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He’s an alien crime boss who always gets what he wants—and what he wants is the shy, timid human female who happens to be his fated mate.Arthos, the Infinite City, is a place of alien wonders and indescribable beauty—and, most importantly for Samantha, it’s also halfway across the universe from her abusive ex-fiancé. She came to the city desperate for a fresh start, but she finds herself downtrodden on a world of aloof alien beings with little hope of finding her place—and a good chance of being kidnapped or killed before she can even settle in.At least until she is saved by an irresistible alien with piercing eyes and a seductive smile.Alkorin is the living embodiment of temptation, and he makes no effort to disguise his desire for her. But when his past threatens to drag her into a dangerous underworld, she discovers he isn’t who he claims to be. After enduring so much suffering, can she bear to take a leap of faith with this mysterious alien? Can she trust him with not only her life, but her heart?------Check author's website for content/trigger warnings.

Product DescriptionHe abducts me to find his fated mate, unaware that I am she.I am Freyja, the First Witch. I was born with a cruel curse: anyone I touch with my bare skin will die an agonizing death. That is, until a formidable, drop-dead gorgeous Dragonian prince invades my forest home.The prince's lust burns hot and bright for me, yet he resists, wanting his destined witch more. The oracle promises the witch will be his true queen and bring him the greatest kingdom on Earth. Knowing he's the only man who can touch me, I crave his scorching caress. But I've sworn never to reveal that I am the witch. Not until he chooses me above her.When the mating frenzy drives both of us to the brink of insanity, someone has to give, but it won't be me.                      Complete THE FIRST WITCH duet with an HEA Ending                             The Dragonian's Witch: Book 1                        The Witch's Consort: Book 2 _______________________________________________________________Here's what readers are saying about The Dragonian's Witch:"This book is a page-turner full of a roller-coaster of emotions, drama, laughter, and seduction." - Angel C, Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★"Fast paced with excitement on every page -this is an amazing story and you won't regret adding it to your bookshelf."- Trina Bol, Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★"Freyja and Ares have an electric chemistry, and a spicy conflict that made me want to chomp on popcorn as I wait to see what comes next." - Nella M, Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★"The sexual tension between Ares and Freyja starts the moment they see each other, during a battle where they are opponents, and builds up to the point they are naked in bed. If you're a fan of epic fantasies full of sexual tension, lust, adventure, and struggle, read The Dragonian's Witch, you will not be disappointed." - Curepe, Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★"I was caught up in Freyja's story from the first paragraph! I love how strong she is in the face of so many obstacles and I love the chemistry between her and Ares." - Victoria, Amazon Reviewer★★★★★   "One of the best books I've read in the last few months. This story is a blend of fantasy and paranormal with some sprinkles of sci-fi tied up with a hot chemistry and witty dialogue romance." - Delacey, Amazon Reviewer★★★★★From the AuthorWhat is the reading order for your books?All the series that are in the connect universe can be read as a standalone series. However, since many readers asked me about the reading order, here's my suggestion:  1 The First Witch series (amazon.com/dp/B071L2PSJD)2 The Empress of Mysth series (amazon.com/dp/B06VVTV8SS)3 Claim the Wolf King (amazon.com/dp/B0756Y5BWK)4 The Wickedest Witch series (amazon.com/dp/B075NMLDCP)5 The Cursed Dragon Queen and Her Mates (Coming soon) From the Inside FlapI surveyed the surroundings. If I escaped into the woods, Lucas would find me. The shifter's nose had to be as good as my wolves'. That was why Ares had brought him along. I wondered what his animal was. Judging from his size, he could be a white lion or a bear. If I escaped to the plains, the guardians would spot me. They weren't in league with me yet. If Ares caught me running away, he would chain me for the rest of the trip."Why are we stopping here, Ares?" the horned Dragonian asked."Freyja needs a bath," Ares said with irritation."The wolf girl?" the horned one asked."And you let her have her way? We need to be on our way. We've wasted enough time just tracking her."  Ares snarled. "I'll decide what we need or don't need."The others gathered around in the clearing,sitting on the rocks. Some of them took off their boots with satisfied groans. That was exactly what I'd planned for them to do--to get in the water with me. Over four months on the road, rushing from one place to another to look for me, they had to be desperate for the feel of a warm woman. When they saw me naked, their needs

