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2013 BRONZE MEDAL AWARD WINNER for ROMANCE-Independent Publisher's Book Awards (IPPY) Opening line: The house loomed out of the darkness like a hulking beast, its windows black eyes, the front door left gaping wide in a permanent scream. "If you like Kresley Cole, Gena Showalter, Lara Adrian, Larissa Ione & J.R. Ward, you have to read this new series by Tracy Tappan " Fan review Dr. Toni Parthen never knew she carried a unique, supernatural gene until the night she was kidnapped for it. Imprisoned in a secret underground community, she is asked to do the unthinkable: procreate with a vampire male in order to save their dying race. Headstrong and independent, Toni doesn't cower in the face of her new, sinister reality. Instead she incites the other captured women to mutiny. But danger lurks around another corner. A ruthless demon faction is also after her powerful DNA, and she is suddenly thrust into the middle of a bloodline war. As her world explodes into violence, her only hope of survival lies with the dark, formidable vampire who wants nothing to do with her. A rare half-vampire, half-demon, the leader of the Warrior Class, Jacken Brun, has vowed never to allow his tainted bloodlines into the community. Already a heavy burden, this oath becomes nearly impossible to bear when Toni's special scent and infuriating troublemaking ignite a voracious hunger in him. Avoidance is key. But when war wages around Toni, led by the man who devastated her years ago, Jacken must choose between honoring his pledge or claiming a forbidden love. Content guidelines: contains profanity, violence, and adult situations.

**FINALIST for the 2014 USA Best Books Award for Romance***#1 Amazon Vampire Romance Kindle bestseller in 2014 ** Opening lines: Marissa Bonaventure sat bolt upright in bed. Wood cracked and splintered, a door banged, furniture scraped. "I'm so happy to have found this series, which is now on my top list of best paranormal books. If you love the Black Dagger Brotherhood, then this is another series you won't want to miss " Fan review A typical night turns into one of terror when Marissa Bonaventure is savagely kidnapped from her bed. Dragged into what looks like a white slavery exchange, she is helpless to escape...until a smoldering, dark-clad stranger comes from out of nowhere to save her. Marissa is brought to the safety of a quirky underground town, where she's offered a hefty sum of money to work for a year. Saddled with a lifetime of responsibilities, she is all about earning big bucks to fulfill her dreams. The bonus-she can date the smoldering Dev Nichita. But as a string of surreal events unfolds, nothing about the community, or Dev, turns out to be what it seems. Stubborn and arrogant, leader of the elite, Special Operations Topside Team Dev Nichita is used to getting his way. When Marissa rejects him for being a vampire, he reacts with fury and withdrawal. Then an unexpected death forces Dev to face how much he truly wants the mate of his heart. But is he too late? Or can his tenuous relationship with Marissa rise above lies, anger, an otherworldly enemy's threats, and the vicious backlash from a century-old betrayal? Content guidelines: contains profanity, violence, and adult situations.

Opening line: Pandra Parthen crumpled to her knees with a hiss, clutching at the bloody slash in her stomach, pain burning through every vein in her body. "The writing is out of this world good. Ms. Tappan weaves an intricate storyline with multi-faceted characters that you can't help but love...or hate...or hate, then love, lol." Fan review "If you haven't already discovered the Community you are missing something truly special. The stories are brilliantly written, with great characters and exciting stories that leave you wanting more." Fan review Tortured by a power-hungry Fey father, Pandra Parthen lashes out one fateful night and inflicts an unspeakable cruelty on V rcolac warrior Thomal Costache, unknowingly binding herself to the vamp for life. Now she is stuck forever with a man consumed by the need for revenge. Thomal remains entrenched in rage while over time Pandra grows to want a real marriage. But when she is unable to break through his forbidding walls, she seeks to release him from their bond...and the only way she can do that is through her own death. One of the most dangerous of the V rcolac warriors, Mixed-blood vampire Thomal Costache oozes sex appeal on the outside while concealing darkness within. His obsessive fury is only shaken by Pandra's imminent death, when he realizes he's been ruled by anger for reasons far deeper than her abuse. But now Pandra is trapped where no one has ever escaped, and Thomal will have to call on all his fighting skills to save her. Dying is a given, but he'll risk everything to get what he wants above all else: a second chance. Content guidelines: not intended for gentle readers, this book contains profanity, violence, and intense adult situations.

