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Summary: A magical bookshop holds the keys. When Mason Chynoweth inherits an old house in small-town New Zealand, he hopes to discover what happened to his great-great uncle Lewis after he returned from the war in 1945. Mason’s first encounter with the property is thankfully reassuring—his sensitive psychic powers aren’t triggered and he has a calm sense of coming home. Elijah Whitaker arrives in Kedgetown for an extended visit with his aunts. He’s quickly drawn to Mason and offers to help him try to find some answers in the dusty old house. It soon becomes clear that Mason is keeping secrets, but Elijah has a few secrets of his own. Like his closely guarded knowledge of the hidden supernatural world, and the fact that many of the townspeople are psi and supernaturals. What is the connection between the house and Postscript, the town’s enigmatic bookshop? Mason’s glimpses of the past give some clues, but not enough to make sense of the puzzle. When a hidden journal comes to light, the true story of Lewis’s journey is revealed, and his path and Mason and Elijah’s begin to intertwine.

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Summary: An untrained sorcerer and a reclusive necromancer face a ghost-infested town. Darien is free of his dead invaders, and his eyes have opened to a new reality. In a world of sorcerers and necromancers, he's full of power and potential, but completely ignorant. Necromancer Silas, and Silas's cat familiar, Grim, are teaching him basic skills, but danger won't hold off, just because he's not ready. Silas never planned to share his life with anyone, but after a week of shared battles and shared nights, Darien has become a fixture in his home. Silas has never met anyone with more raw magical ability, or less idea what to do with it. When Silas is offered a job hunting ghosts, he's tempted to refill his depleted bank account, but reluctant to bring untrained Darien along. Darien's eager to help, though, and eventually Silas gives in. It's just a few ghosts. Nothing he hasn't handled before. What could go wrong?

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Summary: Beau Lethe, one of the original Hellhounds created by Lord Hades, enjoyed his visit with packmate Java and his new mate well enough, but there was something tugging at his hound and soul sending him back to New York and within days of his return, he found out what it was - the sweetest little Arctic wolf shifter anyone could ever hope to meet, all wrapped up like a blanket burrito. The only issue was, Beau was sure his mate would reject him when he realized Beau wasn't like the other hellhounds. Prince Blue Watson insisted on everyone calling him Blue. His first name stemmed from his mother's dreams, not an actual title, and his real last name was unpronounceable. Sleeping rough for six years, mostly in his wolf form, Blue did his best to fend for himself on the city streets, swapping smiles for change from strangers. Until he smiled at the wrong person and ended up wrapped in a blanket and suspended from a ceiling. Even he had to admit things were looking a little dark, until he heard a sexy deep voice sitting at the table underneath him. Blue's mom had a lot to answer for, giving him such a misleading name, and Beau's got a few problems of his own between keeping his secrets from Lord Hades, and trying to keep his precious mate safe. Cops that aren't cops. A disappointed god. Parents with weird ideas. And let's not forget Jake, the grumpy bear. If Beau and Blue are to have an HEA, they are going to have to work with their friends to make it happen. Precious Blue can be read as standalone although reading Collar and Scruff (currently a free read on Your Book Boyfriend's Boyfriend giveaway 2022) and Better Than Sweets (Available on Amazon and wide) will help you get an understanding of the world and the back story of the hellhounds. Please note that while most of the plot lines in the story are resolved by the time you reach the epilogue, there is one short plot line that was introduced in the last few chapters that will be resolved in the following book. The epilogue also introduces the next hellhound in this series.

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Summary: Vietnam War vet turned deep-sea treasure hunter Digger Sullivan scratches out a living, and this new commission is just another job—albeit an exciting one—off the Florida coast in 1977. But while exploring the area, Digger and his crew encounter one shark too many. Reef and his shark shifter clan are charged with protecting a vital, magical secret—two of four scrolls that, when brought together, could annihilate shifters across the world. But Reef can’t keep his head in the game around this intriguing diver, and it’s not long before Digger takes one of the scrolls topside. Reef now has two missions: seduce Digger and recapture the scroll. Despite his attraction to Digger, Reef’s priority must be reclaiming the scroll. For Digger’s part, he can’t keep his eyes off the flirty young man on his boat. While he doesn’t know what Reef could want with a scarred old vet, he’s not going to pass up an opportunity of pleasure. Unfortunately for Reef, he loses sight of his duty and all his plans go awry. Then Digger’s crew is captured by the very person who commissioned them, and Reef and his shark clan are the only things standing between them and death. Second Edition with revised and expanded text.

