Forty-four-year-old vampire Max lives a mostly solitary existence in an attempt to avoid “vampire drama,” but when he spots abandoned babyvamp Kieran on his way home one night, his pesky conscience demands he rescue him and confront the vampire who turned him. Problem is, Kieran’s creator is Max’s ex-lover James, an emotionally abusive, older vampire whose very presence throws Max into a heart-beating panic. James isn’t happy that Kieran tattled on him, and he’ll do whatever it takes to keep Max from divulging his offense to the vampire police, including risking Kieran’s life to make Max his rightful guardian. But Max never wanted to be anyone’s guardian. And if Kieran gets his way, he’ll have more than Max’s care and attention. He’ll have his sexual submission, too.

Word count: 28,000

Jack Larsen is a billionaire playboy trying to outrun a murder charge, and he just walked into my diner. It’s the most exciting thing to happen in this tiny town since forever, so I don’t mind flirting with the incredibly hot, incredibly dangerous fugitive, especially when he looks at me that way.

I’ve followed the details of the case in the news, and it doesn’t look good for Jack. All evidence points to him. Jack killed his father.

He doesn’t know I know who he is, of course. He tells me his name is Pete, and I go along with it. Maybe it’s foolish to be alone with him in the empty diner, late at night, but I always liked to play close to the edge.

The smoking hot man in front of me is full of a darkness I can’t fathom, but I crave a taste.

Just one night with him, that’s all I need, just a moment’s relief from this small town boredom. I willingly give in to his seduction. Soon, his breath is hot against my neck, his hands rough on my skin. It feels so good to have his body pressed against me, the fear and lust making my head spin.

That’s when I mess up.

I open my mouth and say the one word I shouldn’t.

“Jack.”

From New York Times and USA Today bestselling author, Aaron Hodges, comes a thrilling new genetic scifi that has fans begging for more.

For centuries our evolution has stagnated. Surrounded by technology, we ceased to adapt. Until now...

When eighteen year old Chris is accused of treason, his world is changed forever. Abducted in the night, he wakes in a facility hidden deep in the Californian mountains. There he is subjected to the depraved experiments of the Praegressus Project – a government led initiative to enhance the human race. Unfortunately for Chris, the chances of survival are slim. But only the lucky get to die.

Just like everyone else in that small, remote and beautiful village, Mohammed was living a simple, happy and peaceful life with his wife and eight children. They had their own farmlands, goats and water for themselves and life was good. That was of course until a group of strangers suddenly appeared at the village and nothing remained the same again. With time, more outsiders arrived and before too long, they were almost everywhere. New settlements were built, new jobs were created and the villagers welcomed them with open arms as they were their own people. The outsiders were smart, educated and powerful people with higher connections. As they had come with well-thought-out plans and had no intention whatsoever of leaving soon, they were here to stay permanently. While the systematic schemes worked perfectly as planned, the simple and naive villagers hadn't even had the slightest clue about it, and by the time they had realized it, it was already too late. It was not only their farmlands, goats and water that were gone but also their freedom too and the next thing the villagers found themselves was being barricaded in a restricted place like caged animals. With time, the resentment, hatred and bitterness between the two sides grew in great deal and the fighting persisted on indefinitely. How the villagers fought with the superior enemy? What happened to their lands and water that were supposed to be a gift from the God? How Mohammed survived through the infighting? What happened to his goats, olive trees and family? And what happened to the hope, dream and future of those innocent villagers? What happened to their dignity? What happened to humanity? This is not only a work of fiction by itself, just take a look around yourself and you will find reality more closer than you can ever imagine! It's not only Mohammed's story anymore, it's our story!

TIM I GURUNG is an author working on 15th book based in Hong Kong, he writes on serious global and social issues, and he only writes for his charity - ISSLCARE.

EVERYONE REMEMBERS THEIR FIRST LOVE...
BUT SOMETIMES IT'S THE SECOND LOVE THAT LASTS

Evocative and heartfelt, The Guestbook is the profound story of one woman's journey toward hope, renewal and a second chance at love on a lush Pacific Northwest island. Curl up with your favorite cup of cocoa and enjoy.
~Anjali Banerjee - author of Imaginary Men and Haunting Jasmine 
 

Husband and wife stand on opposite sides of a divide created by lies and rooted in a dark and deadly past...

