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Moon-Riders
Tracy Tappan
2018 Gold Medal
366 Pages
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Romance - Paranormal
**Readers’ Favorite Gold Medal winner for Paranormal Romance**
Opening line: He rode up on a Harley.
“As a reader of most of the leading paranormal romance series, I can confidently say Tracy Tappan has earned a spot alongside JR Ward, Kresley Cole and the like. Can’t wait for the next one!”
~Fan review
“If you’re looking for a sappy, easy, cookie-cutter romance with sparkly characters or weak, virginal damsels… move along, human! This story is multi-dimensional from start to finish … Whether you’re a die-hard fan of the series already or this is your first time reading this author, you will not be bored!”
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Recently promoted to the Special Operations Topside Team, quiet warrior Breen Dalakis is the least likely man to commit an unauthorized bite. But in a moment of blinding bloodlust, he bites and bonds with a new Dragon woman, permanently tying himself to a stranger. Now he must find a way to break through her seething rejection, but a lifetime spent skirting his emotions has left him stumped.
Wild girl Charlize Renault has never been in a long-term relationship, doesn’t want one now, and there’s a good reason for that—a deeply buried, secret reason. But when Breen disappears on a mission gone bad, Charlize’s emotional ghosts rise again. She’ll finally have to conquer her past if she ever wants to find true happiness with the man who has moved mountains to reach her…but the last time she fought her demons, they nearly destroyed her.
Content guidelines: Contains profanity, violence, and adult situations.
Opening line: He rode up on a Harley.
“As a reader of most of the leading paranormal romance series, I can confidently say Tracy Tappan has earned a spot alongside JR Ward, Kresley Cole and the like. Can’t wait for the next one!”
~Fan review
“If you’re looking for a sappy, easy, cookie-cutter romance with sparkly characters or weak, virginal damsels… move along, human! This story is multi-dimensional from start to finish … Whether you’re a die-hard fan of the series already or this is your first time reading this author, you will not be bored!”
~ Fan review
Recently promoted to the Special Operations Topside Team, quiet warrior Breen Dalakis is the least likely man to commit an unauthorized bite. But in a moment of blinding bloodlust, he bites and bonds with a new Dragon woman, permanently tying himself to a stranger. Now he must find a way to break through her seething rejection, but a lifetime spent skirting his emotions has left him stumped.
Wild girl Charlize Renault has never been in a long-term relationship, doesn’t want one now, and there’s a good reason for that—a deeply buried, secret reason. But when Breen disappears on a mission gone bad, Charlize’s emotional ghosts rise again. She’ll finally have to conquer her past if she ever wants to find true happiness with the man who has moved mountains to reach her…but the last time she fought her demons, they nearly destroyed her.
Content guidelines: Contains profanity, violence, and adult situations.
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Inception
Paranormal Romance - Dragon Shifters, Immortals and Wolf Shifters (Dragon Protectors Book 1)
Laxmi Hariharan
2018 Silver Medal
218 Pages
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Romance - Paranormal
Mine to protect. Mine to cherish. She is MINE…
AARON
Hope was MINE from the moment I saw her.
Rule-breaker.
Rebel.
One hundred percent lush female.
The more I learn about her, the more I crave her.
The more she turns me away, the more I must have her.
She fills my every waking thought, permeates my every dream.
She reaches parts of me that no one else can…
I will not let anything happen to her.
Even if it means taking on the deadliest threat to the dragons.
Even if it means annihilating myself.
I will do anything to protect her.
She is mine.
MINE
Are you ready for a roller coaster ride of emotions, with an intense, brooding, alpha male and a fiery woman who is more than a match for her fated mate?
Then, scroll up and one click on this super steamy, action packed, dragon shifter paranormal romance. Very satisfying HEA guaranteed!
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Rocked by a Vampire
Immortal Hearts of San Francisco Book 3
Susan Griscom
2018 Bronze Medal
235 Pages
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Romance - Paranormal
2017 Roné Award 1st runner up in the Paranormal Romance Category.
Lane DeMarco is a broken vampire plagued by a horrific past that makes intimacy and trust impossible. His passion for playing music is the only thing satisfying enough to curb his insanity...until Vanessa shakes his life up harder than the San Francisco earthquake. She’s smart, sexy, headstrong, and his desire for her could spiral out of control…except she is a witch. The same witch who once cast a nasty spell on him.
Vanessa Creamer inherited a powerful birthright, but traumatic events in her life have shattered her confidence. Though she hides it well, she struggles daily with self-doubt and denies her deepest longings for the one man she truly wants. Her attraction to Lane, with his sultry voice and bedroom eyes, proves irresistible. All her attempts to connect with him have failed and she fears his hatred of her is as powerful and intense as her desire for him.
