t belong to. Tanjie can’t wait to leave, get back to her own life, but then she is shown what her magical powers can do. Alaric detests the witches and their control over the pack as much as every other wolf shifter. The alpha is planning a rebellion and Alaric will help lead the attack on the witches. But then he meets Tanjie. Secrets are being hidden from them both. Tanjie must learn quickly otherwise her mistakes will cost her life. If Alaric isn’t clear what side he is on, he risks losing the pack forever. Who will pay the consequences of their ignorance?
Lilliana Rose writes romance in the subgenres of contemporary and paranormal romance. She enjoys helping characters overcome problems or issues, and the misunderstandings that often plague relationships, to help them fall in love. Whether its city heels being replaced with country work boots, or some magic beyond this world, each story shows how love can prevail. She has poetry, middle grade, picture book, novellas, and novels published under various pen names.
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My mother’s final wish was for me to embrace life and live it to the fullest. I intend to do just that. Despite the town gossip touting the dangers, and my best friend’s admonishments, I set my sights on uncovering the mystery surrounding the men of Eden Cove Manor.
After a confrontation with Mordecai – one of the hot, mysterious Manor men – he’s determined to teach me a lesson. But I’m determined not to let him win the game he’s playing.
Mordecai is running out of time.
I’m running out of fight.
I set out to find answers and got more than I bargained for.
Am I about to become the next secret of Eden Cove Manor?
MORDECAI
Lucifer is a nosy, impulsive, reckless brat. And I’m loathed to admit that I’m drawn to his chaotic energy.
At first, my only intention is to torment him for violating our privacy, but then I discover he may be the answer we’ve been searching for.
Can I convince him he’s the missing piece to our centuries old puzzle before it’s too late?
Naomi Valkyrie, often called a Firebrand Provocateur, brings her unique Autistic perspectives and curiosities to life by weaving tales of deep connection, mystery, and romance. She is inspired by being able to spontaneously create a thought that takes on a life of its own, opening up new adventures for her readers.
The Paranormal Romance and Urban Fantasy realms are particular areas of interest for Naomi as they allow for the vast exploration of magic, adventure, and the impossible while creating diverse characters that her readers connect with on an emotional level.
When she isn’t attending to familial connections, Naomi loves a dark, comfy reading space surrounded by the symbolism of her spiritual archetypes and her daemon/familiars, while she sips her tea and immerses herself in imagination.
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Fate exists and it comes to every mountain lion shifter in the form of the mating call. This call brings two people together who are perfect for one another in every single way. And some are more ready for it than others.
Laramie Mackenzie has always had a sense of responsibility when it comes to helping out her family. Pushing her own dream onto the back burner where it’s left to simmer, she’s more than ready when her call comes, bringing with it a mate who just might hold the key to her future.
Trigger Bain is a mountain lion shifter raised among humans. He has no idea what life should be like aside from what the mating call is all about. He’s worked his entire adult life helping mountain lion shifter communities become the best they can and is just as determined to help Long Claw, the home of his mate.
Mates should claim one another right away to avoid the mating haze. A fog that can consume the couple, taking possession of them until they are carrying each other’s mark and it doesn’t matter when and where it hits. But there’s something underlying with Trigger’s arrival that the haze does well to cloud from Laramie’s eyes. Truths will be learned, secrets revealed, and their fledgling relationship tested to a limit Laramie hoped would never happen to her like it did her mom.
In the quiet wintery setting of Long Claw lives a pride of wild and crazy individuals and you just never know what any of them will get up to.
Born and raised in Northern Wyoming. Brooke spent a great deal of her childhood and even well into her adulthood in her imagination and creating different stories. With an overactive imagination life has been truly entertaining.
A mother of two wild and reckless boys and a wife; Brooke keeps busy year round doing things with her pups and family. When she isn’t writing, can usually be spotted walking somewhere in town, at the library with her youngest, or up in the mountains four-wheeling, hiking, fishing, and some hunting. A notebook and camera are never far from her side when she is out on her adventures with her family.
She loves hearing from readers and anyone who feels like talking. Feel free to pay her a visit whenever.