As a teenager, Jill Shannon fell victim to her stepfather's cruel abuse. Now as an adult, Jill's made it - she has a successful career and a solid, if not static, marriage to Detective Alex Shannon. Together they live out what seems to be a perfect life in Seattle. 

The vow she made as a teenager to never again be a victim lies dormant - until one day a reporter lures her to his hotel room under the pretense of an interview - and suddenly all of it comes rushing back. Jill seeks revenge on the reporter, triggering a series of events that leads Jill down a wormhole of retribution, forcing her to spin an ever-widening web of lies. 

Meanwhile, Alex is pulled into a case of a series of murders that began as cyber relationships. There seems to be a familiar fingerprint on these crimes,but Alex refuses to believe the murderer could be someone close to him... 

"Deadly Lies is a taut, fast-paced thriller that grabs you from the start and doesn't let go. Patchell is a master storyteller with a real talent for creating pulse-pounding suspense."--Kevin O'Brien, New York Times Bestselling Author of Unspeakable.

THE RUSSIAN MOB'S NEVER BEEN SO HILARIOUS. OR SO DANGEROUS...

PI Dev Haskell wakes up one morning in dire need of an asprin, a cup of coffee, and an hour in the sauna. It seems he's just spent a wild night with his beautiful bombshell of a client, Kerri, and she's left him a note. A smart and sly man who fancies himself just a little more savvy and debonair than reality confirms, Dev thinks he's got it made. But he has absolutely no idea what he's getting into when he agrees to track down Kerri's sister Nikki. Turns out both women are involved in an elaborate human trafficking ring with Braco the Whacko, a notorious Russian mobster, at the helm. Soon Dev finds himself at odds with local police, Homeland Security, and an FBI task force, as well as in and out of the hospital thanks to a gunshot wound and a bit of shrapnel in the rear, not to mention on the run from a neurotic underworld boss and a psychotic killer: it must be love...

In a bizarre but compelling mixture of crime and offbeat comedy, Dev proceeds to messily balance both sides of the law in a wacky tale that will keep you on your toes while laughing out loud.
 

Felix has to live a life in silence as he agrees to become a hermit. He can only think about his son at the monastery. Will he ever see him again? A broken heart and illness might get him killed.

Felix scrubs at his eyes, determined to be calm while facing his unexpected fate. He looks at Lady Meridan and finds her blinking and sniffing. She clears her throat with the gentlest of coughs. “Well then. You’ll be taken to the hermitage at once. Always remember you are not to speak to anyone for any reason. From dawn to dusk, whenever you’re not doing what needs must, you are to pray for the health and good fortune of the household. Understood?”

Shrouded in Secrets. An ultra elite club far from the public eye. All the power and money in the world bidding fortunes for one night with you.

Are you ready to see what happens behind the doors of the Breslyn Auction Club?

Estella has grown up in poverty but has big dreams.

She is desperate to pay her ailing mother’s medical expenses and her tuition at medical school. She hears about the Breslyn Auction Club through a classmate. Estella has had to handle a lot in her young life and she thinks this might be the answers to her troubles…

When she is sold to a Sultan for his younger brother’s harem, she is seduced into an extravagant lifestyle unlike any she has ever known.

What she doesn’t expect is to do the most dangerous thing of all… fall in love.

Note: “Sold to the Sultan: A Breslyn Auction Club Romance” contains adult language and scenes. It is for mature readers only.

This book is the second installment in my series, The Breslyn Auction Club.
Each book is a STAND-ALONE romance, but more enjoyable when read as a series. It contains a happily-ever-after ending with no cliffhangers.

A Short Story to Consume with Your Lunch!

Mayor Bobby Baumgartner is running for re-election, but not unopposed. Hippie Henchmen, his opponent, has stirred up the citizens of Kensington City by arguing that The Wall surrounding the city should come down. Meanwhile, foreign diplomats are being held captive inside the city. On the other side of the wall, Tree Trolls are killing the innocents and threatening to launch all-out warfare.

