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Summary: I summon the lightning. I claim my power. The warlocks of Icarus Academy claim me. I start my night as a cat burglar in Singapore and I end up queen of the witching world. Too bad this rags-to-riches fairytale's a gig I never applied for and won't accept. My witchcraft is wild and lethal, so I've renounced my power. I'm a fish out of water at Icarus Academy. But these four sexy warlocks who rule the school just won't take no for an answer. They want me to claim my power. They want me to summon the lightning. And they want to claim me as their consort. Because the witching world is dying, and I'm their last chance. But there's a queen killer on the hunt. Unless I figure out how to claim my power before the killer claims my head, there's a global extinction event looming. With my name written all over it. One-click for an intense dark witch academy poly paranormal romance that delivers teacher-student forbidden love, steamy group encounters, possessive warlocks, sexy shifters, first-time M/M, bi awakening, a lightning witch heroine who doesn't have to choose, and enough MMMMF heat to set your Academy uniform on fire. (Contains M/M, M/F, and MMMMF encounters)

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Summary: They say I’m not worthy to be the next queen. Guess I'm not the Cinderella story they signed up for. When you’re the celebrity bad girl and wild future queen of the witching world, you pretty much expect scandal, secrets, paparazzi, and bad press. Like those salacious pics plastered all over The Witching Inquisitor of me—Zara Gemini—getting hot and heavy with my whole warlock harem. Like I care about the gossip? My guys’ll burn the world down to rule at my side. What I don’t expect is to be betrayed, humiliated, and dethroned over the scandal by my backstabbing ex-boyfriend and my lying ex-BFF. And thanks for ruining my birthday bash on live TV. Now I’ll need to use every trick in my dark witch academy spell book to win back my throne, pay back my enemies, and prove I’m worthy to the whole witching world. Never mind that I’m only a freshman at the Icarus Academy, juggling an ever-expanding curriculum of magical superpowers and unpredictable superheats I can barely control. Or that adding the obsessed, possessive, tortured, and twisted Dark Fae King to my limited list of Academy allies splits my found family of warlocks right down the center. Suddenly I’m the mad, bad, totally rad rebel Cinderella of the witching world resistance. But hey, if the glass slipper fits… Gemini Wicked is a spicy, shifty, paranormal adult academy why-choose romance and the scandalous sequel to Gemini Wild. Get ready for teacher-student forbidden heat, wolf and dragon shifters, dragon riders, bi awakening, all swords crossed, seven hot bi warlocks, and a confident queen who never needs to choose. This series is guaranteed to whisk you away from your unmagical day and set your schoolgirl skirt on fire!

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Summary: Only I would start my new semester at the dark witch academy with a kidnapping (mine) on dragonback and end the night with a marriage proposal I don’t want from the King of the Dark Fae. My intense and sinister kidnapper. Suddenly I’m not only Zara Gemini, the wild rebel queen who’s supposed to save the witching world. I’m the misfit new student at the Avalon Academy for Promising Royals of the Faerie Court. And the unwilling future bride of Zephyr, the Dark Fae King. He claims our union is his last chance to break this curse that’s destroying his realm. Plus I’m already up to my royal neck in dangerous warlocks who’ll kill to rule at my side. Sounds delish, right? Not so much. See, the enchanted secret world of Avalon has a dark side, and so does this Hades-Persephone fairytale my latest suitor and I are enacting. Sure, Zephyr might be powerful as a god. He’s the sexy-pretty hottie every Fae at court is jonesing to shag. Turns out he’s also twisted AF. Let’s just call Zephyr a fixer-upper. Thankfully, my warlocks track me to Avalon, and they’ve got a hate-hate history with Zephyr. They’re hella determined to help me bust out of this joint and get us all back home to our cobbled-together found family. First I’ve got a curse to break and a kingdom to save. That’s gonna take all seven of my witchy suitors learning to trust each other, plus something even more risky from the Dark Fae King to me and my guys. That twisty, shifty, shattered heart of his needs to dare to love. Gemini Wild is a spicy paranormal why-choose romance and the sequel to Gemini Kings. This LGBT-friendly adult academy series delivers wolf and dragon shifters, dragon riders, teacher-student forbidden heat, first-time MM, bi awakening, all swords crossed, a badass queen who never has to choose, and flaming fast-burn heat!

