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Finding Our Way
Series: Great Escape Wilderness Adventures
Series Number: 0
E-book Price: 2.99
Blurb: It's the 1980s. A mountain man firefighter and ambitious law student rewrite the rules.
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It's the 1980s. She's an ambitious small-town girl with dreams bigger than the mountains that raised her. He's a wilderness guide turned firefighter who knows every trail by heart, except the one that leads to having it all. When Ruth Elliot gets into Harvard Law, she has to choose between the future everyone planned and the one that calls to her soul. Jim Hartman faces his own impossible choice: hold onto the woman he loves or the mountains that shaped him. As Ruth fights to prove herself in the male-dominated halls of law school, Jim discovers that real strength means defying everyone's expectations --- even your own. Their passion burns as hot as ever, but can their love survive when challenging the rules about who should sacrifice their dreams? Maybe the trail to having it all isn't on any map. Maybe it's one they'll have to find together. This steamy romance redefines what it means to forge your own path. Because where there's no trail to follow, love finds a way.
Surviving With Noah
Series: Great Escape Wilderness Adventures
Series Number: 1
E-book Price: 4.99
Blurb: There's a reality TV show. There's danger. There's only one bed.
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In the unforgiving wilderness of the Arctic, two contestants must fight to survive - and discover the warmth of love in the process. Ava Phillips, a shy accountant with a knack for plants, enters the cutthroat world of "Survive: Duos," a reality show that will push her limits in more ways than one. Noah Hartman, a seasoned wilderness guide and search and rescue volunteer, chooses Ava as his partner, setting the stage for an adventure neither could have predicted. As Ava and Noah battle the elements and their own fears, an unexpected bond blossoms between them. But when a dangerous rival threatens their safety and their budding romance, they must dig deep to find the strength to survive - and to fight for the love they never saw coming. Fans of slow-burn, opposites attract, mountain man romances will be captivated by this gripping tale of survival and romance in the Arctic wild. With heart-stopping peril, sizzling chemistry, and a touch of humor, Surviving With Noah will keep you turning the pages long into the night.
Wild Dreams
Series: Great Escape Wilderness Adventures
Series Number: 2
E-book Price: 4.99
Blurb: She's a lawyer. He's a fun-loving former CEO. Love and ambition collide.
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When sophisticated city lawyer Beth visits Springs for a much-needed break, she finds herself irresistibly drawn to the charming and fun-loving Liam. As they explore the stunning wilderness together, Beth discovers there's more to Liam — and to life in Springs — than meets the eye. When a high-stakes legal case unexpectedly extends Beth's stay in Springs, her holiday fling with Liam blossoms into something deeper. But as Beth's demanding career beckons her back to the city, they must confront the reality of their divergent paths. Will Beth trade her high-powered legal career for a small-town life with Liam? Will she return to the city, leaving their love behind? Or will Liam find a way they can both make their dreams a reality? Fans of small-town romance, opposites attract, and hidden identity tropes will be enchanted by this captivating tale of love and self-discovery in the mountain wilderness. With witty banter, sizzling chemistry, and a dash of legal intrigue, "Wild Dreams" will keep you engrossed from the first cup of artisanal coffee to the final hike.
Chocolate Whispers
Series: Springs Delights
Series Number: 1
E-book Price: 4.99
Blurb: An experimental chocolatier and a non-verbal mechanic. It's sweet and so, so, oh deliciously spicy.
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In the charming mountain town of Springs, chocolatier Minnie Maguire has perfected every recipe except the one for love. Between running her quirky chocolate shop and creating outrageous flavor combinations for her viral "Weird Wednesday" videos, she's too busy for romance — until Jamie Ward walks through her door. Jamie speaks more with actions than words, letting his steady hands and quiet strength tell his story. When he starts showing up daily to sample Minnie's latest creations, leaving thoughtful letters in return, she finds herself drawn to the mysterious mechanic who talks so little but says so much. As their connection deepens, Minnie discovers that Jamie's silence guards secrets he's not ready to share. But when Jamie's plans hit unexpected roadblocks, the walls he's built begin to crumble. Now Minnie must decide if she can trust in what Jamie shows her rather than what he struggles to say, while Jamie faces his greatest challenge: opening his heart when words fail him. Set against the backdrop of a small town in transition, "Chocolate Whispers" is a steamy, heartwarming romance about finding your voice, trusting your heart, and the courage it takes to let someone see all of you.
