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Georgeanne Rogers was a former addict. She hadn’t touched anything in over six years, but to hear her boss talk, she could barely function. Sometimes, she just needed someone to talk her down… Ivy had mentioned George to Lance. To be honest, he had thought George was a guy because of the name, but when he got a look at her, he realized she was one of the most beautiful women he’d ever seen. And when he opened the truck door and caught her scent, he was one happy lion… George wasn’t so sure. Feed her first. She would think later…

Murray was wrapped up in trying to solve the mess that his parents found themselves in. In essence, the town was trying to steal their home. A few minutes after speaking with Lander, a Rosie Thimble called his phone. She was taking charge of this shit storm, and heads were going to roll. When Rosie got out of the car, Murray introduced himself. The moment that he touched his hand to hers, he felt a feeling roll over him akin to his skin being set on fire. Not only his skin but where her fingers were touching his. He could feel the iciness of her anger like it was his own. Closing his eyes ...

Cameron knew it was a setup before he and his sister Caitlynn got there. It was supposed to be a hit to take Cattie out. Cam being there was just a bonus. Had they been entirely human, the explosion would have killed them both. With them both being critically injured, they were taken to a private clinic owned by Jake and Forrest. To the world they would appear to be dead, at least until Cattie could put together who was out to get them. Rick wasn’t sure what he was supposed to be doing here. He’d been asked by his buddy and longtime friend, Forrest, to come by his house—he had a gig ...

Prince of Tigers Bryant Samson Fisher Kylan Harley Marcus Piper James was at the funeral home doing the hardest thing she’d ever had to do—bury her mother. The last ten years had been difficult, with her dad’s illness then him ultimately dying, and then her mother being diagnosed with cancer. Her siblings, Mary and Louis, had been no help at all, financially or lending a hand with their care. Now that their mother was gone, those two were going to be a handful, Piper just knew it. Fisher Prince, a rare black tiger shifter, had a gift. He was able to find people and things with little ...

She’s got a warehouse to launch, a daughter to protect, and zero patience for arrogant men—even if they’re dragons. Tabby Reader isn’t here for fairy tales. She’s building an empire, raising her daughter, and keeping her troublemaking brother, Tommy, in check. The last thing she needs is a possessive, growly stranger complicating things with talk of fated mates. Edgar Walsh thought his biggest problem this week would be financial projections—not falling head over talons for a fierce, no-nonsense woman who makes him feel like the ground’s shifting beneath his feet. Literally. ...

Kinsey Pennington never planned to take on the family farm alone, but duty doesn’t wait for perfect timing. With a broken-down truck, a failing water heater, and his brothers scattered between odd jobs and burnout, Kinsey’s barely keeping things afloat. Until a chance encounter with a precocious little girl at the bank kicks off a chain of events that changes everything—including his future. Meggie Gold doesn’t do small towns, and she certainly doesn’t do farmers. But when rumors of a shady land deal reach her office, she heads to rural Ohio to protect her grandmother’s promise...

Emma Holden is used to life on the road. With her rig, her mom by her side, and her independence intact, she’s built a world where no one tells her what to do. But when a violent encounter brings her face-to-face with the powerful Tucker family—and their secrets—her carefully controlled life takes a sharp turn into the extraordinary. Colby Tucker has poured his heart into building his dream on the water, but nothing rocks him more than the fiery redhead who storms into his life. His lion knows she’s his mate, but convincing Emma? That’s another battle entirely. Stubborn, guarded, ...

When August Erickson revisits the sprawling estate he designed, he expects to face critiques of his work, not a fiery connection with the no-nonsense landscaper, Jacklynn “Jack” Blackman. With her strong will and a spark that rivals his own, Jack is a challenge August can’t resist. As their worlds collide at a black-tie event, the chemistry between them is undeniable—igniting a whirlwind romance filled with fiery passion, family rivalries, and the chance for a love that defies the odds. August is all in—captivated by Jack’s confidence and beauty. But Jack’s strained ...

A wet washcloth was handed to Alistair and he slapped it none too gently on the back of her neck. She tried to lift her head and he pushed her back down and glared at his brother. He had to take his anger out on someone, and he was the perfect target for it. “You had to scare her off on the first day, didn’t you? You just couldn’t stand the fact that you didn’t know that Colette wouldn’t work for you and that I’d found you suitable help in the meantime.” His brother started to speak, but Bronwyn lifted her head again and he shoved her back down. “You should be horse whipped....

Marshall’s Shadow Sheppard Dean Oakley Rodney Heath Trenton Paige Avery had been deep, undercover with her brother, James. Their target had been spotted, but something went wrong. The bullets came from everywhere, killing most of the people in the room. Sent to retrieve them, Rebel Marshall popped in and took the unconscious Page and James back to her home to recover. If Paige and James hadn’t already been immortal, they would have died for sure. As it was, Paige was too weak to shift, and until she could, it would be a long recovery. Heath found James in the barn. The man seemed ...