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Summary: Music speaks directly to the heart. Joel is a music teacher who knows it’s time to forget his ex and move on, while Marcus runs a lawn-mowing business and has come to Wellington to escape the reminders of a recent breakup. Although they’re opposites, when Joel and Marcus connect, their romance has the potential to hit all the right notes. Too bad neither of them feels ready for new love. With family and friends in common, dating is risky and things could get messy if it doesn’t work out. When the sweet song of possibility draws them towards romance, a Chopin prelude ends in a seductive kiss.  But it will take some practice and perseverance to find their perfect harmony… Author’s note: This is the second edition of Prelude to Love. The first edition was released by another publishing house. This edition has some added content, and has been revised and re-edited with the end result being a better, stronger story. It uses New Zealand spelling to reflect its setting.

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Summary: Detective Mark Thibedeau is perfectly happy doing his job in Internal Affairs and going home to his cat. Still, when his assistant wants to set him up on a blind date, he can’t help but be intrigued. Dr. Ryan Campbell loves the frenetic pace of working in an emergency department. He likes his life and doesn’t need anyone. But that guy his colleague wants him to meet does sound pretty interesting. It’s instant chemistry when they meet—and instant chaos. That chaos isn’t just phone calls interrupting dates. When a patient comes into the ED rapidly bleeding out from a gunshot wound, Ryan suddenly finds himself in possession of evidence that could very well put two white cops in jail for killing an innocent black man in cold blood. Not sure what else to do, Ryan takes the evidence to the only cop he can trust—Mark. Now Mark is investigating a delicate case, and Ryan is a material witness, and putting their fledgling relationship on hold is the least of their problems. Dirty cops stalk Ryan and his colleagues. Higher-ups question Mark’s investigative integrity at every turn. Worse, he’s tugging at threads of a citywide systemic problem of cops getting away with racially motivated murder. And there are cops with blood on their hands who will gladly kill to keep that system running. CW: Racially motivated violence, white cop-on-black civilian violence

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Summary: Animal Control Officer Derek Williams is a wolf shifter and not one inclined to long-lasting relationships. Not only does he take animal abuse personally, he has a temper and isn’t afraid to show it. However, he changes his tune when the newest veterinarian starts working for the Animal Services Center. Recovering from an abusive relationship and hiding supernatural abilities of his own, Brian O’Donogue wants a fresh start and a new place to call home. Quickly dubbed the “animal shrink” by co-workers, Brian doesn’t know what to make of Derek at first. Then he manages to confront Derek during one of his rages, and they both see each other in a new light. Eventually they take a chance on their feelings and the ensuing relationship is better than either of them could have hoped—until a rogue wolf shifter attacks Brian. The abrupt attack forces Derek and Brian to confront their secrets and whether their relationship can weather the storm heading their way. The rogue shifter is out there, and he’s hunting them. BONUS STORY: Celtic Warrior and Wolf Spirit Derek and Brian are celebrating their first Christmas together, and Brian is determined to show Derek a Christmas like those he shared with his family back east. A wolf shifter, Derek has never celebrated a traditional Christmas before—his pack would usually shift on Yule and hunt down prey. But the unexpected appearance of Brian’s abusive ex-boyfriend on Christmas Eve threatens not only Brian’s holiday plans but his future with Derek. Second Edition with updated and revised text.

