For fantasy romance readers who love Raven Kennedy, Amanda Bouchet, and Carissa Broadbent. This slow burn, enemies-to-lovers series will enchant you…For years, when I fell asleep, I dreamed of a man with blazing green eyes and a cruel smile.The day I meet him, the ruthless mercenary leaves me for dead.Just hours after humans are born, the gods take what little power we have. In return, they protect our borders from the vicious, merciless fae.The humans who manage to keep their power are known as the corrupt.And they are burned.When my forbidden power is discovered, I’m forced to flee my tiny village and the life I adore.To survive, I make a desperate bargain with the mercenary who abandoned me at my weakest.Our deal is simple: I’ll help him and his mysterious friends sneak into the city. And he’ll help me learn to wield the strange, dark power I’ve always kept hidden. The power that may just be the key to my survival.But the ruthless mercenary is hiding secrets of his own. Secrets that threaten the safety of everyone I love. Secrets that could tear this kingdom—and perhaps even this world—apart.Please note: A Court This Cruel and Lovely is an NA/adult romantasy book with steam. While this series is slow burn, the chili pepper rating will increase for each book. Read more

A rebellious princess. A cursed rogue. A forbidden love that will bring a kingdom to its knees.As niece of the king, Elise Lysander cares about two things: sneaking into gambling dens, and avoiding an advantageous marriage at all costs.When her uncle holds the life of her deathly-ill father over her head, reluctantly, Elise puts her fate into the hands of Legion Grey, the handsome and mysterious dowry negotiator. He may be arrogant and infuriating, but soon Legion incites a blistering, forbidden passion she can’t ignore.As their attraction grows, so do the dangers: attacks from black-eyed people, a cursed enemy who is more beast than man, and rumors of fae returning for the crown they believe was stolen from them long ago.After a bloody coup upends the kingdom, Elise flees with Legion, but nothing is as it seems. The man she allowed into her heart reveals his own secret plans with the return of magic—and he has every intention of using Elise to see them through.With war between magic and mortal on the horizon, Elise must pick a side to protect her kingdom. Does she stand with her people who stole the throne? Or with a man who lied his way into her heart and whose secret past could bring her destruction?Filled with luscious world building, banter-filled romance, and epic battles, this first book in the dark, fantasy romance series, The Broken Kingdoms, part Viking, part fairy tale. One-click to start reading today. Read more

She is tiny, frightened, and all mine. I won’t let her get away.As king of the ice giants, I must have heirs. But our customs do not satisfy me. I do not want a giantess who will bear me a child and then leave to be with another. I would much rather pursue a union the human way: find a partner who will share my bed, bear my children, and stay by my side.Until death do us part.One drop of blood is all it takes to get a match. And when I see her, my cool blood rushes faster in a daze of heat. Only one thought is clear in my mind: she belongs to me. I must claim her before my subjects to prove once and for all this female will not take lovers. She will be mine forever.I will show her vigorously how different I am from puny human males. And once she knows what it means to be with the king of the giants, she will never want to leave.The Temple, a matchmaking service for monsters, shifters, and aliens, is open for service.Arranged Monster Mates is a series of novellas written by your favorite paranormal and sci-fi romance authors: Eden Ember, Layla Fae, and Cara Wylde.Each of these steamy stories has it all: a possessive male, a heroine ready to sacrifice herself to the beast, plenty of spice, and a happily ever after to curl your toes! Read more

His dark destiny awaits, and nothing will stand in his way. Except her.Dark lordDemon spawnProphesied realm destroyerWith a demon for a father, Damien Maleficus Bloodthorne’s destiny could be nothing but nefarious, and with the completion of his most vicious spell, Damien is on the cusp of fulfilling the evil inevitability all of his dark machinations have led to.And then, her.BubblyObnoxiousBlondeHarboring secrets of her own, a tiny yet troublesome thief calling herself Amma completely upsets Damien’s malevolent plans when she mistakenly gets chained to his side through magic, forcing him to drag her across the realm. Killing her would fix things, of course, but the nauseatingly sweet Amma proves herself useful on Damien's unholy crusade and then proves herself the source of something even more sinister: feelings.Will Damien be forced to abandon his villainous birthright to help the tender thorn in his side? Or will he manage to overcome the virtue Amma insists on inspiring and instead cut it out at the heart? Read more

