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Beauty, Treachery, and an Untamed Wild Love

Liliann Varga had been too young the first time she met and fell head-over-heels in love with the Blackfeet Medicine Man, First Rider, the man who saved her father’s life. Besides, he was newly married to a woman of his own tribe. But years later, when Liliann’s husband has committed a terrible aggression against her, it’s First Rider who once again is called upon to put his healing skills to use.

First Rider has come to heal Liliann, not to seduce her. But his reaction to the grown up Liliann, the little girl who used to be his shadow, is entirely masculine and sensual. Though he’d vowed to bring his first wife back after her capture by an enemy tribe, he`d failed and she had died, causing First Rider to nearly lose his mind. Could Liliann be his second chance at love?

Enacting a “scout’s revenge” against Liliann`s cruel husband would leave the man alive but broken, and it would also set Liliann free. But, just as their love deepens, a report emerges: First Rider`s wife is still alive. To discover the truth or lies of the rumor, they both embark on a dangerous journey through the Backbone-of-the-world Mountains.

But, with little more than a bow and a gun, can they survive the beautiful but treacherous snows to find a world where they both belong?

Warning: Sensuous Romance that could cause a gal to climb the highest mountain to find true love.

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two days only, the book will be on sale for $.99, and it's also available on KindleUnlimited.
Beauty, Treachery, and an Untamed Wild Love

Liliann Varga had been too young the first time she met and fell head-over-heels in love with the Blackfeet Medicine Man, First Rider, the man who saved her father’s life. Besides, he was newly married to a woman of his own tribe. But years later, when Liliann’s husband has committed a terrible aggression against her, it’s First Rider who once again is called upon to put his healing skills to use.

First Rider has come to heal Liliann, not to seduce her. But his reaction to the grown up Liliann, the little girl who used to be his shadow, is entirely masculine and sensual. Though he’d vowed to bring his first wife back after her capture by an enemy tribe, he'd failed and she had died, causing First Rider to nearly lose his mind. Could Liliann be his second chance at love?

Enacting a “scout’s revenge” against Liliann's cruel husband would leave the man alive but broken, and it would also set Liliann free. But, just as their love deepens, a report emerges: First Rider's wife is still alive. To discover the truth or lies of the rumor, they both embark on a dangerous journey through the Backbone-of-the-world Mountains.

But, with little more than a bow and a gun, can they survive the beautiful but treacherous snows to find a world where they both belong?

Warning: Sensuous Romance that could cause a gal to climb the highest mountain to find true love.

Amazon

Kindle Unlimited - 2 days onlyy - 99 Cents https://bit.ly/3IeVFYF
two days only, the book will be on sale for $.99, and it`s also available on KindleUnlimited.
Beauty, Treachery, and an Untamed Wild Love

Liliann Varga had been too young the first time she met and fell head-over-heels in love with the Blackfeet Medicine Man, First Rider, the man who saved her father’s life. Besides, he was newly married to a woman of his own tribe. But years later, when Liliann’s husband has committed a terrible aggression against her, it’s First Rider who once again is called upon to put his healing skills to use.

First Rider has come to heal Liliann, not to seduce her. But his reaction to the grown up Liliann, the little girl who used to be his shadow, is entirely masculine and sensual. Though he’d vowed to bring his first wife back after her capture by an enemy tribe, he`d failed and she had died, causing First Rider to nearly lose his mind. Could Liliann be his second chance at love?

Enacting a “scout’s revenge” against Liliann`s cruel husband would leave the man alive but broken, and it would also set Liliann free. But, just as their love deepens, a report emerges: First Rider`s wife is still alive. To discover the truth or lies of the rumor, they both embark on a dangerous journey through the Backbone-of-the-world Mountains.

But, with little more than a bow and a gun, can they survive the beautiful but treacherous snows to find a world where they both belong?

Warning: Sensuous Romance that could cause a gal to climb the highest mountain to find true love.

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Whether you're reading by flashlight or poolside under the full moon, these terrifying tales are sure to send shivers down your spine.

Summerween Sweepstakes! https://bit.ly/4krIqkL This July, we’re summoning the shadows early with a killer Summerween prize pack! One lucky winner will receive FOUR bone-chilling books to keep the lights on long after sunset: THE NO-END HOUSE, BLOOD SLAVES, GOTHICTOWN, and WHISPERS OF THE LAKE along with a haunted book store candle, a set of spooky accent plates, four pumpkin mugs, a holographic bookmark, and a tarot card blanket.