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Summary: Everyone knows Dash as the charismatic leader of the sled team. No one sees him at all, except the one guy who shouldn’t. When Dash ended up paralyzed after a car accident, he refused to let the self-pity kill him. He immediately transformed his life, taking his sports career from rugby to sled hockey seemingly overnight. Now he truly believes it’s the career he was always meant to have. His personal life isn’t the same success story. Everyone he once loved and loved him disappeared as quickly as his first career. These days, he’s invisible when he’s not on the ice. Some days it’s a blow he doesn’t know how to take. From the first day Dash joined his team, Booker has been hooked. As the team’s assistant head coach, he needs to keep their relationship professional. Booker can’t help the way he feels when he sees Dash smile. The guy is just sunshine in a bottle. He calls to Booker on another level. Booker can’t resist the lure. Unfortunately, making his move can only complicate their lives. It’s a mess he doesn’t know if he can make. It’s also one that could cost them everything. Pucking Complicated is the fifth book in Charity Parkerson’s Thin Ice series. These books are steamy sports romances meant to heat up your day. This series is best enjoyed when read in order.

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Summary: Some days, Rider is a terrible boss. Other days, he’s a dream. Either way, he’s completely off limits. After a long and successful hockey career, Rider moved on to take over the general manager position of a professional hockey team. It’s not exactly the cozy job he hoped it would be. In fact, he might be out on his butt soon if he can’t win a championship. But the job still has its perks—like a sassy personal assistant who couldn’t be deeper beneath Rider’s skin. Rider is rich, spoiled, and maddening. The guy is barely human. He drives Ben insane with his arrogant ways. Despite all those things, Ben has no desire to be anywhere else. His long working hours are the happiest of his day. The fire between them seems like so much more than friction. They have a spark. Zero good can come of a workplace romance, especially when Rider has nothing to gain, and Ben has everything to lose. Pucking Human is the seventh book in Charity Parkerson’s Thin Ice series. These books are steamy sports romances meant to heat up your day. This series is best enjoyed when read in order.

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Summary: What started as a teenage crush has transformed into an adult-sized obsession. Murphy doesn’t know how to free himself, or if he wants this insanity to stop. Years ago, Murphy volunteered at Lev’s hockey camp. Back then, Lev was a teenager Murphy didn’t notice until things turned uncomfortable, and Murphy ran. Now Lev is a grown man and a star. In fact, he’s the highest paid hockey player in the league. Murphy still has no desire to ever see Lev again. The guy almost ruined his reputation and career. Unfortunately, Lev won’t be ignored, and Murphy isn’t as uninterested as he’d like. Lev knows Murphy is ashamed of their relationship. He just doesn’t care. These days, Lev is used to getting what he wants. His sights are set on Murphy. Always have been. Now he’s in the position to win the coach who plagued his teenaged dreams. There’s no escape for Murphy. Insanity wins every time and Lev has that in droves. Pucking Insane is the sixth book in Charity Parkerson’s Thin Ice series. These books are steamy sports romances meant to heat up your day. This series is best enjoyed when read in order.

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Summary: For years, Gustav has been in love with someone he can’t fully have. He’s done everything to win Tommy. That’s over. After a wild night a few years back, Gustav has been doggedly trying to win a tattoo artist he can’t shake. As captain of the state’s pro hockey team, he’s used to people falling at his feet. Tommy isn’t one of them. He won’t give Gustav the one part of him Gustav can’t live without… his heart. He’s finally hit the end of his rope. Tommy will never love him. It’s time to move on. It isn’t that Tommy doesn’t want to love Gustav. He’s terrified of all the ways Gustav could break him. Everyone chases Gustav. He’s one of the most wanted men in hockey. Tommy can’t trust Gustav to be faithful, and his mental health can’t take the blow if he isn’t. Now Gustav is finally done, and Tommy doesn’t know if he’ll survive that either. Maybe he loves him after all. It’s possible he should chase Gustav. Unfortunately, an unexpected tragedy will make and break everything, taking away any choice Tommy thought he had. Pucking Mess is the fourth book in Charity Parkerson’s Thin Ice series. These books are steamy sports romances meant to heat up your day. This series is best enjoyed when read in order.