For Lorelei Clay, no good deed goes unpunished…Reluctant ghost whisperer Lorelei Clay wants a working moat, which is the only reason she agrees to help with yet another supernatural situation. The simple ghostbusting job quickly escalates when Lorelei discovers the involvement of a powerful and ancient collective not known for their social skills.Lorelei wants nothing more than to get back to her renovations and her life of solitude, but it becomes painfully clear that if she can’t fix this small-town problem, Fairhaven is going to suffer big-time consequences.Dead of Night is the second book in the Crossroads Queen urban fantasy series. Read more

Alliances shift, rules change, and loyalty is tested. Nothing will ever be the same.I knew my life would change when I traveled to Athos. I wanted to help my people, save the tributes, and make my family proud. Instead, I discovered more secrets and lies and saw my people destroyed in front of me.And then I faced the greatest betrayal yet.Unsure of who I can trust, but in need of allies, I set out on my most dangerous quest yet. The fae king must be destroyed in order for Athos to be free. But the king isn’t our only threat. The gods themselves are angry and Nyx has promised retribution.If we fail, humanity is lost.But then again, I’m not exactly human.This is book three in the Blood and Salt series and is not a standalone. It’s dark, violent, and spicy. Mind the cliff. Read more

Perfect for fans of A Court of Thorns and Roses & Fourth Wing comes a deeply romantic high fantasy series with elves, dragons, magic, and captivating enemies-to-lovers. In hiding all her life, Layala prepares for the day the wicked High Elf King Thane will come to steal her— his powerful mate. She trains to take her revenge for the wrongful execution of her parents, who died for her freedom.Now that day has come, forcing her to come face-to-face with what she’s hidden from: a dangerous, dark-haired, warrior king determined to marry her.After she’s shoved into a black carriage pulled by six ominous steeds, Layala makes plans to take her captors’ lives and free herself......but Thane has a secret that makes it impossible for Layala to slay him. She has an even darker truth that makes loving her forbidden, no matter how much Thane wants to touch.Dare to dive into this whimsical story inspired by Hades & Persephone, The Lord of the Rings, and a sprinkle of Norse mythology. A tale that will grip you from the first page and stay with you long after the last. Start reading now! Author’s note: This is book 1 in a series and ends on a cliff. This is an adult slow burn romance with plenty of banter, tension, and a touch of steam. Contains violence and mature themes. Read more

I would scorch the earth for the woman I love.Being a dragon had always been my legacy. But not one I wanted anything to do with. After losing control the first time I shifted, I’d been exiled off to Blackwood, left to rot in the shame of my crimes.I was meant to be a hero. A protector. The defender of my fae homeland. Instead I became the scary story they told their children at night.Believing I belonged in this prison, I never considered a future beyond my punishment. Not until I met my mate. Dahlia is a gift I didn’t think I deserved and now I want more with her. We all do.Her beastly VikingHer mad pirateHer vengeful godAnd me, her imprisoned dragonAs tensions mount at Blackwood, it’s more obvious than ever we have to do everything we can to keep her safe. But the wheels of fate are turning and I’m not sure there’s anything we can do to stop what’s already been set into motion.Not without having to become the very thing I most feared.The Ripper’s come to Blackwood in search of new victims, but if he dares to lay a finger on my mate, he’ll find out what happens to those stupid enough to touch a dragon’s most valued treasure.For fans of Supernatural and American Horror Story, USA Today bestselling authors Meg Anne and K. Loraine are thrilled to bring you another installment in the Mate Games Universe. Warning: The Mate Games: Death is a spicy paranormal series with a cast of antiheroes utterly devoted to their heroine (even if they haven’t realized it yet). It contains a cursed Novasgardian berserker with primal energy, a dastardly pirate captain who deals in pixie dust, a possessive fae dragon shifter who is fond of hand necklaces, and a mysterious Southern gentleman who’d show her what he liked if only he could remember. Please refer to the authors' website for all tropes, tags, and CWs. Read more