Opening line: "So which one of you am I going to have sex with?" "Love this story There's nothing like a strong sexy woman and a hot hunky guy to make a great couple Exciting adventure, hot sex, and even a little comedy thrown in (Mikey is a hoot ) makes for a great story." Fan review Eric "LZ" O'Dwyer, a senior lieutenant stationed in San Diego, is in command of his own helicopter detachment out of the HSM-75 Wolf Pack. Deployed off the coast of South America on a counterdrug operation, Eric jumps at the chance to take down a ruthless drug lord. But to do it, he'll have to join forces with badass DEA Agent Nicole Gamboa. Infiltrating the drug lord's mansion is crucial to the mission, and to pull it off, Eric and Nicole have to play out an intimate scene together that leaves them both reeling. In the aftermath, Eric wants to foster something real with Nicole, but there is a secret part of Nicole's life that makes a relationship impossible. The mission erupts again, and Nicole and Eric end up relying on each other in ways they'd never predicted. The stakes are raised to their highest when the drug lord gains the upper hand, and living or dying hinges on a final showdown between Nicole and her past...and whether Eric can get to her in time Content guidelines: contains profanity and adult situations. BONUS MATERIAL This book includes the prequel novella to the Wings of Gold series, EIGHTBALL TWO-THREE, about Eric O'Dwyer in flight school.

Opening lines: Kyle rolled over on the mattress and slowly lifted his eyelids. Rumpled sheets, empty bed... "Mrs. Tappan writes one of the best accounts of today's military fighting man/woman... The characters are so real, and the story so enthralling, that you don't want to put the book down " Fan review Compelled to join an operation by an admiral with a personal agenda, Lieutenant Kyle "Mikey" Hammond finds himself thrust into the harsh desert terrain of northern Pakistan. Four American engineers have been kidnapped, and Kyle is tasked to work with Samantha, a civilian authority on Pakistan, whose expertise in terrorist negotiations is the hostages' only hope. However, this is just one part of Kyle's assignment. He's also operating off a set of top-secret orders that could ruin his military career. From the outset, Samantha's negotiations with the terrorists walk the sharp edge between life and death. But she is an expert at such shrewd tactics...tactics that soon begin to mirror her personal dealings with the enigmatic Navy lieutenant. Determined to unearth the true Kyle, Samantha engages in a cat-and-mouse game with him that ends up peeling away some of her own carefully concealed layers. Once both their masks are lowered, love blossoms between them. But when the daring hostage rescue finally gets underway, a horrifying accident nearly shatters everything they've worked to attain. Their survival will hinge on the strength of their love...and if the man she's certain can save the day will become the hero he's convinced he's not. Content guidelines: contains profanity and adult situations.

WINNER of the HOLT Medallion for outstanding literary fiction in a novel with Strong Romantic Elements ** 2017 Kindle Book Award Semi-finalist for Romance ** Reader's Favorite Bronze Medal Winner for RomanceThe only two survivors of a helicopter crash on Pakistani soil, Lieutenant Commander Jason "Casanova" Vanderby and Petty Officer Shane "Mad Dog" Madden barely escape the smoking wreckage of their helo and hike to a nearby aid station for help. The head doctor, Farrin Barr, has recently evacuated all staff from the facility, leaving her alone to deal with the two military men...and the terrorist horde hunting them.Chased across northern Pakistan in a race for their lives, Jason and Farrin end up running from their own personal demons as much as from the enemy pursuing them. For Jason, being around his childhood friend, Shane, awakens unwelcome memories of an abusive past, while Farrin is haunted by a decision she made that forever changed her life.In the midst of the chaos, both mental and physical, no one is more surprised by the attraction forming between Jason and Farrin than they are. Both have lived their lives closed off to relationships, unable to let go of the memories that haunt them. But just when they find the courage to move forward together, people from both of their pasts come back and threaten to destroy the new foundations of their love.Content guidelines: Contains profanity and adult situations. This is a standalone novel.

