You’re all alone in a dark cemetery: Time for new paranormals
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Here are some newer contemporary and romantic suspense releases, compiled for you and HEA by some of our favorite authors (info provided by publishers and/or their websites).
Midnight Frost by Jennifer Estep (Kteen). Just when it seems life at Mythos Academy can’t get any more dangerous, the Reapers of Chaos manage to prove me wrong. It was just a typical night at the Library of Antiquities-until a Reaper tried to poison me. The good news is I’m still alive and kicking. The bad news is the Reaper poisoned someone else instead. As Nike’s Champion, everyone expects me to lead the charge against the Reapers, even though I’m still hurting over what happened with Spartan warrior Logan Quinn. I’ve got to get my hands on the antidote fast-otherwise, an innocent person will die. But the only known cure is hidden in some creepy ruins – and the Reapers are sure to be waiting for me there…
Blood Red Dawn: The Vampire Legacy series by Karen E. Taylor (Brava). On the heels of Crave and Thirst, Karen E. Taylor’s edgy and irresistible Vampire Legacy series is finding a new audience trade paperback—sure to appeal to fans of True Blood and Twilight.
A Time of Dying by Hailey Edwards (Samhain Publishing). They just might survive… if they don’t kill each other first. In Book 3 of the Araneae Nation series, Hailey Edwards returns with a gritty, post-plague Fantasy romance of love, redemption, and non-stop action.
Scent of Salvation by Annie Nicholas (Samhain Publishing). In her first book with Samhain, Annie Nicholas introduces a compelling new world with the Chronicles of Eorthe. In an alternate dimension of a primitive Earth, a transplanted doctor must trade her skills for safe haven among a world of werewolves, vampires and incubi… except she’s a doctor of physics, not medicine. And what she gets in return for her aid is more than she ever thought possible.
Heart of Briar by Laura Anne Gilman (Harlequin Luna). “He has been taken. And you are his only chance.” That wasn’t something Jan expected to hear especially from strangers who’d just rescued her from some mysterious and ferocious creatures. And she really hadn’t expected her rescuers to be shape-shifters. Now it turns out her boyfriend, Tyler, hasn’t gone missing, he’s been stolen and Jan’s the only one who might be able to get him back. From Elfland.
The following new releases were compiled for HEA by Liz Maverick, author of the time-bending romance Wired. Her website is www.lizmaverick.com.
Lillian Holmes and the Leaping Man by Ciar Cullen (Boroughs Publishing Group). Despite a tragic past, Lillian Holmes was determined to solve the murders plaguing Baltimore, to become the greatest female detective of her time. To make her uncle proud. Except, he was not truly her uncle. Sherlock was a fictional character, and Lil was a sheltered twenty-six year old heiress with taste for mystery and morphine. Then she saw him, leaping from her neighbor’s second-story window, and the Leaping Man was far more than he seemed. A wanton creature of darkness, he would take both her heart and soul. And she would rejoice in it.
Blood Warrior by Lindsey Piper (Pocket). Dragon Kings No. 2. Telepath Kavya Indranan is the Sun—revered, untouched, and bound by a lonely destiny that promises a deadly showdown against the last of her family. Tallis Pendray is the Heretic—despised and exiled because of actions that seem random, heartless, and contrary to the safety of the clans he protects. But she’s not a goddess, and he’s not a natural born killer. A desperate trek from the Himalayan foothills to the Scottish Highlands reveals two secluded souls hidden by bloody reputations. Will their trust be strong enough to avert an all-out war that could destroy them, and their kind, forever?
The Darkest Craving by Gena Showalter (Harlequin). Lords of the Underworld No. 10. Having endured weeks of torture in the bowels of hell, Kane wants nothing to do with his beautiful rescuer, Josephina Aisling. The half-Fae female threatens to awaken the demon of Disaster inside him—a beast he’s determined to kill, no matter the price. Josephina is hunted by a brutal enemy—her royal family—and Kane is her only source of protection. He’s also the only male to ever set her aflame, and even he succumbs to the heat. But as they navigate the treacherous world of the Fae, they are forced to make a choice: live apart…or die together.
Daysider by Susan Krinard (Harlequin Nocturne). Tensions between human and vampire factions are escalating. Peace hangs in the balance. And like two ill-fated stars, Alexia Fox and Damon are destined to collide. She’s a seductive human operative on a mission to infiltrate an illegal vampire colony. He’s a vampire and represents everything she loathes—and all that she desires. Their attraction is scorching, immediate…and could explode like the fragile truce they’ve both been fighting independently to preserve. Now the world’s last hope hinges on their ability to work together. As enemies they are doomed, but as allies they just might save the world.