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Summary: Award-Winning Finalist in the Fiction: LGBTQ category of the 2021 International Book Awards He might be Mr. Right, but their timing is all kinds of wrong… Gideon Miller is done letting his heart do the thinking for him. Been there, done that, still has the emotional scars to prove it. Besides, he’s leaving Los Angeles soon. There’d be no point in starting up a new romance now. But when he meets the off-the-charts sexy, ex-military man next door, Gideon starts to question everything… Isaiah Williams needs a fresh start. With his time in the Navy—and a painful, toxic relationship—behind him, he’s ready to start a new life. Now all he has to do is figure out how to keep his matchmaking mother out of his business…and how to not fall for his sweet, nerdy, and entirely too attractive neighbor… They’re complete opposites with nothing but trust issues in common. Their timing? Terrible. And yet…none of that matters when they’re together. Will love be enough to get Gideon and Isaiah to happily ever after? Or are they destined to remain star-crossed? “Gideon’s Wish, a standalone, steamy, lightly angsty, M/M contemporary romance, features a loveable, openly gay handyman and the not-so-openly gay alpha male of his dreams. HEA guaranteed. Download today and get ready to fall in love with your next favorite read.”

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Summary: Oh, what a tangled web we weave, when we first practice to deceive! Book eight of the nine-book short story series, immediately jumps back into Qier’s devastating news! How does he proceed knowing this new information? His livelihood is on the line with this recent revelation from his deeply hated foe. Does this mark the end of his seven-year relationship or does he find a way to rise above and finally admit his truth? Keston and Phoenix are having the time of their lives until Keston receives a phone call that changes everything. Will Keston be able to move past the secret he learns? Is this the final straw? Izzy is still grieving the loss of his mother, but fakes his feelings so no one would know just how bad he’s hurting. He tries to take his mind off his issues when some friends come to visit. Instead of relaxing, he learns more shocking information that impacts the lives of everyone close to him, forcing him to take an unpopular stance. Revenge is the name of Raheim’s game! He’s still hurting over the ultimate betrayal by someone close to him and he’s determined to get that person back for what they’ve done. The real question is how far is Raheim willing to go to make someone else’s life a living hell? Just how low would he stoop?

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Summary: Mikael Ferreira seems to have it all—a great career, looks, intelligence, and charm to boot. But his work as a full-time caregiver at Hawthorne Manor barely leaves him time to breathe, let alone date. Then a new employee arrives at the manor and makes Mikael question whether he’s been living at all or merely existing… Elliot Olsson is Mikael’s polar opposite. Elliot’s autism has always made him feel isolated. Until now. Mikael truly sees Elliot in a way no one ever has. Elliot wants to open his heart to Mikael and connect with him on a deeper level. But wanting won’t make it any easier to overcome the obstacles Elliot knows they’ll face as a couple… As Mikael and Elliot’s story is beginning, eighty-eight-year-old Walter Hawthorne’s is coming to an end. But while his health is failing, Walter’s mind is sharp as ever—and he has a thing or two to share about life, intimacy, and love with the two young men who seem to know nothing about any of it . . . Hawthorne Manor, a contemporary LGBTQ+ romantic novel, is an exploration of the foibles of aging, friendship, love, and the beauty that can exist in a found family. It features a house full of eccentric characters, witty banter, and a deeply emotional M/M romance. HEA guaranteed. Download today, and enter Hawthorne Manor.

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Summary: Be not inhospitable to – handsome – demons, lest they be angels in disguise. Two things are well-known about Alberto. One: he's gorgeous. Like it or not, like him or not, there's no debating that. Two: Alberto feels nothing and everyone constantly jokes about it. There isn't much else to say about him. Floating about like a drifting cloud, Alberto likes minding his own business, but out of nowhere, an angry guy named Mathias charges into his life, demanding answers. Deep down, he knows Mathias isn't the solution to his problems, but it doesn't matter, as long as he feels something. But here's the annoying thing with feelings: they can sneak up on you at the least opportune time... *** Mathias is new in town and enrolled at Colette International due to unfortunate circumstances. His devotion to his family places him face to face with a puzzling equation, one he never thought he'd have to solve before. Now he's forced into the path of a schoolmate he particularly dislikes, and not without reasons. The only problem is, he can't seem to take his eyes, nor his hands, off him. He was promised a peaceful senior year after everything he went through. But Mathias already knows life is never that easy. And now he's in the thralls of an unfeeling demon.     He Looks So Fine is a seven-part story about two young men's rediscovery of empowerment, communication and trust, about the lasting damages of trauma and the healing virtues of friendship. Part One is 360 pages long and contains arcs 1 to 3 pertaining to Alberto and Mathias's journey. The upcoming Part Two is longer; it contains arcs 4 to 7 and concludes their story. As it features several characters from the previous books, it's usually recommended to read the series from the start. However, the tone of this story is darker and more mature and differs from the rest of the series. As a result, this book can also be enjoyed as a standalone. Content Warning:Due to the presence of difficult themes, sexual content and other potentially upsetting scenes, this work isn't intended for readers below the age of eighteen. (A full content warning list can be found at the beginning of the book.) This is not a happy book! This work explores themes such as depression and grief.  If you're looking for fluffy romance, please select another book/author.

