Michelle Dare

One key, one door, one man, one leap. Alison Wescot inherited the antique store the day her mother died. It was nothing she wanted, but she couldn't part with it. The antiques inside were all she had left of her mother. She thought she knew every piece in the store, until one day she discovered a box with a key inside, along with a letter from her mother. A key to a door she never knew existed. Lucas Azure is the leader of the kingdom's elite guard, a group of men whose sole purpose was to protect their territory and people. The youngest of the king's four children, he was also the deadliest. The men in his group followed him faithfully, never questioning his orders. When Alison appeared, he knew he had to protect her at all costs. The day Alison walked through the door, her recurring dream became a reality. The man who always remained a mystery was standing before her. There were dragons flying overhead and a castle in the distance. She was now in the Azure Kingdom.

The Azure Kingdom

Wake had lived in fear for far too long. Life hadn't been easy for him. Every day he resisted his natural instincts to claim the one female meant for him. An event from his past stopped him in his tracks every time his primal urges pushed him toward her. Paige accepted the role she played in Wake's life. She was the one he wanted but never allowed himself to have. But when someone else showed interest in her, Wake had to decide once and for all. Putting his heart on the line left the shifter vulnerable, something he never wanted to be again. And just when he gave in to his instincts, fate dealt the pair a cruel hand.Nightmares came true, causing Paige to flee to the only place she felt safe-in the arms of Wake. Pack life wasn't an easy life, but Paige wouldn't give up the man who held her heart. Only together could the two move forward and find the happiness they both deserved.

Wake's Claim

A tragic loss. A broken pack. A lone wolf. The pack war was drawing closer, and Ariane found herself at a crossroad amid the chaos that was her life. Which road should she follow? One gave her a chance at normalcy, while the other threw her deeper into turmoil. She had new powers, a shifter for a boyfriend, and blood on her hands. There was also the lone wolf who had been cast out and sought solace with Ari as he fought to return home. This wasn

The Somber Call

A bond sealed. A new reality. A pack war. Since she met Orion, Ariane

The Crucial Shift

Caliana Crawford is smart, sexy and unemployed. After quitting her mediocre job, she finds herself in need of a break. She goes to the one place that holds her most precious memories, her cabin by the lake. Life hasn’t always been easy for Cali. She lost someone close to her, was betrayed by her lover, and now she only wants to escape reality. What she doesn’t plan on is her sexy neighbor, who has an agenda of his own.Owen Matthews goes through the motions every day, but knows his life is missing one essential part - Cali. He has never forgotten about the summers he spent by the lake with the gorgeous brunette. When he sees she is back to stay, Owen knows he can’t let her slip through his fingers again. Others think he has it all with owning a multimillion dollar company, but what they don’t know is that he would give it all up to have her in his arms and his bed.The road to happiness isn’t always easy. His brother returns to his life and brings with him an old flame who threatens to rip Cali and Owen apart. Will they find their salvation with one another or let the events of their past influence their future?

Salvation, #1

My Salvation

Where I End is a standalone new adult romance.EvePretentious. Arrogant. Condescending. Cruel.All words I'd used to label him. Exactly what I'd always believed he was. All that changed one spring morning when I realized I didn't know the man behind the facade at all.Angry. Desperate. Broken. Mine.All words I'd use to define him after I interfered. Once our eyes locked, I was all in. There was no turning back. He tried to push me away, but I refused to let him go. I was determined to save him. What I didn't expect was that he would save me, too.CyI was so close to ending my misery. Mere seconds away. Then she stumbled upon our argument, and I changed my plans. She wasn't supposed to be there. She knew too much. Even with my entire world burning down around me, she wouldn't walk away.I've always been on my own. No one had ever fought for me before. Why should anyone start now? But she did, no matter how much I tried to stop her. I knew I was nothing, unworthy of her, but she was persistent. Once she got under my skin, I couldn't let her go, because where I end, she begins.

Where I End

*This is an erotic romance novella, the first book in the series, and approx. 32K words.Kasi Markson has been in the public eye since she was a small child. Her father is the founder of Markson Aviation, a top name in the private jet industry. When her parents go through a public divorce battle, she is shoved into the spotlight. Now in her late twenties, she lives a comfortable life, but likes to keep the media at a distance.Radek Cole is a retired Air Force officer who agrees to a last minute job. He flies the rich and famous around the country in their private aircraft. Kasi needs a pilot for her upcoming trip and Mr. Cole comes highly recommended. Little does she know that one encounter would change everything.Kasi has an immediate and intense attraction to her new pilot and is used to getting what she wants. Initially, he turns down her advances, but her skills of persuasion are no match for him. Unfortunately, the media won't leave them alone. What Kasi doesn't know is that she isn't the only one who has a public past.Find out what happens when the heiress meets the pilot.

