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When the lone wolf finds his fated mate, the pack bounds will be tested.The runt of the pack. An Alpha redeemed.Vladimir Volkov, leader of the Roman wolf pack, seeks vengeance when an old enemy returns to Russia. But tragedy strikes, and Vlad fails his duty to the Ursa clan. Left for dead after a brutal fight, a white wolf revives him. Given new life, he vows to prove himself to his pack again. But there's one thing he never expected to find along the way-his fated mate.Spurned by the pack. An Omega's rising.Rogue omega Anya Sokolov lives alone, painting to survive. Her wolf craves more. A howl in a snowstorm leads her to a wounded stranger-her fated mate, Vladimir. But joy turns to chaos when Anya's pack Alpha finds her. Old wounds reopen, threatening her newfound happiness with Vladimir.In a pulse-pounding tale of love and redemption, Vlad and Anya must navigate the treacherous path of ancient rivalries and the brutal rules of the pack. Will their love withstand the onslaught of darkness, or will they lose everything they hold dear?**** Runt of the Pack is a steamy fated mates, forced proximity, omegaverse new adult shifter romance, and is recommended for +18. It's the second installment in the Bad Boy Shifters series. While it can be read as a standalone, reading the full series in order, along with the Unnatural Brethren series is highly advised! ****

"Irresistible. Brooke Clonts' latest fantasy will keep you spellbound to the surprising end."-Richard Paul Evans, #1 New York Times bestselling authorSome secrets should stay buried...Bryanna Delacey struggles with her grades. When she's invited to participate in a special education program in England, she seizes the opportunity, but after she arrives, the body of a student with sacrificial markings turns up dead in a canal. Panic ripples through the student body. When the next victim turns out to be someone she knows, Bryanna decides to protect her friends at all costs, especially Hadrian, the cute boy with the gorgeous eyes. As she faces off against dark forces, she uncovers secrets from her past, discovers the truth about a 400-year-old rumor and learns the consequences of unmasking evil.

When Phillip failed to break Aurora's curse, Hades whisked her away to his kingdom...A princess with a secret and a cursed kingdom to save.A deadly sickness has ravaged Princess Aurora's kingdom, killing her parents and leaving the land cursed. To save her people, she must journey to the perilous Netherworld and beseech aid from Prince Hades, sinister ruler of the Realm of Death. No one has ever escaped his shadowy domain. Trapped on Hades' island, Aurora must outwit the dangerous prince to lift the curse. But the greatest risk she faces isn't entrapment-it's losing her heart to Death himself.A broken prince striving to risk it all in the name of true love.When Aurora broke Prince Phillip's heart, he vowed never to set foot in her kingdom. But Phillip's return is vital as the threat of war arises in the Kingdom of Stonewall.Upon his arrival, chaos ensues. A dark god has kidnapped Aurora and whisked her away to the Netherworld. Phillip will need his Captain's help, as they plunge into the Realm of Death on a journey riddled with dangers-the worst of which is facing Prince Hades, fearsome ruler of the Netherworld.Will Phillip's valiant heart be enough to win Aurora back from the clutches of Death?Steel and Stone is the second book in the Cursed Kingdom series, packed with old gods, valiant heroes, and morally grey heroines. If you like Enemies to Lovers, Hades and Persephone's mythos, and twisted fairytales, you'll LOVE Steel and Stone!** This is a dark and steamy Sleeping Beauty retelling featuring morally grey heroes. This is an enemies-to-lovers and fated-mates story suitable for 18+. Steel and Stone is the second book in the Cursed Kingdoms series and the story will continue through future books. **Books in this series include:Ash and SnowSteel and StoneCinders and BloodFur and Thorns¿What readers are saying about Ash and Snow, Book 1 in the Cursed Kingdoms series:"I loved this book! I'm so sad it's over. A gripping tale from the start, this was a fantastic twist on Snow White. You'll find lots of daring adventure, friendship, and romance. There's even some overlap and mention of familiar characters from other fairytales! Luckily this is the first book in the series and more will come!"Bookbub Reviewer"This was a true roller-coaster ride of emotions for me. One minute your down then you're up. It has drama, intrigue, sexual tension, and some giggles and even though it does have a HEA, it's bittersweet.Bookbub Reviewer"I really enjoyed this book. One of the things I always look for is well-developed characters and I felt that these characters had depth and personality. I liked their interactions and they felt real. The story was interesting and believable. It made me want more. I can't wait for the next book in the series!"Goodreads Reviewer

Shifters and Witches in Rome.... Oh my!Good kings make the rules. Great kings rise above them.The King of the Ursa Clan never takes a holiday. But for the first time in almost a decade, Gavriil Alexeev allows himself some respite.The powerful warlock bear shifter flees from the tragedies that haunt him and seeks refuge in Rome. Little does he know he'll come across his fated mate.She's not a shifter, nor a witch. And as the king, his clan will take no other match, especially not one that unleashes an unprecedented feud between vampires and bear shifters.Good things come to those who wait. Great things come to those who chase them.Luciana Marino is ready to pack her heart along with the many antiques she sells in her shop near the Villa Borghese. Not even hunky runway model, Trent, has been able to make her fall head over heels.But when Gavriil Alexeev enters the picture, all of her certainties are shaken. And before Luciana realizes it, magic, danger, and true love wrap her in an unstoppable whirlwind.Prepare for a spellbinding journey where passion and magic unite, and where true love proves its strength against all odds. Join Gavriil and Luciana as they embark on an adventure that will leave you breathless and yearning for more!***** Branded in Love is a steamy fated mates, enemies to lovers, grumpy and sunshine new adult shifter romance, and is recommended for +18. It's the first installment in the Bad Boy Shifters series. Each book can be read as a standalone, but all stories take place in the same world, and reading along the Unnatural Brethren series is also highly recommended! *******

Would you choose love? Or a throne?Eighteen-year-old Yakua Roca worries more about her marriage prospects than the emperor who flattens kingdoms on his march toward the border. But when stone giants attack her village, Yakua's ambitious plan to marry a priest turns against her and she finds herself a peace offering to a man with a reputation for cruelty.Yakua must navigate a dangerous betrothal, accept her shameful past, and stave off the burn of forbidden desire.Or leave everyone she loves in the careless hands of the monster she has to marry.For fans of epic fantasies and forbidden romance, this unforgettable tale will immerse you in a gorgeous and unique world with steep mountain peaks, mysterious magic, and unforgettable characters.AUTHOR ENDORSEMENTS:"Rich world building, mysticism, complex family histories, chemistry-EMPIRE OF GLASS AND STONE has it all. You'll love Yakua's intensity and her fierce transformation." -Jenna Evans Welch, New York Times bestselling author of Love & Gelato"Set in a world the gods long-ago abandoned, EMPIRE OF GLASS AND STONE crosses the razor edge of hidden magic, political intrigue, terrifying customs, and a single chance to make things right. Yakua Roca, the unstoppable female lead, learns what one will do for power, and another for love. A triumphant debut YA Fantasy novel!" -A.K. Wilder, bestselling author of Crown of Bones