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Planet Arcon is in trouble. Before their planet tears itself apart, The Arcons built three colony ships to take them across the stellar reaches of space… towards Earth their new home. But, only the ruling class and the most brilliant minds can come. The rest must take their chances with the lottery.

One family cheats.

The Arcons are coming…. Are you ready?

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Planet Arcon is in trouble. Before their planet tears itself apart, The Arcons built three colony ships to take them across the stellar reaches of space… towards Earth their new home. But, only the ruling class and the most brilliant minds can come. The rest must take their chances with the lottery.

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As a sunny California town gears up for Fourth of July, a lesson in fireworks safety turns fatal…

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STAR SPANGLED MURDER by Leslie Meier
A peaceful Maine town erupts in fireworks over nudists, lobster poachers, and a fatal hit-and-run…

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JEALOUSY FILLED DONUTS by Ginger Bolton
When a firecracker becomes a murder weapon, Emily Westhill pursues a killer with a short fuse …

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As a sunny California town gears up for Fourth of July, a lesson in fireworks safety turns fatal…

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STAR SPANGLED MURDER by Leslie Meier
A peaceful Maine town erupts in fireworks over nudists, lobster poachers, and a fatal hit-and-run…

Amazon Apple B&N Google Kensington Kobo
Also available in Kobo Plus!

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JEALOUSY FILLED DONUTS by Ginger Bolton
When a firecracker becomes a murder weapon, Emily Westhill pursues a killer with a short fuse …

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Having a hard time deciding on your next read? Try a free sample edition to read the first few chapters and pique your interest for the full book!

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I knew that life in York Town was going to be different, especially when the second morning my hot but rude neighbor banged on the wall because I didn’t catch the alarm in time.
It went downhill from there. I was constantly throwing barbs his way, but a few stung when they were thrown back. I saw him differently when he saved my son, and the rough façade fell away. What was left, a man I fell in love with.
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As an outsider in the Royal clan, all I wanted to do was belong. I was willing to do anything to prove myself and my worth.
A tournament with a tempting prize reeled me in. This was my chance and I won.
Before I could celebrate my happiness, I learned I was stabbed in the back. I didn’t win but put my life in jeopardy. He wanted me for something else, to be the Royal surrogate! He wouldn’t take no for an answer, like I could say it anyway.
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Hey Beautiful!

🔥🔥Welcome to Alicia's Newsletter🔥🔥

Hot Pick of the Day!

Collection of Four Amazing Stories full of Romance, Surprises and Little Magic.

BOOK 1: GRUMPY DRAGON NEXT DOOR
Beth
I knew that life in York Town was going to be different, especially when the second morning my hot but rude neighbor banged on the wall because I didn’t catch the alarm in time.
It went downhill from there. I was constantly throwing barbs his way, but a few stung when they were thrown back. I saw him differently when he saved my son, and the rough façade fell away. What was left, a man I fell in love with.
But he was something else, something dangerous. I’d fallen for a monster, but I still wanted him.
A human and a fire dragon, how could that work?

BOOK 2: ALPHA WOLF’S SURROAGATE
After years of trying, the Alpha King must have an heir—no matter what it took. He didn’t have emotions. All he knew was to fight battles and to expand his boundaries. So kidnaping Moonlit was no big deal for him…

Moonlit
As an outsider in the Royal clan, all I wanted to do was belong. I was willing to do anything to prove myself and my worth.
A tournament with a tempting prize reeled me in. This was my chance and I won.
Before I could celebrate my happiness, I learned I was stabbed in the back. I didn’t win but put my life in jeopardy. He wanted me for something else, to be the Royal surrogate! He wouldn’t take no for an answer, like I could say it anyway.
But when he was...

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Hey Beautiful!

🔥🔥Welcome to Alicia`s Newsletter🔥🔥

Hot Pick of the Day!

Collection of Four Amazing Stories full of Romance, Surprises and Little Magic.

BOOK 1: GRUMPY DRAGON NEXT DOOR
Beth
I knew that life in York Town was going to be different, especially when the second morning my hot but rude neighbor banged on the wall because I didn’t catch the alarm in time.
It went downhill from there. I was constantly throwing barbs his way, but a few stung when they were thrown back. I saw him differently when he saved my son, and the rough façade fell away. What was left, a man I fell in love with.
But he was something else, something dangerous. I’d fallen for a monster, but I still wanted him.
A human and a fire dragon, how could that work?