In this riveting dark fantasy debut, a woman with missing memories fights to survive a war-torn world of necromancy and alchemy—and the man tasked with unearthing the deepest secrets of her past.This stunning hardcover edition features a deluxe jacket with gold foil on the front and a full-color illustration on the reverse, gorgeous designed endpapers, a gold foil case stamp, and, from acclaimed artist Avendell, a black-and-white interior illustration.“What is it you think you’re protecting in that brain of yours? The war is over. Holdfast is dead. The Eternal Flame extinguished. There’s no one left for you to save.”Once a promising alchemist, Helena Marino is now a prisoner—of war and of her own mind. Her Resistance friends and allies have been brutally murdered, her abilities suppressed, and the world she knew destroyed.In the aftermath of a long war, Paladia’s new ruling class of corrupt guild families and depraved necromancers, whose vile, undead creatures helped bring about their victory, holds Helena captive.According to Resistance records, she was a healer of little importance within their ranks. But Helena has inexplicable memory loss of the months leading up to her capture, making her enemies wonder: Is she truly as insignificant as she appears, or are her lost memories hiding some vital piece of the Resistance’s final gambit?To uncover the memories buried deep within her mind, Helena is sent to the High Reeve, one of the most powerful and ruthless necromancers in this new world. Trapped on his crumbling estate, Helena’s fight—to protect her lost history and to preserve the last remaining shreds of her former self—is just beginning. For her prison and captor have secrets of their own . . . secrets Helena must unearth, whatever the cost.

"All Linh wanted was to feel safe. After escaping vile bandits, Linh is faced with a conundrum. She can either run through the Demon-filled wilds, or seek safety from a serpent monster. The longer she forces her presence in the monster's territory, the more she learns a Duskwalker's heart can be nurturing. Despite her fears, she longs for the slither of his scales across her skin and the burning desire it awakens in her. All Nathair wanted was to be left alone. Dealing with the pressure of his fractured mind, Nathair's return to life has been unpleasant. He's in pain, his voice lost, and he finds himself protecting a female who is in more danger from him than she realises. She's broken. Though he doesn't know if he can mend her, he craves her so fervently he will do anything to keep her. But Linh wants to return to her people, and Nathair cannot go with her. How can Nathair convince her to choose him when he is more monstrous than any other Mavka?"--

One faerie, the last of her clan, must fight to complete her sacred dutyWhisper Silksinger is the last of the secret guardians of the Azazel, one of the powerful Djinn who dreamed the world into being. Relentlessly pursued by bloodthirsty devils, she flees to the city of Nazneen to restore the Azazel to his temple. At the same time, Hirik Mothmage is also on a secret quest, to find the Azazel and restore his disgraced clan?s ancient honor.And behind them all flies Magpie Windwitch, first champion of the new age of faeries, desperate to rescue Whisper and the Azazel alike before they fall in the clutches of a sinister hidden enemy.

An untested young woman must claim her place as the Oracle—and contend with a powerful Djinn—in this novel of the Elder Races.As a second daughter, Grace Andreas never had to worry about the intrigues of the Elder Races. But when her sister, Petra, and her husband are both killed, Grace inherits the Power and responsibilities of the Oracle of Louisville, as well as her sister’s two young children—neither of which she is prepared for.Yet, she is not alone. Khalil, Demonkind and Djinn Prince of House Marid—driven by his genuine caring for the children—has decided to make himself a part of the household both as their guardian and as an exasperating counterpoint to Grace’s impudence towards the Elder Races.But when an attempt is made on Grace’s life, she realizes that Khalil is the only one can protect her—and offer her more than any mortal man...