Can The Wall really keep the good citizens of Kensington City safe? Can Electromancer fight off the marauders? Will The Mayor take The Wall down to save the innocent refugees? What role will the giant grasshopper play? There’s only one way to find out …

Level: PG-13

BONUS FEATURE: Read the first three chapters of Electromancer!

Nothing tempts and teases the heart, and the body, like a growly werebear mate. Bite into this collection of shifter romance stories of desire, seduction and true mate love by NY Times, USA Today and national bestselling authors.

Cyrus - Kenzie Cox
Cyrus Doucet used to be the bad boy, the one all the girls wanted...all of them except one, the girl next door. Claire Erickson's always been the good girl. But now she's in trouble and the only person she can turn to is her outlaw neighbor.

Forbidden Bear - Harmony Raines
Joel has met more than his mate. Mia is most certainly his match too, the way she handles her bike, and that skin tight leather catsuit, what more could a bear want? Even if she is a wolf!

Cross - Elle Thorne
A former Shifter Council Enforcer hell-bent on being left alone finds his plans go to hell in a hand basket when he has to help a curvy spitfire on the run from the mob.

Andre - V. Vaughn
Nessa has no interest in the broody bass player, Andre, until he opens his mouth to sing with her. When she helps him write the song of their hearts, she discovers their love is more than beautiful music, but Andre's a polar bear shifter and the only way to be with him is to change. Forever.

The Billionaire Shifter's Virgin Mate - Diana Seere
He's a wealthy playboy bear shifter with an enormous appetite for women. She's a virginal pre-med student with no time for nonsense. And then they hear The Beat, an old myth about fated mates that Derry can't believe...but can't ignore.

Bait This! - Tasha Black
Billionaire bear Derek Harkness is always in control. Until he meets a curvy witch who takes him out of his element. When the you-know-what hits the fan, Derek and Hedda will have to work together if they want to get out of Copper Creek alive.

Damage Report - Mandy M. Roth
Weston just wants to return to his solitary life off the grid where he can drop off the radar of those looking to kill him. Then news reaches him of a woman in danger and he can't help but rescue the damsel in distress, especially since she is his future. But it's been too long since he's seen to his manly needs, and way too long without shifting, so one small stop on the way shouldn't interfere with fate too much, right?

Tempt me Cowbear - Liv Brywood
Recent divorcee Donna is on a mission to indulge in each of the seven deadly sins, beginning with a trip to the Curvy Bear Ranch's cooking class. She gets more than she bargained for when she finds Brody, a sexy cowboy with a scorching hot body. Brody thinks the curvy blonde bombshell, his bear insists is their mate, is totally wrong with her filthy rich, self-absorbed seductive ways. They both have to decide if their recipe for love is worth a chance.

It’s 5 o’clock somewhere!

Wait – Time doesn’t matter…Just open this book - we’re serving
Cocktails for Ten

Let your reading palate tingle with romantic encounters or be heightened by thrilling mystery and suspense or become tantalized by something surprising and totally unique!

That’s our goal in serving up these ten full-length novels by USA Today and International Best Selling Authors.

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USA Today Best Selling author Donna Fasano’s Following His Heart – “Fasano delivers tender honesty and sweet sexiness in this beach read.” Publishers Weekly

Ashley Fontainne’s Suicide Lake is a “thrilling mystery with a hint of romance.”

Elaine Raco Chase’s Dangerous Places was Romantic Times’ Top Hot pick for romantic suspense “twists, turns, a few laughs and sex.”

E.G. Fox’s Award-winning Lucky Dawg Meets Lucky Lucy is a romantic comedy that’s been called: “the X-Files with a little sex.”

Dee Dee Covas’ Dandelion Soul “a love story with a twist of fate.”

Diane Nelson’s Points on a Curve “she’s got wingspan, he’s got the nose for news. Together it’s a match made on and off the court.”

Lorne Olive’s The Cistern “a non-stop read – hang on to your sanity.”

Ashley Goss’ Sexual Desires – “raw sexual interaction and deep emotion.”

Michael Cody’s Where Power Resides “action packed roller coaster of a read.”

Angie Dokos’ Mackenzie’s Distraction “can Mackenzie let go of her past & embrace a chance for happiness with Trevor?”