Passion ignites between them as they struggle with deep-seated secrets that haunt them. Can the witch he distrusts tame the destructive demons that torment him? Or will their fervid desires send him deeper into the hell he’s been living in?
Lane DeMarco is a broken vampire plagued by a horrific past that makes intimacy and trust impossible. His passion for playing music is the only thing satisfying enough to curb his insanity...until Vanessa shakes his life up harder than the San Francisco earthquake. She’s smart, sexy, headstrong, and his desire for her could spiral out of control…except she is a witch. The same witch who once cast a nasty spell on him.
Vanessa Creamer inherited a powerful birthright, but traumatic events in her life have shattered her confidence. Though she hides it well, she struggles daily with self-doubt and denies her deepest longings for the one man she truly wants. Her attraction to Lane, with his sultry voice and bedroom eyes, proves irresistible. All her attempts to connect with him have failed and she fears his hatred of her is as powerful and intense as her desire for him.
Passion ignites between them as they struggle with deep-seated secrets that haunt them. Can the witch he distrusts tame the destructive demons that torment him? Or will their fervid desires send him deeper into the hell he’s been living in?
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Tigress
Fated Mates Book 1
Lilli Carlisle
2018 Honorable Mention
140 Pages
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Romance - Paranormal
Caged her whole life, Raz escapes only to find herself caught in a tender trap created by the Alpha and Beta of the North Woods pack.
A TRIAD FAMILY
If only Raz had kept running, she wouldn't have wound up on wolf pack lands putting herself in double danger. A three-hundred pound Bengal tiger shifter, Raz had been caged for as long as she can remember; tortured, beaten and used for sport. Finally, she's escaped, but the hunters are hot on her heels, and she's racing against time. When she heard the wolf pups' cries, Raz couldn't help herself; she went to their rescue even knowing that her trespass could mean her life. Now she's wedged between the Alpha and Beta of the North Woods pack, and they're insisting she's their True Mate.
A TRIAD FAMILY
If only Raz had kept running, she wouldn't have wound up on wolf pack lands putting herself in double danger. A three-hundred pound Bengal tiger shifter, Raz had been caged for as long as she can remember; tortured, beaten and used for sport. Finally, she's escaped, but the hunters are hot on her heels, and she's racing against time. When she heard the wolf pups' cries, Raz couldn't help herself; she went to their rescue even knowing that her trespass could mean her life. Now she's wedged between the Alpha and Beta of the North Woods pack, and they're insisting she's their True Mate.
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Dark Longing
Book 2, Pure/ Dark Ones
Aja James
2018 Honorable Mention
335 Pages
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Romance - Paranormal
*Shelf Unbound 2018 Notable Indie Award.*
“Every story has more than one side, like a crystal that captures and reflects different colors of light. Do not take for granted what you think you know, for until you hold the entire jewel in your palm, the temptation is to fall prey to illusion and deception.”
This is a story of the Dark Ones…
Inanna: the vampire warrior
Known as the Angel of Death among her kind, she has lived millennia alone, one of the remaining True Bloods in existence, unconsciously longing for the one male she could never have.
Gabriel: the forbidden human
His soul recognizes hers from the first encounter. With the first touch, he is awakened. Though he does not know it, he has been searching for her across the ages.
But even as they are finally reunited, their love faces seemingly impossible odds. Will history repeat itself or will they break all the rules and chart a new course together?
“Every story has more than one side, like a crystal that captures and reflects different colors of light. Do not take for granted what you think you know, for until you hold the entire jewel in your palm, the temptation is to fall prey to illusion and deception.”
This is a story of the Dark Ones…
Inanna: the vampire warrior
Known as the Angel of Death among her kind, she has lived millennia alone, one of the remaining True Bloods in existence, unconsciously longing for the one male she could never have.
Gabriel: the forbidden human
His soul recognizes hers from the first encounter. With the first touch, he is awakened. Though he does not know it, he has been searching for her across the ages.
But even as they are finally reunited, their love faces seemingly impossible odds. Will history repeat itself or will they break all the rules and chart a new course together?
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Captivated by a Vampire
Immortal Hearts of San Francisco, Book 2
Susan Griscom
2018 Honorable Mention
232 Pages
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Romance - Paranormal
Josh Barrett knows his priorities--reporting the news by day, drinking himself into a self-loathing stupor by night. His workaholic tendencies can't completely mask the horrific night that changed his life forever ... until a beautiful, sexy, and utterly mysterious woman enters his life and changes everything.
Newly turned vampire Chelle Master son only wants to find her place. Her unrequited love and devotion for her maker, Lane, has left Chelle broken, vowing to never fall for any man again. She's determined to find her way in the scary new world of the immortals and begs for the chance to prove herself. Unfortunately, she meets trouble head-on with her very first victim and ends up face to face with a very charming and handsome stranger. He seems to want to help, but trust might come with a price.