The “smoldering heat, epic romance, and awesome action”* of Nalini Singh’s New York Times bestselling series continues as two Arrows find themselves caught in a chilling conspiracy that spans all three races…Awakening wounded in a darkened cell, their psychic abilities blocked, Aden and Zaira know they must escape. But when the lethal soldiers break free from their mysterious prison, they find themselves in a harsh, inhospitable landscape far from civilization. Their only hope for survival is to make it to the hidden home of a predatory changeling pack that doesn’t welcome outsiders.And they must survive. A shadowy enemy has put a target on the back of the Arrow squad, an enemy that cannot be permitted to succeed in its deadly campaign. Aden will cross any line to keep his people safe for this new future, where even an assassin might have hope of a life beyond blood and death and pain. Zaira has no such hope. She knows she’s too damaged to return from the abyss. Her driving goal is to protect Aden, protect the only person who has ever come back for her no matter what. This time, even Aden’s passionate determination may not be enough—because the emotionless chill of Silence existed for a reason. For the violent, and the insane, and the irreparably broken…like Zaira.*Jaci Burton, New York Times bestselling author

Mercy Thompson has been hailed as “a heroine who...always remains true to herself” (Library Journal). Now she’s back, and she’ll soon discover that when the fae stalk the human world, it’s the children who suffer...Tensions between the fae and humans are coming to a head. And when coyote shapeshifter Mercy and her Alpha werewolf mate, Adam, are called upon to stop a rampaging troll, they find themselves with something that could be used to make the fae back down and forestall out-and-out war: a human child stolen long ago by the fae.Defying the most powerful werewolf in the country, the humans, and the fae, Mercy, Adam, and their pack choose to protect the boy no matter what the cost. But who will protect them from a boy who is fire touched?

A Fresh, Meaty, Sink–your–teeth–in–and–hold–on–tight New Adult Fantasy Series Kicks Off With King Hall... King Hall – Where The Mysticals Go To Learn Their Craft, Get Their Degrees, And Transition Into Adulthood. And Where Four New Rulers Will Rise And Meet Their Destinies. Lily Ruckler Is Adept At One Thing: Survival. Born A Mystical Hybrid, Her Mere Existence Is Forbidden, But Her Nightmare Is Only About To Start. Fluke, Happenstance, And A Deep Personal Loss Finds Lily Deeply Entrenched With Those Who Would Destroy Her Simply For Existing – The Mystical Kings. Being Named Future Queen Of The Shifters Shoves Lily Into The Spotlight, Making Her One Of The Most Visible Mysticals In The World. But With Risk Comes A Certain Solace – Her Burgeoning Friendships With The Other Three Rulers: A Wicked Vampire, A Wild–child Mage, And A Playboy Elemental. Backed By Their Faith And Trust, Lily Begins To Relax Into Her New Life. Then Chaos Erupts As The Fragile Peace Between Commoners And Mysticals Is Broken, And Suddenly Lily Realises The Greatest Threat Was Never From Within, And Her Fear Takes On A New Name: The Revolution.

Awakening wounded in a darkened cell, their psychic abilities blocked, Aden and Zaira know they must escape. But when the lethal soldiers break free from their mysterious prison, they find themselves in a harsh, inhospitable landscape far from civilization. Their only hope for survival is to make it to the hidden home of a predatory changeling pack that doesn't welcome outsiders. And they must survive. A shadowy enemy has put a target on the back of the Arrow squad, an enemy that cannot be permitted to succeed in its deadly campaign. Aden will cross any line to keep his people safe for this new future, where even an assassin might have hope of a life beyond blood and death and pain. Zaira has no such hope. She knows she's too damaged to return from the abyss. Her driving goal is to protect Aden, protect the only person who has ever come back for her no matter what. This time, even Aden's passionate determination may not be enough - because the emotionless chill of Silence existed for a reason. For the violent, and the insane, and the irreparably broken . . . like Zaira. Rich, dark, sumptuous and evocative . . . bestselling author Nalini Singh is back with a stunning, dark and passionate new tale.