Outfoxed
by Jasmine Aherne
Spellbound Treasure
paranormal fox shifter romance (sensual to lightly erotic)

Meet Colin. A zoologist. Dedicated to his work. Crap at meeting women. He’d like to meet the girl of his dreams, but he never imagines she’ll be hidden in … a statue?Rhoswen longs to bond with Colin and be part of his human world. She’s wanted him for so long, and that fact he thinks she’s a fake hurts. So she sets out to prove to him that just because he can’t see or touch love, it’s a force to be reckoned with all the same…

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Still so far Colin was no disappointment, turning out to be even more handsome than when Rhoswen had viewed him through portals that Lil had opened, windows to the human world. She knew Colin was smart, dedicated to his work, that he was loved by his students, and that he didn’t have a wife or girlfriend. He hadn’t had a girlfriend for some time in fact.

He travelled a lot and enjoyed it. He loved to discover new animals and he spoke about conserving them passionately.

His thick brown hair was tousled where he’d run his fingers through it time and again, and his eyes shone a bright blue behind his silver framed glasses.

He looked so frustrated, and Rhoswen questioned for the first time whether she’d done the right thing. She had selected him so carefully, had been so sure that he’d be the human for her.

Both Lil and Rhoswen’s own family had made her aware time and time again of the high penalty for choosing a human as a potential mate, but Rhoswen was reluctant to tell Colin about that just yet. I do not want him to like me just because he feels sorry for me.

“How do they react after an hour? A day?” Colin asked.

Rhoswen shrugged. “They adapt. We’re taught that you humans are masters of adaptation.”

“Who taught you that?”

She wished he would sit down. It seemed so formal when she sat and he stood as if on ceremony. “All Faewild children are taught about the human world. Do you have one of those boxes with wheels? I would so love to see it. Can I go inside it?”

“What-” Colin shook his head, and Rhoswen saw the internal battle sketched all over his handsome face. “You know what? No. I’m sorry. I just don’t believe you. Please, leave. If you don’t have any money I can call you a taxi and send you wherever you need to go.”

“But…” Rhoswen’s heart stuttered. I have crossed worlds to find you. You can’t send me away so quickly. She squared her shoulders. “If you do not want me, just tell me. Tell me why you’re sending me away.”

A parade of expressions marched over his gorgeous face and he closed his eyes for a long moment. “Rhoswen – if that is your name – you clearly need help, and I am not the man to give it to you.”

Her heart dropped, feeling as heavy as a stone. She felt like one of Granny Fflur’s home-made butter patties that had been pushed around on a plate and then discarded. Without even being tasted.

“You don’t want me,” she heard herself say in a small voice.

“Rhoswen.” His tone was gentle, his eyes stayed on hers. “It’s just-”

No. She wasn’t leaving. She hadn’t come all this way to not even try.

Before Colin even had a chance to finish his sentence, she pushed herself out of her chair, strode to him, and pulled him flush against her, planting a passionate kiss on his lips.

He tasted of the human drink he had consumed from the the clear bottle. For what seemed like hours his lips remained still beneath hers, but then he started to kiss her back, his arms winding around her tightly. As his tongue stroked over hers, Rhoswen shivered with desire. She lifted a hand and ran it through his soft dark hair, threading it between her fingers. As they kissed, she felt the tightening of his body against her own and knew he desired her as fervently as she did him.

Gently nipping his bottom lip and stepping back, breaking the kiss, Rhoswen studied him. His blue eyes had gone smoky and dark with passion.

“Still don’t want me?” she asked, softly.

She could sense the frustration rolling off him in thick waves. “Please, try to understand.” He shoved his hands into the pockets of the dark blue trousers he wore, a pained expression twisting his features a little. “I don’t know you.”

“But I know you.” She stepped forward again; he didn’t step back. Yet. “I chose you, out of so many humans. I want to be with you.”

Colin stepped back, shaking his head. “But Rhoswen, how can you? One kiss and you think you know me. I don’t understand that. Please, go.”

Rhoswen dropped back into her chair, wrapping her hands around her mug of tea.

She and Colin looked at each other warily.

“What if,” she said slowly, “I could prove that I am from another realm? From the Faewild? What if I can prove I am who I say I am? Just what would you do then?”

Unexpectedly, Colin offered her a distractingly handsome half-smile. “Have a heart attack?” The smile disappeared. “I very much doubt you can prove that. If you’re willing to try, then please do so-”

No sooner was the last word out of his mouth than Rhoswen shifted.