Marshall’s Shadow Sheppard Dean Oakley Rodney Heath Trenton Isabella Booth was tired of all the sexist crap handed to her on a daily basis. When her father wouldn’t even consider her as an heir to his lawn care business because she wasn’t a man, and left it to her brother Hunter instead, she had done the next logical thing. She opened her own lawn care business, and it thrived. Dean Marshall was renovating his family home. As far as the landscaping was concerned, he was told to go big or go home. When Shep invited the owner of the landscaping company to his home for dinner, Dean ...

Marshall’s Shadow Sheppard Dean Oakley Rodney Heath Trenton Rebel had been called to the US when she’d been informed that her brother was dying, but she arrived too late. He left behind a devastated wife, two small children, and a load of debt. Rebel stayed to help out as best she could, taking a job at the local hospital, but working conditions there were unbearable, and she had no choice but to quit or kill someone—namely the head nurse. And as a doctor, she had taken an oath to save lives, not take them. Rodney ran a small practice. He handled the medical care for the local schools...

Marshall’s Shadow Sheppard Dean Oakley Rodney Heath Trenton Trenton was the last of the brothers to find a mate. He saw his brothers’ happiness and wanted to experience that for himself. Libby had moved in with her aunt to help her out. And when a crazy neighbor was plotting to poison their water to make them sell their property to her, the Marshalls stepped in to help. From the moment Trenton figured out Libby was his mate, she suddenly possessed a great deal of magic. With the little people popping in and out and the house constantly changing, Libby thought she was on the brink of ...

Luke Emerson has big shoes to fill. He doesn’t know how to be a Mayor of their small town, but with the help of his assistant, Allen, he is damn sure going to give it a good try. From what little he’s seen of the town government it’s corrupt and he’s bound and determined to do something about it. When they receive a call that Allen’s sister Jack has been critically injured in a fire, Allen falls apart. His sister is all he has left. Luke goes with him to the hospital and as soon as Luke catches her scent, he knows she’s his mate, but the doctor is giving her less than a three ...

Londyn Rice is running for her life, a target of betrayal from the law firm she once trusted. With a fortune in inheritance checks and ruthless enemies closing in, her escape leads her to Waylon Dixon — a man with secrets of his own. Waylon is more than the town’s hardware store owner; he’s a gorilla shifter bound to protect Londyn as his destined mate. As their lives intertwine, Londyn must navigate a dangerous web of lies, revenge, and supernatural forces. Can she trust Waylon with her heart and life, or will the relentless pursuit of her enemies destroy them both? Together, they ...

A Cross to Bear 1. Mark 2. Dexter 3. Frazier 4. Gibb 5. Barron 6. Ewing Sunny Meadows wasn’t a people person. She had anger management issues, and most of the time, she didn’t even like herself. Working as a government agent, Sunny found herself in the Smoky Mountains tracking down a serial killer. A run-in with a park guest landed Sunny in the hospital and off the killer’s trail. Dexter Cross and his family were black bears and lived in the Smoky Mountains, where he worked as a ranger for the park where they lived. He was to deliver a gun and a badge to the injured agent. He’d been...

She’s finally learned to say no—until fate sends her someone she can’t refuse. After a lifetime of abuse and disappointment, Sammy has built her world on independence. She runs a thriving restaurant, hires people who need second chances, and refuses to let anyone—especially a man—dictate her life again. Then Storm Walsh calls out of the blue, claiming that Sammy is fated to be the mate of her son, Melbourne. Sammy laughs it off—until Melbourne himself shows up on her doorstep, handsome, patient, and entirely too sure that they belong together. Melbourne isn’t looking to ...

Forbidden Series M/M LBGT Paranormal Romance 1. Jake 2. Henry 3. Cameron 4. Brody 5. Easton 6. Cole Dr. Brody Downs was ready for a fresh start for him and Jordan both. Filing for a divorce from Rachel was the most prudent thing to do under the circumstances. He had known Jordan wasn’t his son when he was born, but he couldn’t love the little guy more if he had been. Rachel wasn’t fit to raise the boy, and he’d fight her for custody if it came to that. Until that time, he was offered a new job in a small town in Ohio, he and Jordan would settle there and try to start anew. Aaron ...

Recommended for 18+. Contains graphic sex and language. 1. Rembrandt 2. Davis 3. Leonard 4. Christopher 5. Richard 6. Nathaniel Leonard Earl wants no part of Rembrandt’s rag tag team of saviors. Before the cancer he’d been happy teaching children. But when the mysterious man in black shows up in his hospital room and heals him, he has no choice but to join the group. No one says he has to like it. Jamey has been on her own awhile. It doesn’t take her long to figure out she is different, and that the malefactors can’t change her into one of them. Since the malefactors have taken over...

Recommended for 18+ Erotic Shapeshifter Romance. Book 2 of the Harrison Ambush Tiger Shifter Series. This full length novel can be read as a stand-alone. Harrison Ambush 1. Riordan 2. Cormack 3. Aedan 4. Darcy (Coming 11/28/2016) 5. Liam (Coming Soon) 6. Ennis (Coming Soon) Nikki Neal was damn good at her job. As an undercover cop, she had just about enough information to put the local crime boss away, but she needed more to make it stick. But when someone blew her cover, Nikki found herself on the wrong end of several guns. Aedan Harrison was on the fast track to winning the Governor’s ...