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Fantasy with darker and/or frightening themes

Have you seen the 25th anniversary edition of Raw Silk, a sensual journey? #Romantica by Lisabet Sarai #HotRead

Raw Silk, a sensual journey #Sapphic #Romantica by Lisabet Sarai

Long considered an erotic classic, Raw Silk chronicles one woman's intimate voyage toward love and self-understanding. This twenty-fifth anniversary edition has been freshly edited and includes a new introduction plus a bonus chapter.

Raw Silk by Lisabet Sarai

"You were born to this. You may not understand, yet. You may not believe. But I will teach you."

When software engineer Kate O'Neill leaves her lover David to take a job in Thailand, she embarks on a sensual journey that will change her forever.

In the glittering City of Angels, Kate becomes sexually involved with two very different men—a handsome and debauched member of the Thai aristocracy, and the charismatic, dominant proprietor of a sex bar. With Anand Rajchitraprasong, she discovers her own almost unlimited capacity for erotic pleasure. Meanwhile, Gregory Marshall shows her what she has hidden from herself: a deep desire to submit, to surrender herself body and soul to someone with the power and compassion to master her.

Each lascivious adventure binds her more closely to her lovers. Then David comes to Bangkok, and Kate realizes that she must choose one of the three men who all desire her. But what will it take to make her choose?

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Excerpt – Raw Silk

Raw Silk – Lisabet SaraiThe telephone rang. Kate started then grabbed it on its second ring. When she heard Anand's voice, warm relief flooded over her. Still, some part of her had expected and hoped it would be Marshall.

"Hello, Katherine! How are you?"

"Oh, very well, Anand. And very busy."

"I am sure that you are being wonderfully productive." She could imagine Anand's gentle grin. "Are you still available to join me in a trip upriver to Ayuthaya tomorrow?"

"Oh, definitely. I'm really looking forward to it." She was, too. After her experience with Marshall, Anand's easy-going humor, impeccable manners, respectful attention and honest lust seemed exceptionally appealing. Her discomfort about his marital status was minor in comparison to the confusion she felt about Gregory Marshall.

"Wonderful. I will pick you up around nine o'clock, if that is convenient for you. My driver will take us to the summer palace at Bang Pa-in. From there we will travel by water."

"Perfect. I'll be ready by nine."

"You should wear something cool and comfortable," said the Thai, "but avoid very revealing clothing, since this would not be proper attire for visiting temples." He paused. "Much as I might enjoy seeing you in such attire, of course!"

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At the Stronger Than Blood Book Fair, every page turned reveals the magic of found families #Fantasy #DarkFantasy #PNR

At the Stronger Than Blood Book Fair, every page turned reveals the magic of found families #Fantasy #DarkFantasy #PNR

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At the Stronger Than Blood Book Fair, the air is thick with enchantment. Found family themes weave through every dark fantasy tale. What’s your favorite heartwarming moment from Fantasy?

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Colonies of Man

Colonies of Man #SciFi #Fantasy

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The Last Vhalgenn by Kayelle Allen #SciFi #Fantasy

Trailing Kaiwulf by Kayelle Allen #SciFi #Fantasy #Romance

Beneath the Gates #Fantasy #Archaeology #Scifi #Mythology

Colonies of Man series by Kayelle Allen #Audiobook #SciFi #Fantasy

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Wounded and on the run, Renny needs a place to hide. For wolf shifters, no easy task 🐺💘 A Wolf’s Resistance by TJ Nichols #MMRomance #PNR #Shifter #Historical

A Wolf's Resistance by TJ Nichols #MMRomance #PNR #Shifters #Historical

A Wolf's Resistance

Wounded and on the run he needs a place to hide...

WW2 Urban Fantasy set in occupied France

Renny knew the risks when he started working for the Resistance, but he never expected to be captured and branded as a loup-garou and traitor to the State of France by the occupying Germans.

Now on the run and wounded, he needs a place to hide and heal. A blacksmith's on the edge of a small town looks like the ideal place.

At first Marc doesn't want to believe Renny is a shapeshifter, but his curiosity and desire to help outweighs his caution. It feels good to lie to the soldiers. Better to see the heat in Renny's eyes.

One night together makes Marc realize he wants more from life than hot coals and cold nights, but with no end to the war in sight, neither man can make promises.

