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SarahLynn Isabella Solsken (annoyingly known to most as Sis) is content living alone, tending her roses, and working with grumpy dragons on the scale collection ranch. Her life is perfectly uncomplicated until one night, she discovers a hatchling fire dragon (the most valuable breed of dragon) at the edge of her rose garden. Threatened by a stranger who wants the dragon for themselves, she seeks help from the true owner of the hatchling and the dragon dairy farm, Cliff (Clifford, though no one uses his full name and stays in his good graces) Rosso-Cane. Together they must face dangerous enemies, distracting attraction, and secrets that will shake the foundations of their society and their identities. A happy ending may not be possible.…

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Sleeping Beauty with a few twists! Scarlett Bochelle is just fine alone, thank you very much. She is perfectly satisfied with her work as a Zookeeper for large primates and her hobbies. She certainly doesn't need her friend setting her up on a date with a rockstar with public commitment phobia. Little does she know that her friend and her date are hiding secrets that will put her in grave danger even before their first date begins. She will have to choose between her relatively safe but lonely life, and a breathtaking love that will require a leap of faith. #ONC2025 based on prompt 94…

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How difficult can it be to consummate a marriage of convenience? More than you might imagine.Derrick Williams had his life as the Duke of Chesterton planned out when he arrived at the reading of his father's will. An unexpected condition on the title reunites him with Angie, a childhood friend, in a marriage of convenience, and he dares to make new plans for the future. But Angie's life is ruled by her frail health, a weakness that makes her future anything but certain. Will Derrick and Angie be overcome by all that threatens to keep them apart, or will they find happiness together despite their circumstances?…

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He can climb the tower, but can he win her heart?Victoria Grunell loved her job as a personal assistant. Or at least she did, until her absentminded boss of five years decided to suddenly retire and disappear, without leaving even a current phone number, the jerk. And it's the day before her best friend's wedding reception. At the party, she meets Trenton Lloyd, drummer for the hit cover band Aspire, and wonders if her luck is already turning around. Unfortunately, they have no time to explore the sparks between them, as Vicky is kidnapped by an evil organization hoping to coerce Trent to join them. Trent will have to keep his cool to get Vicky home safe from the tower of terrors, but will he be able to show her his heart, to earn her love in return?…

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When a lonely vet tech unknowingly befriends a gorilla shifter over a mutual love of music, their lives will change forever.Claire Beck is at a crossroads in her life when her ringtone song attracts the attention of the newest gorilla at the local zoo, a male who refuses to interact with either guests or the female gorillas he shares an exhibit space with.Charlie is a withdrawn silverback captured running loose in a Denver park. A year at the zoo in Colorado Springs hasn't changed his outlook, so he's going to be transferred to an animal refuge with a questionable reputation. The zoo keeper in charge of his care has a plan to help Charlie escape-with Claire's help.In the aftermath of the escape, Claire discovers that Charlie is more than what he seems. She must then decide if she will return to her old life alone or instead bond with a beast who is likely to leave her with a broken heart.…

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A lonely railroad engineer encounters a damsel in distress miles from civilization. He chooses to whisk her to safety himself rather than wait for help. It could be the best decision of his life - or the worst.…

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CEO billionaire Justin Perkins doesn't need a mate. Being a were-squirrel at the helm of a growing company is complicated enough. Gracie Richards has no time for men or pets. She is happy enough with her quiet life of solitude and work, thank you very much.When the two cross paths, blood and sparks fly, and secrets have nowhere to hide. An unexpected side effect of their growing bond frightens them both. Will Justin chase his destiny and reveal his inner squirrel, or will he reject fate to protect himself?…

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ONC 2022 Longlister! After years of dreaming of a different world and being visited by a bird that defies identification, Miriam Rogers embarks on a mysterious quest to repair something she doesn't understand. Along the way, she meets the crown prince of her dream world who claims she is his soulmate, the prophesied key to saving his world and her own from destruction. Can they reverse the curse from his land and find love for themselves, or are they doomed to watch their worlds disintegrate along with their fledgling bond?…

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When two friends venture out on a dark night on a whim, they find more - and less - than they expected.…