Death and Sweet Temptations
Series: The Alex Bain Series
Series Number: 1
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Blurb: Adult Buffy meets ACOTAR with a snarky Corgi from Hell
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Kristen Coar launches her brand-new ALEX BAIN series with Death and Sweet Temptations, a tale of half-vampire, half-human Alex Bain, where the veil between the mundane and the monstrous thins to a nearly imperceptible shroud, and within its folds lurks a desire as perilous as any fiend. Set in a contemporary fantasy world brimming with magic, danger, and searing romance, this story is perfect for fans of series like Anita Blake, The Hollows, Crescent City, or the Night Huntress. Alex's tenure at Sweet Temptations is marked with success, her ascent up the corporate ladder as smooth as molten cocoa. But as Chicago's shadowed alleys echo with the cries of supernaturally murdered women, her dark heritage calls her to a far greater task. Joining forces with her wisecracking roommate Argo, a gourmet-loving corgi from Hell, and Sergeant Isabella "Izzie" Bliss of the CPD, they race against time to thwart this diabolical terror. However, before they can find those responsible, her two carefully curated identities collide in an office romance that quickly threatens to pull her under. As she falls deeper, the lines between sanity and chaos blur, and Lucas, the steamy consultant, becomes more than just a delicious distraction. As more women die and ancient powers awaken whispering of a long-forgotten prophecy, can her burgeoning love for a man with shady secrets and a wicked past craft a new destiny? One thing becomes clear: the price of temptation could be her very soul. Death and Sweet Temptations is a story of deep bonds, what makes a monster, and a love that transcends the darkness within each of us. Don't miss this gripping adventure, your next sexy supernatural obsession awaits!
Death and Dark Obsessions
Series: The Alex Bain Series
Series Number: 2
E-book Price: FREE
Blurb: Adult Buffy meets ACOTAR with a snarky Corgi from Hell
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In Death and Dark Obsessions, Kristen Coar delves deeper into the gripping world of Alex Bain, where the line between ordinary and monstrous is not just blurred; it's obliterated. Set in a contemporary fantasy world brimming with magic, danger, and searing romance, this story is perfect for fans of series like Anita Blake, The Hollows, Crescent City, or the Night Huntress. Haunted by past battles and sadness following Lucas' departure, Alex is thrust back into the fray when a brutal murder threatens to unravel the very fabric of their world. Teaming up with old allies, and the Other Tabard's Inn's charming bartender Finn, she navigates a web of shifters, fae, and witches, all while grappling with the darkness growing within her. As the death toll mounts and the sinister machinations of the Hidden Village reveal themselves, will Alex be able to save her friends without succumbing to her vampiric heritage? Will she allow Finn's kindness to mend her fractured heart? Perhaps most importantly of all, will she ever find out how Argo, her snarky corgi roomie from hell, fixes his gourmet meals? Prepare for a tale that tests the limits of love, loyalty and the strength to stand in the light, even as darkness encroaches.
Death and Loves Confession
Series: The Alex Bain Series
Series Number: 3
E-book Price: FREE
Blurb: Someone's getting a redemption arc. But will any of them survive it.
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With her vampire side more or less under control, Alex Bain had finally found some happiness, especially with Finn, the charming half-fae bartender, heating things up things in the romance department. But when a desperate letter from her ex, Lucas—a warlock with a shadowy past—arrives, her fragile peace is shattered. Unable to abandon him, Alex sets off for Brazil with her bonded mated and the snarky demon Corgi, Argo, to rescue Lucas's sister from the clutches of a ruthless vampire Master. Through the wild and colorful streets of Sao Paolo and the lush jungles of the Brazilian countryside, the group gains new allies and faces nightmarish monsters at every twist and turn. With every step, they all grow closer; even Argo stops giving Lucas a hard time, and Alex finds herself torn between her unresolved feelings for the fire-wielder and her deepening love for Finn. Then, when a desperate escape uncovers a sinister prophecy binding the three of them, Alex must confront the true source of her growing power and passion—one darker than she ever imagined. As unforeseen betrayals and revelations cloud the path and threaten those she loves, will Alex’s heart guide her to a new destiny, or will it lead to catastrophic consequences? Can she master the darkness within, or will it consume them all? And does a girl really have to choose?
