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Claimed by the Alpha Bear
Series: Phantom Peaks: Shifter Paranormal Romance
Series Number: 2
E-book Price: 4.99
Blurb: Fated mates, a scientist chasing answers, and a relentless shifter who won’t let her go—can Ginny outrun destiny, or will the Alpha bear catch what’s already his?
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Ginny I came to Phantom Peaks, Montana, with one goal: prove the bears in these mountains are unlike anything the scientific world has ever seen. As a wildlife biologist finishing my PhD, this research is everything—my career, my reputation, my future. The university is counting on me to uncover evidence of a unique genetic strain hidden deep within these forests. And I will find it. What I don’t expect… is to become part of the mystery. When a tracking mission goes sideways, I find myself in a situation no amount of training could have prepared me for—until he shows up. Brock Wilder. Massive. Intense. Unforgettable. He saves me like it’s nothing. But that’s not the strangest part. Days later, when I catch him watching me in the woods, he doesn’t deny it. Doesn’t apologize. Doesn’t leave. Instead, he tells me something impossible. That I belong to him. I laugh. He doesn’t. Because, according to Brock, I’m right about the bears of Phantom Peaks… They are different. And he’s about to prove it in a way that will change everything I thought I knew—about science, about this mountain… and about myself. Brock I’ve always preferred the quiet. As Alpha of the Phantom Peaks bear clan, it’s my duty to protect our territory—the wild stretches beyond the wolf packs, where solitary shifters roam and secrets stay buried. It’s a life of responsibility, distance… and control. For years, that’s been enough. Until my bear starts to push. Hard. At 38, there’s no ignoring it anymore. The pull. The need. The certainty that somewhere out there is the one made for me. And then I catch her scent. Fiery. Stubborn. Human. Mine. Ginny Reed walks into my territory chasing answers, not realizing she is the answer. My answer. My mate. She may not understand the bond. May not accept it. But that doesn’t change the truth. And my bear has waited long enough. The scientist came here to prove a theory— That the bears of Phantom Peaks are different. She’s right. Now it’s time to show her exactly what that means… and what it means to belong to an Alpha bear. In the misty mountains of Phantom Peaks, shifters rule a hidden world, where danger and desire collide. In this untamed realm shaped by legacy, fated mates are more than a promise—they are a destiny that cannot be broken.
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Grave Intentions
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Blurb: She meets him in a graveyard for a blind date—what could possibly go wrong?
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After swearing off men for good, Sara gets talked into a Halloween night rendezvous with Devin, her best friend’s mysterious cousin. When Devin insists on meeting at the town's old cemetery, Sara’s curiosity gets the better of her—what starts as an odd but intriguing date quickly turns into something much more dangerous and otherworldly. Beneath his haunting grey eyes and charm lies a man harboring secrets too dark to imagine, and once Sara steps into the misty graveyard, there may be no way out—except through him.
House of Secrets and Shadow
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Blurb: A cursed man. A woman out for revenge. Nothing stays hidden forever, even in the darkness.
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Disguised as a man, Jamie has infiltrated a gang of highwaymen, her every move bringing her one step closer to the vengeance she’s sworn against their brutal ringleader. Until the latest plan to use the abandoned Edburton Manor as a safehouse runs up against a problem. Despite the ghost stories the locals tell, it isn’t empty… It seems their new hostage, Matthew, has been living there alone; no form of company save the sinister presence in the woods. Who he really is, and why he hasn’t left, shouldn’t matter to Jamie but something about Matthew is tempting her to make dangerous mistakes. Not least the way he looks at her as though he can see every truth she’s spent so many years burying. Perfect for fans of The Cruel Prince and One Dark Window.
Crestwood Falls: Inherited Magic
Series: Crestwood Falls
Series Number: 2
E-book Price: 2.99
Blurb: Can Freya uncover the truth behind her parents murder? And will she lose herself in the process?