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I never expected to find you... I can't let you go...
A Ridgemont University MM Sweet/ Wholesome Romance Novel. Focus on character development and true love romance. No explicit content.
Medium heat, medium angst, happily ever after ending

Tumiso (Tumi) Moketla has always known that he was adopted. His parents told him from a young age that the greatest gift they had ever been given came from Tumi's biological mother: a brilliant, accomplished son who is completing his law degree at Ridgemont University. Tumi loves his adoptive parents, but recently, he’s been wondering about the woman who gave him up for adoption nineteen years ago; who was she? And where did Tumi really come from?

Tumi decides that he is finally ready to set out on a journey to find his biological parents and discover more about his roots. Life had been comfortable and privileged growing up in the Ridgemont Valley. Tumi needs to know if there is more out there for him than just the life of a Ridgemont student. What he discovers sets him on a path that changes his life forever.

Tumi's journey of self-discovery is disrupted by an unpleasant encounter with the arrogant British exchange student Edgar Boatwright. Edgar comes to Ridgemont to study South African constitutional law as part of his International Law degree at the University of Cambridge. Tumi is annoyed by Edgar's know-it-all attitude and superior air. When Tumi and Edgar find themselves forced together by fate, their bickering leads to complicated feelings. In fact, Edgar might just be the person to teach Tumi valuable lessons and to help him uncover the mysteries of his past.

Edgar Boatwright is a charming, debonair exchange student who is fascinated by South African law. He comes to South Africa to reconnect with memories from his past, but he finds himself drawn to guys who might be bad influences. 

Edgar becomes disillusioned during his visit, and he falls into his old ways of recklessness and partying. Edgar feels especially grumpy towards his frustrating classmate Tumi Moketla, who is attractive but constantly pushes Edgar away. Edgar tries to show up Tumi in mock court and sabotages Tumi when he seems to have the upper hand, but Edgar soon realizes that when it comes to matters of the heart, he might not know as much as he thinks he does.

What’s more, Edgar’s family has had enough of supporting his lavish party lifestyle. They cut Edgar off, and he is forced to move out of his luxury apartment and into the dorms at Ridgemont University. But being close to Tumi makes Edgar come undone. Edgar soon realizes that there's a lot more to Tumi than he once thought, and he struggles with the feelings he is beginning to have.

Will Tumi unlock the secrets of his past and discover who he really is? And with time running out, what will Edgar decide when his father demands he returns to England? Find out in the fifth Ridgemont University standalone novel.

Matt Hansen.
Hot single daddy.
Arrogant. Rude. Older.
My boss.
Totally off limits... right?

Matthew Hansen is the kind of handsome that has grown women whispering behind their hands and giggling like schoolgirls.
Dark, tall and mysterious, he’s a newcomer to our little town. He’s a gritty, grease-covered mechanic, and a single daddy.
Sweet, right?
Plus, he’s looking for a nanny – and I am desperately looking for a job.
Sounds like the perfect deal.
Only he’s a jerk. An uncivilized, hulking brute. Zero manners. Zero interest in making me feel welcome in his home. Downright rude.
But oh, so s*xy.
And I need the job. I can do this.
One thing is for sure: I can’t fall for the Caveman. No matter how sexy he is. How mysterious. How tortured.
That’s the only rule – and one I’m about to break.

***This is a standalone, full-length romance with a HEA and no cliffhanger or cheating. For a limited time, I have included ZANE, a standalone novel, and MICAH, a standalone long novella, as bonus. ***

Winner of the Hot Key Books Young Writers Prize, Vicious Depths is the first novel in a gripping new fantasy series.

Sixteen-year-old Alex Muir is dead. Dead, and furious.

The afterlife she’s been taught about just doesn’t exist. There are only the brutal caverns of the Depths, deep underground – and the tightly controlled gates that protect the paradise of the Azure.

In return for a life of safety, Alex is forced into the Depths as a spy for the tyrannical Azure leader.

But Alex soon discovers that the Depths isn’t quite the nightmare she anticipated. Among the memory-leeching monsters and decadent all-night parties, she manages to find friends in the chaos. Friends that introduce her to the mysterious Flynn Cooper – right-hand man to the ruler of the Depths.