**Readers' Favorite Gold Medal winner for Paranormal Romance****Kindle Book Awards TOP FIVE Finalist for Romance** Opening line: He rode up on a Harley. "As a reader of most of the leading paranormal romance series, I can confidently say Tracy Tappan has earned a spot alongside JR Ward, Kresley Cole and the like. Can't wait for the next one " Fan review "If you're looking for a sappy, easy, cookie-cutter romance with sparkly characters or weak, virginal damsels... move along, human This story is multi-dimensional from start to finish ... Whether you're a die-hard fan of the series already or this is your first time reading this author, you will not be bored " Fan review Recently promoted to the Special Operations Topside Team, quiet warrior Breen Dalakis is the least likely man to commit an unauthorized bite. But in a moment of blinding bloodlust, he bites and bonds with a new Dragon woman, permanently tying himself to a stranger. Now he must find a way to break through her seething rejection, but a lifetime spent skirting his emotions has left him stumped. Wild girl Charlize Renault has never been in a long-term relationship, doesn't want one now, and there's a good reason for that-a deeply buried, secret reason. But when Breen disappears on a mission gone bad, Charlize's emotional ghosts rise again. She'll finally have to conquer her past if she ever wants to find true happiness with the man who has moved mountains to reach her...but the last time she fought her demons, they nearly destroyed her. Content guidelines: Contains profanity, violence, and adult situations.

Sometimes love comes in three... Readers' Favorite Gold Medal winner, 2021 Kindle Book Award Semi-Finalist, JUSTICE is a standout romantic adventure where you decide which bold and fearless hero will win a happily ever after. Star athlete and master thief Justine "Justice" Hayes was taught by her notorious father never to say no to a challenge. So when the commander of United States Special Operations Forces offers her an elite job no woman has held before, she can't turn down this supreme test of her abilities. But an impossible obstacle stands between her and the career of her dreams. She has to survive the Navy SEALs' most brutal training program: BUD/S. Despite a hostile admiral gunning for her, she soon finds herself wearing the rank of Navy ensign and fighting through grueling torture alongside some of America's toughest and most irresistible men. Distractions are not an option - she boots her tantalizing teammates solidly into the Friend Zone. But ignoring her attraction to three of them-the leader, the gentleman, and the bad boy-turns out to be harder than she expected. She ends up bonding with all three in the kind of soul-deep way only military comrades who have survived hell together can. Until one of them betrays her... In this Choose A Hero Romance novel, you have the one-of-a-kind opportunity to read three entirely different endings, with three unique heroes, each with its very own breathtaking happily-ever-after. Content guidelines: contains profanity, some violence, and adult situations. Print edition includes ALL endings.

The vivid intensity of A Discovery of Witches meets the small-town vibe of Virgin River in this paranormal romance about two strangers bound together forever. Rejected by his own people in Transylvania, Old-World vampire Vasile Lazăr is given a chance to remake himself within a hidden community of V rcolac. But he struggles to fit in with a modern culture and unfamiliar language, and he's nearly overcome by the awakening of a searing hunger for one special woman. Cut off from the mating urge by his old masters, Vasile never had much interest in females. Now he'll push himself past every limit to earn the love of a softhearted Dragon woman. Orphaned as a baby, idealistic lawyer Corky Disdale yearns for a family, but she always blows it by picking the wrong men. And now she's doing it again. The towering, somber Vasile, although kind, meets all her criteria for a typical Man Mistake. Then one night a gang of murderous witches tries to abduct Corky for a secret she unknowingly carries, and Vasile nearly dies protecting her...but his rash actions end up trapping Corky in her worst nightmare. With any chance of happiness drifting farther out of reach, Vasile fights to connect with Corky, to prove his devotion even if he doesn't have the words. But will his unique style of caring be enough to give them a fresh start before old threats rip them apart...? HALF-MOON RISING is a slow-burn romance full of passion, tears, laughter, and all your favorite characters from The Community Series.