Vintage: A Vampire Romance
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Blurb: Can forbidden love have a chance at eternity?
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Reginald Cast and Charlotte Tremmington share forbidden love. He's a slave in 1860. She's a plantation owner's daughter. After one glorious night together, their world is ripped apart. When given the choice of immortality by the mysterious Syre, along with the promise of being reunited with his lost love, Reginald takes it. ...even if it means waiting until the end of time to be together. Renata Charles, a modern-day estate sales director, is enchanted by a vintage yellow dress that spurs vivid daydreams of another time. She soon learns the visions are glimpses of herself in another lifetime and Reginald was her lover. When the past comes back to haunt them, their chance at forever is threatened. Will Reginald save his beloved and finally put an end to the evil trying to keep them apart? Can Renata come to terms with who she is and accept eternal love?
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Two Hearts And A Villa
Series: Billionaire Romance
Series Number: 2
E-book Price: 2.99
Paperback Price: 16.60
Blurb: Love gets messy when a billionaire property developer attempts to sell an author's family villa in Italy.
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From Tuscany with Love: A Heartfelt Journey of Deception and Romance. Rose Terrini, a best-selling romance author, travels to Tuscany while struggling with the decision to sell her family villa in Italy. Gianni Abbate, an ambitious property developer with big plans to sell the villa, meets her in the quaint village of Montepulciano. He conceals his true identity, a sudden complication the moment he realises his instant connection with Rose. As Rose and Gianni develop a growing attraction, secrets surface and threaten their chance at love as they attempt to overcome their painful pasts. Can their budding romance survive the truth—or will deception tear them apart? If you like holiday romance and secret identity stories that take you on a thrilling and heart-warming ride, you’ll love Two Hearts And A Villa, the second book in Lucy Appadoo’s Billionaire Romance Series.
Hearts Unravelled
Series: Billionaire Romance
Series Number: 3
E-book Price: 2.99
Paperback Price: 18.00
Blurb: Opposites attract, enemies to lovers billionaire romance between two lovers managing grief and loss, and wounded pasts.
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Paperback Price: 18.00
Can you leave your wounded pasts behind? Gina Cassani, a driven data scientist, dreams of running her own marketing business. She thrives on control in both her career and personal life, but when she finds herself pitching a campaign to Stephen Farrugiya, a handsome billionaire who owns a chain of health centres, her composure begins to spiral. Stephen, who built his businesses in memory of his late fiancée, doesn’t appreciate Gina’s assumptions—or her attitude—but for the sake of his business, he’s willing to tolerate her. With the tension between them growing into attraction, they must decide if they can fight through their fears and heal—or if love is a risk they can’t afford. If you love steamy opposites-attract and enemies-to-lovers tropes, you’ll love –Hearts Unravelled, the third book in Lucy Appadoo’s Billionaire Romance Series.
Lacey Lassiter Is Not a Lesbian
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Blurb: The chemistry is there on camera, but can it work behind the scenes?
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Corey Emmons is a rising star. With an appearance in a hit TV show sealing her status as a new queer icon, suddenly, opportunities are flying her way. One of these, however, seems slightly out of place. Lacey Lassiter is a pop sensation. Every aspect of her public image is carefully curated, from her body to her boyfriend to her signature white boots. But when she arrives on the set of her steamy new music video, she’s met with an unexpected surprise: thanks to a last-minute mix-up, Corey has been cast to appear as Lacey’s love interest, and with no time to find a replacement, they have no choice but to go through with the unexpectedly sapphic shoot. The video’s release sends shockwaves through Lacey’s fanbase, and soon enough the two find themselves at the center of heated discourse and speculation. Amidst all of this, the two young stars are growing ever closer – but with the world watching and both their careers on the line, how can they hope to figure out what’s really between them? While the world debates what happened on camera, can Corey and Lacey take their romance behind the scenes?
