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  He was from the wrong side of the bayou. A place where voodoo was revered and fallen angels whispered. I didn’t care. I loved him from the first time we played together, and I love him still. I haven’t seen him in so long. I went back to New Orleans when I could. I never stopped thinking about him. My bayou boy with the heavy Cajun accent. I just didn’t know that the happy little boy had turned into such a different man. I didn’t know that he had been looking for me too. I didn’t know a lot of things. But finding out was much worse than staying in the dark. My Review This is a very, quick read. The dark and spooky vibe of New Orleans is the perfect setting for this story.  Emily and Grimm come from two different walks of life. Emily is from a rich family. Yet, she never treated Grimm like he was beneath her. That they why they formed a good friendship. The draw that Emily felt to seek out Grimm again as an adult is strong. When Grimm sees Emily again you can tell that he felt that co

  In the dimension where fire meets ice, my mate waits for me. And if I don’t go to him, I’ll die. I know I’m lucky to have a mate at all. Most would rejoice. Most would run to them. Not me. I want to stay with my family. I was trapped in the veil for the majority of my life, fighting to survive. And I’m supposed to leave them for a man I don’t know? I’m tired of Fate making the decisions for me. Yet… The  ache  in my chest becomes too much. The  thirst  in my throat becomes unbearable. The  need  to mate is a call I can no longer ignore. Even if I’ve never touched or kissed another. How will I satisfy him? Finally, I go to my prince only to learn that I have not one, but  two  mates. A dragon and an elf. Not only do they rule separate kingdoms—they are mortal enemies. Hatred is rooted deep in my dragon’s fire and my elf guards a secret close to his heart that he refuses to tell. Forgiveness is the only solution. And the journey to getting it might be what kills us all. -The author rec

  Chaos. Control. In a broken mind, it's all merely an illusion. Kane I’m an interstate trucker who’s left hundreds of bodies behind him. She's a woman who’s running from her past. When she gets in my truck, she unwittingly becomes my next victim. I test her will to live, but the personalities behind mine have a different plan for her. They work to dismantle the fragile equilibrium I've struggled to maintain. As I unravel around her, consumed by conflicting desires, I start to question everything I've ever known. Or never known. Can I let her into the darkness that has consumed me, or will she become yet another tragic casualty of my damaged psyche? Tropes: Age Gap Enemies to lovers Hate to love MMC with multiple personalities Primal One Bed Across State Lines is a  DARK GRAY  hitchhiker romance. All books in this series are  STANDALONES  and can be read in any order. This dark hitchhiker romance has extreme content. Full list of content warnings on my website. Please r

  They fought courageously on the battlefield; now they're fighting for love. Heroes, Holidays, and Hope Volume 1 Genre: Military Romance Anthology with stories by Dania Voss, Laura M. Baird, Laurie Ryan, Sadira Stone & Lynn Spangler Sacrifice. Valor. Patriotism. They fought courageously on the battlefield, now they’re fighting for love. We are a group of Veterans and Veterans' family members who are also bestselling and award-winning romance authors! We put our group together to publish a yearly limited edition, military holiday romance collection that also supports military / veteran related charities. Heroes, Holidays, and Hope Volume 1 supports Fisher House (comfort homes where military & veteran families can stay free of charge, while a loved one is in the hospital). Our goal is to raise $3000 (or more) during our yearlong campaign. The stories in Volume1 are contemporary military romance, taking place

  Book Details: Book Title :   Squirrels in Antarctica   by   Sari Karplus Category :   Children's Fiction (Ages 3-7) , 32 pages Genre :   Children's Picture Book Publisher :   Sari Karplus Release date:    Mar 2024 Content Rating :  G.  Suitable for everyone. Book Description: This fantastical book of animals in unusual places will tickle your brain, leading readers of all ages imagining their own silly combos. You'll see a skiing seal in Switzerland, a pufferfish piloting an airplane, a sloth who runs a marathon (but isn't ever done), and so much more! With fun illustrations and an educational twist, this book encourages readers to embrace their limitless imagination, explore the world, and experience animals big and small in their not-so-natural habitats. Perfect for bedtime reading or as a classroom favorite,  Squirrels in Antarctica  sparks boundless imagination. So, come along on this epic journey and "Let your thoughts fly limitless like snails on shooting s