The enthralling and romantic sequel to J.M. Kearl's enchanting Bow Before the Elf Queen. Layala fought against falling in love with him. Thane battled to win his mate's heart. Now they'll discover if their love can withstand those who tore them apart.Held for weeks without food or water, Layala's resolve begins to fracture as an evil darkness looms over her. She’s the key to destroying the Void or reviving its creator— the long-dead Black Mage she has a mysterious connection to.Layala and Thane learn what it truly means to fight for love as their enemies surround them and it becomes a struggle for revenge, the kingdom, and finding the truth about why Layala seems to harbor the power of whether Palenor falls into darkness or if her Lightbringer name holds true.Author's note: Long Live the Elf Queen is book 2 in the Elf Queen series and ends on a cliffhanger. It contains romantic steam, violence, war, and mature themes with morally grey characters. Read more

The captivating third book in J.M. Kearl’s bestselling Elf Queen saga is filled with breathtaking romance and heated tension.Layala Lightbringer’s worst fears came true when she woke the wicked Black Mage, Hel. He claims she is a goddess reborn… and his wife. For her, the Elf King Thane is the love she desires, the one she fought for, and the one she wishes to marry.She wants nothing to do with her past.Until their lives are threatened and her relationship with Thane depends on remembering who she was in her previous existence as Valeen.But she can’t do it on her own.To get her memories back she must rely on the one she hates most, Hel, and working with him rather than against him poses its own risks. He is a dangerous temptation, and Layala finds herself pulled between two entirely different lives with two very different loves.Content notice: this story contains violence, death, a villainous love interest, steamy content, and profanity. Read more

In a god blessed realm where greed is the faith of rulers, Snowlin’s existence was perhaps the greediest act of all. Born the forbidden child of two Aura, magical beings possessing god-gifted powers, she carries a burden of title. Prized a weapon of destruction by her father and hunted as a monster of carnage by others. The odds knew no favour to the wicked or kind in Numengarth, but Snowlin turned human, powerless, and a disappointment to the creator who intended to wield her in his claim for power over the continent.After twelve years disparaged into exile, she sets to return and claim what the realm owed her: revenge on both her father and the night king who hunted to take more than her life.Take and destroy were her plans.Use and bargain were his.She returns to find the rapacity of serpents lingering in the air and at her expense once again. Snowlin, now arranged to wed her nightmare for a political agreement, begins adjusting plans.While caught in a game of crowns, what would she choose to become? Pawn to the winter king or queen to the night king? Read more

Eight books and over 1400+ pages of magic and mayhem, action and humor fill this snarky urban fantasy boxed set.Mythical creatures are real and the world is only now finding out.All Frances wants is a simple, safe life. Kidnapping the Phoenix was probably a bad move.My name is Frances. Not the name you’d expect from someone on the run from the paranormal mob.You know, ogres with machine guns, kind of mob.But when the unborn ashes of the Phoenix ask for help, well, what’s a girl gonna do? I stole her urn from the mob and went on the run.Now I'm hiding in small town Indiana, where I work as a medic for fantasical beasts. I should be safe here, right?But the mob aren’t the only ones looking for the Phoenix.An ancient evil is searching for her in hopes to usher in Armageddon. Now I have a choice to make: abandon the Phoenix and run, or stop these supernatural bullies and beasts from harnessing the Phoenix’s magic for evil.Like I said, what’s a girl gonna do?Meet Frances, the latest hero in the GoneGod World. Frances a paranormal medic, treating the mythical creatures who now walk among us. If you love Mercy Thompson, Buffy or Katrina Darling, then you’ll absolutely love this unexpected heroine. Read more