BOOK 2: ALPHA WOLF’S SURROAGATE
After years of trying, the Alpha King must have an heir—no matter what it took. He didn’t have emotions. All he knew was to fight battles and to expand his boundaries. So kidnaping Moonlit was no big deal for him…

Moonlit
As an outsider in the Royal clan, all I wanted to do was belong. I was willing to do anything to prove myself and my worth.
A tournament with a tempting prize reeled me in. This was my chance and I won.
Before I could celebrate my happiness, I learned I was stabbed in the back. I didn’t win but put my life in jeopardy. He wanted me for something else, to be the Royal surrogate! He wouldn’t take no for an answer, like I could say it anyway.
But when he was... ...

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Carol Van Den Hende https://bit.ly/45LkzsF Welcome, today we are talking with Carol Van Den Hende! Thanks, Carol, you for taking time out of your busy schedule to answer a few questions. First, let`s delve into who you are.

You are involved in so many activities besides writing. Can you tell us a little about them?

Like many Coffee Time Romance readers, I wear multiple hats. For instance, I’m a wife and a mom to twins. By day, I lead the Responsible Use of AI (Artificial Intelligence) for Mars Incorporated. Outside of work, I enjoy contributing on Boards of Directors; recently I served on the Board for a school for students with autism.

Can you share a little something about yourself that’s not mentioned in your bio on your website?

I’m an avid pet parent to two Siberian kitties, one skittish and one goofy. Follow me on social media, and you’ll often see their furry faces on my Facebook or Instagram feeds.

For fun, I love to move to music. At my gym, you might find me grooving to Zumba, Hip-Hop or Bollywood dance classes. If you’ve read my books, have you noticed how my main character Orchid Paige loves to dance?

How long have you been writing?

I’ve been penning stories since childhood. The Goodbye Orchid series was a decade in the making.

What have you found most challenging about it?

I lead a busy life, so I often feel short on time for writing. When I’m able to carve out time, I treasure it and strive to make the most of it!

Now, let’s hear about your series, Goodbye Orchid, which has won awards for Disability Awareness. Can you tell us a little more about the books?

The series asks the question: ‘What happens when life changes in an instant?” In Orchid Blooming, you’ll meet half-Asian Orchid Paige, an executive in the beauty industry whose life changed when she lost her parents at a young age. Now as an adult, she wants to win a work trip to Asia, to feel closer to the memory of her ...

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Carol Van Den Hende https://bit.ly/45LkzsF Welcome, today we are talking with Carol Van Den Hende! Thanks, Carol, you for taking time out of your busy schedule to answer a few questions. First, let's delve into who you are.

You are involved in so many activities besides writing. Can you tell us a little about them?

Like many Coffee Time Romance readers, I wear multiple hats. For instance, I’m a wife and a mom to twins. By day, I lead the Responsible Use of AI (Artificial Intelligence) for Mars Incorporated. Outside of work, I enjoy contributing on Boards of Directors; recently I served on the Board for a school for students with autism.

Can you share a little something about yourself that’s not mentioned in your bio on your website?

I’m an avid pet parent to two Siberian kitties, one skittish and one goofy. Follow me on social media, and you’ll often see their furry faces on my Facebook or Instagram feeds.

For fun, I love to move to music. At my gym, you might find me grooving to Zumba, Hip-Hop or Bollywood dance classes. If you’ve read my books, have you noticed how my main character Orchid Paige loves to dance?

How long have you been writing?

I’ve been penning stories since childhood. The Goodbye Orchid series was a decade in the making.

What have you found most challenging about it?

I lead a busy life, so I often feel short on time for writing. When I’m able to carve out time, I treasure it and strive to make the most of it!

Now, let’s hear about your series, Goodbye Orchid, which has won awards for Disability Awareness. Can you tell us a little more about the books?

The series asks the question: ‘What happens when life changes in an instant?” In Orchid Blooming, you’ll meet half-Asian Orchid Paige, an executive in the beauty industry whose life changed when she lost her parents at a young age. Now as an adult, she wants to win a work trip to Asia, to feel closer to the memory of her ...