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Summary: The Stone City and the Heart Wood: uneasy neighbors separated by the Bluebird River. In the City, Hendrik is about to lose the only life he's ever known, the only love he's ever wanted. In the Wood, corruption threatens the carefully cultivated ecosystem and Dagan's way of life. Two worlds, fated to collide at last. It could be the end. Or a new beginning.

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Summary: From Rivals to Romance: An Award-Winning coming-of-age, enemies to lover's, Scottish Tale of Love and Ambition. Discover the Origins of His Captain. MacNair's dream is to become a lawyer like his father. Will his ambition cloud his judgment, or will he risk it all for a handsome rival? Dive into a world of romance, intrigue, and characters who are as charming as they are ruthless. Begin your journey with this exciting series today by grabbing your copy of this short prequel! “Stephanie Lake gives us appealing characters, fun storylines, and crisp prose. I especially enjoy the skill she uses with her historical settings. Her stories are perfect when I need an escape from the here and now.” – Kim Fielding, Award-winning author of The Bureau series. “Bold, sensual historical settings that immerse you in the experience and characters that bring the past startlingly to life.” – Amy Lane, award-winning author of Fish out of Water series." Sign up to our newsletter for your free copy! 😉 https://sites.google.com/site/stephanielakeauthorcom/newsletter-signup

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Summary: Eighteen-year-old Aaron Pickard is dealing with a lot: he’s falling for his straight best friend, his mother has ended up in the hospital after a violent assault by his father, and he’s trying to decide when to come out. Tack on the stress of an upcoming prom and graduation, a part-time job, and the possibility he could lose his best friend, and he’s an emotional wreck. Aaron’s best friend Jeff Leaton provides a soft place for him to fall when his life is thrown into chaos, literally holding him each night as they fall asleep. As Jeff helps Aaron navigate through the mess that has become his new normal, Aaron’s feelings for Jeff intensify. Aaron’s pretty sure it’s all going to end badly, but he’s holding on to hope.

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Summary: Las doesn't date seasonal workers. Marco's on a three-month contract. Lassiter Windsor-March has been planning for his future for as along as he can remember and he knows exactly where that future lies: at his family's ranch in Wyoming. What doesn't lie in his future is a summer fling with one of the seasonal workers—they never stick around. Even if one of those workers is the college crush he's invited to work a summer job at the ranch. Marco Terlizzese is as laissez-faire as Marco isn't. He might not know where he'll be once his contract with Windsor Ranch is up, but he knows three months is plenty of time to get his long-time crush to agree to go out with him. Amid a starry summer sky, their chemistry ignites as feelings deepen, forcing Las and Marco to decide where they truly belong.

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Summary: All Joe wants to do is enjoy winter break from college, but it just isn’t going his way. His mom remarried, he runs into his ex who announced he was also getting married, and he’s missing the big end of semester party on campus. To top it all off, he’s tasked with bringing home twins he’s never met so they can spend Christmas at his house with their uncle—his new stepdad. Then he meets the twins, Kris and Karen, and Joe realizes Kris is really cute. His luck might be changing, but is Joe over his ex enough to move forward?

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Summary: Home From Nowhere The Clearwater Mysteries Book Seven After their wild and dangerous adventures, Archer and his crew are happy to take on a cosy mystery. Two new staff join Clearwater House. One of them, Jasper Blackwood, comes with an enigmatic, limited edition songbook that suggests he is no ordinary lad from the workhouse. When Archer investigates Jasper's past, he soon realises that his origins, if known, will cause a scandal for one of his closest friends. The question is, how to reunite father and son without disrupting their lives? In the space of one week, Jasper's life changes in ways he never expected, and when he meets Billy Barnett, what was once a shameful longing for the companionship of another man, quickly becomes his reason for living. 'Home From Nowhere' begins on the day Artful Deception ends. This is a comfortable, low-heat mystery set against a young man's coming of age in 1889 London. It can be read as a standalone novel, but it's best to have read the previous books in the series first. As with the other Clearwater Mysteries, you will find a mix of fact and fiction, alternating between upstairs and downstairs in a Victorian household.

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Summary: When Aaron refused to discuss getting married, he didn't expect Chris to take it so poorly. They’ve been together twelve years. Aaron thought they’d at least talk about his very valid reasons. Gay marriage isn't even legal in their state, and what do they need a piece of paper for, anyway? When Chris leaves after the fight, Aaron tracks Chris down just in time to see him about to lock lips with a stranger in a club, which drives home the situation’s urgency. Aaron must make things right with Chris. He’s willing to do anything, but their friends’ advice only goes so far, and when he learns what Chris has been hiding, Aaron has to decide if a life with Chris is even an option.

