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I shouldn’t want Melanie as much as I do. She's gorgeous, fascinating, and…my friend’s sister, making her absolutely off limits. I shouldn’t want her, even if she’s perfect for me. When she asks me to be her fake fiancé as a ploy for her promotion, I should say no. Though if I help her, it's my chance to prove to her that I’m not the man she thinks I am. But pretending isn’t my style, so she better be prepared for the real thing.

Alex expected many things to happen—but going into heat during a new hire interview with his secretary present was not one of them. Anne is a bright and sassy gorgon that has kept the Warts & Claws office from crumbling. Sylvia is a sweet arachnid creature new to the office and finding her place in the world. After months of chaos and destruction, these three are hoping for simple lives. But, when passions ignite and enemies return—they find themselves working to make it to the weekend one last time.

I'm a forty-year-old homeowner and former detective. My friends think a roommate is the solution to my recent funk, but I know that's the last thing I need. And even if they're right, sharing my home with Cal is a bad idea. The prickly SEAL rescue diver has muscles for miles, haunted eyes, a wounded soul, and wandering feet that won't be happy for long in Safe Harbor. Yet those fathoms-deep blue eyes have me making an offer I'll surely regret.

I thought I'd lost myself . . . Until Sam found me. I'm back in Safe Harbor, where I haven't belonged in over twenty years. I'm unsure how I ended up here, yet I'm certain Sam is the key to finally healing. But it's complicated. Sam's had a crush on me since we were younger. To me, however, he was always the annoying kid tagging along. Now he's all grown-up and delightfully bossy—and sexy—as he encourages me to reclaim my health.

When life deals him an unexpected blow, freelance music journalist Noah Van Owen decides to leave his New York home for the backwoods and bayous of Louisiana in search of a man named Lafayette Valentin. He knows nothing about the stranger who inadvertently set in motion the events that turned his life upside-down...nothing but the man's name, an address, and the fact that he is a music prodigy, a gifted artist capable of playing any instrument like he was casting a spell.

A mission gone sideways. My world turned upside down on a dime. Held prisoner in the dark tunnels below ground, cut off from the world, I was hanging onto life by a thread. Wanting to end my suffering, but afraid to let go.

He was everywhere, at every turn. I couldn’t avoid him, even if I tried. How could I, when he looked at me like I was his whole world? Until one day, he didn’t. Now, he wants another chance, but I don’t know if I can trust him with my heart a second time.

Five years ago, in a moment of hubris, I ruined my life. I made my choices, and I live with the curse that haunts me. I've found purpose in ensuring no other Keres makes my mistakes, and I was prepared to go through the rest of my days in lonely silence. Until her. Grace came into my town, into my life, and changed everything. As hard as I try to stay away, to keep my curse from touching her, it doesn't matter. The gods are watching Grace. They're not going to let her go unscathed.

I’m standing in an empty hall full of closed doors. Behind each one is an alpha I could bond with. I’ve never met any of them before. I don’t know their names. All I know is that they’re like me: a fox shifter without a family.

I've watched from the sidelines as my friends found themselves bound to the same agathos. I've stood aside and wondered if she was mine. I've watched, I've waited, I've hurt. And I've wondered. Finally, the time for all that is over now. I've arrived in Greece and it's time to find out if a little of my soul belongs to an agathos too. And if it is . . . How can I live with that? Knowing what the agathos have done? The pain they've caused me?

Creatures of all kinds go to the Barista to find love, including the ancient tentacled demon known as Meduso. After centuries of being alone, Meduso calls on a favor from his old friend the Barista. He can feel that his mate is close, but can’t seem to find him without a little help.

Culinary student Quinn is excited to finally move up in her culinary career when she lands an internship of a lifetime on Coastal Cruises. It's the opportunity of a lifetime, and an adventure that will take her across the sea. The only downside? It means spending the summer with her lazy rival, who's only there because his father is a famous chef. And he isn't afraid to play dirty . . . . . . even if that means throwing her overboard.

Lottie is a wizard when it comes to data retention and storage. When it comes to her personal life? Not so much. She is clumsy and often gets stuck in her own head. Not to mention her collection of Squishmallows and collectable figures makes men run the opposite direction. When a chance encounter puts her closer to Andrei, the dangerous Russian CFO, and Kaleb, the owner and founder of Wulf Asset Management, she can't make sense of her feelings for both of the strong men. Add in their best friend, Colby, and Lottie is one confused Little.

Alpha Abraham spent long hours successfully leading The Southern Pack. His pack was happy and prosperous. He even had his Beta Liam to help him de-stress at night. If only they didn’t have to keep their love a secret. Omega Elijah came with his father, the alpha of the Western Pack, to make alliances and get a stronger connection with other wolves. He wasn't prepared to find his fated mated. And he definitely didn't expect to see his fated mate totally in love with his Beta.

The red wolf thrall brings grown men to their knees. All it takes is one look from an omega red wolf shifter, and men mistakenly believe they have found their fated mate. Kings have been dethroned, businessmen have lost fortunes, and heartless murderers have fallen helplessly in love under the curse of the thrall. Kai knows his feelings for Noah, a handsome red wolf shifter, may be nothing but pheromones and magic. But what is love, if not magic? Kai’s going after him anyway….

When Chris, Revv, and Gray bond, they live thousands of miles apart. Revv and Chris live in Rixton, where Chris has tenure at a prestigious university and Revv has worked for his family business for over a decade. But Rixton is in Southern California and Gray is half-polar bear shifter. The summer heat is unbearable for him. Gray has lived in Anchorage his entire life, and he wants to stay. But that would mean Chris giving up his dream job and Revv leaving his family in a lurch. When Revv finally figures out which of his many lovers got him pregnant, the answer may change everything.

One day, I was a mild-mannered designer for a premiere superhero magazine. Turned down for a promotion yet again, I let loose years of repressed anger. That's how I got fired. Lesson learned. Now my career is as successful as my love life. But it's hard being upset when I storm out of the office and into the huskular man of my dreams. Sebastian is successful, confident, and the way he fills out those pants, it's basically a crime. Working as the art director for a rival magazine, I beg for him to look at my . . . ahem, portfolio.

Overflown with emotions Alisa has to confide in Lars and Ivy about what is going on with her. Inspired by the openness of Alisa, Ivy tells her about how she and her brother Seymour ended up on the ship. They know Tonka is on a mission to steal the rubies. Hindrik sends Raphaëla to check if the rubies are safe. They’re not. Raphaëla gets into a fight with Tonka.

Having brothers is detrimental to my sanity. One is safely tucked away on the mantel behind my desk, his face not quite what it should be on the urn. My twin? Sad story that. Boy meets girl, boy falls in love with girl, and girl marries a Shifter. My twin ran away. That leaves me to run the show and hunt down the Witches who just can't stop killing us. We are also at war with the Shifters, who killed my oldest brother, and by order of the Gods Council, I'm not supposed to set one toe in Shifter territory.

One night can change the whole world. At 25, Jaime Wheeler hasn't met anyone who makes him sit up and take notice. Then he sees the beautiful Sawyer Beaux. And wants him. Between the bubbly champagne and the tequila courage, Jaime takes a chance, and Sawyer says yes. One night leaves them both wanting more. Jaime's world crashes when he returns home, and he has to fix it. Can Sawyer accept what Jaime must do, or will Old-World Pride Law tear them apart?