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An elven king is shocked to discover his potential mate is…a human construction worker 🧝🏼‍♀️👷🏼‍♂️ #MMRomance #Fantasy #FatedMates #DarkFantasyRomance

The Elven King's Captive (Fated Elves Book 1) #MMRomance #Fantasy #Elves

The Elven King's Captive

An elven king is shocked to discover his potential mate... is a human construction worker?

When Dustin stumbles into Casersis and touches his magic amulet, Dustin's hint of elven blood starts a magical chain reaction that puts him in mortal danger.

The amulet's power begins to rewrite his DNA from human to elf, and if humanity finds out, he'll become a science experiment at best. But when Casersis senses the change, his first instinct is to hold Dustin captive.

Casersis wants his young potential mate to be safe and loved while he undergoes his magical change. Exiled from his home and throne by his son, and now a billionaire corporation owner, when Casersis issues commands, his people fall in line.

But Dustin is so independent that Casersis doesn't know how to hold onto him without suffocating his new lover.

Can Casersis keep Dustin safe by holding him against his will? Or will the threat of captivity erase the bond of trust they had just begun to form?

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She can heal the dying, but the enemies of her people will stop at nothing to have her gift, her desire and love #UrbanFantasy #Romance by Tina Donahue

Two men—enemies of her people—will stop at nothing to have her gift, her desire and love

She can heal the dying… Two men—enemies of her people—will stop at nothing to have her gift, her desire and her love.

The Prophecy, Book 1 

Trapped in a blood feud, Liz uses her healing power to bring Zeke Neekoma from the brink of death so her clan can exploit his prophecies. During the ceremony, she drapes her nudity over his, experiencing his building strength, the stunning pleasure of his caress as he takes her without warning, using her as he wills.

His hunger for a woman he's supposed to hate isn't what Zeke expected, nor does he intend to deny himself. Kidnapping Liz, he's resolved that she heal his brother Jacob ambushed by her people. At his stronghold, Zeke keeps Liz captive to his and Jacob's desires. The brothers pleasure her without restraint and in ways she's never known. Before, her life was filled with loneliness and wanting. Now…

Used by two powerful men, threatened by her clan's determination to get her back, Liz risks all as she surrenders to Zeke's and Jacob's lust, the ecstasy of their touch and her most traitorous needs.

Excerpt from Come Fill Me

He lay in the center of the king-sized bed. His breaths were quiet, his eyes closed, legs sprawled, one arm draped over his head as though he was sleeping.

The bullet holes in his muscular left pec contradicted that notion.

Forcing down a swallow, Liz pulled her attention from his wounds—three perfect black circles—to his face.

Her lips parted on a quiet sigh. Rarely had she seen a man wear such a look of serenity. So unlike the terror she'd witnessed on Carreon's features or those of his men when they'd been so close to death.

Zeke Neekoma was different. The words boyish and innocent came to mind, which Liz dismissed quickly.

Looking to be in his early thirties, he was no boy. Nor was he innocent. His size, surely six-three, his sharp, masculine features and powerful form were perfect for battle against men and pleasure with women.

Heat suffused Liz, making her limbs feel heavy and weak. She recalled what Carreon and his men had told her about Zeke, no doubt a mixture of truth and lies. Not knowing which was which, she moved deeper into the dimly lit room. Spanish-style lamps created pools of honeyed light, giving the space a sacred feel one might experience in a church. The cherry-wood four-poster dominated the sparsely furnished chamber, while a series of leather wing chairs—reserved for observers—circled the bed.

The man who'd been guarding Zeke left the room. Carreon and his men went to their seats, their weight causing the chairs' legs to scrape against the polished hardwood floor.

For one foolish moment, Liz thought the intrusive noise would cause Zeke to open his eyes and lose his blissful expression. That he'd ask why they'd pulled him from such blessed rest and what appeared to be happiness.

This man didn't want to be healed. Liz knew it in her soul; saw it in the upward curve of his beautiful mouth. Was he the same as her father, tired of fighting? Or was he welcoming the end so he could reunite with someone he'd loved?

His parents and siblings, perhaps…or a wife.

A new rush of warmth stung Liz's chest.

Disturbed by the sensation and her aching loneliness—the need for a powerful yet good man at her side—Liz recalled what Carreon's lieutenants had claimed the first night she'd come here.