Carol Van Den Hende https://bit.ly/45LkzsF Welcome, today we are talking with Carol Van Den Hende! Thanks, Carol, you for taking time out of your busy schedule to answer a few questions. First, let`s delve into who you are.

You are involved in so many activities besides writing. Can you tell us a little about them?

Like many Coffee Time Romance readers, I wear multiple hats. For instance, I’m a wife and a mom to twins. By day, I lead the Responsible Use of AI (Artificial Intelligence) for Mars Incorporated. Outside of work, I enjoy contributing on Boards of Directors; recently I served on the Board for a school for students with autism.

Can you share a little something about yourself that’s not mentioned in your bio on your website?

I’m an avid pet parent to two Siberian kitties, one skittish and one goofy. Follow me on social media, and you’ll often see their furry faces on my Facebook or Instagram feeds.

For fun, I love to move to music. At my gym, you might find me grooving to Zumba, Hip-Hop or Bollywood dance classes. If you’ve read my books, have you noticed how my main character Orchid Paige loves to dance?

How long have you been writing?

I’ve been penning stories since childhood. The Goodbye Orchid series was a decade in the making.

What have you found most challenging about it?

I lead a busy life, so I often feel short on time for writing. When I’m able to carve out time, I treasure it and strive to make the most of it!

Now, let’s hear about your series, Goodbye Orchid, which has won awards for Disability Awareness. Can you tell us a little more about the books?

The series asks the question: ‘What happens when life changes in an instant?” In Orchid Blooming, you’ll meet half-Asian Orchid Paige, an executive in the beauty industry whose life changed when she lost her parents at a young age. Now as an adult, she wants to win a work trip to Asia, to feel closer to the memory of her ... ...

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Gail Pallotta https://bit.ly/4nugmQr Gail is an artist in the sense of a good murder mystery with a large dose of love and romance. Her tales are filled with intrigue and fun. What an awesome gift to have in a writer. Check out her website www.gailpallotta.com for a list of her wonderful books. There’s not much better than a writer who pours her heart into her works. Thank you for the interview Gail. You are awesome!

When you first found out you were getting published, how did it feel?

As a student in college in a professional writing class, my assignment was to submit something I wrote for publication. I decided on a poem. When it was published, I was amazed, but thrilled beyond the moon.

When you opened your first box of books, who was the first person you called to tell them it had arrived, and why?

I published articles for many years before I ventured into the world of book publishing, even though it had been a dream of mine. My husband and a cousin had encouraged me to attempt a book. When the published copies arrived, I immediately showed them to my husband and called my cousin.

Are your characters created from people you know?

I create characters by giving them a personality, a profession, a goal, flaws and good points then I put them in a situation or two and let them journal until I become well acquainted with them. I imagine there are bits and pieces of people I know or have observed in each of them, but none of them are one particular person.

How long does it take you to write your novels?

It doesn’t take long to get a first draft, but I keep re-writing. I like to take a long time to sharpen my characters and plot. I’m in the midst of writing a three-book series, with a book due every six months. I got the second one, Dangerous Detour, finished in time for my publisher to get it out in seven months. I’ve made that a goal for my third one.

If you could be married...

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Gail Pallotta https://bit.ly/4nugmQr Gail is an artist in the sense of a good murder mystery with a large dose of love and romance. Her tales are filled with intrigue and fun. What an awesome gift to have in a writer. Check out her website www.gailpallotta.com for a list of her wonderful books. There’s not much better than a writer who pours her heart into her works. Thank you for the interview Gail. You are awesome!

When you first found out you were getting published, how did it feel?

As a student in college in a professional writing class, my assignment was to submit something I wrote for publication. I decided on a poem. When it was published, I was amazed, but thrilled beyond the moon.

When you opened your first box of books, who was the first person you called to tell them it had arrived, and why?

I published articles for many years before I ventured into the world of book publishing, even though it had been a dream of mine. My husband and a cousin had encouraged me to attempt a book. When the published copies arrived, I immediately showed them to my husband and called my cousin.

Are your characters created from people you know?

I create characters by giving them a personality, a profession, a goal, flaws and good points then I put them in a situation or two and let them journal until I become well acquainted with them. I imagine there are bits and pieces of people I know or have observed in each of them, but none of them are one particular person.

How long does it take you to write your novels?

