Jocelynn Drake

Aj Sherwood

Cameron wants to make it clear that he did not go into the festival to find a dragon mate. Germany is supposed to be an escape. With a new mechanical engineering degree, a new job looming, and a whole life planned out that isn't his, Germany seems like the best place to find himself. So, how does he end up discovering his lost magic heritage, running from bad guys with a secret agenda, and being adopted by the not-so-extinct Fire Dragon clan? Cameron blames tall, dark, and sexy Alric, King of the Fire Dragons. His fated mate. Because of course he is, and mates are meant to take the blame, right? It may take a hot second, but as Cameron learns more about the scarred Alric and the life he's landed in, Cameron realizes that perhaps this is where he's meant to be, magic and mates and kidnapping and all. Turns out coming to Germany wasn't an escape but his awakening. Tags: Not-so-extinct, Shifter dragons, mages, fated mates, secret clans, epic libraries, hurt/comfort, not mpreg, age gap, not that Alric cares, magical heritage, mechanical engineers being BAMF, grumpy dragon kings being protective of their cute mates, really the cuteness is downright criminal, we might need a firehose for these two, or not, sass, so much sass, Ravi and Cameron are no longer allowed to be alone together, for reasons, dragons hoarding, when you live long enough statistics will get you, bats named Cheryl, beheadings, no damsels in distress here, just very unhappy mages, with trigger fingers, anyone have life hacks on how to get rid of kidnappers, Cameron is open to suggestions.

Origin

It's not stealing if you're stealing it back....Ari had a game plan for life. Shoot people. Get money. Hang out with fellow criminal friends. He saw absolutely no reason to change that plan until one dark night in Memphis, when a little girl reached out to him with pocket change and a desperate plea for him to help her. Adopting an abused little girl off the streets was, needless to say, not part of the plan. Ari had no idea what he was doing with an eight year old. He especially didn't know how to juggle taking contracts and raising a little girl. Things get more complicated when the mercenary, Carter Harrison, approaches him with a job. He needs Ari's expertise to get into the very high-security museum, Knowles, and steal back Monet's Water Lily Pond. The job isn't an easy one. He'd need more than the two of them to make it happen. It's further complicated because Ari's not sure what to do with his new daughter while working this job. And for that matter, how's he supposed to handle the sexy mercenary? Tags: Not child safe but child approved, children know best, Remi approves this book, idiots in love, but Remi loves them anyway, criminals make the best uncles, family of choice, Ari acknowledges Remi as the smarter one, Carter admits his own insanity, nothing blows up, Ivan is very disappointed by this, Kyou has PLANS for Remi, licking solves all problems, bedsheets, lifeskills, children should come with warning labels, it's not stealing if you're stealing it BACK, right?, the author once again regrets nothing

How to Shield an Assassin

Sometimes, in the middle of an ordinary life, love presents us with a fairytale.Not once in the past five years has Castle Warden Sho Renjimantoro regretted following his best friend to Aart. How can he regret it when he finds open acceptance regarding his sexuality from everyone around him (even if they don

Fourth Point of Contact

I'm rather used to the crazy cases, because let's face it, most cops can handle the run-of-the-mill with their eyes closed. I'm only called in when the situation is weird or they need to solve the case fast. This case is a little of both. Someone's attacking women as they get off of work, hitting them in the back of the head. What started as a case of battery has steadily built up to homicide. With three murders, six victims, and no leads, the Clarksville PD are desperate to catch the assailant. But there's no real leads for us to follow, either, and for once my eyes can't really help. A madman running around attacking women is bad enough, but the police are demanding answers we can't give them, and they're not taking no for an answer. It's pushing us all past our limits, and frankly, I don't know what's going to break first: The case or Donovan's patience. Tags: Explicit sexual content, Relationships, Loss of control, Emotional Hurt/Comfort, Domestic, Tenderness, Tooth-rotting fluff, (I didn't know that was a tag until just now), POV Alternating, Women being awesome, Protectiveness, The fluffiest mystery you'll ever read, I mean really this is just ridiculous, Bisexuality, Size Difference, Communication, Holding Hands, Healthy Relationships, Pansexual Character, Donovan is Boss AF, Jon is so smitten it's embarrassing, Aftercare, Jon what are you getting yourself into?, Violence, Because they're detectives duh, bit of pain, That sounds terrible, it's brief I promise, Snuggles heal all the pains, most pain, some pain?, Jon basically has to deal with everyone wanting to cuddle him, cuddle por