Newly turned vampire Chelle Master son only wants to find her place. Her unrequited love and devotion for her maker, Lane, has left Chelle broken, vowing to never fall for any man again. She's determined to find her way in the scary new world of the immortals and begs for the chance to prove herself. Unfortunately, she meets trouble head-on with her very first victim and ends up face to face with a very charming and handsome stranger. He seems to want to help, but trust might come with a price.
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Mated to the Werewolf King
Alena Des
2018 Finalist
409 Pages
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Romance - Paranormal
As war looms between the two species, the Demon Lord is determined to find Annabelle – little does she know, the truth behind his sinister actions is about to unravel.
When Annabelle discovers that she is not the true daughter of the Alpha in her pack, her world, as she knows it, comes crashing down and she finds herself running to hide from the tyrannical Demon Lord who is hell-bent on finding her.
Despite her objections, she is taken to the court of the Werewolf King. He’s arrogant, stubborn and discerning of her very being, but willing to defend her… for now.
Will the Werewolf King yield to the Demon Lord’s ultimatum and give her to the enemy or will she be the cause of a looming war between the two species?
More importantly, what does the Demon Lord want with Belle? She’s only a werewolf… isn’t she?
"Not only wolves, but other supernatural creatures as well. I don't want to give anything away, but this book has a sneaky way of dragging you into the story and following every twist and turn with baited breath. The characters are believable, the story unique. One of my favorite wolf shifter stories now. "- L.R.
"I absolutely love this book and I cannot wait for the next one! What a wild and twisty ride the book was!!! I swear once I had everything figured out, it changed all over again, twisting and turning the entire way through. I love the writing it has a nice smooth and easy way of taking you to another world were vampires, witches, demons, and of course werewolves are all living along with humans and other supernatural beings." - Celeste
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Immaginario
Immaginario Book One 1
C.L. Monaghan
2018 Finalist
281 Pages
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Romance - Paranormal
Finalist in the Reader's Favorite Book awards 2018 & Finalist in the 2017 IAN Book of the Year Awards for 'Outstanding Paranormal/Supernatural Novel'
"A multi-layered confection of paranormal delight"
'Have you ever fallen in love with a book boyfriend?
Naomi Douglas did.
From the moment Naomi met Joe, she claimed him as her own.
Depressed and lonely, Naomi’s fascination with Joe quickly turns to obsession.
When she begins to experience corner of the eye phenomena, those around her start to question her sanity.
Needing desperately to escape the trappings of her soulless life, Naomi makes a decision that will thrust her into the realms of the supernatural.
As her life spins out of control she begins to regret her decision.
What she didn’t bank on was Joe.
IMMAGINARIO is a modern tale of one woman’s struggle to take control of her own destiny. An emotionally intense story of obsession, desire and determination, proving that anything is possible if you just believe.
Just be careful what you wish for…'
**Thrilling romance peppered with tragedy and heartbreak** Intended for mature audiences this gripping paranormal romance will capture your imagination with it's killer twist! Be prepared to enter a world where desires and dreams come true. Share Naomi's journey as she falls for her fictional man 'Joe' and suffers the far reaching consequences. Would you risk your sanity for love?
"Well hello Joe!
Immaginario is a cracker of a debut novel from C.L. Monaghan- a modern tale of love with a unique twist and a brand new book boyfriend who is hotter than Hell.
A complete page turner from start to finish!"
- L.R.
"I found the writing style a little like Holden Caulfield (Catcher in the Rye) with more stream-of-consciousness flow, which makes it easy to get in Naomi's head and keeps the pages turning... A gripping and perfectly, dangerously relate-able paranormal romance, particularly if you've ever lusted after a fictional man yourself."
-L.C.
"The story was fantastic! It was original, and God help me it was too close for comfort at times for me. Sometimes I did feel like the author had jumped into my brain and plucked out my deepest darkest desires."
-K.B. *Paranormally Yours Book Reviews*
"A multi-layered confection of paranormal delight"
'Have you ever fallen in love with a book boyfriend?
Naomi Douglas did.
From the moment Naomi met Joe, she claimed him as her own.
Depressed and lonely, Naomi’s fascination with Joe quickly turns to obsession.
When she begins to experience corner of the eye phenomena, those around her start to question her sanity.
Needing desperately to escape the trappings of her soulless life, Naomi makes a decision that will thrust her into the realms of the supernatural.
As her life spins out of control she begins to regret her decision.
What she didn’t bank on was Joe.
IMMAGINARIO is a modern tale of one woman’s struggle to take control of her own destiny. An emotionally intense story of obsession, desire and determination, proving that anything is possible if you just believe.