The Night Is Alive (Krewe of Hunters) by Heather Graham (Harlequin). One of the most haunted places in Savannah is The Dragonslayer tavern. The owner, Gus Anderson, is a descendant of the original innkeeper and his pirate brother, Blue. Gus calls his granddaughter, Abigail, home from the FBI Academy, but when she arrives, he’s dead. Then the ghost of Captain Blue Anderson appears, and the FBI’s paranormal investigation unit, the Krewe of Hunters, sends in Agent Malachi Gordon. Sparks between Abby and Malachi fly—sparks of attraction and discord. But as the death toll rises, they have to trust each other or they, too, might find themselves haunting old Savannah.
Claimed by the Immortal by Rachel Lee (Harlequin Nocturne). When police sergeant Caro Hamilton witnesses a man being killed by an invisible assailant, a detective agency with a reputation for solving “weird cases” seems to be her only hope for protection. When Caro walks in the door, it’s obvious these are no ordinary detectives…especially not Damien Keller, who is the first person to believe her. Once a Persian mage, the vampire Damien is drawn to Caro like no other, realizing she also has magic within her. His need to possess her drives him, until it’s all-consuming. He can fight it…or he can save her, teach her and damn himself.
The Thinking Woman’s Guide to Real Magic by Emily Croy Barker (Penguin). Nora Fischer’s dissertation is stalled and her boyfriend is marrying another woman. During a miserable weekend at a friend’s wedding, Nora walks through a portal into a different world where she’s transformed from drab grad student to stunning beauty. Soon she has glamorous friends and a romance with gorgeous, masterful Raclin. Suddenly, Nora’s fantasy world turns darker; surviving will take skills she never learned in graduate school. Her only ally is the magician Aruendiel, a man with a shrouded past. When passage home beckons, Nora must weigh her “real life” against the dangerous power of love and magic.
The following new releases were compiled for HEA by ST Bende, author of Elsker. Her website is stbende.blogspot.com.
A Shade of Vampire 4: A Shadow of Light by Bella Forrest (Bella Forrest). Sofia is being held hostage by hunters. They are determined to rid her of her infatuation with the vampire. She submits to the strict routine and training they impose on her, but the only fuel that keeps her going is the thought of reuniting with Derek – something Reuben is fighting with every fiber of his being to ensure will never happen. Until one day, out of the blue, Reuben appears to have a change of heart and comes to Sofia with a proposal; a solution that would fulfil her heart’s deepest desires and secure her and Derek’s future together, forever. But can she really trust this man who is so renowned for his hatred of vampires? Does she even have a choice?
Awakenings by JE Shannon (Entranced Publishing). Evie Shepard’s nightmare begins when she finds herself buried alive, with no idea how she got that way. As she struggles to remember what happened to her, she begins to notice changes about herself. Her senses are heightened, her movements are quicker, she is incredibly strong….her heartbeat has stopped. It’s then she makes a disturbing discovery. She wasn’t buried alive. She was murdered. Somehow she has come back… And she wants revenge.
Awkward Holidays (Ward of the Vampire) by Kallysten (Kallysten). Trapped in the Ward mansion with a reluctant and standoffish host – a vampire she should be afraid of but can’t help being attracted to – Angelina is preparing herself for grim, lonely holidays. When her parents unexpectedly decide to visit, the situation only grows more complicated. Angelina finds herself having to work closely with Morgan Ward, whose mercurial moods leave her confused and frustrated. The New Year brings change with a startling kiss and an even more surprising guest… or is it more of the same?
Night’s Mistress (Children of the Night) by Amanda Ashley (Zebra). For centuries, Mara has been a Vampire: mysterious, alluring and fiercely independent. Although she has been pursued throughout her life, she has never allowed love to claim her. But when she discovers she’s pregnant, Mara finds herself torn between two unforgettable men…Kyle Bowden is the mortal father of her unborn child. A gorgeous, golden-haired artist full of passion and life, Kyle was ready to give his soul to Mara-until he learned her terrible secret. Logan Blackwood is the Vampire she created 900 years ago. Now a Hollywood millionaire with all the dark seductive power of his kind, Logan still longs for the woman who turned him. With time running out, and her dark gift fading, Mara must decide what is best for the miraculous new life growing inside of her. But first she must embrace the feelings in her heart-and choose one lover…for all eternity.