Persuading Him

One touch, one spark, two lives forever changed. Pine and Azure. The war between the two kingdoms lasted far too long. Peace was finally established, but the survivors would never forget who fought on the front lines. Oliver Sage had a reputation for being a ruthless knight. He'd seen enough death to last a lifetime and worked on putting the past behind him, although not all would let him forget. Addison was the only daughter of King and Queen Azure. With three brothers, she knew she'd always be protected, but she also wanted to learn how to take care of herself. She was strong, had a good heart, and wanted to be treated as an equal. Magical abilities ran in her family, and she had one no one knew of. Oliver had given his heart to one princess, until the night he dreamed of another. Addison was the last woman he should desire, especially given who she was. However, what if she wanted him as well? They'd hated each other their entire lives, but suddenly couldn't resist the desire which built between them. There were also those who didn't think they should be together. Forbidden romance could only stay hidden for so long in the dark depths of the Pine Forest.

The Pine Forest

As a young vampire, Ford had experienced more than those much older than him. The love of his life left him. He fell for his best friend. People he considered friends were killed. Blood was on his hands. Through it all, he never forgot his first love. The one who stole his heart then shattered it when he least expected.When Sienna left Ford and mated with another, she thought she'd found her companion for eternity. Except, her life didn't play out that way. Her mate was killed, leaving Sienna a shell of the shifter she once was. Ford wanted Sienna back, but the choice had to be hers. Then her life was in danger, and his plans changed in an instant. All that mattered was keeping her safe.Reaching a crossroad, they were helpless to fate's plan. Ford was left standing before Sienna, wearing his heart on his sleeve, waiting to see what she'd do next.

Ford's Fate

Enter the world of the Avynwood Pack with this complete trilogy.A kept secret. A life altered. A new journey. Ariane lived her life one book at a time. She would never have guessed those books were about to change everything.They led her to Orion.Tall, dark, with eyes only for her. The rest of the world ceased to exist when Orion was around. But during a fateful ash moon, he shifted into a wolf. Ari thought she was dreaming, but she'd recognize those eyes anywhere.Fiction became reality. Fantasy was actually history. And soon, Ari would learn her role in it.A pack war was on the horizon, and she was the only one who could stop it.Nothing would ever be as it once was, because Ariane was now part of the Avynwood Pack.With over 8 million pages read in Kindle Unlimited, find out why everyone is falling for the paranormals in this romance trilogy."One of the best written paranormal offerings I've found this year." - Crystal M., Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★"Completely obsessed with this new series!! Total must read!" - TracyB, Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★"This story is AMAZING. I think the plot is genius." - Nina, Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★"Well written, passionate characters, suspense, twists and turns. So good!" - Nikki B, Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★

The Complete Series

The Ariane Trilogy

Ethan Matthews always felt he was second best. His brother received all the praise, never him. Ethan took a dark, lonely road, turning to alcohol and women to avoid the jealousy that ate away at him. But the demons of his past continued to resurface. He decided to turn his life around with the help of the person he treated the worst-his brother. Piper Lazara struggled for most of her life. She'd lost almost everyone she loved and lived in poverty. Despite the obstacles, she worked hard and finished nursing school. She never believed in love at first sight, so she tried dismissing her feelings when Ethan entered her life, leaving her heart and head at war over whether she'd take a chance on love. Ethan knew he shouldn't get involved with anyone at this turning point of his life, but from the moment he laid eyes on her, he couldn't stop thinking about the raven-haired beauty. He didn't know if she felt the same, but it was time he found out. Their lives were in danger, causing family to step in and offer support. Ethan would do whatever it took to protect the woman who had become his everything. He never thought he deserved happiness, but Piper gave him the redemption he so desperately desired.

My Redemption

Fear wasn't a fleeting emotion for Lucy Abrams. It was something she felt every day of her life. The night she almost drowned was seared into her memory, marking the beginning of her problem with anxiety. Her oceanfront home and the crashing of waves against the shoreline served as an ever-present reminder of her past. Until the day she saw someone on the beach whose very presence calmed her.Ellis Sullivan was a recent law school graduate, spending the summer with his best friends at his family's beach house in Ray Point. It was their last chance to have fun together before they entered the workforce. Summer was supposed to be full of days on the sand and parties at night, but that changed the day he first saw Lucy. She walked into his life and rendered him speechless. He knew he'd never be the same.A relationship between the two was unexpected, but their connection was strong. Not everyone thought they should be together, though. Lucy's ex-boyfriend, Gabe, wasn't ready to give up on a future with her. After all, he was the one who saved her life.Love and trust came together to help Lucy find the peace within that she had searched for since that terrible night. Only with the right person by her side was she able to move on, beyond the fear that had ruled her life for far too long. The person who made her feel like she was floating.

Floating

From USA Today Bestselling Author Michelle Dare comes a friends to lovers story of loss, the true meaning of friendship, and finding love when you least expect it.Direction and a sense of purpose for her life evaded Daniella Archer. She was in college, but her classes didn't hold her interest. She had a boyfriend, but never got butterflies when he was near. Her two best friends were her lifelines, the ones who always stood by her. Then tragedy shattered her world and she sunk into a deep depression. She watched helplessly as the rainy sky mimicked her tears and the dark clouds, her mood.Garrett Ramsey secretly loved Daniella throughout their high school years. When he moved away, he finally put those feelings behind him and moved on with his life, or so he thought. Just seeing Dani again brought all of the feelings he thought were long dead, straight to the surface again. She never saw him as more than a friend, so he didn't tell her how he truly felt.Two people, two paths, both missing something significant. Storms swirled all around and the blackness of night seemed to last forever. They dared to hope daylight would follow.