Just be careful what you wish for…'
**Thrilling romance peppered with tragedy and heartbreak** Intended for mature audiences this gripping paranormal romance will capture your imagination with it's killer twist! Be prepared to enter a world where desires and dreams come true. Share Naomi's journey as she falls for her fictional man 'Joe' and suffers the far reaching consequences. Would you risk your sanity for love?
"Well hello Joe!
Immaginario is a cracker of a debut novel from C.L. Monaghan- a modern tale of love with a unique twist and a brand new book boyfriend who is hotter than Hell.
A complete page turner from start to finish!"
- L.R.
"I found the writing style a little like Holden Caulfield (Catcher in the Rye) with more stream-of-consciousness flow, which makes it easy to get in Naomi's head and keeps the pages turning... A gripping and perfectly, dangerously relate-able paranormal romance, particularly if you've ever lusted after a fictional man yourself."
-L.C.
"The story was fantastic! It was original, and God help me it was too close for comfort at times for me. Sometimes I did feel like the author had jumped into my brain and plucked out my deepest darkest desires."
-K.B. *Paranormally Yours Book Reviews*
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Piper, Once and Again
Caroline Elena Zani
2017 Gold Medal
262 Pages
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Romance - Paranormal
Longing for something just beyond her grasp... A successful equine insurance agent living in 21st century Massachusetts, Piper struggles with relationships, patience, scents, and living in 19th century France. Follow Piper on a journey. . . through time, unconditional love, unbearable loss, unbelievable discovery, and a question of forgiveness, as she instinctively learns to see, smell, and feel the messages all around her. Only through tragedy does she begin to learn the lesson she needs to help her uncover the truth - the reason she is Piper, once and again.
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Fire
The Elementals Book One
L.B. Gilbert
2017 Silver Medal
364 Pages
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Romance - Paranormal
"A hot-tempered heroine and the charmingly undead prove a winning combination." -- Kirkus Reviews
"Reminiscent of a hard-boiled detective novel, Fire is gritty, sharp, with an edgy quality and a snarky humor." - Liz Konkel for Readers' Favorite
A 2017 READERS' FAVORITE SILVER MEDAL WINNER & a RONE Nominated Audiobook
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A kick-ass heroine with pyrokinetic abilities and a license to kill. Enter Alec...vampire, scholar, and worst of all--fan. What could possibly go wrong?
Diana, the fire Elemental, is nearly burned out. Tired of traveling the world and losing innocent lives, she's slowly slipping into a depression that may consume her. But when she discovers that a child's life is in danger, she feels compelled to help. However, teaming up with one of the most powerful vampires in North America is the last thing she wants to do.
Academic scion, Alec Broussard prefers his studies over the opulent and vicious lifestyles of vampires. And when he learns of another missing child, Alec can't shake the suspicion that his coven may be to blame. Joining forces with an Elemental may be his only hope to save the child and clear his coven's name.
As Diana and Alec work together to save the children, they must relinquish their prejudices and trust one another. In time, Alec is wearing down the walls around her. But just when their friendship intensifies, Alec's future is threatened. Now, it's up to Diana to save him before it's too late. Can this Elemental find the fire within her to protect him once and for all?
The Complete Series
Book 0: Discordia - An Elemental's Prequel Short
Book 1: Fire, A Readers' Favorite Silver Medal Winner
Book 2: Air, A Readers' Favorite Silver Medal Winner
Book 3: Water, Available Now
"Reminiscent of a hard-boiled detective novel, Fire is gritty, sharp, with an edgy quality and a snarky humor." - Liz Konkel for Readers' Favorite
A 2017 READERS' FAVORITE SILVER MEDAL WINNER & a RONE Nominated Audiobook
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A kick-ass heroine with pyrokinetic abilities and a license to kill. Enter Alec...vampire, scholar, and worst of all--fan. What could possibly go wrong?
Diana, the fire Elemental, is nearly burned out. Tired of traveling the world and losing innocent lives, she's slowly slipping into a depression that may consume her. But when she discovers that a child's life is in danger, she feels compelled to help. However, teaming up with one of the most powerful vampires in North America is the last thing she wants to do.
Academic scion, Alec Broussard prefers his studies over the opulent and vicious lifestyles of vampires. And when he learns of another missing child, Alec can't shake the suspicion that his coven may be to blame. Joining forces with an Elemental may be his only hope to save the child and clear his coven's name.
As Diana and Alec work together to save the children, they must relinquish their prejudices and trust one another. In time, Alec is wearing down the walls around her. But just when their friendship intensifies, Alec's future is threatened. Now, it's up to Diana to save him before it's too late. Can this Elemental find the fire within her to protect him once and for all?
The Complete Series
Book 0: Discordia - An Elemental's Prequel Short
Book 1: Fire, A Readers' Favorite Silver Medal Winner
Book 2: Air, A Readers' Favorite Silver Medal Winner
Book 3: Water, Available Now
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