The Storm Behind Your Eyes (The Marked Ones Trilogy Book 2) by Alicia Kat Vancil (Korat Publishing). No matter how far you run you can never escape your past. Travis Centrina has just been given the one thing he thought he could never have again—the little brother he thought was dead. But it’s come at a heavy price, because Patrick’s about to marry Nualla, Travis’ best friend. The girl he’s positive is his One. But as the secrets of Patrick’s past start to surface, Travis may have to deal with the very real possibility that the people he loves may be in more danger than he feared, because some memories are better left forgotten.
The following new releases were compiled for HEA by Brynna Curry, author of Fire’s Ice. Her website is www.brynnacurry.com.
Dancing With the Devil by Keri Arthur (Bantam Dell). Private Investigator Nikki James grew up on the tough streets of Lyndhurst and believes there’s nothing left to surprise her. But all that changes the night she follows a rich man’s daughter into the shadows and finds herself caught in a war between two very different men. One is a madman, intent on destruction. The other has his own heart of darkness. For 300 years, Michael Kelly has existed in life’s shadows, gradually learning to control his vampire cravings. He is convinced that no one can breach his formidable barriers—until he meets Nikki. With her powerful psychic abilities, Nikki swiftly invades both his mind and his heart. Nikki knows how dangerous love can be . . . but if she wants to survive, she must place her trust in this man who could easily destroy her. For only together can they overcome the evil threatening to destroy them both.
The Thing About Weres by Leigh Evans (St. Martin’s Press). In the never-ending saga that is my love-hate relationship with Robson Trowbridge, I, half-Were Hedi Peacock, have had a change of heart. Ever since I shoved Trowbridge through the Gates of Merenwyn, I’ve been the leader of the pack—hard to believe, right? The thing is: I’m half-Fae. So even though my Were side is ready to heed the call of the wild, the other part of me is desperate to take flight. And much as it pains me to admit it, life without Trowbridge is really starting to were me down… To make matters worse, the wolves of Creemore want my blood—and the North American Council of Weres wants me dead. So I’m just counting the days until Trowbridge returns from the other realm…and comes to my brave rescue…and becomes my alpha mate. Wishful thinking? Of course it is. But given all the mess I’ve been through already, what’s the harm in doing a little bit of daisy-plucking? Besides, Trowbridge owes me bigtime. A girl can dream.
Along Came a Spider by Kate Serine (Kensington Books). When Trish Muffet is attacked at a grisly crime scene, the last person she expects to come to her rescue is Nicky “Little Boy” Blue. But since walking away from everything two years before, Nicky’s been doling out vigilante justice as “The Spider,” taking on the vicious predators of the night in hopes it’ll lead him to his ultimate target—Vlad Dracula. And he needs Trish’s help. Although Nicky’s renegade style goes against everything Trish stands for, she’ll do what she must to bring Dracula down. With danger stalking her, Trish knows the only person she can count on is the one man who has the power to leave her breathless. There’s no way she’s letting this spider frighten her away…
URBAN FANTASY
The following new releases were compiled for HEA by Gabrielle Bisset, author of Blood Prophecy. Her website is www.gabriellebisset.com.
Last Blood (House of Comarré) by Kristen Painter (Orbit). In the final showdown between the forces of dark and light, Mal and Chrysabelle face not only Tatiana, but the ancient evil that now controls her: the Castus Sanguis. Chrysabelle gathers her friends and family around her, forming a plan to bring an end to the chaos surrounding them. But the Castus is the most powerful being they’ve ever come up against. Defeating such evil will require a great sacrifice from someone on the side of light. One of them will change sides. One of them will die. No one will survive unscathed. Can Chrysabelle save those she cares about or will that love get her killed? What price is she willing to pay to draw last blood?
Rise of the Gryphon by Sherrilyn Kenyon & Dianna Love (Pocket). Belador No. 4. As an Alterant who fights everything from trolls to demons, Evalle has lived as an outcast among the Beladors, but can now change all that…and find answers to her origins as well. Those answers and a traitor hide within the Medb coven, an enemy poised to destroy the mortal world and all that Evalle holds dear. With time ticking down on a decision that will compel allies to become deadly enemies, Evalle turns to Storm and takes a major step that only complicates matters more when the witchdoctor he’s been hunting now stalks Evalle.
