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An unearthed magical stone that will change the world. A supernatural secret society prepared to defend it. And adversaries who want to burn civilization to the ground. In a job gone wrong, thief Meredith Stone, discovers the long-lost Pearl of Hell, thereby unleashing a magical awakening felt around the globe. When Tobias, a vampire member of a dark-artifact hunting secret society, finds Meredith, the Pearl is long gone.

This special edition romantic suspense collection features four steamy, emotionally gripping standalones, each with its own heart-racing love story–plus an exclusive bonus novella, "Emily on My Mind," trying everything together in one unforgettable family reunion.

Her Best Kept Royal Secret USA TODAY bestselling author Lynne Graham delights with this dramatic royal baby romance! Reunited for one night Bound by the scandalous consequences! Playboy prince Angelino Diamandis has learned the hard way to hide his true emotions. Especially his inability to...

The King's Hidden Heir He’s claimed his throne. Now he will claim his son! A new royal romance from USA TODAY bestselling author Sharon Kendrick. What’s a king…Without an heir? Emerald Baker was a checkroom attendant when she spent one mind-blowing night with a prince. Now Kostandin is a...

Claire’s once-in-a-lifetime dream vacation to Italy turns into a hellish nightmare when she’s mistakenly caught up in a dangerous smuggling situation. Thankfully, her reliable lifelong best friend is there to help her out of the mess she’s fallen into.

Zoe had always dreamed of owning a bakery. It was supposed to be a creative outlet where she could spend her time doing what she loved and make money doing it, but the reality was much different. When she wasn’t slaving away in the kitchen, she was at home worried that something might happen to the place. Everything was dependent upon the success of her business. There was no room for error. That’s why Archer was so dangerous. He was rich, disciplined, and hardworking; everything she wanted in a man.

Tracking the Truth To expose a suspect, he needs evidence…and a K-9’s instincts. After Emery Duncan is abducted and dumped in a lake, private investigator Roman Wolfe and his bloodhound partner rescue her from an icy death. Someone doesn’t want Emery to find out what really happened the...

The Aspenwood Forbidden Shifters Secrets Series is filled with sexy shifter men who long for their mates and would do everything for them the minute that they are found. The women are strong but docile, giving into their men’s dominating side.

A Wish for Home “A Wish for Home is a moving, fast-paced story about family, secrets, misunderstandings, and figuring out what matters most. This stirring romance is sure to capture readers’ hearts.” –Suzanne Woods Fisher, bestselling author of Mending Fences Caught between who she...

USA Today best-selling author Lexy Timms brings you a billionaire with a past he pretends didn't exist and a private life he doesn't want to share with anyone - except with the one girl from his past who doesn't remember him. The box set includes books one to three: The Secret, Freedom, and Courage. The secret of happiness is freedom. The secret of freedom is courage. The reason people find it so hard to be happy is that they always see the past as better than what is was and the present worse than it actually is.

I should have known when I couldn’t keep my eyes off her that this would be a mistake. I was hired to protect her, this woman who’s lost everything, yet there’s an obvious fire that blazes behind her beautiful gaze. She stares back, daring and tempting me. It calls to a side of me that’s darker and longs to tame her. The moment she agrees to my terms, I know I’ve crossed a line. One of many rules I’m willing to break. No one can know, not a soul, but secrets in the life I lead never last for long.

You’d think that being stuck working in paradise would be, well, heaven. But for Nicky, it means the end of her career and her lifelong dream of becoming an investigative journalist. After all, nothing exciting ever happens on a small island. The only perk to the job is having to work side by side with her new scuba instructor, the charming and extremely hunky Beau.

Paige has secrets she hides and a past she’d give anything to forget. Broken and wounded after the devastating loss of her parents, she’s tried to navigate her way alone. Earning a lucrative contract in the modeling industry, she puts her past behind her. Until everything comes crashing down. Now she lives a quiet life out of the spotlight. When her best friend Hazel pulls her back, she tries to fight the attraction she feels for Gabe, a charming bachelor who wants more than friendship. Gabe has been relegated to the friend zone when he so clearly wants more.

Kara is eager to show her father that she’s capable of running the family’s ranch in Wyoming. When her dad and stepmother head out on a three month European tour, she eagerly takes the reins. Her only problem? Her annoying neighbor has decided that he’s more fit for the job.

They say the best way to get over a broken heart is a random hook-up. So my new BFF is dragging me to a bar. All I have to do is wear a slutty dress, choose a dude, and do the deed - right? The thing is, this isn't me. I'm the good girl - the one who has sex for love. But since the love of my life is shacked up with someone else, I guess it's time to move on. One night, one time. That's all. I'll have a clean slate. A guy with a sketch pad, sitting alone, catches my eye. I'm a sucker for the artistic type with dark hair and bright blue eyes. Soon we're in his hotel room.

Three heart-pounding mysteries where passion and peril intertwine, and no one is safe from the truth…or love. Her Darkest Secret When a cold-case serial killer returns, FBI special agent Fiona Kelly has one last chance to stop him before he claims the prize he’s always wanted—her. The...

This bundle includes Wild, Dirty, and Secret.

Dolly Hanes has always been rooted in Magnolia Grove—along with the secret she's kept about her son Nash. Running her family's grocery store and raising a boy on her own, Dolly made peace with her decision to let Boone West, the love of her life, walk away all those years ago. Boone West left town chasing rodeo dreams and never knew the price Dolly paid to let him go. Now, after years away, he's back in Magnolia Grove—only to find Dolly, the woman he never stopped loving, right where he left her. But she's not alone anymore.

Julie Winters’ five-year life plan doesn’t allow for detours of any kind, and that includes no dating. With her family counting on the money she makes from her tips at the lodge, Julie is serious about her responsibilities. She definitely won’t let a man distract her, even when he looks like Max, a guest from Europe. But when Julie’s old car breaks down, the mysterious Max is the one to rescue her. And when she needs an archery tutor, Max volunteers for the job. Soon, they’re spending time together, and Julie likes it. Maybe a little too much.

Some secrets are meant to be revealed … Or so you’ll discover, in three sexy, unforgettable Valentine’s Day stories from New York Times & USA Today bestselling author Jennifer Ryan and contemporary romance stars Candis Terry and Jennifer Seasons. Waiting for You by Jennifer Ryan Rancher...