Jon's Crazy Head-Boppin' Mystery

I've investigated some pretty strange cases in my life, but I have to say this is a first. A corpse-a murder victim-has gone missing during the middle of an investigation, and no one has any clue where it went. Psy is called in to clear the investigative team, make sure they're not an accomplice. It's a four hour drive outside of Nashville, to a place famous for being haunted, so none of us are particularly eager to go. And then we arrive on scene and I see who we're dealing with and I want nothing more than to turn around and go right back to Nashville. This case is complicated and strange, and absolutely nothing is as it seems at first glance. Even with my eyes, it's going to take some digging to get to the truth. Tags: haunted house, disappearing corpses, not in a zombie way, Donovan doesn't do ghosts, family drama, because families are complicated, muuuuurder, bareback sex, terrible parenting, Donovan puts up with a lot to say the least, developing relationship, Garrett's a good bro, sometimes, yeeeeeeeeeeeeees, FINALLY, healthy life choices, possibly wrong forensics, I don't even know, I tried, no ghosts were harmed in the making of this story, supernatural elements, the author regrets nothing

Jon's Spooky Corpse Conundrum

Staying away is Kyou's number one rule when it comes to protecting the sexy real-estate developer.Kyou has a routine. A system. He guards Brannigan Genovese, hacks for his family of choice, and drinks far too much caffeine for any living being. Only a few things can completely disrupt his routine to cause him trouble: -Brannigan buying up real estate from the Irish Mob-Kyou's band of brothers figuring out who Brannigan actually is-Ivan-Feelings for one Brannigan Genovese Oddly enough, it's the feelings that get Kyou in the most trouble. Because when Brannigan is in danger, Kyou ignores all his brain's protestations and breaks every rule he has to save the man, including his number one. And damn the consequences. Tags: It's not stalking (totally stalking), sleep is for the weak, coffee IS food, running-from-the-mob meet cute, Brannigan does stupid stuff to make Kyou call him, Kyou is utterly done, pansexual character, band of brothers, anxiety, family of choice, emotional growth, so simple a ten-year-old can do it, no really it's not that hard, Kyou peopled last week, meddling, so much meddling, Irish Mobsters were hurt in the making of this book, Ivan's actually serious for once, yes the world almost ended

How to Hack a Hacker

It's like a bad game of Telephone. Grant locates a murdered teen in McMinnville. He calls Jon. Jon locates the girl's ghost. He calls Mack. Mack talks to the ghost who leads them to more ghosts. Who lead them to even more ghosts. And why are all the murder victims buried under trees? The boys are ready for this game to end, please. (Donovan especially.) Tags: Jon's World crossover, hail hail the gang's all here, oh look we meet Grant, trees are not to be trusted, according to Donovan, ya'll pray for Donovan, there's so many ghosts, the ghosts have some WORDS to share, car sex, bondage sex, Mack has plans, so of course they get ruined, BAMF female cops, Jon and Mack are ready for this case to be over, please and thank you, serial killer(s)? running amok, people get tombed, literally, Eli's mad she missed the fun, Mack would like to say: Don't use Jon as a battery, seriously don't do it

Jon and Mack's Terrifying Tree Troubles

"Company policy forbids me from exchanging my blood, my soul, or my firstborn child with customers..." When Ross starts working third-shift at a gas station, he doesn't think anything extraordinary will happen. He expects a lot of quiet shifts. Well, you know what they say about assumptions. One explosion later and he's the personal assistant to a vampire-who he admits is not only sexy, but the sane one-in charge of his supernatural clan's paperwork, and managing any trouble the members get into. Spoiler alert: the clan can get into quite a bit of trouble. Ross is definitely not paid enough for this. Tags: The crack ship armada sails again, and then it got out of hand, poor put upon retail workers, Ross didn't deserve this, Fate is cruel, so am I, the trauma of changing jobs, Ross has a paperclip and knows how to use it, Ross isn't clear if he's a PA, bartender, or babysitter, troublesome werewolves, Australian wizards, spells gone awry, very awry, sexy vampires, developing relationship, coming out, not a single degree of chill from Glenn where Ross is concerned, slow burn, boss/secretary, light bondage, Ross has to teach ancient mythical beings how to text, pray for him, SHENANIGANS, did I mention crack?, the most absurd workplace romance in history

The Tribulations of Ross Young, Supernat PA

Once upon a time, there was a stunningly gorgeous mage named Nikki. They were trapped by evil, horrible Jaeggi mages for ten long years until they were rescued by the brave dragon named Gunter. The grumpy red knight swept in, carrying them off to a fair castle, where they lived happily ever after. That's how the story's supposed to go, anyway. Nikki would really like to have that fairytale ending, please and thank you. It's too bad Gunter is oblivious and the Jaeggi are interfering. Nikki may just have to cook up some explosions to help both situations along, because they're determined to get their happily ever after. Is there a magic how-to guide on things that go boom? Tags: non-binary MC, Grumpy and Sunshine, it's basically the air we breathe, Gunter needs a hug, Nikki likes to give them, crippling crush at first sight, Nikki has trust issues, for good reason, Nikki's determined, Gunter is oblivious, mis-used poetry, Alric and Gunter are once again banned from drinking together, ever, schmoop, wall sex, the tongue thing is awesome, all hail Gunter's tongue, violence, because bad guys, Nikki feels that explosions are an appropriate response to everything, Cameron and Nikki are explosion buddies, Nikki has mixed feelings on high heels, fairytales do come true