Kitty in the Underworld (Kitty Norville) by Carrie Vaughn (Macmillan). As Denver adjusts to a new master vampire, Kitty gets word of an intruder in the Denver werewolf pack’s territory, and she investigates the challenge to her authority. She follows the scent of the lycanthrope through the mountains where she is lured into a trap, tranquilized, and captured. When she wakes up, she finds herself in a defunct silver mine: the perfect cage for a werewolf. Her captors are a mysterious cult seeking to induct Kitty into their ranks in a ritual they hope will put an end to Dux Bellorum. Though skeptical of their power, even Kitty finds herself struggling to resist joining their cause. Whatever she decides, they expect Kitty to join them in their plot . . . willingly or otherwise.
Heavy Metal (A Goddesses Rising Novel) by Natalie Damschroder (Entangled Select). The world is not what Riley Kordek imagined. On the run from those who’ve targeted her, all Riley wants is a chance to figure out her new ability to bend metal’s energy. When a hot guy who knows more than he should helps her escape her attackers, she thinks she might’ve found someone who can lead her to the answers she needs. Three years ago, Sam Remington walked away from his employer and the woman he loved, and now, all he’s looking to do is fill the gaping hole left behind. Except, when Sam takes Riley to the Society for Goddess Education and Defense, the stakes rise beyond what either of them could have imagined. After being alone for so long, falling for Sam would be far too easy for Riley—and far too painful, once his old flame calls needing his help. Worse, Riley uncovers a plot with disastrous ramifications not only for herself, but for Sam and the people he loves—and potentially every goddess in the country.
SCI-FI AND TIME TRAVEL
The following new releases were compiled for HEA by Patricia Lee, author of Destiny’s Present. Her website is www.patriciaclee.com.
A Lesson in Pride by Jennifer Connors. As terrifying as it is to enter someone else’s life in the middle of it, Ginny never imagined it would be her character’s wedding night. Alone in a room with candles and champagne, Ginny realizes that’s exactly what’s happened. Grant Montgomery was the spare and never tried to be anything more. When his father decides to finally cut him off, he is forced to find a wealthy wife. He was never bothered by the notion before one night with Alysanne. Can Ginny make something of the strange life she’s entered, or will she be forced to live as Alysanne for the rest of her life?
Black Gold by J. Naomi Ay. Mona and Bitsy leave the mall to head home when a thunderstorm and the possible tornado pick up their Prius and set them down in the middle of a wheat field. Somewhere. They’re definitely not in Kansas anymore, and Reuben and Sean McLean are definitely not Munchkin men. The girls want to go home to Littlefield, Illinois in the year 2010, but their car is out of gas, a lovesick cowboy is chasing Bitsy, there’s a major case of gender confusion, and a land-grabbing scheme has to be foiled. There’s also a farm to be saved and murder mystery to solve, but after meeting the McLean brothers, do the girls really want to go home?
Timeless by Samantha Belle. Christa is failing Science? This is news to her! What’s more, she’s forced to take tutor lessons with Hayden. A guy she wouldn’t want to be caught dead with! Now all she has to do is find a way out of the mess and pass Science. There’s just one problem, they’re both stuck in 1995! How will they find their way back to the future?
Lord of Blakeley (Time After Time) by Carol Ann Kauffman. Andrew of Blakeley is a simple farm boy who lives on a primitive future planet. He is chosen by the lovely Lady Aleese to be her mate and rises to become the most powerful man on the planet. But a jealous man with access to mobile transport devices wreaks havoc on the young couple’s happiness, separating them, her on an alien rock planet and he, aboard a slave ship, and then dumping them in present-day Chicago. One day Aleese vanishes into thin air and Andrew is arrested for her murder and must stand trial.
Somewhere in the Highlands by Beth Trissel. Elizabeth MacDonald (aka Beezus Mac) begs Angus Fergus to hide a stolen artefact containing something with unearthly powers. Red MacDonald hell-bent on traveling 400 years into the future to claim the charmed relic. Besides protecting Beezus, a descendant of Red MacDonald snatches the prize and leaps through the time portal to kill Fergus’s MacKenzie ancestor. Amid the escalating feud between two families, the pair, with aid from an ingenious friend and high tech inventions, returns to 1604 Scotland to face these brawny Highlanders and reunite with kin before it’s too late.
Providence (Adventures through Time) by Capri Montgomery. Time travel runs in the family. If Beverly hadn’t bought into the line of thinking that the travelers before her were crazy she wouldn’t be so surprised when she leaps from Boston to the Wild Wild West. One sexy Native American Indian, a few bad cowboys and being claimed as a mate isn’t going to deter this modern woman from trying to find a way home. Or will it?
