Fatman & Robyn

Jaid Black

Jake Chamberlin, star quarterback of the New York Bloods, has a dirty, not-so-little secret—he’s into chubby chicks. He does all he can to resist temptation, but when Jake bumps into the gorgeous Robyn DiMarco at a bistro in Little Italy, all bets are off.

Scarred and Kilt

Laurann Dohner

Matty has a new neighbor, and she strongly suspects the kilt-wearing hottie is a vampire—he only goes out at night, has weird visitors and the blood bank is making regular deliveries. But he doesn’t seem to hurt anyone, so “live and let live” is Matty’s motto. Until she sees a guy armed with crosses and wooden stakes breaking into the neighbor’s house. Matty charges to the rescue—and ends up in Mr. Hottie’s bed…and on his desk…and…

Tinderbox

Regina Carlysle

Set in the same world as Jaguar Hunger.

Private investigators Nate and Daniel don’t expect to find their mate while working a case. But they recognize Olivia as theirs the second they catch the missing woman’s scent—the scent of a female jaguar shifter in heat. Nate and Daniel’s task? Find then claim Livvy in every raw, animalistic way possible…and release her inner beast.

Asterion

Katalina Leon

Betrayed by her village chief, Larisa is brought to a mysterious island and left bound in a subterranean labyrinth, where drops of her blood summon the mythical Minotaur. She expects the man-beast to take her life…but it’s her body that’s sacrificed. Darron, a shapeshifting being, ravishes Larisa, and she gives herself freely to the pleasure—a decision that will change both their worlds forever.

Decadent Dance

Aubrey Ross

Surely the dress Zoe purchased did not transport her to an alien ship, right? No. Hallucinations. Must be. Though…the gorgeous alien who greets her seems real enough. And the sex? Out of this world.

Vaden has waited years for his Decadent Dancer, and though Zoe swears she didn’t know what the dress could do, Vaden has been lonely too long to be easily thwarted. He’ll use every sensual trick he knows to convince Zoe she’s right where she belongs.

Sahara Heat

Diana Hunter

As a favor to a friend, author Carla Braun agrees to meet with archaeologist Josef Anderson to discuss his recent desert find. To her dismay, the man’s infuriating…as well as tall, blond, gorgeous—and into BDSM. If she can look beyond Dr. Anderson’s cool exterior, Carla just might discover some scorching Sahara Heat…

Betrayed by a member of his crew, Alexi barely survives his crash landing on Earth. He's overcome by bloodlust so violent he has no choice but to feed. Sweeping his rescuer beneath him, he latches on to her throat. Her scent, her unique taste and the incredible softness of her body awaken a primal need more dangerous than mere hunger.

Caitlyn has survived by her wits and daring, deep undercover in enemy territory. When she's sent to search for survivors among the twisted wreckage, the last thing she expects to find is a pureblood prince. Then his strong arms surround her and his bite unleashes longings more intense than anything she's ever known.

With mutual enemies closing in, they form an uneasy alliance and plan the rescue of their captured comrades. They know they can't trust each other, yet each kiss, each fevered caress binds them more closely together.

Felise of Zylott is furious when she learns her brother King Sef has contracted her to join with Jarek, a powerful Mystic Keeper. With the evil Setti closing in, an alliance between Zylott and the Mystic Keepers has never been more important. Still, Felise refuses to be used. Determined to escape the unwanted bonding, Felise convinces Tork, a shapeshifting sorcerer, to impersonate Jarek and spirit her away. Unbeknownst to Felise, Tork is Jarek, and he is only too happy to “rescue” his reluctant mate.

Amused yet annoyed by Felise’s determination to avoid him, Jarek uses all his erotic skills to soothe and seduce his uncertain bride. He has ached to claim her for weeks and now there’s no reason to hold back. But Felise is no frightened virgin. She responds with dizzying passion, unashamed of her sexuality. Their bodies understand that they’re meant for each other, but trust is much harder to achieve.

Publisher's Note: While the romance between Tye and Elita is a standalone story, the background story is best enjoyed when the books in this series are read in sequential order.

Accused of rape and murder, Tye, a wily Zylott spy, knows his life is forfeit. His only hope is Light Keeper Elita, and she is devastated to learn he’s a spy. Much to Tye’s surprise, Elita provides him with an alibi, shredding her reputation in the process. Tye does the honorable thing and offers to marry her, never dreaming she’ll accept.