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Summary: Staging a musical in Purgatory can be absolute hell. Lonnie Coleridge last saw the sun in 1968. Since then, he’s been consigned to Limbo, still wearing the same tie-dyed T-shirt and bell-bottomed jeans he had on when he left his life behind. He and others like him have one chance each year at redemption: produce a show for the Greek pantheon. Whoever pleases this very specific—and temperamental—fan group could earn the right to move on. But after a literal act of god (*cough* Hermes *cough*) destroys their sets, lights, and costumes, the company needs emergency help to rebuild. Without it, all of them could poof out of existence forever. Out-of-work theater technician TD Baylor has precisely three things on his cosmic wish list: a job, a place to stay, and a boyfriend who isn’t a total tool. He thinks he’s got the first two nailed when he gets a line on a two-week gig that includes room and board. So what if the job tip came from a guy who was leaning way too hard into the LOTR cosplay at a sketchy Halloween pop-up? At this point, TD doesn’t have anything more to lose, so he figures…what the hell. He didn’t realize hell was the operative word. When Lonnie greets him at the theater door, though...whoa. TD fantasizes that item number three could be within his reach. But then Lonnie gives him the bad news: This is Purgatory Playhouse, aka Theater of the Darned. In two weeks—if they’re lucky and can successfully mount a musical version of A Midsummer Night’s Dream—the company will return to Limbo after the curtain falls. If they’re not lucky? Remember that part about hell? Purgatory Playhouse is part of the multi-author Magic Emporium Series. Each book stands alone, but each one features an appearance by Marden’s Magic Emporium, a shop that can appear anywhere, but only once and only when someone’s in dire need. This book contains a theater techie who’s one couch surf away from homeless, a production assistant who’s sort of, um, not alive, Greek gods behaving very badly indeed, and a guaranteed HEA.

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Summary: Four members of The Vampire Guard—Forge, Blair, Declan, and Lucas—face a dangerous and elusive enemy. And this time, it’s personal. When massive tech outages impact everything from Wi-Fi to traffic control, Blair, Forge, Declan, and Lucas think it’s a simple matter of catching troublesome hackers. But they quickly realize far more is at stake. Millions of dollars in art are the target of a thief who’s not afraid to kill---and he’s no stranger. Not only has he escaped capture, twice, a decade ago, but he’s had a hand in life-altering tragedies throughout their lifetimes. Once it becomes clear that art theft is just a fraction of his plan for mass destruction, they realize time is running out. The clock’s ticking. Catastrophe is imminent. Can they find and disarm all the bombs in time or will countless lives be lost?

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Summary: Dragons don't care what gender you are. A small town may be a refuge, or a trap. Some younger brothers really do save the planet. Three people can be the strongest shape. There's nothing quite like a gorgeous girl on a shape-shifting motorcycle. This second Kira Harp collection brings together LGBTQ teens in 21 stories of adventure, discovery, and romance, in fantasy, paranormal, contemporary, and SciFi settings. Ranging from a few short pages to 12,000 words, each story was inspired by a prompt picture from the YA LGBTQ Books Group on Goodreads. (Content warnings for abduction, bullying, self harm, substance abuse, suicidal ideation.) **This book is free in ebook everywhere except Amazon

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Summary: HOW DO YOU DEAL WITH THE GREATEST TRAGEDY OF A LIFETIME? Where is Garrett? Ty's heartache takes him from floundering in school to a distraught mess. He is no longer functional. He stops attending thus is failing in all of his classes. The University will undoubtedly kick him out. Has Hank reappeared to harm Garrett, or has Garrett become despondent over his meeting with Tanner? Ty knows he must find Garrett. But where to start searching? Tanner is deeply worried about Ty. He ponders his role in Ty's pain, the good and the bad. Can he make it "hurt so good" Ty will no longer notice the bad? But is Tanner's going to hurt everyone by his lust? One way to find out. Purchase your next sizzling read! *This book contains explicit scenes of a gay sexual nature by consenting characters who are over 19 years of age. It is intended only for readers who are 18+ years of age. If you are underage or may be offended by this topic, do not purchase this book.