  Lela Talbot works on a long haul ore freighter, traveling between the Cloud and Earth. When someone aboard the ship tampers with the engines, Lela is called in to help—along with D-084, the cool, collected, kind android that Lela has been crushing on for weeks. While saving the day, it becomes clear that D returns Lela’s interest. But as things heat up between them, Lela fears exposing her feelings to an android who can’t possibly return them. When their saboteur returns, jeopardizing their trip home, D and Lela will have to work together to solve the mystery. Can she keep it casual, or will she give in to her love for an android who can’t love her back? My Review All I could picture is Data from Star Trek when it came to D. As a Trekkie, this is not a bad thing. So, it was easy to engage in this story and see it play out like a mini move in my head. I like the relationship that Lela and D formed together.  Yes, Lela may have come off a bit obsessed at first about D. Yet, what they s

  Alexis Gorgun, the author of the 'Cup of' series, is back at it in this laugh-out-loud and steamy rom-com that throws Ruby, a sassy barista, into a cocktail competition where Theo, a suave bar owner, reluctantly becomes her mixology mentor. When I hit rock bottom, my well-meaning sister signs me up for a cocktail competition. The cash prize is life-changing, and I'll do anything for that money. There's just one problem: my expertise in cocktails extends to sipping, not mixing. And when I turn to my bartender friends for help, they all refuse to train me. In order to win, I have to turn to my old fling, Theo Watson. We ended on sour terms when he wanted something more than an occasional hookup. But his demand was downright impossible when I don't believe in love or relationships. Now I must swallow my pride and ask him for the impossible—to train me for the competition. What the hell has my sister gotten me into? My Review I have not read the other two books in thi

  Two families – One follows the letter of the law, and the other… doesn’t. But somehow, they’ve made it work. Neighbors and friends. Bound by past generations of honor, trust, and even love. ~~~ As children, Mahina Tillman and Zeb Lehua were inseparable. Zeb was a protector. Her protector. Her best friend. But then one day, he wasn’t. Mahina had loved Zeb more than she ever thought was possible. But when he left, she was forced to move on with her life. And she did. But now he’s back and things are… complicated. Zeb walked away from Mahina, but she’d never been far from his thoughts. Or his heart. He’s finally returned home—after being gone for nearly two decades—and things aren’t always what they seem. What do you do when the love of your life has moved on? What happens if she needs you, when there’s literally no one else she can turn to? Zeb Lehua would burn the world down for Mahina Tillman. And this is only the beginning. Mahina is the first book in the Hawaiian Mafia Romance seri

  As my best friend’s brother, Dex Hardy has always been my downfall—older, forbidden, and completely irresistible. Our paths were never supposed to cross, but they tangled up in the summer nights we exchanged forevers and I love yous under the stars. In secret. He knew it had to be that way. Yet he betrayed our relationship the day he chose to save me from that car wreck instead of her. I won’t forgive him for that. The only reason I’m at his casino now is because I need the money. If I can survive six months working and living in close proximity to him at the Black Diamond Resort and Casino, I’ll be able to pay off my mother’s medical bills and more. Not so bad. Until Dex finds out I’m engaged to a man I don’t love and wants to make his own deal with me—six months of being married to him instead. Or else. My Review Shain does it again. She knocked it out of the ballpark with this newest addition in this series. Once, I start reading a book by her, I can't stop. This book was no e

  Love at first sight is only found in romance books… Right? A hot Scottish archeologist walks into a curator’s office—sounds like the set up for a bad joke. Yet, here I am, face-to-face with the flirtatious and ruggedly handsome, Dr. Cameron Jackson, delivering items to catalog and display for the museum. Falling prey to his charms should be the least of my worries. Except I want to give in, let him chase me. Since I am working on his brother’s upcoming excavation, spending time with him is a terrible idea. The last thing I should do is sleep with him, but I can’t deny the instant connection we share, or how I desperately want more than either of us can offer. What could go wrong if we had one night… or maybe two? Sip Happens is a deliciously spicy sequel novella, best read after Unexpectedly Ruined. It contains major spoilers for the Love At All Cost and Top Shelf Romances series. My Review I got to know Cameron a bit from Unexpectedly Ruined. So, I was excited to read his story. He

  Noah When my eyes land on Chase, it’s game over. I want to keep him. I need to have my eyes on him at all times. I can’t keep away. Anyone who gets in my way…they die. When I finally get my prize, I will never let him go. My man. My craving. My Chase. It's time to step out of the shadows. Chase Could life be more complicated right now? I have an ex from hell, and it’s made me question whether I even want a relationship again. Then…Noah walks into my office and my life changes forever. I need to resist the pull I feel in his presence. The red flags surrounding him should make me run for the hills. But I can’t stop thinking about him. And the cherry on top is that I think I’m losing my mind. A feeling that someone is watching me…it’s making me crazy. Yep, my life is a mess, so come and watch it implode into chaos. *This dark MM romance contains content that won't be suitable for under 18s. Please check the trigger warnings. My Review When I think of stalker romances, I want a b