A fierce vampire on a hunt for rogues. A psychic innocent with a vision of doom. When battle lines are drawn, will their love survive? As a pureblood leader, I will do anything to keep the traitors from their evil plan. I know exactly how my enemies like to fight and am prepared for anything. Until I’m forced to bring an infuriating psychic, into my world. When forced together by a vision that could save the purebloods, white-hot attraction sparks between me and my newly turned and strictly off-limits protégé. Try as she might to help the vampires, the double-crossing shifters are smart and they know the truth about our past. When betrayals are revealed, my fierce protection may not be enough to claim my queen when she discovers the centuries-old history of my world. Master Sardinia is the explosive eighth book in the Masters of the Consulate series by Sylvia Black. It is a deliciously dark, fated mates, enemies to lovers, age-gap, vampire mafia romance. You will love these novels where the passion is fiery, the loyalty is fierce, and the stakes are high. Each book in this collection is a stand-alone, with different characters and a guaranteed happily ever.
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Every warrior needs a talisman – but for Riley Sheridan, he cares more about partying with his buddies than finding the mate he’s supposed to bond with for life. That is, until a stunning raven-haired woman steps up to the keg and asks for a beer.
A fiery beauty with untapped powers…
Lynnette Montgomery came to the festival to relax, celebrate, and take her mind off her still-undiscovered magical powers. But after fate draws her to a suave and cocky warrior, she’s shocked to realize that she’s his fated talisman. But finding your mate is never supposed to be this easy.
And the wrath of a goddess bent on their demise.
Drawn by a ripple in the cosmos, the infamous goddess Morrigan sets her sights on the pair. She’s dead-set on stopping the next Sheridan from bonding to his talisman – and when they retreat to a remote cabin to complete the ritual, she sees her chance to strike. After the goddess kidnaps Riley, Lynette is quickly thrust into a deadly battle with a seemingly impossible goal: to save him from a fate worse than death.
Bursting with all the pulse-pounding action and rich worldbuilding of a riveting fantasy adventure, this gripping prequel is a must-read for fans of Tam DeRudder Jackson’s Talisman Series, or as a starting point for your adventure into a world of modern-day Celtic warriors.
Tam DeRudder Jackson’s love of all things Celtic led her to write the Talisman Series. Steeped in Celtic mythology, these steamy, fated mates, fantasy romance adventures are set in the mountains of Tam’s native Montana and the Highlands of Scotland. Rogue, the most recent book in the series, was named a best book read in 2022 by the Independent Book Review.
An avid fan of rock music, Tam never misses a chance to see a live show. Her love of rock music inspired her contemporary rock star Balefire Series, a sexy fun ride following the lives and loves of the members of a fictional mega-band. Play For Me, book one in the series, was a finalist for the 2023 Amor Book Awards.
Tam earned her BA in English from Montana State University and her M.Ed. in literacy from Lesley University. After a short teaching stint in Bath, England, she settled in the wilds of Wyoming where she taught adolescents all about the Celts and a bit about writing before she stepped out of the classroom to pursue her writing career full time.
When she’s not writing, you can find her working her way through her mountainous TBR piles, alpine skiing, or traveling to some new place on her ever-expanding bucket list. To stay up to date on her adventures, connect with Tam on her websitewww.tamderudderjackson where you can subscribe to her newsletter.
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Hoodoo, Texas, a town overflowing with vampires, root workers, werewolves, and… me. Folks may tolerate my Thor hand, the daily chats with spirits, and general crankiness. But last night’s monstrous makeover might finally be a step too far.
My new boyfriend is sexy as sin, keeping more secrets than a politician, and is moving his non-human behind into my haunted Victorian mansion. Of course, he blames the new living arrangement on someone wanting me dead—again.
What can I say? It’s a gift.
When my estranged father comes to town, things get dicier. He’s not only a deadbeat but a freaking storm deity who prefers revenge over a loving reunion. And get this – he issued the mother of ultimatums: either I murder my boyfriend or Hoodoo, Texas will be destroyed.