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Summary: Owing the devil is an easier proposition. Micah Reeves knows criminal law. Clients pay through the nose to have him handle cases. Justice has never been blind and Micah takes pleasure in tipping scales on the side of right though it appears wrong. He never asks for payment up front but when it comes due, there is no excuse good enough not to have his money. One customer is getting ready to learn the hard way. Chase Van Zant needs money fast. A lawyer got his charge of breaking and entering with intent to commit a felony vacated. Didn’t matter Chase aimed to retrieve property his ex had no right to take. Caught red handed, he’s lucky to be free but now he owes an attorney he didn’t hire. Known in the street as Reaver, he has a reputation of exacting payback. Chase has no doubt Micah Reeves will come. Question is when—and just how much will he take? Micah Reeves does not regret a horrible past, he’s unapologetic, and he holds no remorse. Pay up before time runs out. Contains: #drama, #gayromance, #lgbtq, #maydecember, #murder, #shortstory, #violence Arrogant Bastards books can be read as standalones.

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Summary: They're not looking for love, but it catches them anyway. Can two very different men find common ground and claim a future... together? Foster Things I love ✓ my kid sister ✓ the no-hope dogs I rehabilitate ✓ my job as an EMT ✓ and maybe my new friend Dutch. But Dutch isn’t gay and physical attraction isn’t something I feel often. Are these feelings real, or am I just tired of being alone? Dutch This is all Hazel’s fault. Hazel the Hazard. ✓ Hazel made me come to first grade safety day. ✓ Hazel blurted out—loudly—about the beautiful fireman. ✓ Hazel invited the beautiful fireman over for a party. I swear I’m not gay, but Foster Jennings is the most beautiful man I’ve ever met, outside and in. Dutch Schumach is the single dad of a precocious daughter. He moved to Piedras wanting a better life for Hazel and himself. Things are shaping up, he’s landed a permanent job at Brooch Resort and Hazel has quit having nightmares that someone is going to steal her away. Then everything goes sideways, Dutch’s past threatens his future and he doesn’t know where to turn. Something is wrong, Dutch is pushing him away and won’t tell Foster why. When Hazel goes missing Dutch can’t hide anymore, he needs his… Foster to help him get Hazel back. #Demisexual #BiAwakening #SingleDad #FindingFamily Book four in the West Coast Forensics series, can be read as a standalone but may be more fully enjoyed if you start with Real Trouble.

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Summary: Rule Breaker. Troublemaker. Heart Taker. Needs him like oxygen. Shot and left to die. The man he thought he loved disappears. A fresh start in a new place seems like the right choice for Deputy Soren Jorgensen. Dany has secrets. He’s not on the island by accident and he’s not a nice guy. He's laying low but he must have been born under a bad sign because the very man he’s hiding from walks back into his life. When Soren discovers Dany living on Piedras too, it brings back all the feelings he's tried to bury. Immediately trouble starts to boil over--what side is Dany on? Can Soren trust his heart to him again? Two men from opposite sides of the law: can they set aside their differences and trust their hearts? And survive. second chance, mystery/thriller, small town, high heat, can't stay away, new start, shouldn't... does it anyway, reunited, what was in that sandwich? Real Trouble is set in the Veiled Intentions world on Piedras Island. Soren and Dany first appear in the Shielded Hearts series (When it Rains). Real Trouble can be read as a standalone and is dual POV following our heroes as they fight their way to their HEA and is the first in the new West Coast Forensics series.

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Summary: In 2116, Colonel Summer Hawkins’s jet crashed off the coast of Iran during a rescue mission and she lost her leg and career because of it. Unable to face the demons the crash provoked, Summer left Washington D.C. and her life behind. Two years later Summer’s past intrudes on her new life as a tabloid darling and she’s dragged back to Washington D.C. kicking and screaming. Forced to face the life she left behind, and the wife she abandoned, Summer struggles with her sudden reappearance in the nation’s capital while balancing her delicate mental state. Will the abrupt disruption be the thing to pull her out of the hell her life has become or will it cause her mental demons and nightmares to worsen making Summer fall deeper into the pit of despair and hopelessness she’s lived in for the last two years?