As her spy mission derails and devastating secrets are revealed, Alex realizes that she needs to pick a side. But she’s no longer sure which one is right – or if a right side exists at all.

This USA Today Bestselling Author includes an all new dazzling romance and with tons of family drama! Fans of Danielle Steel, Jackie Collins, Bella Andre, and Nora Roberts will adore this series.

Favorite Coffee, Favorite Mistake:
A wedding. The Beach. Romantic Sunsets. Your ex?

Sandra Marshall might sell her wedding shop, but wants to leave her job with a bang, so she becomes her best friends’s wedding coordinator, but with meddling mother-in-laws, a menagerie of momentary mishaps, and a surprise she never saw coming, the chances of transitioning careers are beginning to waver.

Wyatt can’t wait for his half-sister’s wedding. A cruise boat full of friends and family, fun in the sun, and his young daughter in tow, the occasion is seemingly perfect… or so he thinks.

When he and Sandra reunite, it’s not exactly how he would have hoped. He knows she has every right to hate him, but he can’t help but want to make amends for past mistakes. With so much at stake for the bride-to-be and their unresolved issues on full display, can Wyatt and Sandra work together to make sure the wedding goes smoothly, and hopefully, rekindle their romance in the process?


I had a crush on her all the way through grade school
 

When Eloise walks into my tattoo parlor, she thinks she knows what she's after - a piercing to help take her where no man ever has. 

An exciting new urban fantasy series...

What if everything you've been told is a lie?

Fifteen years ago the war demolished Arrow's family. Lied to and betrayed, she's driven to shatter the conspiracy concealing how her parents and thousands of others died. But to go up against the powerful government she'll need to align herself with the strangest and most dangerous criminals in Victory City: the Specials.

They are not what they seem...

They are magic misfits and criminals, recruited and blackmailed to fill ordinary positions within the Sinistera Hotel. But for those who are greedy enough--or desperate like Arrow--there are opportunities to earn big money doing illegal magic jobs. The danger and the risks are high. Magic assassination, kidnapping, assault--there's a good chance Arrow and the others could be killed or wish they had been. But though the Specials each have agendas of their own, they are determined to rewrite history...if they can survive that long.

Demon Leap is the first book in The Specials series. Check out this imaginative paranormal thriller that will grab you from page one and keep you at the edge of your seat!

FROM AMAZON BESTSELLING AUTHOR LIZ CROWE

Book one in the Brewing Passion series

One hot entrepreneur plus a driven saleswoman and sultry brewer: simmered in the craft beer world for a unique, sexy reading experience!

When wealthy brewery owner Austin Fitzgerald meets sexy saleswoman Evelyn Benedict, angry sparks fly. They seem destined to clash, until a hot hookup in a cold beer cooler changes everything.

For Austin, it’s a life-altering moment that sets him on a path away from his birthright, while Evelyn must face her fears about committing to a man considered the playboy of the micro-brewing world.

The power of their preconceived notions nearly tears them apart—until they meet up with brewmaster Ross, who opens their eyes to a deeper, more erotic connection.

But three strong personalities don’t always make for the best emotional mix and when a simple misunderstanding causes chaos, it’s up to Ross to somehow repair the tattered shreds of their relationship.

Dara Ruminor is a serious young duelist in the mountaintop kingdom of Vertigon, a land of dramatic cliffs and misty peaks where mysterious Fire magic runs through the stones like blood. The secluded kingdom has been peaceful for a hundred years. Swords are used for sport, and successful athletes live like kings as long as the crowds love them.

Eighteen-year-old Dara needs to find a wealthy patron in order to duel professionally and avoid a lifetime working in her parents’ Fire Lantern shop. Her efforts are disrupted when her coach asks her to train with Prince Siv, an infuriating—if handsome—young man who refuses to take the sport as seriously as she does. But the prince’s life may be in danger, and soon Dara will discover that Vertigon isn’t as peaceful as she thought.

As threats emerge from the shadows, Dara will have to raise her sword to protect Siv—if he doesn’t irritate her so much that she decides to run him through herself.

From the author of the Seabound Chronicles comes a new fantasy series about sword fighting, cur-dragons, molten Fire magic, and one young woman’s effort to prove herself.