Elita welcomes Tye into her bed, but her heart is strictly off limits. Sensing the passionate woman locked within her icy reserve, Tye eases past her emotional defenses with tender kisses and teasing caresses. They might be locked in a battle of wills, yet each kiss, each touch, each shattering release brings her closer to surrender.

Publisher’s Note: This title was previously published elsewhere and has been revised for Ellora’s Cave.

Note: While the romance between Tye and Elita is a standalone story, the background story is best enjoyed when the books in this series are read in sequential order.

After a Veil Keeper murders his wife and unborn son, Lord Nyx of Zylott feels nothing but anger and emptiness. When Veil Keeper Minuette literally falls out of the sky and into his life, Nyx vows to seduce her and replace what the Order of the Veil took from him—his unborn child.

Minuette is fascinated by her captor. She senses his desolation and loss. He touches her with passion and longing, overwhelming her mistrust and fear. A mystic shield guards her virtue, but what will protect her heart?

Publisher’s Note: This title was previously published elsewhere and has been extensively revised for Ellora’s Cave.

Note: While the romance between Nyx and Minuette is a standalone story, the background story is best enjoyed when the books in this series are read in sequential order. 

When Tavon, a passionate Life Keeper, is accused of a senseless murder, Rammi, the Mystic dimension’s most ruthless Death Keeper, is sent to assassinate him. Tavon is determined to prove his innocence, but the sexy assassin is just as determined to complete her mission.

Seeing no alternative, Tavon takes Rammi captive and drags her along as he attempts to uncover the truth. He has never met a woman so captivating and he burns to peel away her icy reserve. They clash and argue, releasing their mutual frustration in volatile bouts of passion. But neither is prepared for the staggering desire that ignites with their first kiss.

Publisher’s Note: This title was previously published elsewhere and has been extensively revised for Ellora’s Cave.

Reader Advisory: While the romance between Tavon and Rammi is a standalone story, the background story is best enjoyed when the books in this series are read in sequential order. 

Powerful Time Keepers Warrick and Karrick prepare to claim their bonded mate Lorran. Determined to find the sensual ecstasy only possibly with bonded mates, they set out for Earth. Before the brothers can begin their erotic courtship, Lorran is whisked away by a Veil Keeper and stranded in a primitive land of dark sorcery and danger.

Rescuing their reluctant bride is only the beginning. They must overcome her inhibitions and overwhelm her senses, proving that they will protect and cherish her. Only after she’s surrendered to the pleasure can they unravel the secrets threatening to destroy them all.

Publisher’s Note: This title was previously published elsewhere but has been extensively revised for Ellora’s Cave.

Reader Advisory: While the ménage romance between Warrick, Lorran and Karrick is a standalone story, the background story is best enjoyed when the books in this series are read in sequential order. 

Jax, a powerful Shadow Keeper, is sent to Earth to investigate the murder of two wayward lovers. He finds his investigation sabotaged at every turn by Krystle, an alluring Light Keeper. He knows she’s hiding something, but every time he sees her, all he can think about is touching her, tasting her, making her his.

Krystle has butted heads with Jax before and she’s not above exploiting their undeniable attraction. The trick will be seducing the handsome Shadow Keeper without succumbing to the pleasure herself.

Publisher’s Note: This title was previously published elsewhere and has been extensively revised for Ellora’s Cave.

Reader Advisory: While the “illuminating” romance between Jax and Krystle is a standalone story, the background story is best enjoyed when the books in this series are read in sequential order.

Mystic Keepers, Book TwoAfter a grueling approval process, Malik, a powerful Frost Keeper, is allowed to claim the Flame Heiress as his mate. He is sent to Dimension 939-3 (Earth), more than ready for the erotic bonding ritual, and expecting a fully trained Flame Keeper.Cayenne Dover has lived a quite life in New Orleans, unaware of her true abilities, but the first brush of Malik’s cool fingers against her feverish skin sets her senses on fire. She doesn’t understand half of what he says, yet her body recognizes the elemental attraction of her “equal and opposite”.One night in Malik’s arms convinces Cayenne they are meant to be together. Still, powerful forces are at work in their home dimension and on Earth. The secrets locked in Cayenne’s past could create a lasting peace, or lead to a bloody civil war.Publisher’s Note: This title was previously published elsewhere but has been extensively revised for Ellora’s Cave. While the scorching romance between Malik and Cayenne is a standalone story, the background story is best enjoyed when the books in this series are read in sequential order.

After inheriting a wildly popular sex club from her estranged mother, Tamara is forced to reexamine her priorities. She must now manage a vast fortune, her newly awakened hunger for uninhibited pleasure, and her mother’s deadly enemies. Seeing no other option, and running for her life, she seeks refuge with Jericho James, a man nearly as notorious as her mother.

