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Zander Erikson likes his life orderly, successful, and drama-free. As a high-powered attorney working for his family’s firm, he’s content being the unattached uncle, the dependable brother, and the man who keeps everything running smoothly. Romance? Not exactly high on his priority list. Olivia Marsh has learned the hard way not to rely on anyone but herself. Juggling two jobs, distancing herself from her toxic, scandal-ridden family, and saving for a future she controls, she doesn’t have time—or patience—for rich men who think money solves everything. When a chance encounter ...

Knox Erikson likes his life steady, quiet, and firmly under control. As the behind-the-scenes legal researcher for his family’s law firm, he’d rather bury himself in case files than step foot into a courtroom. But when he takes on helping Carrie Sharp escape her abusive siblings, Knox finds himself pushed into the center of a battle he never expected — and one that hits closer to his heart than he cares to admit. Just when Knox starts to think he understands “complicated,” Elaine Westcock blows into town. Fresh out of the service, broke, exhausted, and sleeping in her car, Elaine ...

Welcome to the wild and passionate world of the Whitfield Ranchers—where fate is fierce, family is forever, and love defies the laws of nature. Hidden deep in the heart of rural America, the Whitfield family carries a powerful secret: they're Bengal tiger shifters—strong, protective, and bound by blood. In this sweeping seven-book paranormal romance series, each Whitfield brother meets his fated mate in the most unexpected, and often dangerous, ways. From Dylan, a wounded Army operative who wants nothing more than to be left alone, to Autumn, a magical woman dying from cancer who holds ...

Serenity Ranger’s life has just exploded. In a single afternoon, she inherits billions of dollars, multiple homes, and a mountain of responsibility — along with the very real fear that her dangerously unstable mother will do anything to get her hands on it. What she doesn’t expect…is to meet a wolf-shifter veterinarian who claims she is his destined mate. Ivan never planned on finding his other half during a simple steak dinner — but the moment he sees Serenity, his wolf knows the truth. She belongs with him. And more importantly… she needs protection. Because Serenity’s ...

Amber Damon has spent her life protecting her younger brother, Wills, from the nightmare of their past—parents who see them as nothing more than currency. When a daring escape to a new town places them in the path of a powerful family with secrets of their own, Amber finds herself under the watchful eye of Wrangler, a man with a mysterious connection to her heart. Though drawn to him, Amber is reluctant to trust him, but Wrangler’s fierce determination to protect her and Wills begins to break through her defenses. As the two fight to leave their dark pasts behind, an ancient threat ...

He sees dead people—and he's not happy about it. Guy Frazier prefers solitude, sarcasm, and avoiding people—living or dead. But when a bat to the head grants him the unwelcome ability to see ghosts, he finds himself stuck with a sassy tiger shifter named Belinda who’s been murdered and wants justice... and maybe a little matchmaking on the side. Amber Gross thought she’d left her troubled past behind—until an infuriatingly blunt stranger calls to say her late stepmother has been haunting him with one last request: claim the inheritance before it’s stolen by her murderous half-...

One small town. One powerful pride. One detective whose secrets could change everything… Detective Aaron Dresden lives by two rules: protect his town and protect his family. As the eldest of the Dresden Pride, Aaron shoulders the responsibility of keeping their tiger-shifter legacy hidden—while juggling his very human career as a cop. But when whispers spread about abused women vanishing into thin air, Aaron finds himself caught in the crosshairs of more than just criminals. Enter Mac, a sharp and determined investigator sent to uncover the truth. But she’s not after Aaron—her ...

Rage. An uncontrollable and insatiable rage consumed Nash Sheppard. He was being a prick, and he didn’t care who he took his anger out on. Sunny Nettles was barely earning enough at the small diner to keep the lights on, much less keep food on the table. And some prick comes waltzing into the diner, spouting orders to keep her mouth shut? She had had enough…

Fowler had no desire to take over as king of the dragons, at least not yet, anyway. His grandmother, the former queen, was pressuring him into taking a mate. He didn’t need a mate, and that was that. Amy hated rich people with a passion. If she wasn’t forced into going into this lunch meeting with the Walshs, she wouldn’t. And she certainly wasn’t going to be forced into eating a hamburger she didn’t order by some handsome, arrogant prick. Enough was enough; she was out of there, and when he grabbed her arm, all bets were off…

Carrie Hunter was at the end of her rope. Her brother’s gambling debts left her owing hundreds of thousands of dollars. He was now dead, but somehow, the loansharks he owned money to were going after her. She would rather eat a bullet than live in that kind of fear. The thugs were in the diner to collect… Archie and his brother Nash just happened to be grabbing a pizza at the diner. Well, Archie was grabbing a pizza, and Nash decided to hone in on his dinner. Nash informed him that the place was being robbed, and everyone was going to die except the manager, and she’d be left alive ...