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Freya Lockchild came to Crestwood Falls to heal, but she stayed to belong. When the truth about her parents' murders points to one of the most powerful Witches in the magical world, Freya knew she had to act. With an inherited magic she doesn't yet understand, a mission that puts everything she loves at risk, and a new ally that changes everything, Freya must go undercover, deep into the heart of the darkness that took her parents, before it claims someone else. But justice for her parents comes at a cost, one that will push her further into danger than she has ever been and forces her to act in ways she struggles to reconcile. It asks her to trust her heart when everything else is uncertain. Crestwood Falls: Inherited Magic is the spellbinding conclusion to the award-winning Crestwood Falls duology: a cosy paranormal romance of secrets, stolen hearts, and the magic that was always meant to find her.
Among The Reeds
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Blurb: After Magnolia Greybird is forced from her home for her beliefs, she takes refuge in a secluded lakeside cabin.
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After Magnolia Greybird is forced from her home for her beliefs, she takes refuge in a secluded lakeside cabin. However, the god lurking in the water takes a particular interest in her.
Break Me Gently
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Blurb: Two weeks. One best man. One broken heart. Can Scarlett find new love again?
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Scarlett is unlucky in love. So unlucky, in fact, that she's fallen for her best friend, Nic, who only has eyes for another. As Scarlett deals with the reality of Nic getting married and going away on his honeymoon, she also agrees to house sit for his wife while they're away. Little does she know that Nic's friend and best man, Ash, will also be there. He's cocky, unreliable, unbelievably attractive and a jokester, but as Scarlett spends a fortnight in his presence, she finds that there might be more to him than the eye can see... [A short, sweet and spicy story. There is one explicit scene.]
All My Monsters: A Poetry Collection
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Blurb: Poetry about the demons that haunt us all.
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the orange bittersweet you’ll forever be that way. you will never be the sunset on a summer day your life wasn’t the flutter of a monarch’s wings. not to me. I loved you. but there’s a tartness on my tongue and words we both swallowed sour juice left in the sun. peace has found you I wanted it that way but there are some things best left unconsumed. A short debut poetry collection that explores all of the demons that life throws at you.
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Gothic Grove
Series: Gothic Grove
Series Number: 1
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Blurb: They created a monster. We created a reckoning.
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Astrea Mori, the last surviving member of the original witch families, has lived a less than charmed life. Being a prisoner of the Vampire Lord, Alexi Helvig, she spent years being tortured and experimented on. To escape, she made a deal with the devil, praying that her past doesn't catch up to her. But her body can't forget how the devil made her feel, and try as she might to forget her touch, it haunts her... Ciaran Helvig is the only son of the Vampire Lord, Alexi Helvig. He despises his father, and aims to bring down the corrupt empire that is rotting Gothic Grove from the inside out. To do so, he needs a certain witch that ran from him all those years ago. A certain witch who tastes and smells like his. Something he will stop at nothing to remind her. Gothic Grove is book one in the Gothic Grove series. Each book must be read in order. They will each follow different characters, but have no fear crossovers occur regularly. Content Note This book contains s*xual scenes, dr*g use, mental illness, dub con, some k*nk and other triggers/content that might not be suitable for all audiences . Please see the authors IG page or consult the TW/CW page inside the book. This is intended for 18+ and is a dark, paranormal romance.
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Heavy is the Crown
Series: Gothic Grove
Series Number: 2
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Blurb: Three months together from a bargain struck. Three months attempting to deny fate and the growing pull between them.
