Monica La Porta

From friends to enemies the step is short, but what does it take to become lovers after years of hating each other? The Duke of Chilham is looking forward to spending time with his twin sister and her lovely progeny. He doesn’t know he is at the center of a matchmaking scheme involving the last woman he wants to see ever again. Lady Flora has been hurt by a scoundrel who betrayed her trust when she was young and doesn’t want or need to marry. Forced together by a most persistent sister and the conniving weather, will William and Flora end up fighting? Or will they listen to their hearts and fight for their second chance at happiness? The Duke’s Kiss is a prequel novella in the Lords and Ladies of London series. Although they can be read as standalone stories, here is the chronological order of the novels: The Duke’s Kiss Much Ado About an Earl Falling in Love with a Duke I Choose You, My Lord The Earl Who Knew Too Much Healing My Wounded Hero

A Free, Enemies to Lovers, Second Chance Regency Romance

The Duke's Kiss

The pastry chef witch & the billionaire dragon-shifter: Not your mother's meet-cute… Book 1 The pastry chef witch & the billionaire dragon-shifter: Not your mother's meet-cute… So… it doesn’t happen every day that you see a dragon shifter’s junk, up close and personal. Well, you’d think it’s this witch’s lucky day, but nope. Not even close. In fact, this day has been disastrous so far. But let me rewind the story for you. Hi, my name’s Aubrey, and I own Lavender & Cinnamon, the award-winning pastry shop conveniently located in one of the coziest neighborhoods in Seattle. My life’s filled with cupcake and hexes, and I like it exactly the way it is. Yesterday, I received ominous news from Mr. Stuart, my landlord—you guessed correctly, he’s the owner of the junk mentioned before. Anyway, he wants to evict my shop to build a high-rise on top of it. The last thing I need is a domineering billionaire who thinks he can do whatever he wants because he's rich. Sure, the man is unbearably handsome, generously endowed (I took a good look at it) and makes me weak in the knees... but rest assured I won't give up my shop without a fight. Book 2 Hi! It’s me, Aubrey, again! Lavender & Cinnamon remains open! Yeah for me! Unfortunately, that’s the least of my worries. It turns out Andrew (you remember Mr. Stuart and his enormous… attitude) and I were hexed and chained together by an invisible rope. It could be worse, you might think, being him a hunk and all. I’d agree with you if it weren’t for the small detail of the striking blonde who just entered the scene. She’s Andrew’s fiancée. What? Did you see that coming? I sure didn’t… Andrew better have a very good explanation for forgetting to mention he was engaged while he was enthusiastically groping me, or the chain hex will be the least of his problems. Book 3 Where were we? Right… I’m Aubrey, the witch and pastry chef from Seattle who got hexed alongside a handsome dragon-shifter. In the meantime, I might’ve fallen for the hunk (okay, I’ll admit I’m head over heels in love with him), and he seems to be quite smitten with me as well—which, given my sparkling personality, shouldn’t come as a surprise. The only problem is that both my dad and Andrew’s ex-father-in-law are vehemently opposed to our idea of happily ever after and are fighting us with fangs and spells. Plus, it would seem that our story started a few centuries ago… But love always conquers all, right?

Lavender & Cinnamon Box Set: Books 1 -3

The chains of Love are stronger than the bonds of Revenge Marcus I’ve lived an eternity with only one goal: killing the vampire who murdered my wife. My hatred for the undead it’s like a cancer, eating me inside. I can’t feel. I can’t love. After 2000 years, I can finally exact revenge on my enemy, but he holds the life of an innocent woman in his hands. She’s a newly turned vampling. She should repulse me. My perfect opportunity to destroy him is right there. Right in front of me, yet I hesitate… Diana I was ready to die. After a lifetime of misery, I welcomed my death, eager for the pain to end. But fate has another plan for me. One that involves a new lease on life as a vampire and a Roman centurion with a heart of stone as a protector. I am everything he hates. He is everything I should avoid. But the attraction is there, burning like a firestorm. Neither of us can deny it, even if our lives depend on it.

The Lost Centurion

Mauricio is a slave. Like any man born on Ginecea, he is but a number to the pure breed women who rule over him with cruel hands. Imprisoned inside the Temple since birth, Mauricio has never been outside, never felt the warmth of the sun on his skin. He lives a life devoid of hopes and desires. Then one day, he hears Rosie sing. He risks everything for one look at her and his life is changed forever. An impossible friendship blossoms into affection deemed sinful and perverted in a society where the only rightful union is between women. Love is born where only hate has roots and leads Mauricio to uncover a truth that could destroy Ginecea.