Enter a world where ancient dragons walk among us, passion burns hotter than fire, and true mates are destined to collide in the most unexpected ways… From the commanding Danburn English, Earl and powerful dragon shifter, to the fiercely loyal Kipling Newton, Duke of Winehammer Castle, each of these six dragons must face powerful enemies, impossible secrets, and the irresistible pull of their fated mates. But love never comes easy. Fiery heroines—human and fae alike—will challenge these dragons with stubborn courage, deep scars, and dangerous pasts. As love sparks and danger brews, ...

Taylor Murphy has always been the responsible one, taking care of her flighty mother and managing her no-nonsense grandmother’s affairs. But when she learns she’s about to inherit more than just family businesses—billions of dollars and a mountain of responsibility—her world tilts on its axis. The last thing she needs is complications. Enter Jack Tucker. Lion shifter, restaurant owner, and utterly unprepared for the whirlwind that is Taylor. He wasn’t expecting to find his mate in a woman as fierce as she is independent. One touch was all it took to awaken his magic—and suddenly...

He never wanted a mate. She never wanted a hero. But fate has other plans. Ayden Frazier has always walked the line between loyalty and loneliness. A fierce protector with a haunted past, he’s never wanted a mate—until fate throws Summer into his path. Fierce, fiery, and a mother of two, Summer isn’t looking for love either, especially after escaping a dangerous ex. But when danger returns with a vengeance, Ayden and his powerful family step in to protect Summer and her daughters. As secrets unravel and sparks fly, Ayden finds himself falling hard—for the woman who challenged his ...

Dominic Marshall is sick to death hearing about Pete. The way the women keep going on about him Dominic swears that the first time he sees the guy he's going to punch him in the nose, then drain him. There is no way in Dominic's mind that any one person could be that great. Piccadilly Bartholomew or "Pete" to everyone who knows her is in trouble. She had to do some work for the man she'd just broken into his 'secure' computer system by telling him not only how she did it, but also show him how to fix it. In the mean time, she meets Duncan to help him with a computer purchase. When Pete has ...

Prince of Tigers Bryant Samson Fisher Kylan Harley Marcus Emmie Rankin didn’t trust men. She had been brutally raped at fourteen and now had her daughter, Olivia, as a result. Olivia was now a teen herself. Although an attorney by trade, Emmie had had to give up her practice to stay at home and take care of her father and her child. Kylan Prince was a black tiger shifter. He had been waiting a long time for his mate to come into his life. Now that she was finally here, he was determined to do everything he could to convince her that he was what she and her daughter needed in their lives.

“I’m talking to you, the least you can do is acknowledge me.” “Hello. Now get the fuck away from me. I’m on my lunch hour. My time, not yours.” Marc growled low and Jonny’s entire body went on alert; her cat seemed to skim along her skin. She stood up, dumping her lunch on the table and backed up. “You felt it, didn’t you?” He moved toward her slowly as he spoke low. “You want to come to me, don’t you? You want to touch me.” “I’m not feeling well. I would like to go home.” He shook his head and continued coming toward her. “You can’t keep me here. I can ...

Locke Erikson and his brothers needed a way out. Their dad was one mean SOB, and they had to get out of the house before one of them ended up dead. Locke hit the jackpot. It was over a billion dollars, and there was only one winner. Just disappearing and keeping their winnings a secret seemed like the best solution. Alexandra Grable was down on her luck. Her grandmother, Martha, had been keeping tabs on her and told her she’d be dying soon. Alexandra was hoping that her grandmother would be leaving her enough money to get on her feet. To her surprise, the woman gave nearly everything to ...

Savage has lived centuries with a name that feels more like a curse than an identity. As a dragon shifter burdened by his family’s tarnished legacy, he’s hardened himself against humans and emotions alike. That is, until he meets Kaida Loren, a fiery and fiercely independent human who challenges everything he believes about love, trust, and himself. Thrown together by unexpected circumstances, Kaida finds herself caught between Savage’s gruff exterior and the undeniable pull of their growing connection. But danger lurks as past betrayals resurface and Savage’s enemies threaten to ...

From the moment Amy found out her brother was running for the presidency of the United States, she moved out of the family home and changed her last name. She loved her brother, but she didn’t love the limelight. All she wanted was freedom. The freedom to live her life the way she wanted without being in the shadow of the Secret Service all the time. Taking pictures was her passion, and that’s what she would do, and no one would stand in her way. Amy had taken a lot of great shots of the animals at the zoo, but if one more person asked her if she had permission to be there, she would ...

Maddy was on the run. She was a single mother raising a set of beautiful triplets—very gifted triplets. Her brother wanted the kids for their talents and would kill her to get them. Gibb Cross fell in love with the kids even before he met their mother. He wanted to love her, too, but Maddy was having none of it. It took a lot to make Gibb angry, but Maddy seemed to know which buttons to push….