STEAMPUNK
The following new releases were compiled for HEA by Deborah O’Neill Cordes, co-author of The Other Side of Heaven and the Roman Time travel series. Her website www.morganoneill.com.
Steamfate by Kat Daughtry (Twisted Core Press). Destiny, though powerful, is never convenient. Every second proves this as the forbidden love of Adam, a man of royal law, and Zona, the leading element of revolution, fight the natural order of society and listen to the adoration flaring inside their hearts. Through the blinding weakness of love, every moment holds the choice of fate or foe. Will their love survive obligations as the battle leaves death and destruction in the path of each stolen moment? Every good man deserves a woman like Zona and every strong woman deserves a revolution. Experience the hardships of destiny in the steampunk erotic tale of Steamfate.
The following new releases were compiled for HEA by Louann Carroll, author of The Gemini Rising series and A Shadow of Time. Her website is www.louanncarroll.com.
Terminated, A Revivalist Novel by Rachel Caine (Penguin). Already addicted to the pharmaceutical drug that keeps her body from decomposing, Bryn has to stop a secretive group of rich and powerful investors from eliminating the existing Returne addicts altogether. To ensure their plan to launch a new, military-grade strain of nanotech, the investors’ undead assassin – who just happens to be the ex-wife of Bryn’s lover Patrick – is on the hunt for anyone that stands in their way. And while Bryn’s allies aren’t about to go down without a fight, the secret she’s been keeping threatens to put those closest to her in even more danger. Poised to become a monster that her own side – and her own lover – will have to trap and kill, Bryn needs to find the cure to have any hope of preserving the lives of her friends, and her own dwindling humanity …
Starglass by Phoebe North (Simon & Schuster). Terra has never known anything but life aboard the Asherah, a city-within-a-spaceship that left Earth five hundred years ago in search of refuge. At sixteen, working a job that doesn’t interest her, and living with a grieving father who only notices her when he’s yelling, Terra is sure that there has to be more to life than what she’s got. When she inadvertently witnesses the captain’s guard murdering an innocent man, Terra is suddenly thrust into the dark world beneath her ship’s surface. Terra discovers that her choices may determine life or death for the people she cares most about. Before landing on the long-promised planet, Terra has to make the decision of a lifetime, one that will determine the fate of her people.
The Breach Between by Duncan McGonall (Duncan McGonall). Three magi, Bruce, Tolen and Maramore must find a way to satisfy the contradicting terms of the Legacy and stop a defunct, ancient order’s plan to reverse the Circle of Life by restoring to Order the ancient, off-plane machine known as the Atum Origin. The Caieden Legacy rests now with only three. They use blood to walk through time and sigils to port worlds; they are Magi, one new, one immortal, the third a soldier of secrets and keeper of true lies. An immortal must die, the Ankh harnessed, the Ennead must be sated and Order must prevail to restore the ancient Way, the means used to generate magick. Brothers, Bruce and Tolen must discover that only by working together can they win the fight.
War God by Graham Hancock (Peach Publishing). This is the epic story of the clash of two empires, two armies and two gods of war. Five hundred desperate adventurers are about to pit themselves against the most brutal armies of the ancient Americas, armies hundreds of thousands strong. Dark powers that work behind the scenes of history show their hand as the prophecy of the return of Quetzalcoatl is fulfilled with the arrival of Cortés. The Aztec ruler Moctezuma fights to maintain the demands of the war god Huitzilopochtli for human sacrifice. The Spanish Inquisition is planning an even greater blood-letting. Yet, in the midst of the brutal and bloody battles, deep friendship and love survive through the massacres. Tozi, a young girl, who has seen many deaths inflicted in many ingenious and horrible ways, uses her magical gifts to save those she loves.
Out of Time by Pauline Baird Jones. Melanie “Mel” Morton is an adventure reporter, who lost her grandfather in World War II. With no family left, she’s all about doing her job and finishing her grandfather’s biography. Enter Jack Hamilton, sexy octogenarian, genius/scientist and former WWII bomber pilot. What he tells Mel sends her on her craziest adventure yet—straight into the past to save her grandfather’s life—and change Jack’s future—if she doesn’t accidentally end it. All Mel has to do is outmaneuver the entire German army—and not fall in love with Jack. Unfortunately, eluding the German army is the easy part.
Come Down in Time by Jennifer Ransom. Jamie Walters lives with grief and guilt for years. Then she finds herself on a journey across the shifting sands of time, desperate to reunite with the love of her life. She discovers that the path to her true love is not as simple as saving him from the accident that took his life.