Chronicles of Kings & Councils
Series: The Harbingers Trilogy
Series Number: 1
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Blurb: Sometimes the ones closest to you are the ones that hurt you the most.
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When one man's mistake dooms an entire kingdom, the people are left at the mercy of an incurable disease that consumes their logic, making them vicious and unpredictable. But something about the crown prince, Omerold Veridian, is different. Despite testing negative for the affliction, he shows perplexing and terrifying symptoms that baffle even the greatest minds. Fate leads the king to form an alliance with his rival overseas, the charismatic president Hugo Manase, who claims to be working on a cure for the incurable, and who is keenly interested in taking Omerold in as a patient. The prince's life is placed in the president's hands, a decision that could change the entire course of history and change Omerold's perception of himself forever. When he returns to court six years later to find his childhood best friend grappling with a dark secret of her own, everything is changed yet again, and Omerold finds himself having to choose between two powerful forces - Love, or bloodlust.
Tidal Wave
Series: Mystical Elements
Series Number: 1
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Blurb: Whitney and her siblings move to their mother's hometown and discover they aren't the only witches in the forest.
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After the sudden death of her adoptive mother, twenty-one-year-old Whitney Dansley moves her teenage siblings to their mother's hometown, Rifton, Oregon. Strange things start to happen when Whitney, Rayn, and Dmitri get to Rifton and they realize they aren't the only witches in the Dark Star Forest. Tucked away in the mountains of the Pacific Northwest, Whitney discovers she has been searching for the very thing her mother ran away from. After a lifetime of thinking they were alone in the world, Whitney and Rayn meet three other girls with secret elemental powers and mysterious jewelry that match the ones the sisters have been hiding for years. In the sibling's search to uncover the truth behind their powers and their past, they reveal more than they bargained for including the darkness their mother ran from that still lurks in the forest. As if things weren't complicated enough, Whitney meets Bryan McClintock. Handsome and clever, Bryan makes Whitney question if she can have love while living a double life. As she escapes further into Bryan, longing for a sense of normalcy, Whitney realizes he may have more ties to this hidden magical world than she anticipated. With her heart pulled in two different directions, Whitney has to decide how badly she wants to uncover the truth and if she's willing to sacrifice her own happiness to do it.
Wildfire
Series: Mystical Elements
Series Number: 2
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Blurb: They must stop this war before it truly begins, but what if they're too late?
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The Dansley siblings moved to Rifton, Oregon for a fresh start. Instead, they discovered why their mother ran from her hometown. The two sisters found the other members of their Elemental generation, but they were all deceived. Now, the Elementals have to face the ancient evil they accidentally brought into their world and the monsters that came with it. New challenges and surprising allies are thrown their way, and the girls struggle to prove themselves worthy of the fabled talismans they hold. Whitney learns the hard way that keeping a distance from the one she loves doesn’t always protect them. She clings on to her escape like a safety net, but will being with her only cause him more pain? Rayn wonders if she’ll ever escape her demons and trust anyone again. After an attack by a new threat, Rayn received mercy from somewhere she least expected. How can she protect her heart when it keeps pulling her towards the danger she intended to steer clear of? The siblings and their friends race against the clock to close the portal to the Shadow Realm and defeat Erebus before he gains his strength. They must stop this war before it truly begins, but what if they're too late?
Whirlwind
Series: Mystical Elements
Series Number: 3
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Blurb: Little do they know, we are the witches who haunt the woods.