"He'll murder our women and children so our line dies out, just as his kind have always wanted."

If that was the truth, then Zeke was no different from Carreon, who hunted the weakest, eliminating them first. Once more, she examined Zeke's face, lingering on his mouth. Instead of a sneer or a smirk, she imagined him smiling at her, his grin honest, reaching his eyes, his wanting of her obvious and—

Stop it.

What was the matter with her, indulging in a romantic fantasy when she was well aware of their people's conflict and unending hatred for each other? Even if Zeke wasn't a murdering psychopath, he wasn't likely to be stirred by a woman from an enemy clan. So why was he affecting her like this? Was it a power he had…or something else. Perhaps the truth as to who he really was?

Ignoring her persistent longing, Liz replaced it with a healthy dose of distrust. "This is Zeke Neekoma?"

"You sound surprised," Carreon said. "Why?"

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About Tina Donahue

Tina is an Amazon and international bestselling novelist who writes passionate romance for every taste – 'heat with heart' – for traditional publishers and indie. Booklist, Publisher's Weekly, Romantic Times and numerous online sites have praised her work. She's won Readers' Choice Awards, was named a finalist in the EPIC competition, received a Book of the Year award, The Golden Nib Award, awards of merit in the RWA Holt Medallion competitions, and second place in the NEC RWA contests. She's featured in the Novel & Short Story Writer's Market. Before penning romances, she worked at a major Hollywood production company in Story Direction.

On a less serious note: she's an admitted and unrepentant chocoholic, brakes for Mexican restaurants, and has been known to moan like Meg Ryan in When Harry Met Sally while wolfing down tostadas. She's flown a single-engine airplane (freaking scary), rewired an old house using an 'electricity for dummies' book, and is horribly shy despite the hot romances she writes.
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A new love awakens. Dark forces stir. The world stands on the brink of war 🏹 An Archer’s Awakening by Casey Morales #MMRomance #GayRomance #ArthurianFantasy

An Archer's Awakening by Casey Morales

An Archer's Awakening

Slow-burn MM Romance. Sweeping epic fantasy. Surprising twists & turns.

In a world where most wield a Gift, Ranger cadet Declan Rea grapples with his lack of magic's touch. His ungifted status breeds tension with his brother, Keelan, and fuels deep-seated insecurities.

Amidst his struggles, Declan finds solace and strength in a budding romance with fellow cadet, Ayden.

When a shadowy threat rises, and an ancient cult threatens to resurrect a long-forgotten queen, the world is plunged into chaos. Kidnappings and whispers of impending catastrophe set the stage for a showdown of epic proportions, where alliances are forged and loyalties tested.

As Keelan investigates, Declan and Ayden's burgeoning romance faces the shadowy threat, as they navigate treacherous paths of betrayal and uncertainty.

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In a world where shadows whisper secrets, Athson’s journey unveils a destiny he never asked for 🏹 #Fantasy #Destiny #Adventure

In a world where shadows whisper secrets, Athson's journey unveils a destiny he never asked for.

Bow of Destiny by PH Solomon

Haunted by his past.

Hunted in the present.

Uncertain what is real.

When Athson discovers his true destiny it's both inconvenient and unavoidable. He has seen things that aren't there and suffered fits since being tragically orphaned as a child at the hands of trolls and Corgren the mage.

A strange will mentioning a mysterious bow comes into his possession, trolls pursue him, and danger lies in wait on every side. Corgren and his master, the hidden dragon, Magdronu loom in the background among dark shadows.

Drawn into a quest for the concealed Bow of Hart, Athson must decide what is real, who is the enemy, and what is his destiny...

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Honor. Duty. Ritual. One of these may kill her #Excerpt The Last Vhalgenn by Kayelle Allen #FantasyBooks #Readers

Duty. Honor. Ritual. One of these may kill her #Excerpt The Last Vhalgenn by Kayelle Allen #DarkFantasy #Read

The Last Vhalgenn - found inside Beneath the Gates

Honor, duty, and ritual rule her life, but one of these may kill her.

The Vhalgenn is the last of her kind, a companion bred to serve the king, and dedication to him burns in her blood.

When the queen begs for a secret blessing to save her newborn son, the Vhalgenn answers. But when she takes the babe to the queen's homeland for the ritual, what she discovers could topple the kingdom and overthrow the king.