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Ava Deaemonium Left home to escape a predetermined life as the princess of Hell. She never bargained for being taken by Alexi Helvig. But she can’t regret it because it brought her to them. The people who she is destined to be with. Her mates. The clock is ticking as an apocalyptic future draws near. All of Gothic Grove is running out of time as her past catches up to her. Shadow Rosewood Has always known what type of dragon he is. Dangerous to those around him. Unworthy of love. Meeting Drago long ago was bad enough. But now he has a little hellion to contend with that is determined to make him face his demons. Now he is faced with three months of living with them both. Three months to continue to fight the drive to mate with them. Three months of just trying to survive while keeping his dragon on a leash. But the longer he is with them, the more he is forgetting just why he keeps denying himself. Drago Cadance Has run Gothic Grove’s Eufori trade ever since he managed to get rid of his stepfather. Shadow’s father. His mate's father. The mate who he’s watched spiral into a self-destructive pit for as long as he’s known him. Meanwhile, his other mate refuses to complete the bond until all three are together. Pushed to his limit he makes a desperate deal. Three months living with him. Three months to make them see they are better together than apart. And if they run? Well, his dragon does love the chase. Heavy is the Crown is book two in the Gothic Grove series and must be read in order. Content Note: This book contains s*xual scenes, dr*g use, mental illness, some k*nk and other potentially triggering content for readers. This is intended for 18+ and is a dark, paranormal romance. Please see the author's IG for full TW or within the book.
The Demons They Forged: A Gothic Grove Novella
Series: Gothic Grove
Series Number: 3
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Blurb: Hell is coming for Gothic Grove
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The Demons They Forged is a Gothic Grove novella that takes place at the same time as Heavy is the Crown. HitC must be read prior to this book. Kallen has spent her life, and afterlife, seeking revenge for the mate the orignal witch families murdered. Now, having learned he's alive, she's on the hunt to find him. And nothing and no one will stop her in that quest. Demon, president of the Primal Knights MC, has spent his life mourning for his lost mate and trying to bring shifters back into power. When a strange, white haired woman falls into his bar he realizes his whole world is about to change. The Demons They Forged is intended for readers 18+ and contains strong spice and adult situations. Full TW/CW can be found inside the book and on the authors IG
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Obsidian Rift
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Blurb: We celebrate Altar Night as well. But instead of repenting sings we revel in creating new ones.
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When the world ends, time becomes arbitrary. And all that matters is survival. Unless it’s Altar Night, the anniversary of The Rift breaking open. The night that the Holy Men worship their god, to renew their pious lifestyle and strive to keep the rest of us in line. According to traditional laws, the evening should be spent repenting the sins that caused the end of our world. But on this one night of the year in Light Haven, The Men Of The Shepherd, do not ring their bell to call their ‘Holy Men’ home before nightfall. They are instead unleashed upon us. We celebrate Altar Night as well. But instead of repenting sins, we revel in creating new ones. In the post apocalyptic streets of Seattle, there is a war for power brewing, and at the heart of it? A girl who has become the obsession of a doctor, a hacker, a King, a fighter, and a cyborg. She never belonged to this world, but they will make sure she rules come dawn. Obsidian Rift is a dark MMMMF/F dystopian romance intended for mature readers.
Cedar Edge
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Paperback Price: 12.99
Blurb: It was rumored that once you met me well... not even the devil himself would find you again.
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Cedar Edge is a standalone, small town, dark, cowboy romance intended for those who are 18+. It's multiple POV and is poly. This book contains high spice, for a list of TW/CWs please see the authors website or social media. Welcome to Cedar Edge, the perfect small town nestled in the PNW mountains. While your here make sure to get a tattoo by Logan, if your lucky you might see one of two of his boyfriends. The elusive town badboy Ace or the hottest cowboy and sheriff around, Law. These three welcome you with open arms as long as you treat the town with respect and don't mess with Thea. The girl they've been obsessed with since day one. Come for the atmosphere, stay for the cowboys.
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The Midwife in the Middle
Series: The Tegan Javaman series
Series Number: 1
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Paperback Price: 8.99
Blurb: She just wanted a drama-free life...but the Universe had other ideas.
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After escaping her last turbulent relationship, the last thing she needs is more drama — but the universe has other plans… Tegan Javaman is an autistic, polyamorous midwife with only one goal in mind: to move on from her break-up with a new job, new home, and new outlook. But when her welcome home party sparks a chain of events whose consequences threaten to upend her life forever, will she survive, let alone thrive, in her new life? The Midwife in the Middle navigates love, hate, friendship, and more through a neurodivergent lens.
The Midwife in the Spotlight
Series: The Tegan Javaman series
Series Number: 2
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Blurb: Tegan Javaman is keen to recover and move forward with her life — but that might never happen...