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After an attack on the cottage, Whitney and the girls have no choice but to leave for the Hallow. Hoping to find answers at the compound of witches living in the forest, the Elementals are only met with the next challenge ahead. The girls return to Rifton no closer to gaining allies in their fight against the Renati. The crew do their best to pick up the pieces of their lives, keeping the doors of the Corner Cup open and their broken hearts together. Whitney has her eyes set on the end goal but finds herself distracted by her loved ones' dilemmas. Filled with survivor’s guilt once again, Whitney struggles to come to terms with letting go of the past. How can she move forward when her loved ones are being dragged down with her? Lauren had always lived her life the way others expected her to, until she had everything ripped away from her. Now all she cares about is revenge. In finding herself and healing from her past, Lauren realizes she can’t stop thinking about Ashley Turner. Will she let herself love again while the threat of her enemies remains? Erebus may be growing stronger, but so are the young Elementals. As they fight to keep their heads above water, darkness bleeds through the forest with each passing day. Will the crew finally get the upper hand on Erebus, or will the fight destroy them before they get the chance?
Dame Ophis
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Blurb: A wounded knight of the realm and a witch that it not really one cross paths in a tree house. They have nothing to do together, but one doesn't always choose when to fall in love.
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She has many names. Lady of the Oak. Dame Ophis. Few are those to know her real one. Sinha. When wounded knight Cerris crosses through the forest on her way back to the castle, she doesn’t expect a surprising young woman to offer her shelter, nor to heal her. Things take a complicated turn when Cerris realises who she is dealing with. She is supposed to kill Dame Ophis. The only problem is, she might have fallen in love with Sinha.
Furtive Rebels
Series: Black Ops Duology
Series Number: 1
E-book Price: 4.99
Blurb: For better or worse, he is mayhem, she is turbulence. Will it be their demise? Or will it make them stand stronger?
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Oliver Anderson is a former black-ops operative turned Private Investigator who mostly helps people on the wrong side of the law get away with shady deals. He doesn’t seem to care much about following rules anymore. His soul has been tainted by an imperfect system he now hates. That is until Agent Mila Jenkins gets sent undercover to look into his practice and singular way of dealing with things, just as one of the biggest criminal master plans the country has ever seen is slowly unfolding. In a world ruled by chaos and deception, enemies lurk in the shadows, the line between right and wrong gets blurrier at each passing second, and trust doesn’t come easy. In the midst of such adversity, Oliver and Mila’s beliefs will soon be tested. For better or worse, he is mayhem, she is turbulence. Will it be their demise? Or will it make them stand stronger? One thing is for they’ll have to face their truths and all it entails whether they’re ready for it or not.
Rogue Wanderers
Series: Black Ops Duology
Series Number: 2
E-book Price: 4.99
Blurb: She brings anyone who dares defy her to their knees, and he's not one to back down from a challenge.
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In this epic conclusion to The Black Ops Series, can Oliver and Mila’s intense newfound connection withstand the clash that is inexorably coming their way? As what they share looks to be both fragile and unbreakable at once, their worlds get turned upside down in multiple facets, and the universe seems set on testing them. Their lives as they knew them might very well be put in jeopardy by their common enemies, but also by decisions of their own making. In the midst of this showdown of epic proportions, they have no choice but to pick a side and take a stand. But when old habits run deep, is playing it safe the right thing to do? Is it even possible to reinvent oneself? More importantly, is it worth it to do so? Answering those questions will seal their fates… as well as the country’s.
Twisted Indulgence
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Blurb: Stay professional, stay watchful, and keep the client unharmed at all costs.
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Daniel Life as a bodyguard is pretty cut and dry. Stay professional, stay watchful, and keep the client unharmed at all costs. It was easy to keep my feelings for Rachel locked away because I had strong boundaries. But I never expected to have to cross those boundaries to protect her. Now I'm not sure how I could ever live without this woman—fifteen years younger than me and the same one who I was never supposed to have and who could cost me everything. Despite anything I'm feeling, one thing will never change: When she is threatened, I'll do anything to keep her safe. Rachel What the hell have I done? It was supposed to be a harmless white lie. I never meant to hurt a friend—and possibly even ruin the man I've desired for far too long. But as one mess gets sorted, a bigger one unfolds. Now my life is in danger, and what's worse—so is Daniel's. But I'm not a woman to hide in the shadows. No, I'll do anything for the ones I love, even if that means dying.