It doesn’t take long to get a first draft, but I keep re-writing. I like to take a long time to sharpen my characters and plot. I’m in the midst of writing a three-book series, with a book due every six months. I got the second one, Dangerous Detour, finished in time for my publisher to get it out in seven months. I’ve made that a goal for my third one.

If you could be married...

Gail Pallotta https://bit.ly/4nugmQr Gail is an artist in the sense of a good murder mystery with a large dose of love and romance. Her tales are filled with intrigue and fun. What an awesome gift to have in a writer. Check out her website www.gailpallotta.com for a list of her wonderful books. There’s not much better than a writer who pours her heart into her works. Thank you for the interview Gail. You are awesome!

When you first found out you were getting published, how did it feel?

As a student in college in a professional writing class, my assignment was to submit something I wrote for publication. I decided on a poem. When it was published, I was amazed, but thrilled beyond the moon.

When you opened your first box of books, who was the first person you called to tell them it had arrived, and why?

I published articles for many years before I ventured into the world of book publishing, even though it had been a dream of mine. My husband and a cousin had encouraged me to attempt a book. When the published copies arrived, I immediately showed them to my husband and called my cousin.

Are your characters created from people you know?

I create characters by giving them a personality, a profession, a goal, flaws and good points then I put them in a situation or two and let them journal until I become well acquainted with them. I imagine there are bits and pieces of people I know or have observed in each of them, but none of them are one particular person.

How long does it take you to write your novels?

It doesn’t take long to get a first draft, but I keep re-writing. I like to take a long time to sharpen my characters and plot. I’m in the midst of writing a three-book series, with a book due every six months. I got the second one, Dangerous Detour, finished in time for my publisher to get it out in seven months. I’ve made that a goal for my third one.

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Almost Human by Jo M Aring https://bit.ly/3ThlTvO
Title: Almost Human
Author: Jo M. Airing
Publisher: NineStar Press
Release Date: 06/24/2025
Heat Level: 1 - No Sex
Pairing: Male/Male
Length: 71400
Genre: Paranormal, Romance, paranormal, urban fantasy, gay, lesbian, werewolf, vampire, magic user

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Miles and Sammie haven’t seen each other since high school, and while they’re able to reconnect and pick up right where they left off, their happy reunion is short-lived when Miles is bitten and turned by a werewolf. They find themselves working through budding feelings as the supernatural world sinks its claws further into their fragile lives.

With the help of an Alpha who takes Miles in to help him learn his new powers, they uncover a winding plot to start a war between their two worlds. They find a few friends and even more enemies along the way as they go from one near death experience to the next. They just hope they can survive long enough to figure out their fragile newfound love.
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Almost Human
Jo M. Aring © 2025
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Miles!”

The shout was drowned out by the sound of splintering wood, rumbling growls, and the feeling of his arm bending the wrong way as he landed on the old wood floor. Awesome. Really. This was just…the absolute best.

He groaned, wincing as he tried to get up, only for his arm to flare with pain from fingers to shoulder as soon as he moved it. “Dammit…” He looked up as footsteps approached, the hair on the back of his neck standing up. Crap. He was going to die. There’d been a lot of close calls, but this was it. Was he a little relieved? Maybe, if he was being honest with himself…

“Are you dead?” a familiar voice called, and he relaxed as a woman crouched through the hole he’d left in the cabin wall. She looked pretty battered from the fighting outside, black hair matted with blood by her temple, claw marks on her forearms ...

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Almost Human by Jo M Aring https://bit.ly/3ThlTvO
Title: Almost Human
Author: Jo M. Airing
Publisher: NineStar Press
Release Date: 06/24/2025
Heat Level: 1 - No Sex
Pairing: Male/Male
Length: 71400
Genre: Paranormal, Romance, paranormal, urban fantasy, gay, lesbian, werewolf, vampire, magic user

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Miles and Sammie haven’t seen each other since high school, and while they’re able to reconnect and pick up right where they left off, their happy reunion is short-lived when Miles is bitten and turned by a werewolf. They find themselves working through budding feelings as the supernatural world sinks its claws further into their fragile lives.

With the help of an Alpha who takes Miles in to help him learn his new powers, they uncover a winding plot to start a war between their two worlds. They find a few friends and even more enemies along the way as they go from one near death experience to the next. They just hope they can survive long enough to figure out their fragile newfound love.
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Almost Human
Jo M. Aring © 2025
All Rights Reserved

Miles!”