(Scales 'N' Spells)

Embers

When Brandon Havili gets recruited by the FBI, he's immediately assigned to shadow his brother and the psychic Donovan's anchored to. Brandon doesn't mind this in the slightest. He loves his brother, Jon seems cool, and it's a great way to learn how to be an anchor, which is what the FBI wants him for. It's supposedly three weeks of just following people around and observing. But there's a hitch in the plans. Brandon accidentally picks up a hitchhiker of the ghostly variety. Donovan is NOT pleased. Jon is amused to no end. Dealing with the ghost means going back to the place Brandon accidentally got it from, Eureka Springs, Arkansas. They expect to meet up with an FBI medium, exorcise said ghost, and go home again. FBI Medium Mackenzie Lafayette is not at all what Brandon expects. And for once, he's quite happy to ditch the plan. Returning to Nashville can wait. He's got a sexy medium to figure out first. Tags: Donovan's not so romantic Christmas, he does not approve, Brandon took over, the little snot, I have no idea how that happened, exorcisms, ghosts not being spooky, ghost busting, healthy relationships, Mack figures out how to seduce a Havili very quickly, bisexual character, gay characters, mothers being awesome, is it possible for something to be sappy and horrifying at the same time, because that's what we're going for here

Brandon's Very Merry Haunted Christmas

A Mage's List for Freedom: Escape his evil, controlling clan. Get a job. Work magic on HIS terms. Avoid all dragons. Tori was doing great until sexy dragon Baldewin interfered. Between the little gifts, constant protection, and the steadfast confidence from the overgrown lizard, Tori wonders if maybe that last step needs revising. He has no chance to consider it. Not before trouble called Jaeggi REALLY hits. Now he's on the road trip from hell to the one place he'd never thought would be a safe haven. A clan of dragons. Assuming they make it, that is. Tags: Dragon shifters, mages, fated mates, hurt/comfort, enemies to lovers, not mpreg, interracial couple, road trip, No Flying, nope not even with a dragon, dwarf hunting in Poland, Tori needs allll the hugs, Baldewin is happy to supply them, dragons are ninjas, attempted kidnapping, mages being BAMF, insecurity, trust issues, Tori is an arse, Baldewin is adorable, Cassie is over it, virgin character, but not for long fufufufu, dysfunctional family, family of choice, magical realism, cuuuuudles, the authors regret nothing

Breath

Since when is playing Robin Hood part of the plan?Pop into the unguarded apartment, find the multi-million dollar Treskilling stamp, pop back out. That's it, that's the entirety of Ivan's plan.What's not part of the plan?-Meeting the cute Aiden Stalworth-Feeling guilty about trying to steal from the cute Aiden Stalworth-Becoming Aiden's "Robin Hood" and buying him all the things-Playing bodyguard while searching for the stamp-Being trusted completely by AidenIvan very quickly realizes he needs a new plan: -Seduce Aiden-Protect him-Find the stampOh, and lick him. Licking Aiden needs to be part of the plan too. However, Ivan's not sure how having his heart get stolen made it onto his list.Tags: Aiden does not appreciate being in peril, but Ivan likes protecting him, band of brothers, bisexual character, family of choice, experienced/inexperienced couple, strangest meetcute you've ever seen, don't try and apply logic to this okay, just enjoy it, heist, Kyou is so done, Ivan is a walking disaster, crush at first sight, Ivan is one scary MoFo, be glad he's on our side, assassinations as romantic gestures, stealing therapy, emotional growth, combat ballet, Carter and Ari are good wingmen, Ivan continues licking everything, including things he really shouldn't, Remi's the only sane one to be honest, no bedsheets were harmed in the making of this book, degrees of morality, healer acquired-quests can now be taken

How to Steal a Thief

North has a map of Europe, a dragon scale, and a little bit of magic.He's currently short a dragon, but all in good time, right? Right. Because he can totally dodge dangerous men and frustrated calls from his family, all while searching for a dragon during the Christmas season. He's got this.Christmas wishes do come true with a little magic, after all.Tags: Tropey tropes a lot, fated mates, dragon shifters, mages on a quest, because North's finding a dragon, that's happening, European road trip at Christmas, found family, true acceptance, twinks and makeup, shopping montage, steamy makeout session, because dragon fire, get it?, someone needs to fire the author, winter snuggles, poor Gunter had to put up with them, licking, not mpre