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Tegan has survived enough terror at the hands of her late lover's ex, Gabriella. With her perpetrator behind bars, she figures she's finally safe... until the harassment begins again and she discovers her troubles are far from over. The Midwife in the Spotlight is the continuation of the Tegan Javaman series and explores the themes of romance, grief, and more through neurodivergent characters.
Body of Stone
Series: Grotesque brothers
Series Number: 2
E-book Price: 3.99
Paperback Price: 9.99
Blurb: He's can command her body, but what will it take to get to her heart?
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Evander Grotesque’s life had always been that of the spare. He was born to lead his realm’s army, while his brother took the mantle as King. And he was okay with that. His role was to serve, to help his people, and his kingdom, to prosper. And he did everything in his power to make that happen. But in the process he lost someone who wasn’t supposed to mean anything. Seren Alda. He befriended her when they were teens, gaining the information he desired, but costing her almost everything in return. And Seren is not one to forgive and forget. Now his brother is missing, and Seren’s friend, too. He must protect what is his, and he need Seren’s help to do it. But has too much damage been done to save the one’s he loves and gain back what he lost? As the only heir to the halfling water realm, Seren’s life had been nothing but a fight to survive. When a sexy gargoyle appeared before her, seemingly offering nothing but friendship and an escape from all she knew, it seemed too good to be true. And it was. Now, Evander’s back, and the only one willing to fight to save those lost to them. The boy she once knew has grown into a man she can’t seem to stay away from, even though she knows the heartbreak that comes from being more than enemies. But the further they travel, the more intertwined their lives become. She needs to figure out what happens next, especially as she has someone else waiting for her when she gets home.
Eurybia
Series: The House of Voluptas
Series Number: 1
E-book Price: 1.99
Paperback Price: 6.99
Blurb: Welcome to The House of Voluptas. Where copulation is her occupation.
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Ever wondered what the Goddess of Sexual Pleasures and her three Graces do in their spare time? They open a sex club on Earth for all those who need something more in life, but aren’t sure where to find it. And Voluptas is ready to give you a front row seat. When the black envelope arrives on Lucy’s desk it seems to be offering her the one thing she needs; a break from the monotony of life she’s found herself lost in. Accepting the invitation gives Lucy the kick she thinks she needs. And one visit will be enough, right? But little does she know, the Goddess isn’t satisfied with just a one-time deal. Once she’s inside, and in the arms of a mysterious stranger, things start to make sense. All except the identity of the man behind the mask. But when the man is revealed, will things still look as good once the endorphins have faded.
The Heartbreak Hex
Series: Holiday Village Romances
Series Number: 1
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Blurb: A witch and a vampire who is secretly in love with her get magically tied together when a drunken spell goes awry.
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Gertrude Nightshade never thought that she’d be heartbroken right before Halloween. A busy potion witch in the middle of Holiday Village with a thriving shop, Gertrude thought that she’d be with her werewolf boyfriend forever. That is, until he unceremoniously dumps her at the busiest time in her career. While drowning her sorrows in pumpkin ale (and a mug of ill-advised peppermint schnapps), Gertrude drunkenly decides to put together the ultimate heartbreak healing potion, drinks it and goes to bed. But when she wakes up, she’s not alone. Vlad Everdark is the charming vampire mayor of the Halloween Neighborhood of Holiday Village. The last thing he expects is to wake up in bed with the beautiful, hungover witch who sells him his morning brew. The one he’s been secretly dreaming about for years. Not only that, but they are tethered together at the wrist with an unbreakable magic red string that doesn’t allow them to go more than six feet away from each other. Halloween is only days away, the biggest night of the year for both of them. Can they break the hex that is keeping them together? And, as they spend more time with each other, will they find that they want to?