Jericho is fascinated by the passionate promise smoldering beneath Tamara’s stubborn reserve. He longs to strip away her defenses and help her explore each new longing, but first they must discover who is trying to kill her and determine if her mystic abilities have anything to do with the villain’s plot.

Danger heightens desire. If they can stay alive long enough to enjoy the ride.

When Miranda, a famous mystic therapist, is slipped a ring imprinted with images of murder victims, Enforcer Drake O’Bannon agrees to protect her. Drake has no use for mystics. It doesn’t matter that she’s intelligent and caring—and makes him want to explore every inch of her curvaceous body with his hands, lips and tongue. Only a fool would trust a woman who reads minds for a living. And Drake is nobody’s fool.

The mystic link she uses to show him the images ignites their smoldering attraction. His assignment is to ensure her safety, not provide her next orgasm. Miranda understands the danger is real, but she trusts her abilities. Despite his determination to protect Miranda, Drake fears his desire for her endangers them both.

Publisher’s Note: This story was previously published elsewhere and has been revised for Ellora’s Cave. 

Determined to move beyond his decadent past, Matt, the infamous Toymaker, embarks on a journey of self-discovery. He once created pleasure aids and sexual companions and is now a “replicant” himself. Though primitive and superstitious, the Perrlain Tribe holds the secret to his survival, or at least his sanity.

After Serena’s highly erotic ascension to spiritual healer status, she grows uncomfortable surrendering herself to sexual release. The tribe’s high priestess sees an opportunity for Matt and Serena to help each other. Matt will reintroduce Serena to carnal pleasure and she will balance his soul stream.

Matt and Serena’s attraction soon transcends physical pleasure, but mutual enemies reveal that Matt is a “soulless machine”. Serena has been taught that technology is evil, but her heart refuses to believe. Now she’s faced with an impossible choice, honor the sacred teachings or betray her tribe so she can be with the man she loves. 

Enemy Embrace, Book TwoDesperate for freedom, royal concubine Bryce agrees to pose as a test subject for the infamous Toymaker. She’ll participate in his sexual study, submit her body to whatever form of pleasure his creative mind imagines. With sensual smiles and carnal responses, she’ll carefully earn his trust—then deliver him to her Master.Slade is determined to save the life of his friend and mentor Matthias, the Toymaker. Matthias has created his most ambitious toy yet, a replicant into which he will transfer his being. Though amazingly lifelike, the replicant will be an emotionless husk unless they can stimulate his intuitive programming. And what is more stimulating than raw, uninhibited sex?Passion ignites between Slade and Bryce from the moment their eyes meet. She’s supposed to arouse emotions in the replicant, but Slade can’t keep his hands off her. Her silky skin and evocative taste leave him desperate for more. They harbor secrets both dangerous and damning. Will passion or obligation win out in the end?

Enemy Embrace, Book OneRebel leader Corry Reah has a problem. His name is Ashton VinDerley. Though they are sworn enemies, she can't make herself hate him. Compelling and powerful, he fascinates and seduces her, making her long for pleasures she has never known before. He teases and tempts, caresses and challenges until she forgets who is captive and who is captor.Korbin is having no better luck than his sister Corry. He has promised to keep his hands off stunningly beautiful Danette, but she haunts his dreams, summoning a dark, primitive part of his nature that he hasn't indulged in years. How can he resist a captive who wants nothing more than to submit? She offers her body without reservation and he is powerless to resist. She is crucial to the upcoming negotiations, but Korbin is no longer sure he can set her free.

Princess Naloni attends the Festival of Venus expecting to expose the orgies, the decadence and the brutality within New Pompeii, but instead becomes fascinated by the uninhibited sexual displays. She sees two magnificent gladiators wrestling—their naked bodies sliding, straining. She can’t help but imagine herself between their steel hardness. An instant later, she finds herself not only sandwiched between their gleaming, hard bodies, but in the middle of a gladiator uprising.

Max knew his friend was going to attempt an escape. However, he had no idea a hostage would be taken. Naloni does not go quietly. She struggles, attempting to sabotage them at every turn. Max is intrigued by her resistance and aroused by her supple body. His pulse pounds as he imagines how he will take her. How he will stoke her fire until she burns out of control. Their passion is forbidden, but their hearts don’t seem to care. They abandon themselves to a romance that will change the course of their world—or destroy it. 