Agau may be a god, but he’s not the boss of me.
Can a menopausal monster save a small town from destruction without losing the sexy boyfriend and the re-vamped love of her family and friends? Find out in Mystical Midlife Mate. Fans of Darynda Jones, Patricia Briggs, and K.F. Breene will love the Boudin, Barbecue, and Hoodoo series.
There’s something about magic, action, and the supernatural that calls to my wicked soul. I enjoy most genre fiction, but am drawn to heroines like me and my weird circle of friends: not so slim, not that young, and even a wee bit cranky. But we also find joy and laughter, even in the darkest times.
I fill my books with adventure, magic, loss, love, and casts bursting with diversity. Seriously, how boring would life be if we were all the same?
Okay, now the personal stuff.
I married the first boyfriend who survived the four-month mark. Since we’ve been hitched for over thirty-five years, I’m thinking he just might stick. The two cats? Well, they’re too spoiled and way too stubborn to move off the couch.
Tamaska is to become a wolf shifter but she might not survive the change.
If Tamaska wants to survive being hunted by vampires she must transformed into a wolf shifter. But new information brings into question if the transformation process will work or not.
Kodiak doesn’t want to take any risks that might end Tamaska’s life. She is his mate and he can’t imagine living without her. He’d rather she is alive, protected by himself against the vampires. But the vampires capture Kodiak.
Can Tamaska find someone else in the pack to transform her into the wolf shifter? Will she find a way to rescue her wolf mate without letting the vampires capture her?
Fans of Roxie Ray, Kim Richardson, and Sarah Spade will devour Lilliana Rose’s world of unexpected adventure and dark imagination.
Scroll up and click to begin the journey in this protector turn lover and opposites attract series set in a dark, urban fantasy world.
Lilliana Rose writes romance in the subgenres of contemporary and paranormal romance. She enjoys helping characters overcome problems or issues, and the misunderstandings that often plague relationships, to help them fall in love. Whether its city heels being replaced with country work boots, or some magic beyond this world, each story shows how love can prevail. She has poetry, middle grade, picture book, novellas, and novels published under various pen names.
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A vampire attack on the Shadow Pack may end in their destruction. Scared and confused, Tamaska refuses to see or talk to the man who lied about what he was. Kodiak is a wolf shifter and even though her heart breaks at the distance between them, her fear of this supernatural world threatens to break the connection with him. Tamaska is determined to overcome her fear and steal back the Blood Opal from the vampires so her life can return to normal. She sneaks into the night club in search of the Blood Opal, what she finds is far more terrifying than Kodiak and his pack could ever be. Kodiak is rejected and disconnected, and loneliness eats away at him threatening to push him towards insanity if he can’t find a way to convince her they are meant to have a future together. He will not allow Tamaska to be so reckless. Worried she will be captured or worse, he ignores his pack responsibilities and risking his status as beta seeks her out. Caught between the pack he’s sworn to protect and the woman he can’t live without, will Kodiak be able to hold on to everything he holds dear or watch helpless as it’s all torn away? Fans of Roxie Ray, Kim Richardson, and Sarah Spade will devour Lilliana Rose’s world of unexpected adventure and dark imagination. Scroll up and click to begin the journey in this protector turn lover and opposites attract series set in a dark, urban fantasy world.
Lilliana Rose writes romance in the subgenres of contemporary and paranormal romance. She enjoys helping characters overcome problems or issues, and the misunderstandings that often plague relationships, to help them fall in love. Whether it’s city heels being replaced with country work boots, or some magic beyond this world, each story shows how love can prevail. She has poetry, middle grade, picture book, novellas, and novels published under various pen names.