The shout was drowned out by the sound of splintering wood, rumbling growls, and the feeling of his arm bending the wrong way as he landed on the old wood floor. Awesome. Really. This was just…the absolute best.

He groaned, wincing as he tried to get up, only for his arm to flare with pain from fingers to shoulder as soon as he moved it. “Dammit…” He looked up as footsteps approached, the hair on the back of his neck standing up. Crap. He was going to die. There’d been a lot of close calls, but this was it. Was he a little relieved? Maybe, if he was being honest with himself…

“Are you dead?” a familiar voice called, and he relaxed as a woman crouched through the hole he’d left in the cabin wall. She looked pretty battered from the fighting outside, black hair matted with blood by her temple, claw marks on her forearms ...

Almost Human by Jo M Aring https://bit.ly/3ThlTvO
Title: Almost Human
Author: Jo M. Airing
Publisher: NineStar Press
Release Date: 06/24/2025
Heat Level: 1 - No Sex
Pairing: Male/Male
Length: 71400
Genre: Paranormal, Romance, paranormal, urban fantasy, gay, lesbian, werewolf, vampire, magic user

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Description
Miles and Sammie haven’t seen each other since high school, and while they’re able to reconnect and pick up right where they left off, their happy reunion is short-lived when Miles is bitten and turned by a werewolf. They find themselves working through budding feelings as the supernatural world sinks its claws further into their fragile lives.

With the help of an Alpha who takes Miles in to help him learn his new powers, they uncover a winding plot to start a war between their two worlds. They find a few friends and even more enemies along the way as they go from one near death experience to the next. They just hope they can survive long enough to figure out their fragile newfound love.
Excerpt
Almost Human
Jo M. Aring © 2025
All Rights Reserved

Miles!”

The shout was drowned out by the sound of splintering wood, rumbling growls, and the feeling of his arm bending the wrong way as he landed on the old wood floor. Awesome. Really. This was just…the absolute best.

He groaned, wincing as he tried to get up, only for his arm to flare with pain from fingers to shoulder as soon as he moved it. “Dammit…” He looked up as footsteps approached, the hair on the back of his neck standing up. Crap. He was going to die. There’d been a lot of close calls, but this was it. Was he a little relieved? Maybe, if he was being honest with himself…

“Are you dead?” a familiar voice called, and he relaxed as a woman crouched through the hole he’d left in the cabin wall. She looked pretty battered from the fighting outside, black hair matted with blood by her temple, claw marks on her forearms ... ...

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Jack & Gil by Emily Carrington https://bit.ly/3ZQXIbp
Title: Jack & Gil
Author: Emily Carrington
Publisher: Changeling Press
Cover Art: Angela Knight
Genres: Action Adventure, Box Sets, Dark Fantasy, Mystery, Thriller & Suspense, New Releases, Paranormal, Romance, Urban Fantasy
Themes: 2nd Chance Romance, Elves, Dragons & Magical Creatures, LGBTQ+ Gay, Multicultural & Interracial, Shapeshifters
Series: Jack & Gil (#4)
Multiverse: SearchLight Academy (#11)
Book Length: Box Set
Page Count: 470

Synopsis
Gilbert Sullivan, crown prince of the basilisks, hates his name, but he fears the rhyme may be prophecy.

Rhyme of Longing (Jack & Gil 1): When Prince Gilbert Sullivan meets Jack Sowerby, the new head of SearchLight, his attraction won’t let him stay away. Jack’s need for Prince Gilbert blossoms and he’s unable to resist -- until he’s forcibly changed into a magical creature. Will their shattered relationship ever be restored?

Rhyme of Longing (Jack & Gil 2)

Jack is falling apart, but no one seems to notice. As Jack withdraws, the tide of war rises. Jack must find a way to regain his strength and determination or SearchLight will fall. And he’s convinced he must do it alone.

Rhyme of Love (Jack & Gil 3)

Gil struggles to hide his loss of status from Jack, but when he finally confesses, Jack blurts out his secret. Jack knows he screwed up. Well, almost. Running the risk of losing Gil, Jack must learn to lie convincingly, or he’ll lose SearchLight, his life, and Gil, as well.
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Jack & Gil
Emily Carrington
All rights reserved.
Copyright ©2025 Emily Carrington
Excerpt from Rhyme of Longing

Jack wanted so badly to be done with this night that he felt uncomfortable in his skin. That was not the proper way to begin thinking about his sixty-eighth birthday, his five-year anniversary as the head of SearchLight Academy. This was a party for both those things but...