To save the newborn prince, the Vhalgenn must abandon every last truth she holds sacred, and do the one thing that will destroy her own heart...

Excerpt

In this scene, Raik, the Vhalgenn, has taken the wetnurse and the newborn prince into the mountains. The one thing they must avoid is for the babe to be seen by his father, Orix, the king. Not until the child has been passed beneath the Gates of Life. This story is all from Raik's point of view.

 

The sun was straight overhead and despite the cool air of the foothills, my head felt baked. Time and again, I had to remove my hat and wipe my brow. When we reached an overlook, I fanned myself with the brim. Rising in the stirrups to look down, I followed the river's path.

A groan escaped before I could stop it.

"What's wrong?" Estria craned her neck to see.

"They made better time than I expected."

She squinted toward the river, a hand shielding her eyes. "From back 'ere, I can't see a bloody thing."

The small figures on horses, far below, followed the river. The horseman in front carried an emerald banner with streamers. The cream-colored horse in the center of the procession sported gold-trimmed black leather and bright emerald ribbons woven into its pale mane. He was never one for hiding who and what he was.

"Raik!" Estria backhanded my arm to gain attention. "If you don't tell me 'oo it is down there, I'll..."

"Orix. He's come to stop us."

Colonies of Man

Colonies of Man #SciFi #Fantasy

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The Last Vhalgenn by Kayelle Allen #SciFi #Fantasy

Trailing Kaiwulf by Kayelle Allen #SciFi #Fantasy #Romance

Beneath the Gates – Fantasy, Archaeology, Science Fiction #SciFi #Fantasy #Romance

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Meet the agents of TRAIL from Beneath the Gates #SciFi #DarkFantasy

Beneath the Gates – Fantasy, Archaeology, Science Fiction

I plan to write about TRAIL, a company that exists in the far future, and is contemporary with my Tarthian Empire series.
The two do not overlap, and take place on different sides of the galaxy.

The meaning of the acronym TRAIL is Trace, Rescue, and Identification League. However, rival companies and independent agents have their own versions. Most common is Thieves, Ruffians, Assholes, Irritants, and Losers, followed by Their Roughneck Arbitration Is Laughable. The official company response is to grin and bear it, laughing while you cash your fat paycheck. The unofficial response is a quick jab to the mouth. Scars on knuckles are a thing of pride among agents.

The structure of TRAIL is formed loosely around the principle that independence is a good thing, provided it's not taken too far -- or too seriously. Agents report to a Field Director, who reports to the Board, the members of which are ultimately responsible to the President. No more than two steps are ever required for a decision, no matter how weighty. Agents have full authority to act with extreme prejudice if necessary to carry out their missions. That said, any time a death is involved, an outside agency steps in to confirm both the kill and the neccessity for it, occasionally resulting in more scarred knuckles.

The outside agency policing TRAIL's missions which result in a "negative life impact" (i.e., death) is STOP, Synthetic Technicians Optimized for Peacekeeping. TRAIL agents refer to the emotion-denied android group as Suspending, Terminating, and Omitting Pleasure.

TRACE is an officially disavowed department of trained assassins and snipers inside TRAIL, whose motto is "Without guilt." TRACE stands for Target Removal Assistance Classified: Extreme and these agents are the favorites of many world governments.

Currently, TRAIL agents are found in Trailing Kaiwulf, and will be in the upcoming story Return of the Vhalgenn.

Colonies of Man

Colonies of Man #SciFi #Fantasy

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Who says one person can fulfill all your desires? 🌶️📚 Triad, a #Romance by Lisabet Sarai @LisabetSarai #HotRead #Sizzle #LoveTriangle

Who says one person can fulfill all your desires? 🌶️📚 Triad by Lisabet Sarai

When my author friend, Lisabet Sarai, mentioned she had a new book out, I offered to share her news with you.

Who knew? By Lisabet Sarai

It had been months since I'd published any new titles. Meanwhile, my current WIP was proceeding at a snail's pace due to the demands of my day job, summer vacations, and other real world interruptions. So a few weeks ago, I decided to mine my back list and put together a boxed set to sell on Kindle Unlimited, to see if I could push my Amazon ratings back into positive territory.