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Master Campania, a pureblood who rules his region of vampires with a strong hand, is tasked with finding a group of witches guilty of forging an alliance with his enemies. If the cackling troublemakers are still hiding out in the nightclubs he controls, the job should be easy. Except for the sharp-tongued witch whose psychic powers allow her to see and know far too much. When they’re thrown together to find the witches from her coven, sparks and red-hot attraction fly between the age-old enemies. Willow is forced to help the broody vampire who sends her blood racing with unprecedented desire, but it proves daunting. The wiccan magic of her sisters is strong, and they will do everything in their power to keep the purebloods from discovering the real traitors the vampire master seeks to find. When a bloody battle ensues, the protective pureblood is left with a decision: bring her into his world for an eternity, going against the sacred rules he lives by, or lose her forever. Master Campania is the explosive seventh book in the Masters of the Consulate collection by Sylvia Black. It is a deliciously dark, fated mates, enemies to lovers, vampire mafia romance. You will love these novels where the passion is fiery, the loyalty is fierce, and the stakes are high. Each book in this collection is a stand-alone, with different characters and a guaranteed happily ever after.
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Elan and Arwyn are Watchers, guardians of their clan and brothers-in-arms.
Along with their other best friend, Pryderi, they pledged an oath long ago not to get romantically involved with one another. Their bond meant more than a brief tumble in the Den of Sin. They will not allow history to repeat itself and destroy everything they hold dear.
But when Pryderi comes back from his honeymoon with his soul-matched mate, something shifts. An unsettling distance wedges itself into their lives.
And when an exotic new male comes into their encampment, things are set to change even more.
Will they be torn further apart? Or is destiny creating their HEA?
An all-male triad could be on the tarot cards in this enticing fantasy tale of love and adventure. Grab it now.
NB This book is honestly a standalone novel. So, don’t worry if you’ve not read the award-winning Darkness & Light Duology. I mean, feel free to. You just don’t have to.
Definitely contains mature scenes. And frankly, some immature ones too.
There is some violence. And an elinefaenapping occurs. F-bombs and other swear words are scattered liberally throughout.
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In tenth-century Ireland, a monk records the legend of a mythical treasure that can only be accessed with three ancient rings. A thousand years later, Ciarán and Aodhán Donnelly discover the manuscript and are convinced the tale refers to the relics of their fifth-century priesthood. But the tome warns of dire consequences for any who attempt to retrieve the fabled cache without the rings. Ciarán and Aodhán expected no less of their priestly ancestors, so they’re not in the least bit deterred. After all, they already have two rings. All they need to do is locate a third, and they can recover the hidden artifacts for the museum. Their light-hearted treasure hunt turns deadly, however, when they discover they’re not the only ones searching for the trove of sacred artifacts. Worse yet, it becomes all too clear that their rivals will stop at nothing to win the prize. First, however, the would-be thieves will need to acquire the rings Ciarán and Aodhán already possess, and the brothers have no intention of relinquishing them without a fight. But are they up to the task of defeating these unknown brigands or will their past finally catch up with them?
Andrea Matthews is the pseudonym for Inez Foster, a historian and librarian who loves to read and write and search around for her roots, genealogical speaking. She has a BA in History and an MLS in Library Science, and enjoys the research almost as much as she does writing the story. In fact, many of her ideas come to her while doing casual research or digging into her family history. She is the author of the Thunder on the Moor series set on the 16th century Anglo-Scottish Border, and the Cross of Ciaran series, where a fifteen hundred year old Celt finds himself in the twentieth century. Andrea also writes historical mysteries under the pen name I. M. Foster. Her series A South Shore Mystery is set in the early 1900s on Long Island. Andrea is a member of the Long Island Romance Writers, and the Historical Novel Society.
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Once upon a time in a land not so far away, in Truth or Consequences, New Mexico, a jealous girl stole a magical artifact from a fairy tale museum, unlocking a curse that might cost her life.
Right now, in the wilds of the Rocky Mountains, a man obsessively studies a wild girl living with and raised by a wolf pack, but soon watching won’t be enough.
Tonight, in a city a storm will rage, waking a boy from a deadly dream and propelling him toward the insidious darkness of his ancestry.
Fairy tales are taking place all around us in modern times. Look closely and you will see fear, fate, and magic intertwine or perhaps discover you are in the midst of a tale of your own.