The Legend of the Bloodstone (Time Walkers) by E. B. Brown. Maggie McMillan rises one morning as a college student, yet ends the day in 1622. Winkeohkwet, a warrior torn between his duty to kill her and his desire to keep her, captures her. Hunted and feared, Maggie struggles to get home while Winkeohkwet plots to keep her there. Maggie gets entangled in the Indian Massacre of 1622, and Winkeohkwet belief is shattered by the knowledge she holds. As they battle against each other and the message she brings from the future, Maggie must decide whether to return home, or make a life in the past with the man who holds her heart captive.
Return of the Pale Feather (Time Walkers) by E.B. Brown. After being sent back to 1622, Maggie McMillan remains in the past with the Powhatan warrior who holds her heart captive. Cursed with future knowledge for both the English and Powhatan people, Maggie and Winn struggle to find safety for their family. With the sudden appearance of the Norse Time Walker known as Pale Feather, secrets long buried are revealed which change the course of their destiny. Maggie finds that her journey to the past was no accident, and Winn must decide where his loyalties truly lie.
A Christmas Kiss (Muir Witch Project) by L.L. Muir. Bree is trapped in a castle with a gorgeous Highlander, which isn’t so bad unless he’s a little nuts, a lot paranoid, and doing the trapping. Heathcliff’s desperate for help, but this woman’s in league with the devil, and she can’t be right in the head. (She believes she’s from the 21st century.) As wicked weather isolates the pair within the frozen walls of a Scottish castle, they’ll need to learn to trust each other. If they can’t come together to solve a disturbing mystery, they’ll have more to lose than their hearts. And more to rue than just a Christmas kiss.
BION (A Cul8r time travel mystery) by Bob Kat. Four high school friends can talk with dead people and time travel to the past. A young woman asks them her brother Jesse who’d run away to the circus in 1927 and disappeared. The foursome travel back, find jobs, places to sleep and new friends. But most importantly, they find Jesse. Now all they have to do is keep him alive. For one of them, it’s love at first sight. If they are successful and save his life, will she be able to let him go?
Time Swept Dreams and Life’s Destinies by Colleen Honkomp. Dr. Kylie Sinclair, curator of a small museum in Century City, Virginia, has put all herself into her work since her mother’s death. Her archaeologist/anthropologist father travels the world sending back relics. One shipment has a mysterious background of a family dead before their time. When Kylie receives word her father has gone missing, she travels to England – and faces her destiny. Brendan Alistair leaves his life in the colonies to take up the responsibilities of the Duke of Winchester. A life he didn’t want, but destiny will tell all.
Painted with Love (Past lives and past loves) by Karen Montee. In 2005 Dee Coulter is a single, professional photographer finally receiving the recognition she deserves when a terrible accident changes everything. As her professional goal slips away, she has a dream about Cheri, a woman who was born in 1881 in Paris and had an intense affair with a handsome artist. Cheri met an untimely death and Dee wants to know–did Cheri lose the artist forever, or does she meet him again in another life-time? Dee wants to feel the powerful love that Cheri found, but is Dee too scared to recognize love when it comes to her?
Time Again by Pamela Barchers. Adelia Kayland is haunted by a man from the future that she cannot stop loving. She resolves to live the rest of her life in quiet but the Temporal Enforcement Agency whisks her back to the future as a co-pilot of a small craft, to search for her friend Kathlyn, who’s declared dead. With a human/feline pilot, they stumble onto a humanoid trafficking business. Separated from her husband, Addy’s heart crumbles as she witnesses his attachment to another woman. All the while, she’s pursued by the commander of a cat-like species determined to collect the bounty put out on her.
Cosmos Promise by S.E. Smith. Cosmos Raines, brilliant inventor, prodigy, and self-made billionaire, opens a Gateway through space and finds himself with a warehouse full of alien guests. One is Terra ‘Tag Krell who’s been sent for protection from a clan on her home world that insist she be mated for political purposes. She didn’t dream of finding her bond mate in the form of a human male! Cosmos hadn’t expected the woman of his dreams to come through the Gateway but no one was going to take her away from him – not the clan who wants to use her nor her father who thinks all human males are worthless.
Sweet Escape (Sweet series) by Bailey Ardisone. Nariella Woodlinn has no idea where she came from. But she quickly discovers her biggest problem is who she is. To save her Kingdom, Naminé must bring their only hope back. With war raging she gets thrown into the lion’s den—the false King’s chambers. Forced to do his bidding, can she prevent the downfall of the only hope she worked so hard to bring home? And will she be able to escape with her life and mind intact?
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