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Jack & Gil by Emily Carrington https://bit.ly/3ZQXIbp
Title: Jack & Gil
Author: Emily Carrington
Publisher: Changeling Press
Cover Art: Angela Knight
Genres: Action Adventure, Box Sets, Dark Fantasy, Mystery, Thriller & Suspense, New Releases, Paranormal, Romance, Urban Fantasy
Themes: 2nd Chance Romance, Elves, Dragons & Magical Creatures, LGBTQ+ Gay, Multicultural & Interracial, Shapeshifters
Series: Jack & Gil (#4)
Multiverse: SearchLight Academy (#11)
Book Length: Box Set
Page Count: 470

Synopsis
Gilbert Sullivan, crown prince of the basilisks, hates his name, but he fears the rhyme may be prophecy.

Rhyme of Longing (Jack & Gil 1): When Prince Gilbert Sullivan meets Jack Sowerby, the new head of SearchLight, his attraction won’t let him stay away. Jack’s need for Prince Gilbert blossoms and he’s unable to resist -- until he’s forcibly changed into a magical creature. Will their shattered relationship ever be restored?

Rhyme of Longing (Jack & Gil 2)

Jack is falling apart, but no one seems to notice. As Jack withdraws, the tide of war rises. Jack must find a way to regain his strength and determination or SearchLight will fall. And he’s convinced he must do it alone.

Rhyme of Love (Jack & Gil 3)

Gil struggles to hide his loss of status from Jack, but when he finally confesses, Jack blurts out his secret. Jack knows he screwed up. Well, almost. Running the risk of losing Gil, Jack must learn to lie convincingly, or he’ll lose SearchLight, his life, and Gil, as well.
Excerpt
Jack & Gil
Emily Carrington
All rights reserved.
Copyright ©2025 Emily Carrington
Excerpt from Rhyme of Longing

Jack wanted so badly to be done with this night that he felt uncomfortable in his skin. That was not the proper way to begin thinking about his sixty-eighth birthday, his five-year anniversary as the head of SearchLight Academy. This was a party for both those things but...

Jack & Gil by Emily Carrington https://bit.ly/3ZQXIbp
Title: Jack & Gil
Author: Emily Carrington
Publisher: Changeling Press
Cover Art: Angela Knight
Genres: Action Adventure, Box Sets, Dark Fantasy, Mystery, Thriller & Suspense, New Releases, Paranormal, Romance, Urban Fantasy
Themes: 2nd Chance Romance, Elves, Dragons & Magical Creatures, LGBTQ+ Gay, Multicultural & Interracial, Shapeshifters
Series: Jack & Gil (#4)
Multiverse: SearchLight Academy (#11)
Book Length: Box Set
Page Count: 470

Synopsis
Gilbert Sullivan, crown prince of the basilisks, hates his name, but he fears the rhyme may be prophecy.

Rhyme of Longing (Jack & Gil 1): When Prince Gilbert Sullivan meets Jack Sowerby, the new head of SearchLight, his attraction won’t let him stay away. Jack’s need for Prince Gilbert blossoms and he’s unable to resist -- until he’s forcibly changed into a magical creature. Will their shattered relationship ever be restored?

Rhyme of Longing (Jack & Gil 2)

Jack is falling apart, but no one seems to notice. As Jack withdraws, the tide of war rises. Jack must find a way to regain his strength and determination or SearchLight will fall. And he’s convinced he must do it alone.

Rhyme of Love (Jack & Gil 3)

Gil struggles to hide his loss of status from Jack, but when he finally confesses, Jack blurts out his secret. Jack knows he screwed up. Well, almost. Running the risk of losing Gil, Jack must learn to lie convincingly, or he’ll lose SearchLight, his life, and Gil, as well.
Excerpt
Jack & Gil
Emily Carrington
All rights reserved.
Copyright ©2025 Emily Carrington
Excerpt from Rhyme of Longing

Jack wanted so badly to be done with this night that he felt uncomfortable in his skin. That was not the proper way to begin thinking about his sixty-eighth birthday, his five-year anniversary as the head of SearchLight Academy. This was a party for both those things but... ...

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