Caitlin Berve is a multi-award-winning fantasy author, editor, and speaker. Through Ignited Ink Writing, she edits novels, creates video tutorials, and writes. She has an MFA in Creative Writing and Poetics and teaches writing at colleges and writing conferences. Her collection of modern fairy tales When Magic Calls won the CIPA EVVY Herb Tabak (best fiction) book award in 2021 and is available in paperback, audiobook, and ebook formats. When not writing or reading, Caitlin runs the Colorado trails or teaches Pop Pilates and makes color changing potions. She seeks to fill the world with the kind of writing that lingers with readers and find magic in modern times.
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Vampires and lycans are no longer the only immortals as magical beings emerge from the shadows. Shamans have watched over the world for centuries, their magic keeping the balance until the barriers between the worlds begin to crumble. Power corrupts, and evil infiltrates even the oldest organisations. Kimber had been hidden by her family until she reached the age to be conscripted into the vampire army, the secret of her magical gifts discovered by her coven leader. She is a pawn in a deadly game where souls are the ultimate currency. Then a dark magical king entered her life and transformed that pawn into a queen. Magic is evolving as the immortal races begin to fight together instead of each other. Their combined strengths create an army that is the only force that could repel the hellspawn and keep them in the Hell domains.
CR Robertson is a USA Today and International Bestselling Author. Her paranormal romance novel Curse of Seduction is a 2021 Romance Writers of America Inaugural Vivian® Award nominee and a 2021 Firebird award winner.
She is the author of over thirty published novels that range from smouldering paranormal romance to dark and decadent mafia romance. Her stories are filled with sinful seduction, and her characters are an explosion of passion and emotion that creates a rollercoaster of adventure.
She lives in Ireland, the most magical country in the world, with her beloved spoilt dogs and chinchillas. She can be found gardening with her dedicated little helper dog Bumble who digs all the flowers out as she plants them. Her garden is overflowing with crystals and seasonal flowers for the birds, butterflies, and bumblebees.
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Caitlin DeDanann’s life is a hot mess. Recently dumped. Overworked. Burned out. Her upcoming time off is the one thing that has gotten her through it all. Until her boss ruins her vacation by sending her on yet another assignment. What she thinks is just a routine background investigation turns out to be so much more. Vampire Evariste Gage Arsceneaux has spent over three hundred years riddled with guilt. Guilt over losing his wife. Guilt over a curse that doomed his family. Guilt over being turned into an immortal. Evariste throws himself into the one thing that can provide a much-needed distraction from suffocating remorse: work.
Reunited through an unwelcome business proposition, Evariste stares in disbelief into the unique eyes of his long-deceased wife. Knowing their time together is short, he uses their professional relationship and Louisiana’s flavorful cuisine to keep her close to him, hoping to spark the memory of their love.
Will the two let business dealings over sumptuous meals turn into something more? Or will hot tempers, pride, and spiteful ghosts from the past destroy any chance of a happily ever after?
Tropes: Star-crossed lovers, Fated Mates, Time Travel, A Big Family Secret, Things Aren’t Always What They Seem, Tortured Hero
Caterina is passionate about history, music, romance, old languages, and travel. She regularly intertwines these subjects in her Servants of Morrigan: Four Horsemen Series, Servants of Morrigan: Immortal Creatures Series, and in Tale of Rouen—a romantic tale that combines fantasy, time travel, and historical fiction.
She holds a degree in Music Management with a minor in Vocal Performance from Old Dominion University in Virginia, a second B.A. in History with a minor in Italian from the University of Texas San Antonio, and a M.A. in Public History from Texas State University. As part of her studies, Caterina studied abroad in Italy and England. She took full advantage of her time overseas to conduct research for her coursework and literary works. While she is a fan of all history, her heart resides in Antiquity. An obsession with cappuccino and Greek coffee started her down a path of researching commodities and gastronomic history in her free time.
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My name is Rose Wolfbane. Being a wolf is my legacy. But what happens when an enemy coven of witches twists magic to distort such a gift?
My coven and I now live by the moon’s phases, and transforming into a wolf is no longer a choice. If we want to break the curse and take back our magic, I must pretend to be someone I’m not. Navigating the Dutchmen’s lands won’t be easy, but my people are counting on me.