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Summary: NBA Superstar CJ Wright lays with his blood spilling from his body. If help doesn’t come fast, he will die. While waiting for someone to come and help him out of this unbelievable situation, he starts to fade away. As he loses consciousness, he travels back eight years to where it all started—on the campus of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. At UNC, CJ encounters a group of people that helped send his life down unthinkable paths that he’ll never forget. In the first entry of this trilogy, come take this journey with CJ as he opens Pandora’s Box—unraveling and reliving everything that led up to this pivotal life or death moment.

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Summary: NBA Superstar CJ Wright is still lying on the floor, unconscious, with blood gushing from his body. As he edges ever so closely to death, he continues to recall everything that brought him to this fateful day. In this segment, CJ enters his senior year at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he deals with the issues of his lover. He engages in new life experiences that come back to haunt him. As CJ moves to the NBA, he is thrust into the life of the rich and famous. While things look good on the outside, he still battles the internal demons of his past. As CJ finally starts to become ok with his new reality, a situation disrupts everything, abruptly changing the course of his life. Join CJ in the second entry of this trilogy, as he comes into adulthood, and encounters more twists and turns that help to bring him to the unforgettable day of January 11, 2011.

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Summary: NBA Superstar CJ Wright’s unconscious mind has been thrust back into the middle of a situation that abruptly changed the course of his life. As he fights with himself to avoid traveling down a slippery slope full of love, joy, heartache and pain, outside influences intervene, forcing CJ to make decisions that affect everyone around him. These decisions ultimately land him on the floor, with a gunshot wound to his body, on the unforgettable day of January 11, 2011. Just as he is about to give up his fight to live, he sees a body and hears a voice that changes everything. Then he spots something else. Afraid for the worst, CJ knows he has to do something or this will be the end. Will help arrive in time? Will CJ make it out alive? Who else is involved in this tragic situation? Will they live or will they die? Why did this happen? What was the motive? Finally, who is responsible for this heinous crime? Will justice be served? All of that and more will be revealed in the final entry of the Incidental Contact trilogy.

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Summary: Trying to move past that fatal event from seven years ago has been hard for NBA superstar CJ Wright. He hasn’t truly dealt with that tragedy from January 11, 2011, and the pressure of it all is starting to consume his life. CJ has made some questionable decisions with the media, and his personal life, and now everything is starting to boil over to the point of no return. He’s on the hunt for redemption, but his past actions could have long-lasting impacts on his future. CJ will have to face a series of tough decisions that could forever change his life. In doing so, everything he loves is at risk in this inevitable do-or-die moment. In the next state over from CJ, trouble is looming for Governor J. Nehemiah Reed. The governor is in the midst of a highly contested re-election campaign, but there are forces working against him that could bring the governor, and his loved ones, to the brink of extinction. What will happen when the worlds of a superstar athlete and a rising politician with sights on the White House collide? Will CJ ever find real peace? Will his family remain intact after his new set of revelations? Will CJ ever find true love again? Who is really behind the governor’s potential downfall? Will the governor fight off his enemies and win re-election? Will he still be standing once all the dust clears? One thing is for certain, after this series of events, the lives of both CJ and Governor Reed will never be the same. Join CJ on this new journey as the fourth book of the Incidental Contact series is guaranteed to be explosive and will leave you speechless.

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Summary: Being a Dom isn’t working for Peter Campbell. He really craves the release of being a submissive, but he’s confused about the sub’s role. He is also struggling with a much larger issue.   Dr. Abe knows there’s something bothering his lover, but he doesn’t know how to work through their difficulties when Peter won’t talk to him. Convinced it’s their bed play that has Peter out of sorts, Abe is determined to fix whatever’s wrong. What will happen when the doctor discovers there’s something bigger than their problems in the bedroom?

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Summary: The stakes have never been higher. Why did Brand think having a vampire boyfriend would be easy? As if keeping up with his college studies and best friend wasn't challenging enough, his dominating boyfriend Gage seems determined to push him to his limits (in the best possible way). But it's not all burning hot nights and surprisingly tender aftercare... When Gage leaves town on business, the punky vampire's past comes back to haunt them with a vengeance. Now Brand's life is on the line - and if Gage wants to save him, he must confront the monster within **** an MM vampire/human romance featuring lots of spice - part two in a series, best read with Dark Attraction first. #punkygothvampire #instalovekinda #consensualkink #spankinghappens #spicygames #justalotofrope #pwpkinda #liketheresomeplotbuteh #somewhump #Kidnappingbybadguys Brand goes through the wringer in this book, but there's a lot of comfort after