The Peppermint Problem
Series: Holiday Village Romances
Series Number: 2
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Blurb: When two friends save Christmas, one kiss changes everything
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Gretchen Nightshade has three big problems. First, her twin sister is crazy about her new vampire boyfriend and keeps leaving Gretchen on her own to mind the shop. Second, because of this, she’s completely behind on her candy orders and if she can’t fill them she’ll never be able to afford her own shop. But last and biggest of all: she’s in love with her childhood best friend who just sees her as another little sister. What’s a witch to do? Nick Kringle is the fifth of his name and is drowning under his father’s expectations. The only relief he gets is when he sneaks off to hang out with his best friend and taste her amazing sweets. When the Christmas Neighborhood’s main candy chef quits just days before Christmas, Nick knows there’s only one person he can count on to bail him out and save the holiday. But when pushback happens against a Halloween witch taking charge of the candy kitchens, Nick impulsively announces their engagement to smooth things over and protect Gretchen with the Kringle name. They can always just end the fake engagement when Christmas is over, right? But what happens when a kiss changes everything? Can they save Christmas and admit their feelings? It may take a Christmas miracle.
The Cupid Conspiracy
Series: Holiday Village Romances
Series Number: 3
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Blurb: Strictly business is about to get very personal in this rivals-to-lovers marriage of convenience
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Beatrix Nightshade is used to being weighed down by responsibility. First with raising her two younger twin sisters after their parents died, then with her job championing the underdog Forgotten Holidays at City Hall, a life of hard work and fighting for what she wants is all she’s ever known. Just once she’s like things to be easy. Curtis Heartson is a cupid who’s charms and good looks have gotten him far in life. A lobbyist for Valentine’s Day, Curtis loves to win and make it look easy. He especially loves rubbing it in the face of his adorably angry rival, Beatrix. But romantic love is highly prized in the Valentine’s Neighborhood and Curtis can’t seem to take his career to the next level without being in a serious relationship. He can’t just fake it: cupids can sense bonds of strong emotion. But hate is easy to confuse with love and even if no one loves him, Curtis does know someone who hates him. Curtis comes to Beatrix with a proposition: a marriage of convenience. A way to pull the wool over his superiors’ eyes. One where he helps her with her goals and she helps him with his. A business arrangement. What could go wrong? But even the best plans have a way of going awry. When real feelings start sneaking into their strictly-business relationship, Curtis will have to choose: his career? Or his heart?
The Pumpkin Predicament
Series: Holiday Village Romances
Series Number: 4
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Blurb: When all the pumpkins go missing before Halloween, one couple might just find a second chance.
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Bridget Shadesglow is loyal and no-nonsense to a fault. Her first, second, and third priority is making sure that her boss, Vlad Everdark, stays in office as mayor of the Halloween Neighborhood. Everything else in her life has taken a backseat to this goal, including her neglected love life. But when all the pumpkins in the entire village go missing a week before Halloween and Vlad’s credibility is in jeopardy, Bridget springs into action, even if it means contacting the ex she’s been struggling to forget. Loki Hauntington has never been able to get over Bridget. He knows that he was too immature when they were together, but now, years later, all he wants is a chance to prove to her that he’s changed in all the right ways, but she never gives him the time of day. So when she comes to him, suspecting that he had something to do with the mystery of the missing pumpkins, Loki suggests teaming up to solve the crime. All he needs is an in to show that he’s a changed poltergeist. Sparks fly as old feelings reemerge and the mystery deepens. Halloween gets closer and closer, but Bridget and Loki are still far from solving this case. Will they be able to crack this whodunit in time to save the holiday celebrations and Bridget’s career? And will they find that some things deserve a second chance?