My enemy, the prince of the Dutchmen coven, is searching for a wife, and I’m going to use this to my advantage. I can’t afford to fail, but what if I’m attracted to the prince’s darkness?
Titan
I don’t want a wife, but I have no choice. I must conceive a child before I take on my family’s responsibilities and my time is running out. The current amplifier of my realm’s magic is my father, with the help of a rare moonstone, but with every day that passes, the magic consumes him. He’s dying, and it’s my burden to become the new holder of the precious gem.
When Rose shows up in my realm, something changes deep inside me. I’m no longer focused on what I should do. Instead, I’m questioning my future.
Danielle lives in Yorkshire, England, with her husband, daughter, and tortoise. She enjoys reading, watching the rain, and listening to old music. Her dreams include writing stories, visiting magical places, and staying young at heart. The people who know her describe her as someone who has her head in the clouds and her mind in a book.
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For years, Julia feared the apparitions that appeared before her, not knowing whether they were real or just delusions. After all, one had tricked her into betraying the Resistance – and hurting those closest to her. But now Julia has learned the truth about her power. She is the first known vampire in centuries who can see and hear the dead.Her ka-tet turns to a group of old friends in Marseilles to teach Julia what they can. She races against time to gain enough control over her power to prove to the Resistance leaders that she truly has these rare gifts. Those plans are derailed when King Valentino’s forces learn of the meeting and set a trap by taking nearby human villages hostage.Has Julia learned enough about her powers and herself to unify the Resistance and save the villages? Or will Valentino finally succeed in destroying the Resistance? Continue Julia’s story in this exciting new installment of the series!
Theresa Van Spankeren lives in the suburbs of Chicago, Illinois with her husband. She has been writing since an early age, and came up with the idea for the War of Destiny series in high school. She is also an avid reader of multiple genres. When she isn’t reading or writing, she enjoys hiking and swimming. She also loves checking out local haunted places.
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Unexpectedly and extremely unceremoniously, Lucifer is yanked out of Hell by his Father so he can return to his old job in the Garden of Eden. This not a reprieve. It’s a last ditch effort to save this withering Paradise, the single place that holds Heaven, Hell, and Earth together.
Lucifer finds he is not alone in in this fading haven. Having been trapped in Hell for more than 2,000 years he struggles to fulfill his Father’s wishes while learning his new place in his old home even as he pines after Eve who has a new lover in Ares.
In the world beyond the shimmering veil sequestering Eden from prying eyes, Cain Enoch has launched himself to the status of The World’s Richest Man and he is on the prowl. The Son of the Devil and Eve is set on finding Eden with murder and destruction on his mind.
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With her unique experiences and perspective on life, Lisa Beth Darling is unafraid to delve into places where others may fear to tread. Yet, as Lisa says; “Fear not the dark,” for in doing so she takes the reader on unforgettable journeys through parts of the mind and heart filled with glorious darkness. Here she is able to masterfully illuminate the gloom with gripping tales of the stormy events that shape, test, & define human character allowing us to shine in the most uncertain of times.
In richly defined worlds ranging from contemporary to those filled with magick and Gods, her gripping stories unabashedly run the gambit from dark & thrilling to heartwarming & inspirational. The characters that shape these worlds are ripe with secrets, lust, betrayal, and sometimes rage. Characters so alive they may keep you awake into the wee hours of the morning cheering, weeping, or trapped in suspense as her heroes and heroines are tested by demons who reside within and without.
Lisa Beth Darling is 56 years-old, the mother of two adult daughters, grandmother to two adorable granddaughters, and wife to her husband for 37 years, Roy. She lives and writes in her hometown of New London, CT. Early influences were Stephen King, Mary Higgins Clark, Harold Robins, Jacqueline Susan and VC Andrews. In her spare time she enjoys gardening and photography
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The prophecy says she’ll destroy him, but if he doesn’t reveal too much, will she help him rule Hell?