Daylight Follows

Radek Cole had been the stereotypical bachelor, just the way he liked it. Then he fell hard and fast for Kasi Markson, a fiercely independent woman, who always speaks her mind and never backs down. They've overcome major obstacles in their short time together, but that only made their relationship stronger. Too bad there are still hurdles to conquer.An admirer becomes unhinged and a former lover reappears. What else awaits them? Can they weather any storm that comes their way, even the one that's about to turn their lives upside down?

Adoring Her

Can one phone call change everything? For Kasi Markson and Radek Cole, it does.The day Kasi receives a call from an unexpected person, her world shifts. That one call puts into motion a series of events that brings old friends back into her life and opens up a wound she tried hard to bury.Kai Sabata is the lead singer of the rock band Stars and Lies. When he shows up on Kasi's doorstep with his bandmate, Lee, secrets are revealed, relationships are forever changed, and the media has once again focused their attention on her.After all that she has been through, Kasi knows she can't fight the battle alone. Radek is the one man who sets her body aflame and makes her feel loved like never before. His decisions leave her wondering if she truly knows the man she shares her bed and heart with. Will he stand beside her and fight, or leave her when she needs him most?

Needing Him

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Shaunna Peterson

Verity Vane

Voyeurs. Exhibitionists. List makers. Proposers. Stepbrothers. Poets. Envelope pushers. Storytellers. Lovers. Fighters. Provocateurs. Patients. Givers. Takers. Beggars. Blasphemers.

A Labor of Lust

Project: Aphrodite

Previously published in The Vault anthology. What started out as a necessity, soon turned into an addiction. Hope craved the high stealing gave her. She put her childhood dreams aside and embraced her life as a thief. Target after target, she took their money before moving on to the next unsuspecting victim. Then she met a man in a bar who flipped her world upside down. The blood in Rowe's family ran blue. Following in his father's footsteps, he became a detective, vowing to protect and serve his community. By day, Rowe went after criminals and by night his only pursuit was women. He had no time for dating; his only commitment was to his job. But Hope stole something of his that was worth more than money. The last person a detective should desire was a career criminal. Although, something about her made Rowe need to keep Hope uncuffed. All she wanted was to protect a good man from going down with her when the inevitable happened. Following their hearts led them down a dangerous road, especially since they lived on opposite sides of the law.

Uncuffed (the Vault)

One Azure prince. One Fuchsia queen. Two hearts on the line. Elliott Azure was a powerful knight who wanted nothing more than to protect his kingdom and realm. When tasked with a special mission, he journeyed to a neighboring land to assist their queen in search of the one that betrayed her. Plagued by memories of their previous encounter, Elliott was more than ready to be in the presence of the enrapturing queen again. Karis Fuchsia was born among the realm's four lakes. Losing her parents when she was only twenty-three, she became queen of a land she wasn't ready to lead. Even at her young age, she ruled with kindness, but anyone who threatened the safety of her people felt a wrath like no other. With Elliott by her side, she felt protected for the first time in years. With her lakes and people at risk, Elliott and Karis must join forces to restore balance to her kingdom. Lives were lost, hearts were shattered, but in the darkest hour, fate stepped in and proved that everything does happen for a reason.

The Fuchsia Lakes

Cocky. No word better described Solomon. He projected the playboy image, but only he knew the truth. Deep inside, he wanted what his brother and friends had-a mate.Fifteen hundred years was a long time to be alone. Solomon's pure vampire bloodline and family name made him desirable, but that didn't take away the loneliness.Lilah was fiercely independent and distrusting of paranormals out of necessity. Some treated her with contempt because of her half cheetah shifter/half fae heritage. They thought she was beneath them when she was actually superior.Someone was determined to take Lilah's life, but who was behind the attacks remained a mystery. Solomon fought off the first assault then became Lilah's sole protector until he uncovered who wanted to harm her.One wanted a mate, and the other didn't. But fate didn't ask for their opinion. They could only fight what was meant to be for so long before the inevitable happened. If they managed to stay alive, maybe they would learn what it meant to be fated.

Solomon's Surrender

As fae prince, Kylest treated protecting his people as a sacred honor and duty. His sister's unexplained disappearance dealt a blow to his heart and pride. He would leave no stone unturned in his search for her.Raven, a common fae, never dreamed Prince Kylest would ask her to help find the princess. Turning him down never crossed her mind. For Raven, a chance to serve the royal family was a special privilege.They searched high and low, spending every moment together. Kylest tried to stay focused, but somewhere along the way, Raven became more than just a friend. He wanted more. He wanted her to be his.Fate worked in mysterious ways, even if it had terrible timing.The princess was still missing. Chaos erupted. Enemies resurfaced. The only way Kylest and Raven would emerge unscathed was to admit love made them stronger together.

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