I had a few stories in mind, romance tales in the twenty-thousand word region which were originally published years ago, and which might not be familiar to my current readership. (In addition, the KU audience doesn't overlap much with my usual readers.) I started with three titles. When I looked at the works I'd selected, I saw that they shared a focus on three-way relationships. Then, as I scanned my publishing history, I started to find additional stories on the same theme.

I ended up including six tales in the Triad collection (over 100K words). Actually, I identified a number of other candidates as well, but decided they weren't as good a fit. Indeed, when I examined the romance I'd written over the past decade and a half, I discovered that I'd written nearly as many threesomes as I had couples.

This was something of a revelation to me. I've always been attracted to polyamory, but I didn't realize how pervasive that interest had become in my writing. If you'd asked me what my "favorite" genre or theme was, I would have cited dominance and submission. But it seems three-way love is at least as common in my writing.

Who knew?

Triad by Lisabet Sarai

Sometimes one plus one equals three...

Why should soul mate be singular? Can one person really satisfy every need and desire?

Triad is a compilation of erotic romance tales about threesomes – not fleeting, lust-driven ménage a trois encounters but stable, loving relationships that involve three people. A long-married couple's ardor is rekindled when another man seduces each of them in turn. A lonely, embittered vampire finds redemption in the arms of his two young victims. A mistletoe kiss reawakens passion between old friends, until Suzanne discovers Gino already has a life partner. An alien pair offers love and immortality to the only survivor of a interstellar disaster.

Steamy and explicit, unapologetically romantic, Triad celebrates the joys of three-way polyamory.

Excerpt from Wild About that Thing

As the applause died down, Zeke and his boys struck the first chords of Rock Me Baby. Ruby launched into the rollicking tune, the driving beat automatically making her feel better.

"Rock me baby. I want you to rock me all night long.

Rock me baby, yeah, rock me all night long.

I want you to rock me baby, like my back ain't got no bone."

Zeke took up the second verse, giving her a chance to catch her breath. His sexy baritone vibrated deep in her stomach. He always managed to make this song sound deliciously dirty, especially when they sang it together.

They reached the bridge. Zeke's guitar wailed like a cat in heat. Ruby scanned the audience. Thirty or forty people at least, clustered around the tables or leaning against the bar. Practically every seat in the place was taken. Men predominated, but there were plenty of women, too. She saw black and white faces, age-grizzled hair and sleek, modern dos, ragged jeans and designer sweatshirts.

Young and old, black and white, rich and poor—everyone moved with the music. Everywhere she looked, her customers swayed to the beat—nodding their heads, shaking their shoulders or tapping their toes. That's the way it was with the blues. You couldn't help it.

Except for this one guy, who perched on a barstool pretty close to the stage. He had skin the color of espresso, a shaved head, aquiline features, and wire-frame glasses. The top two buttons of his white business shirt were open, the sleeves turned halfway up his forearms and the tails outside his trim jeans. His polished leather shoes looked expensive. The thing that drew Ruby's attention, though, was his aura of total concentration. One foot on the rung of the stool, he focused on the band, drinking in the music. His lips pressed together. His hands, decorated with gold rings, lay still on his taut thighs. He wasn't grooving with the rest of the crowd, but Ruby could tell he was swallowing up every note.

As though he felt the weight of her gaze, the man turned his face towards her. Their eyes connected. His were dark as midnight, deep as a grave.

About Lisabet Sarai

Lisabet Sarai became addicted to words at an early age. She began reading when she was four. She wrote her first story at five years old and her first poem at seven. Since then, she has written plays, tutorials, scholarly articles, marketing brochures, software specifications, self-help books, press releases, a five-hundred page dissertation, and lots of erotica and erotic romance – over one hundred titles, and counting, in nearly every sub-genre—paranormal, scifi, ménage, BDSM, GLBT, and more. Regardless of the genre, every one of her stories illustrates her motto: Imagination is the ultimate aphrodisiac.

You'll find information and excerpts from all Lisabet's books on her website (http://www.lisabetsarai.com/books.html), along with more than fifty free stories and lots more. At her blog Beyond Romance (http://lisabetsarai.blogspot.com), she shares her philosophy and her news and hosts lots of other great authors. She's also on Goodreads, BookBub and Twitter. Join her VIP email list here: https://btn.ymlp.com/xgjjhmhugmgh

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