Jade is in witness protection and finds herself in possession of a store full of magical items. Her presence there alerts her existence to Baal, a serpent shifter and the first king of Hell. He arrives to kill her before she can become what has been prophesied and kill him, but he is enchanted by what he finds. She is everything he feared she would be, but she is also enticingly beautiful and pulls at something deep within him. She has no idea what she is, and he decides to try and use her for his own plans.
Jade tentatively trusts Baal as she embraces her new powers and his reasons for seeking the keys to a gate in Hell. She agrees to help him, but along their journey she discovers that four planes of existence have crashed together; the fae realm, the angel realm, the demon realm and the earth realm. They are all fighting for control of earth and its inhabitants.
She is the one prophesied to choose the winner. She is the one prophesied to kill the first king of Hell.
Courtney Davis is an urban fantasy author residing in North Idaho with her husband and children. By day teaching young children and by night trying to find time to write down all the stories in her head. She’s always had a passion for reading and writing and has found great pleasure in providing others with an escape through the stories she writes.
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Lillian Milano channels energy from the healthy to heal the sick, which makes her an incredible nurse. But her gift puts Lillian and those she loves in danger from an organization that will stop at nothing to exploit her talent. When her sister becomes gravely ill, wealthy computer genius Tristan King is the one man with enough vitality to save her sister’s life. But being near him threatens to expose her secrets and destroy the walls she’s built around her heart.
She bargains with a billionaire.
Tristan doesn’t believe in the supernatural and is wary of emotional entanglements. But his beloved mother is dying, and his lying ex-fiancée won’t leave him alone, so he strikes a deal: In exchange for his help, Lillian must pose as his date for a hospital fundraiser. As the pair work together to save their loved ones, they confront a spiraling web of secrets that threatens their growing feelings for each other. The choices they make will either destroy their lives or heal their hearts.
Award-winning author Amanda Uhl has always had a fascination with the mystical. Having drawn her first breath in a century home rumored to be haunted, you might say she was “born” into it. After a brief stint in college as a paid psychic, Amanda graduated with a bachelor of fine arts in theatre and a master’s degree in marketing. Over the past twenty years, she has worked as an admissions representative and graphic designer, owned her own freelance writing company, and managed communications for several Fortune 500 companies, most recently specializing in cyber security and data. Amanda is an avid reader and writes fast-paced, paranormal romantic suspense and humorous contemporary romance from her home in Cleveland, Ohio. When she’s not reading or writing, you can find Amanda with her husband and three children, gathering beach glass on the Lake Erie shoreline or biking in Cuyahoga Valley National Park.
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James, God’s own appointed knight,a hybrid vampire wolf, a teenaged wizard, and a handful of kindred Lycans are the only barrier that stands between all of Italy and its destruction.
The corrupt politician, Matisse, has spent decades transforming himself into a Lich. Now that he can raise the dead, he leads masses of undead warriors across Italy, intent on killing every living soul in their path.
As heaven’s small band struggles to stop the Lich and his unholy soldiers, other mythological predators arise, determined to destroy James and his friends.
With evil closing in on every side, will Heaven win?
Award winning author Carol McKibben has written 14 novels. Her two vampire mystery series, Snow Blood and Moon Blood, are narrated predominately by a wolf or dog. Carol also writes paranormal romance with her daughter Stephanie under the pseudonym of Penn Scripter. Together they have created The Demon of Reginhart and The Reincarnation of Charlie. When she’s not writing, you’ll find Carol training or showing her dressage competition horses.
You can check out Carol’s books at www.carolmckibben.com and Penn Scripter at www.penscripter.com or on Amazon and your favorite vendor.
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A violent attack could have marked Kaela Morrow’s end, had Terran Montgomery not intervened. The mysterious stranger, with powers of his own, saves her but is badly wounded in the process. Fearing his injuries could prove fatal, Kaela risks everything and uses her powers of light to heal him.
If discovered, they would be hunted and killed. With their secrets and their lives in each other’s hands, Terran vows to keep her safe. With no other options, Kaela reluctantly agrees.
Yet there is another.