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Outfoxed

by Jasmine Aherne
sensual/light erotic paranormal romance novel (elves and fae/shifters)
$3.39 $3.99

Meet Colin. A zoologist. Dedicated to his work. Crap at meeting women. He’d like to meet the girl of his dreams, but he never
imagines she’ll be hidden in … a statue?

Rhoswen longs to bond with Colin and be part of his human world. She’s wanted him for so long, and that fact he thinks she’s a fake
hurts. So she sets out to prove to him that just because he can’t see or touch love, it’s a force to be reckoned with all the same…

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Help Around The House

by Karenna Colcroft
erotic contemporary romance novella
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Two years after the death of her husband, Jodie thinks it’s time to move on. And who better to move on with than Todd, the
next-door neighbor who has stood by her and helped her with everything from snow removal to her two children?

But Jodie isn’t completely sure she’s ready to become involved with Todd. He’s been divorced for several years and barely
remembers how to be in a relationship. If the two of them want everything to work out, they must agree on what they want and work
through their pasts to build a future together.

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Amid the sounds of boisterous children and the noise from carts and pedestrians on the street outside, Ahn (Lukos’ friend) sat down with Lise to interview her about Lukos and about their romance.

Ahn: For so long you were our ruling Princess, it’s hard to think of you as anything except. How are you doing since your sister’s decree exiling you from the royal family?

Lise: (sigh) I wish we could reconcile. I’m not proud of the things we did, though they were meant to force Riley’s hand and make him a legitimate ruler for Caroann. (sighs again) I don’t miss being a princess. I suppose I should, but I have Lukos, and my design business in the human realm. My sister is doing a lovely job ruling Caroann, and I couldn’t be happier for her.

Ahn: Speaking of Lukos, how hard was it to keep your feelings a secret?

Lise: It was tough, but we both knew what we had to do. I’ve known Lukos wasn’t my brother from the night my parents brought him home. Shortly thereafter, he was sent away as all young noble fae males are to learn the arts of war and rulership. When he returned, he was an adult. We maybe spent a day together, if that, when we were younger, and since I knew about his common parents, there was always the distance between us. When he came home, it was like he was a stranger. And it wasn’t until then, when he came home and started taking over the duties of ruling that my affections grew. My mother quickly saw what was growing between us, and worked with us to fake their removal as the rulers of Caroann. We were always meant to be temporary rulers, stepping out of the way once my sister found her mate. We presented the face we had to in public and did what we had to do for Caroann.

Ahn: It’s been revealed that Lukos came from one of the common castes. How is he doing with the revelation?

Lise: (smiles softly) I think it’s been easier on him than on me. I keep wanting to shield him from the nasty courtiers and the gossip that I know must be happening. But he has his business in the human realms, and is quite happy to return to his craftsman heritage. I love him. His being common doesn’t affect me, but I know how vicious those in power can be, so I try to protect him. That’s why we stay in the human realms so often.

Ahn: And is it true? Is he going to be a father?

Lise: (Nods) It’s true, and we both couldn’t be happier.

Ahn: We’re happy for you too. Thanks for this time to chat.

Goodbye Scrooge
by Jaime Samms
short M/M holiday novella
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When beautiful, perfect basket ball hero Eric hits on grad student Marcus, it’s more than just another flirtation. Marcus realizes it’s time to take a good look at the difficult relationship he’s had with his unpredictable and bitter professor Julian for the past four years. He has to make a decision. Sure he’s ready to move on, he plans to give Julian one last Christmas gift; an unforgettable night, before he leaves.

He never expected to be the person who can’t get the passion they find on that last go round out of his head. His decision isn’t going to be as simple as he’d hoped. Maybe perfect isn’t everything after all.

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Fairytale (Spellbound Treasure)
by Mary Winter
M/F novella, Spellbound Treasure
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The facade of being the sibling rulers of the fairy realm, Caroann, crumbled long before Princess Lise had threaten to come between the true rulers of Caroann. The revelation sent Prince Lukos fleeing from the land into the human realms and left Lise wondering how she could heal the wounds she’d caused in her family, and in her heart.

The purchase of a pair of glass slippers from Spellbound Treasure brought Lise hope that she could convince Lukos his status as a commoner didn’t mean anything to her, and that they could follow their hearts and make both their dreams come true.

Lukos loved living in the human world, taking his commoner heritage and working with his hands as a carpenter. But there was someone he loved more–Lise. So when he’s contacted by Spellbound Treasure, he’s more than willing to make the delivery personally.

For Lise, seeing Lukos again means her dreams can come true. Except, how can she find her fairytale ending, when she’s been the wicked sister, and her Prince thinks nobility matters to the former fairy princess?

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