I hate myself for craving the panty-melting demigods.But my awakening power is volatile and destructive. Only they can prevent me from turning into a ticking bomb.When Lucifer's heir breaches the wards of the Academy to kidnap me, the sea demigod, my sworn enemy, uncovers my hidden origin. Instead of exposing me, or, worse, leading the Dominion army to hunt me down, he leaves a trail of dead bodies behind to protect my dangerous secret.Magic Secret is the second book in the Half-Blood Academy series with a badass heroine, four deadly, striking demigods, heart-pounding action blended with super steamy love scenes, and great romance. Read more

I never intended to become a princess. Or make a deal with a monster.Lost in the wilderness, I thought the handsome stranger was my salvation—until I looked into the eyes of a beast. They say not to bargain with the fae, but there was no other choice.The deadly prince of Stag Court claims I belong to him. I only have a year and a day to convince him to let me go before I'm his forever.He's without mercy, known as a ruthless killer. Yet he protects me. Defends me. Tells me his secrets. In front of the Court, he's the Beast, but behind closed doors he gives me the chance to choose him, or not.The fae Court is a dangerous place, and the prince isn't the only terror lurking in the shadows. But I'm stronger than his enemies give me credit for. Together, he and I might be each other's salvation... or ruin.Captured by the Fae Beast is a complete story loosely inspired by the story of Hades and Persephone, with a guaranteed happily-ever-after. This enemies-to-lovers slow burn romance features a possessive male lead and the sunshine mortal who can tame him.For a full list of content warnings, please see mallorydunlin.com/catalog. Read more

With their inheritance restricted until their marriage, sisters Clara and Louisa, both in their twenties, must live with their godfather Drosselmeyer. One night, an accident brings to life one of the strange wooden dolls in Drosselmeyer's mansion. The Nutcracker doll is a cursed Fae prince, and he pleads for the sisters' help. During the ensuing journey into the Fae realm, Clara encounters the handsome Sugarplum Faerie, and he promises her the chance to enact all her forbidden fantasies. Meanwhile Louisa and the Nutcracker Prince battle and bicker over everything, despite the growing attraction between them. And to make matters worse, the entire Seelie kingdom is under threat of conquest by the Rat King, ruler of the Dread Court.This is a spicy, adult, fantasy romance retelling of "The Nutcracker" fairytale.Holiday romanceTrigger and content warnings are available on the author's website and in the front matter of the book. Read more

"B-but we... we're m-mates...""look. Even though you were a fun flirt, I detest the slightest idea of you becoming both The Lunar Moon Pack's Luna and my mate. That's why: "I Dmitri Kingston, reject you Ariana Descartes as my mate and future Luna.""I-I ... Ariana Descartes accept your r-rejection as your m-mate and future L-Luna of the Lunar Moon Pack.""All right. Now get out."Dmitri Kingston is the next in line to become the Alpha of the Lunar Moon Pack, a heartless, rule-breaking, heartbreaker, and bad boy. Put another way, he was a total player. With the appearance of a Greek god and an ego larger than the universe, it was hardly surprising that fate had decided to play a trick on him and pair him with Ariana Descartes.Ariana Descartes is a Shy, good girl, obedient to authority, modest, and all around nice and helpful. Completely different, the exact opposite of Dmitri Kingston. Her life changed the day she went to Dmitri's 18th birthday. Since she was a little girl, finding her mate and sharing a happy life with him had been her only desire. However, that was before she met Dmitri.Ari's ex-mate Dmitri has rejected her and now she is pregnant. She runs to the human world, where she and her unborn daughter are guaranteed safety, not wanting any disturbance. And she and her lovely daughter Elora live in a calm, pleasant community for five years.But there is a catch to it though. Elora will need to go with Ari since she needs to return for a few days to see her sick father. Has Dmitri changed the way he plays? When she suddenly reappears on the scene after five and a half years, how will everyone else respond? Above all, though, is Ari prepared to face her mate who rejected her after a "fun" night? Read more