New Pompeii, playground of the rich and decadent, has been operational for two years when Elaina decides something drastic must be done. Her brother and the other founders are out of control. Their cruelty and disregard for the lives and dignity of the city’s inhabitants has become widespread and twisted.

Elaina accepts her brother’s invitation and attends the gladiator games. She finds the battle revolting and barbaric yet stirring in ways she didn’t anticipate. Theos, her brother’s new champion, is mesmerizing. His sculpted body and untamed spirit leave her aching for an up-close-and-personal demonstration of his strength.

Theos is torn between frustration and anger. His master has requested before that he pleasure Fedoran women and he has always refused, but this time is different. He must convince Elaina he is content, that New Pompeii exists for the pleasure of all Fedorans. If she succeeds in closing the city, she will nullify his reason for living.

Reader Advisory: While a standalone, this book is best enjoyed when read in series order. 

New Pompeii, playground of the rich and decadent, has been operational for two years when Elaina decides something drastic must be done. Her brother and the other founders are out of control. Their cruelty and disregard for the lives and dignity of the city’s inhabitants has become widespread and twisted.

Elaina accepts her brother’s invitation and attends the gladiator games. She finds the battle revolting and barbaric yet stirring in ways she didn’t anticipate. Theos, her brother’s new champion, is mesmerizing. His sculpted body and untamed spirit leave her aching for an up-close-and-personal demonstration of his strength.

Theos is torn between frustration and anger. His master has requested that he pleasure Fedoran women before and he has always refused, but this time is different. He must convince Elaina he is content, that New Pompeii exists for the pleasure of all Fedorans. If she succeeds in closing the city, she will nullify his reason for living. 

Felicia, high priestess of Venus, awakens on a “skyship” terrified and disorientated. Her prophetic dreams foretold Pompeii’s destruction, but no one would listen to her warnings. A handsome young man appears at her side, insisting he’s an agent of Venus. She is intrigued by his touch and soothed by his charm, but she knows his story is false. If Venus had chosen another to empower, Felicia would have sensed it.

Doctor Aiden Thrax is part of the rescue party transporting the people of Pompeii to their new home on the planet of Fedoros. He’s thrilled that so many lives have been saved, but he’s suspicious of his employer’s motivation. And his concerns are intensified by his attraction to Felicia. Each kiss, each heated embrace makes him more determined to expose the greed and corruption behind the evacuation.

This series is an independent spinoff of the Crimson Carousel series.

Genetic manipulation and generations of selective breeding have created a race of hybrids more ferocious than any the Froswick or Terran dimensions have ever faced before. The only hope of defeating these creatures is to strengthen the alliance between Nac O’te warriors and Earth’s Paranormal Elite.

Rhys approaches Arabel hoping to outline the new alliance, but she turns him away. She will protect her dimension and he should do the same. Infuriated by her arrogance, Rhys summons Javier, a reformed Setti hybrid who has been specifically engineered for seduction and virility. Javier takes Arabel captive and launches an erotic campaign on her senses. In the arms of this feral hybrid, Arabel learns the pleasure of surrender and the true meaning of leadership.

Publisher’s Note: This story was previously published elsewhere and has been revised for Ellora’s Cave.

Reader Advisory: The very vicious and naughty Sylina makes a return appearance in Forced Alliance. As always, whenever Sylina is around, sexual interaction takes on new dimensions, and one man will learn the enjoyment of m/m/f under her tutelage.

Desperate to recapture her prophetic visions, Sarah ventures into the heart of the pleasure district in search of the virus that originally triggered her transformation. The pain and isolation will be worth it if she can save lives and avert destruction.

Two very different men are on a collision course with the stubborn beauty. Allen, mild-mannered scientist, feels responsible for her desperation and wants to show her that life is more than pain and loneliness. General Rayden Kolter agrees to help her hunt a killer, but he's completely unprepared for the explosive twists fate has in store for them.

Through sexual magic, Sarah forges a bond between the three that overwhelms their senses and expands their understanding of the world in which they live. Danger surrounds them, passion consumes them, and only by surrendering to the fire can they destroy the enemy.

While a stand-alone, A Taste of Midnight is best enjoyed when read in series order.

Brenna Skyler, Mistress Air, chooses ambition over love. To become an Elemental, the most exalted position among the Unseleighe Sidhe, Brenna has to end her scandalous affair with Phillip Noir, a vampire. Although she never stops loving him, she is resolute in her decision, until now. A vampire is preying on Dark Elf females. And it takes a vampire to track a vampire…

Phillip is thrilled when Brenna comes crawling back to him. He’s not used to playing the jilted lover, yet he’s never forgotten the only woman who ever really touched his heart. He doesn’t mind destroying a rogue vampire—it’s the right thing to do—but Brenna needs a lesson in humility. She’ll pay for her callous rejection with her supple body. And they will both enjoy her punishment!