Wish

A (Non)Comprehensive Guide to Sea Serpents 

One ghost from the past. Two unknown Australian monsters eating people. Three men who won't let either problem win. Tags: Familiars of choice, healing old wounds, Australian mythology, yes Nico and Wicky are in Australia, that goes about as well as anyone expects, giant amphibians of unusual size, even the MAD research department is stumped, Wicky may have summoned Godzilla, in his defense he was left unsupervised, conversations via air guitar, the next time they have to travel to a different continent Bel is drugging Nico first

A Mage's Guide to Aussie Terrors

Mack did not sign up for hunting unknown ghost-eating creatures. But that's what he gets when he and Brandon arrive to help Eli and husbands at an old inn situated in the Scottish Highlands. Now he's surrounded by terrified ghosts on the run, zombie-ghosts that look eaten, and no one knows what the baddie is. They're running out of time to figure it out though, because whatever it is? It's herding ghosts straight for the inn. Scarier still? It's killing healthy people in a week to eat their soul. If someone could please come up with a game plan? Mack would be forever thankful. Before, you know, they all get eaten. Tags: Scottish mythology rears its head, not in a good way, it's a hot mess but they're trying dammit, emotional baggage check, Brandon wants a kilt and sword, Mack wants him in a kilt, it's a mutual desire thing, Mack being a BAMF, Havili protectiveness rears its head, friends being awesome, no one gets thrown this time, Quinn's a kissing monster when drunk, Romance novel your highlander is missing, personal growth is hard, shower sex, character growth

Mack's Rousing Ghoulish Highland Adventure

What's a white knight to do when his princess is causing utter havoc leading in mass murder? Go to the famous Black Sorcerer of Grimslock for help, apparently. What's a black sorcerer to do when the white knight comes to him for help? Keep him, naturally. Devan does not approve of this payment plan. Tan does.

How I Stole the Princess's White Knight and Turned Him to Villainy: The Complete Works

All Dag Gates wants is a place to call home. (And to practice magic freely.) All Stefan Bjorne wants is peace in his adoptive country. (And less paperwork.) All Mikkel Vinters wants is both of them. (No, really, he could do wedding bells.) So why, pray tell, is half the magical community set on denying them all their wishes?

The Magic That Binds

Mack's over the moon to not only have Brandon but to finally be done with all their training. With the official FBI stamp of approval, they are ready to start ghost busting. The very last place he wants to be sent to is his hometown of Opelousas, Louisiana, however. But a child is being terrorized, and when he discovers it's his favorite cousin, all reluctance is forgotten. His cousin's ghost problem is not their only case, though. The nearby university also has a malevolent ghost that is seriously escalating. Students are being scratched, pushed down the stairs, and generally terrified. Even with Brandon's unwavering support, this might be a bit much for just two people to handle. And when the ghost proves it can break all the windows in a three-story building? Mack knows they definitely won't be able to do it alone.It's shaping up to be a perfectly ghastly homecoming. Tags: Bad ghosts, homophobia, Brandon's dying to shoot something, cockblocking ghost, lots of first times in this one, car sex, Mack is secretly a BAMF, which turns Brandon on so HARD, pun totally intended, FBI paranormal division likes to break things, Brandon's super happy about it, no dedicated top/bottom, M/F/M secondary characters, bisexual PoC BAMFs, relationship growth, self-growth, Mack's a work in progress and he knows it, flying is fun

Mack's Perfectly Ghastly Homecoming

Secret identities are hard to keep. Sora finds this to be doubly true after meeting the struggling Burkhard Clan and the mischievous Ravi. The wind dragon has stolen his breath, and heart, away. Sora suspects he might have found his mate. But his inability to be truthful with Ravi eats at Sora. When the Jaeggi attack, Sora can't keep his secrets any longer. Not when Ravi is in the center of the war raging around them. He has to reveal who he really is. It's the only way to be with Ravi and give the Burkhards the help they need. Sora's secret could tip the scales to save them all. Tags: There's tropes, and then there's this book, Ravi has impulse issues, in Ravi's defense he was left unsupervised, you're only in trouble if you get caught, secret identity, only Ravi could have a meet-cute like this, Ravi attempts romance, it's bad, no its really really bad, thank god for it, bored mages get into stuff, mothers with an agenda, hurt/comfort, somehow the comfort part involves tacos, Ravi is a corruptive influence, Sora is a willing corruptee, chaos incarnate, protective mate, bad guys ramp it up to the next level, Sora has an ace up his sleeve, and is not afraid to use it, Bat-Ravi

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