A shapeshifting god,an immortality granting peach,and a woman gifted with forever.England, 1184: Anna is used to hunger and hardship. Ever since she was seventeen, when the pale shadows of her vitiligo were spotted, she has spent more than a decade struggling to survive alone and in exile. Then a single act of kindness towards a beautiful stranger and the taste of a divine peach changes Anna’s life forever.Suddenly, her body is as untouched by time as it is by harm. As she watches the world change around her, knowing every human connection is only temporary, there is only one person she trusts to always return, no matter the years or distance...The shapeshifting god who gifted her with immortality. Read more

Eddie Burma is the wizard that people come to when they have a problem…but what happens when the problems come looking for him?After seeing an old acquaintance murdered, Eddie lands back in his quiet hometown, only to end up in conflict with a criminal coven he thought was long gone.He also needs to deal with an ancient spirit that has re-appeared after hundreds of years, the assassination attempts by magically enhanced hit teams, and the demon possessed bikers. Then he still needs to get to the undead evil behind it all. Meanwhile, the bodies keep piling up.Amidst the chaos, he somehow needs to train up his new apprentice; a 16-year-old girl with far too much moxy and talent for her own good.Finally, when Eddie’s problems take the shape of a terrifying, soul-sucking shaman, he has to put everything on the line in a desperate fight to keep himself and his loved ones alive.Welcome to the first book in your new favorite Urban Fantasy series. If you’re a Jim Butcher, Shayne Silvers and Michael Anderle fan, then this fast-paced, action-packed, magical series is for you. Read more

What's worse than being pursued by the Four Horsemen? Discovering you're the Fifth.This box set contains the first three books in the Four Horsemen series bundled together so you can read for less! The urban fantasy why choose series slow burns to steamy scenes, and has a kickass heroine with four guys who'll do anything for the girl who's the centre of their world. I almost killed Death. Okay. Technically speaking, I can’t kill Death, but I hit him with my car and he wasn’t happy. Unharmed and sexy in a rain-soaked and scythe-free way, but unimpressed.Turns out my stalker Death has three other friends who’re looking for me too. Guess who they are?When Heath, Joss, Xander and Ewan inform me they’re the Four Horsemen, I know they’re not lying because nobody can lie to me. Even worse, I can’t lie at all and I’ve no idea why—I swear my parents cursed me with the name Verity. Needless to say, none of this helps my social life.Social life? Gone. I’m now helping my four dark and dangerous new companions police the supernatural world. This wasn’t how I predicted my life, but pursuing demons, vampires and fae is a hell of a lot more interesting than my boring job in tech support.I leave my old life to move in with my smorgasbord of gorgeous guys and that’s where the trouble starts. There’s a weird bond between us all—broody Heath, gentle Joss, asshole... sorry, I mean forthright Xander, and the enigmatic Ewan who watches me with suspicion.I’m a little concerned by the whole ‘Four Horsemen and the Apocalypse’ scenario and exactly where I fit in. Something big threatens the world and our connection takes hold in a strange but not entirely unpleasant way. Who wouldn’t want to be the centre of four guys’ world?My bond with the Four Horsemen is about to become complicated on oh-so-many levels.Scroll up and one-click the set now!This set contains:LegacyBoundHuntedBooks 4 – 7 complete the series and are available in a separate box set.The Four Horsemen series was an Amazon US top 100 bestseller.Please note: the books are written in British English so contain British spelling and idiom. Read more

Once, I was feared by all who gazed upon me. For the past century I have served, defending my crops in solitude, baring my scythe as an omen.But when the crops aren’t seeded, I find myself standing over a field of dirt and weeds.It is her fault.The female who has inherited the farm. She might be the new queen of these lands, but in her wake, she brings only ruin.So, I will scare her away. I will claim these fields, and she will learn to fear me!Until one evening, she is attacked by the crows. She cowers behind me for protection, begging them to spare her life.Her terror and desperation stir me into action...Nobody, not even a god, is allowed to frighten what is MINE. Read more