Cupid's Crooked Arrow
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Blurb: MFM Valentines Day Short Story where introvert Zoey meets playboy Nathan and Alpha male Jagger for an unforgettable night.
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Baker and booktrovert Zoey has every intention of being alone this Valentine's Day. But when her friend has other ideas, she finds herself standing in the middle of Atlanta's hottest nightclub feeling like a fish out of water. After an unexpected altercation, she catches the eye of the co-owners, Jagger and Nathan. Jagger is dark and alluring, and Nathan is a typical playboy, but they want to treat this shy girl like their queen. With these powerful men at her side, Zoey's night has gone from reading a romance novel to being in one, filled with new experiences and hot endings . . . oh, and there's frosting.
Shudder
Series: The Shadow & Ink Series
Series Number: 1
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Blurb: Some doors should not be opened. Can this one be closed?
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Corbin has ignored the voice most of her life. Until the small, dirty wooden box arrives, that is. Convinced it’s just more junk to add to her mother’s ever-increasing hoard, she finds herself caring for this inanimate object more than she should. When she takes it upon herself to pry it open, the voice grows louder. Shadows dance on the walls at night, flies cling to the windowpanes, and what’s worse, others begin to notice. Drawn to the mysterious entity that’s haunting her, the line between her reality and this new one blurs. Every day, her imaginary friend becomes more and more real, and with her mother’s history of mental illness, Corbin fears the worst. Six has always been there. Waiting. Watching. Gathering strength. He only desires one thing: her. Between the encouragement of her closer-than-best-friend Jordan and the aching need to be near the box that fills her every waking moment, it is becoming more difficult to pretend it’s all in her head. Little by little, Corbin cannot resist diving into the d
Hooves, Horns and Roses: Eight Erotic Stories
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Blurb: A collection of queer erotic fantasy short stories for those who love (really, really love) monsters.
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A shapeshifting witch and a Puritan girl desperate to be corrupted. A nonbinary scientist and a bioengineered cryptid with tentacles good for more than just research. The ghost of a murder victim and a young pastor in a crisis of faith. A restless gargoyle and a young woman determined to forge her own path, no matter the cost. These are only a few scenarios in this fantastical collection of erotic short stories by debut author Nori Rose Hubert. Spanning time, space, and imagination and weaving together themes of love, loss, and determination, these sexy, spicy tales of sex and transformation are sure to capture your senses and ignite your spirit.
Sweet Wicked Vows
Series: Wicked Dade
Series Number: 1
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Blurb: No matter how much I crave him, falling in love with my temporary husband isn’t an option, right?
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JAXON Revenge doesn’t have an expiry date. So when my brother hands me the chance to get it, I jump. It doesn’t matter that it involves marrying my main competitor and enemy’s daughter. All I have to do is focus on the task at hand and not on the redhead who makes me question everything, including my own heart. EVELYN My whole world is being turned upside down. Broken-hearted and thrust into becoming CEO of my dad’s company, I make a deal with the Dade devils. Marriage for one year. Simple. Except everything I start to feel for Jaxon is anything but simple. No matter how much I crave him, falling in love with my temporary husband isn’t an option, right?
Misdialed Love
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Blurb: One night of cooking is about to bring Abigail face to face with the man she's been unable to forget.
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Abigail Spencer agreed to let her friend set her up on a blind date for Valentine’s Day. The date is a cooking class at the most popular restaurant in the city. To her horror, the chef who will be teaching Abigail and her date is a man she spent a steamy week with years ago. Gabriel ghosted her and left her with a broken heart. She shouldn’t still want him, but to her frustration, the spark is still there. Gabriel Donovan is shocked to see Abigail at his restaurant, especially with a date he would never expect to be her type. As much as he doesn’t want to be distracted by her, he can’t stop himself from being drawn in. The longer she stays, the more he realizes his feelings for her still exist. Is he willing to chance being ghosted by her again? After discovering the past is not always what it seems, will these two admit their true feelings for each other?