An immortal named Seth Lazarus senses Kaela’s presence as one of his own kind, the first newly born in millennia. After another attempt is made on her life, Seth offers Kaela refuge and a job to keep her close enough to protect her, while searching for a way to teach her about her true parentage. If only Terran were not standing in his way…
No one is what they seem. Danger is closing in from all sides. How can Kaela decide who to trust with her life… when the two men protecting her don’t even trust one another?
Aurora Wildey is a hopeless small-town daydreamer, and lover of good music and quirky fiction. Undying Light is Aurora’s second novel, but it is her first novel since surviving cancer. She presently resides in the small town of Oil City, Pennsylvania with her husband, children, and a small menagerie of pets.
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Nothing has been the same for Messenger angel Cyrus since Jace was exiled from the celestial community. Night after night, he searches Sin City for the demon who might have the answers he needs to find his lost love. But his quest hasn’t gone unnoticed. Dark forces reach Cyrus first, and a brutal encounter with his enemy leaves him at the mercy of the ruthless warrior who once broke his heart.
Believing Cyrus has been killed, Jace returns to Sin City with a death wish and one thought in mind: vengeance. Instead, he finds Cyrus alive and the unsuspecting center of a plot that will change Sin City—for the worse—forever.
Time has never been a friend to Jace and Cyrus, but now the clock is ticking faster than ever. With the fate of the city on the line, they’ll need to choose between saving each other or saving their souls.
Romeo and Juliet gets a celestial spin (and a happy ending!) in this duology featuring forbidden love, mixed-up messages, hurt/comfort, and redemption. Intended for readers ages 18+ and best enjoyed when read in the following order: Watcher (Book 1), Messenger (Book 2).
USA Today bestselling author A.L. Morrow is the (naughtier) alter ego of a young adult novelist. When she isn’t writing clean(ish) YA tales, “A” enjoys dreaming up steamy scenes and spectacular settings—often along with a touch of magic or myth. She believes that love is love and likes reading and writing various genres of romance.
In her downtime (what’s that?), A finds delight in scouring for secondhand designer fashions. She briefly lived in a haunted mansion, once took a flight to visit Scotland for a day, and is prone to meeting minor celebrities in random hotel elevators. She resides in the eastern US.
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What secrets lay beneath Parisian Streets? And who will kill to keep them?
When a malfunctioning automaton runs full force into their locomotive on the new Paris-Orléans railway, Jacqueline Duval and her bohemian twin sister Angélique Laforge become embroiled in a mystery deeply rooted in their tragic past.
A polytech and famed engineering prodigy, Jacqueline is fascinated by the metal man, even more so when she discovers it is powered not by steam, but by the supernatural. Her investigation puts the sisters on a path both dangerous and mysterious as they must foil a plot to employ the dead to power a mechanical army aimed at international conquest.
Aid comes from unexpected sources as the twins rush to avert this engineered war, but will they be in time?
Ef Deal is a new voice in the genre of speculative steampunk with her debut novel, Esprit de Corpse, but she is not new to publishing. Her short fiction has appeared in various magazines and ezines over the years. Her short story “Czesko,” published in the March 2006 F&SF, was given honorable mention in Gardner Dozois’ Year’s Best Science Fiction and Fantasy, which gave both her and Gardner great delight. They laughed and laughed and sipped Scotch (not cognac, alas) over the last line.
Despite her preoccupation with old-school drum and bugle corps ~ playing, composing, arranging, and teaching ~ Ef Deal can usually be found at the keyboard of her computer rather than her piano. She is Assistant Fiction Editor at Abyss & Apex magazine and edits videos for the YouTube channel Strong Women ~ Strange Worlds Quick Reads.
Esprit de Corpse from eSpec Books is the first of a series featuring the brilliant 19th-century sisters, the Twins of Bellesfées Jacqueline and Angélique. Hard science blends with the paranormal as they challenge the supernatural invasion of France in 1843.
When she’s not lost in her imagination, Ef Deal can be found in historic Haddonfield, NJ, in a once-haunted Victorian with her husband and two chows. She is an associate member of SFWA and an affiliate member of HWA.
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