The Priest

The Fifth Moon's Dragon

The Fifth Moon's Assassin

The Fifth Moon's Wolf

Desired

Kendall

"A Vampire's Thirst: Dark, Dangerous, and Undeniable In his two thousand years on earth, Adrian, a day-walking vampire, has seen it all and done it all, and it's left him jaded and aloof. He governs every aspect of his private life with an iron will, but his control is threatened when he begins suffering from a mysterious thirst wreaking havoc on his mind and body to the point that he fears for his sanity. Lavinia, a werewolf half-breed, longs for stability, something she's never known after a childhood spent on the run from purist shifters intent on ending her kind. When she finally believes her life is set on the right path, her roommate is savagely murdered, and Lavinia is thrown into a nightmare of hellish proportions. On the night of the Directive's Masquerade Gala, the thirst plaguing Adrian irresistibly draws him to Lavinia, like a moth to the flame. It's an encounter that changes their fates forever. Fleeing her enemies, Adrian and Lavinia fight for their lives while the fiery sparks of their passion threaten to burn them to cinders. Monica La Porta brings you another story in A K Michaels' brand-new world, A Vampire's Thirst, full of hot as hades alpha males in this smoking paranormal romance story."

Adrian

Once a playboy, Alexander Drako is now the happy father of three and eager to celebrate Valentine’s Day with a special party held on Friday night to accommodate his nocturnal vampire friends. Everything is ready except for a small detail. Alexander has forgotten to buy the roses and orchids for his beloved Ravenna. Unable to disappoint her, and accompanied by his loyal friends, Marcus and Samuel, he sets out for Wolf’s Haven, a rehab center for paranormals, hoping to find some flowers left for sale in their greenhouse. After a honeymoon around the world that lasted half a year, Peter and Ophelia have just landed back in Rome. While he would like to relax in their apartment, Ophelia is eager to see her friends. Most of all, she can’t wait to hug Quintilius, her adoptive father. Ophelia’s call reaches Quintilius at Wolf’s Haven, where he’s volunteering, and he rejoices at finally seeing her again. However, he isn’t thrilled to see Peter, the man who stole the heart of his little princess. A sudden crisis at the rehab center forces Quintilius to focus his thoughts and energies on looking for Luisa, a girl who’s run away with a dangerous gang member. By fate’s design, all the friends have reunited at Wolf’s Haven and agreed to help Quintilius in his quest. Will they be able to save the girl and return to their loved ones in time to celebrate Valentine’s Day?

An Immortal Valentine's Day

The Chains of Love are stronger than the Bonds of Revenge Long after the gladiators fought in the Coliseum, ancient evils wander the streets of Rome. Only a few heroes have the power to stop them. Among them, a group of friends whose fate and the gods’ whims have united in immortality. Follow Marcus, Alexander, and Samuel as they battle their inner demons and try to save the world and their loved ones at the same time. The Lost Centurion The chains of Love are stronger than the bonds of Revenge The Roman centurion Marcus has sworn to avenge his wife's death—even if it takes an eternity to hunt down the vampire who murdered her. Turned immortal by a capricious god, for the last two thousand years, Marcus has been living a life devoid of love, consumed by his hatred for the vampire race. Until the night he rescues one of them, a frail newborn vampling, Diana, and she becomes his responsibility. Tortured by his past and hunted by vampires, Marcus must choose between avenging his dead wife or saving Diana from the same man who ruined his life, only to discover that not everything is what it appears to be. The Immortal Greek Alexander Drako: handsome, famous, rich, and on the cover of every tabloid in Europe. He has done it all and seen it all. Born a Greek in the times of the Roman Empire, he was chosen by a capricious goddess as one of her immortal followers. With his surfer good looks and a playboy disposition, Alexander has been living the life every man dreams of, at least for the last two thousand years. Tall, elegant, and unapproachable, Ravenna Del Sarto is the perfect example of a modern career woman. An enforcer for the Immortal Council, she brings the bad guys of the paranormal world to justice. She doesn’t have time for fun and has zero tolerance for playboys. During the highly anticipated End of Summer party, a young immortal commits suicide by jumping from Alexander’s balcony and Ravenna is called to investigate the death. Alexander quickly learns that not only Ravenna’s walls are impenetrable to his easy smile, but she is also bringing him up on charges. Will she detain him? Or will his legendary charms help him out of this one? The Broken Angel Betrayed by the man he loved and stranded on Earth after losing his powers, Samuel is alone and broken. His black angel’s wings maimed and useless, he must go on living despite the searing pain in his heart. Unable to find peace on his own, but trying to restore it among the multitude of races composing the paranormal world, Samuel works at the Immortal Council headquarters in Rome as a liaison between species. As the only fallen angel on Earth and despised by his former brethren, Samuel doesn’t belong anywhere. The only place where he feels at home is the gym owned by his friend Alexander Drako. Even though among the humans he must hide his true form and appear as a cripple, Samuel cherishes the hours spent in the old gymnasium, sparring away his troubles. Martina’s life has been transformed from fairy tale to nightmare by her abusive and rich husband. A pro bono lawyer for women in need, she can’t seem to find a way to help herself. Afraid of Martina’s ex-husband’s powerful family, the authorities deny her justice and even her friends and family have deserted her. She is all alone in the world and solely dedicated to her job. Martina’s only break from her dreary reality is when she trains at Drako’s gym. One day, Drako asks her to spar with one of his friends, and she meets Samuel, a defenseless cripple who inspires Martina to protect him from the ugliness of the world. A friendship blossoms between two broken souls. But fate doesn’t seem to smile on them. Coming from two different worlds, Samuel and Martina will soon have to fight both paranormals and humans for their right to be together.