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The Mistletoe Mistake
Series: Holiday Village Romances
Series Number: 5
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Blurb: When Santa's daughter's magic goes haywire after an ill-advised kiss, she must confront the grumpy yeti who started it all
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Merry Kringle’s magic is on the fritz—and so is her love life. Ever since that kiss with Frostbeard the Yeti at the Halloween Welcoming Ball, her powers have gone haywire. Her spells sputter, flurries follow her across campus, and enchanted mistletoe seems determined to drop into every doorway she passes. With finals looming, Merry’s one magical meltdown away from disaster—and the worst part? Her unruly powers seem tied to her emotions… which all lead straight back to him. Frostbeard knows kissing Merry was a mistake—a dangerous, intoxicating, absolutely unforgettable mistake. Pushing her away afterward was supposed to protect them both. But ever since, he’s been starving for another taste. Now she’s back, demanding his help, with desperation in her eyes. He should say no. Helping her get her magic under control is risky. For his heart. For his sanity. For his ability to keep his hands to himself. But the truth? He’s never wanted anyone the way he wants her—and resisting might just be impossible. As Christmas nears, the tension between them heats to a breaking point. If they can’t untangle her powers—and their feelings—they’ll risk more than failed exams. Because this isn’t just magic gone wild. This is a holiday romance with heat—and it might just burn them both.
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War Queen
Series: The War Brides of Adrik
Series Number: 1
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Blurb: To save her people she would do anything, even marry the brutal orc king.
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Cursed at birth with fairy-like beauty, Queen Adalind has only ever known pain and death at the hands of men. Always a prize to be coveted, she doesn't know that she can trust any male. When Adalind must save her kingdom after the death of her cruel husband during a war he started with the nearby orc kingdom, the jaded queen offers herself up as a sacrifice. The orc king will receive a bride with magical beauty and she will save her subjects from more slaughter. What she doesn't expect is to be attracted to her future husband or find him to an honorable orc. King Rognar is merely seeking to end the war started by the humans, take his pound of flesh and go home. What he is not expecting is to be challenged by a beautiful, politically savvy queen, who seems to offer him everything he could ever want. But as he gets to see the real woman beneath her icy exterior, he finds that what he truly wants is Adalind's heart. As passion ignites between them, can they trust each other and rule two kingdoms? Or will all the forces that conspire against them tear them and their kingdoms, apart?
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War Mistress
Series: The War Brides of Adrik
Series Number: 2
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Blurb: With the kingdom burning around them, can this grumpy/sunshine duo thwart an evil plot and realize their feelings?
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Pellia Santir has always had her choices taken from her, since she was a child. Finally free from the abusive king she was forced to serve as mistress, Pellia is looking for a fresh start. A new path. And a new lover. When she is installed as Regent of Adrik alongside the quiet and brooding Verrick, she believes she has found that lover. If only she can convince him of that fact. Verrick ka Roknir is an orc who has been burned by human women before. Haunted by the memory of a treacherous past-mate, Verrick is determined to never be blinded by beauty again. Even if the flirtatious human regent is oh, so tempting. He resolves for his heart to be as stone, but the pretty human has a way of getting behind his defenses. When fires break out in the south of the country, caused by an insidious force, Pellia and Verrick are put to the test. Can they come together to save the country from those that threaten it and ignite the passion growing between them? Or will the enemy destroy them andthe land they swore to protect?
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War Maiden
Series: The War Brides of Adrik
Series Number: 3
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Blurb: Destined to be enemies. Fated to be lovers. Can love overcome war?
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Dura ka Woreki has always been a shieldmaiden of valor and duty. Fighting alongside her cousin, King Rognar, she can’t imagine that she would ever have to pick between her honor and her heart. Until, in the heat of battle, her Mating Instinct awakens for an enemy soldier she has sworn to kill. When she makes an impulsive decision she can’t take back, Dura saves the soldier and spirits him off into the woods where they can hide, abandoning her allegiance for the first time. Marvik Grimble has only one person in the world that he cares about: his sister Queen Adalind. Forced by oath to protect her abuser, the twisted King Yorian, Marvik finds himself in the middle of a war that he knows he can’t win. When he is gravely injured in battle, he accepts his death, only to find himself saved by the very one that almost killed him in the first place. At first, all he wants is to escape from this strange orcress, but as he gets to know the brave and feisty Dura, he is no longer sure what he wants. Unable to go back home, they slowly fall for one another. But just as Marvik and Dura think they have found their happy end, they discover a danger that could rock the foundations of both Adrik and Orik. Can they warn the people they love and find a way to be together or will the duty they’ve both always carried bring their doom?