Publisher’s Note: This book was previously published elsewhere and has been revised for Ellora’s Cave.

Reader Advisory: As in A Taste of Twilight, the decadent Faelon, from an upcoming Crimson book, once again provides the needed third when Brenna and Phillip create a powerful blood bond through a sexual ménage.

Length: Short Novel

Sean left the black zones years ago when his mutation became unstable. He is now a specter, able to manipulate the shadow dimension. He's a loyal soldier in the mutants' battle for equality, but he has never forgotten his home or the charismatic friend he left behind.

Snatched from Earth and dragged to a distant world, Brianna finds herself captive to a brutal overlord. Rather than fear, her captor stirs passion and ignites longings she doesn't trust or understand.

Kellan rules the black zones with an iron fist. He has brought an uneasy peace to his lands and he'll allow nothing to jeopardize his people. Though Brianna claims she's innocent, Kellan suspects she's a spy. All he knows for certain is he wants her pinned beneath him, moaning as he claims her for his own.

As if Brianna were not temptation enough, Sean reenters Kellan's life, awakening unwanted hunger and complications they can't afford. The three must learn to trust each other as danger escalates. Only together will they survive the coming battle.

While a stand-alone, this novel is best enjoyed when read with Crimson Thrall and Crimson Prey.
Length: Short Novel - Includes some M/M

Chantel Demarko is about to embark on a journey of self-discovery. Driven by instinct and soul-deep hunger, Chantel will experience glamorous balls, pagan rituals and the uninhibited decadence of ancient Rome.

Loved the characters, the heat and the thought of an enthralling hero sinking his teeth into your neck in Crimson Thrall? Then get set for more passion, more intensity and a bigger bite!

Six centuries have passed since a treacherous enemy wrested Antonio’s love from his bed. He was outmatched and overpowered before, but nothing will keep him from claiming Serafina now—not even Serafina herself. Wild with hunger and a soul-deep longing, he declares a Bride Hunt, an ancient ritual most vampires abandoned centuries before.

Serafina endured a loveless marriage for the sake of her sisters. Now her husband’s death has freed her to think of her own happiness. Before she can decide how to flex her independence, she’s being hunted by a domineering, if utterly desirable, vampire bent on binding her soul to his. Antonio awakens sensations and ignites responses she never experienced with her husband, but is physical pleasure reason enough to spend eternity at his side?
 

One breath-stealing kiss kept Chad Demarko's memory smoldering in Eden's fantasies for the past two years. So when he strolls into her dance studio, she's more than intrigued. He casually asks for her assistance preparing his sister for a formal gala, but his eyes promise carnal abandon and unimagined pleasure.

Chad's interest in Eden is anything but casual. Not only is he a skilled Dom, he is a vampire. The timing wasn't right when they met before, but no force on earth will keep him from claiming her now.

Series: Comet Coalition; Previous Book: Replicant

Genre: Futuristic Science Fiction Paranormal Suspense

Length: Novel

When Miranda, a famous mystic therapist, is slipped a ring imprinted with the images of murder victims, Enforcer Drake O'Bannon must protect her. Drake has no use for mystics. It doesn't matter that she's intelligent and caring -- and sexy as hell. Only a fool would trust a woman who reads minds for a living. And Drake is nobody's fool!

The mystic link she uses to show him the images awakens smoldering desires. But his assignment is ensuring her safety, not keeping her satisfied. She sees no reason not to indulge their mutual cravings; still Drake is torn. Temptation soon turns to torrid passion, but their pleasure is short-lived.

With danger closing in around them, the only thing harder than keeping her alive is keeping his hands to himself.

Publisher's Note: This book contains explicit sexual content, graphic language, and situations that some readers may find objectionable: Anal play/intercourse, Domination/submission, m‚nage (m/f/m).

Moments after launching her ship into hyperdrive, smuggler captain Ivy Slane discovers an escaped sex slave hiding in one of the cargo bays. Kade is in the process of convincing her not to turn him in at the nearest starport when her ship is attacked by pirates.

Seeing no alternative but death, Kade offers his services to Traborn Morel, commander of the pirate ship. Traborn isn't opposed to the pleasure Kade can bring him, but he's even more interested in teaching both his prisoners the true meaning of surrender.