The Immortals - Books 1-3

You’re my first love & you’ll be my last… Raphael When I was little, my father used to drink and beat me senseless for no other reason than the fact that I was alive while my mother was dead. One night, I shifted into my wolf and fought back with all I had. I’ve been on the run ever since, lonely and starving for affection. Until I met Luisa. A she-wolf, one of the many orphaned shifters nobody wanted and forced to go from shelter to shelter, from one kind of abuse to another. She’s my soulmate. A gang of werewolves has kidnapped her, and I swear, I’ll tear apart every one of them with my bare hands to free her.

Raphael

Angela Roquet

Kory M. Shrum

Liz Schulte

Jason T. Graves

Shelly M. Burrows

Selene Morningstar

Mikel Andrews

Kathrine Pendleton

Jasie Gale

10 "Tails" about kickass heroines and their beastly sidekicks. Forget diamonds! We know who a real girl's best friend is. All proceeds from the sale of this anthology will be donated to the Animal Welfare Institute, an A+ charity (Charity Watch). "Since 1951, the Animal Welfare Institute has been dedicated to reducing animal suffering caused by people." Learn more at: http: //awionline.org/

10 Tails of Kickass Heroines and the Beasts Who Love Them

Badass and the Beast

A Marquis whose life has been uprooted more than once A lady who traded love for a title An affair that will shake the very foundation of the ton

A Second Chance Regency Romance

The Marquis's Second Chance

She can steal anything. Even his heart… Atreides I’m the last merman shifter alive. I’m also a famous painter, richer than Croesus, and not in a hurry to find a suitable mate. Someday, I’ll secure my heritage. For now, my life is perfect as it is. And did I mention that in my spare time I help the police recover stolen art? Bringing to justice those thieves gives me a special pleasure, and I look forward to my next mission. Ariel I’m an art thief and exceedingly good at what I do but promised never to steal again. And if my father hadn’t accumulated huge debts with the wrong crowd, I would’ve kept my word. So here I am at night, outside the medieval castle I intend to rob when this absolute hunk of a man emerges from the sea. And what do you know, he walks up to me and kisses me. It’s not a regular kiss either, but the stuff of legend. I kid you not. I’m so shaken, I almost forget about the heist. Too bad there’s a werewolf biker gang after me, and I have no time for romance…

An Alpha Protector Steamy Paranormal Romance

Bound by Water

A rare Christmas full moon, a mislead alpha werewolf, love & betrayal, and a magic spell Constantine Once upon a time, I was madly in love with Camelia. Our families belonged to rival werewolf clans, and our union was doomed from the start, but I didn’t care. I was young and foolish and believed love conquered all and we’d have our happily ever after. I chose her. She married the Roman werewolf her family had chosen for her. Her betrayal almost killed me. Shunned by my family and crazy with grief, I asked a warlock to put a spell on me. The request was simple. I asked for my soulmate’s bonds to be revoked. The price was astronomical. If Camelia and I will ever be close again, I’ll die by the next full moon. So, I put an ocean between us and moved to Seattle. Only, Camelia is here in the city, and the full moon is tomorrow, on Christmas Day… Camelia My father forced me to leave Constantine, but more than a century has passed, and I’m still hopelessly in love with him. I’ve been looking for him ever since and never found him until I went to Seattle for Quin’s wedding. His scent is everywhere, and I can feel Constantine’s presence deep inside me. It’s the soulmate call. This time, nobody will separate us!

A Second Chances Steamy Paranormal Romance

An Immortal Christmas

Can love prevail over lust? Or is Valentine Lobo doomed to replay a tragedy written long ago by his ancestors? His marriage to Mirella Canalis isn’t just a means to an end any longer. After almost losing his bride, Valentine has realized his feelings for her run deep and he would do anything to keep her safe. Even if that means forfeiting his only chance to conceive an heir. But old and new enemies have other plans for Valentine and Mirella, and his sacrifice could be all for naught. Space opera, steamy romance & shifters!

Fifth Moon's Wife

All his life, Valentine Lobo has done everything the Brotherhood of the Wolf has requested of him, including marrying Mirella Canalis, his genetically engineered bride. Now Mirella is expecting his child, and Valentine should be happy to have successfully ensured the continuity of his species. Instead, he is devastated because he has fallen in love with her, and he knows that she won’t survive her pregnancy. As he faces demons from his past and enemies from his present, he must fight his most difficult battle yet. Valentine will stop at nothing to save his beloved Mirella, but can love conquer all?

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