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Once Upon A Midnight Kindle Edition

4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 126 ratings

Just in time for Halloween
20 New York Times, USA Today & Amazon Bestsellers deliver one sizzling anthology to meet all your romantic heat requirements. Jam-packed with alpha males, paranormal hotties, vampires, werewolves, shifters, Greek Gods & More. This limited edition set is sure to be THE box set of the year, so don't miss out!
All proceeds benefit the Epilepsy Foundation

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"A Rich Experience in Reading This..." [Darkest Communion by Michele E. Gwynn} "has an old world feel that helps the reader become invested in the tale of a man and woman separated and given a rare opportunity to reclaim that love. Their sexual experiences while dreaming are intoxicating." ~ The Romance Reviews (Full review here: amazon.com/Darkest-Communion-Michele-E-Gwynn-ebook/dp/B017EBN662)

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Worlds and forbidden love collide when vampire biker Irish McConnell and werewolf librarian, Claire Montgomery hunt for a killer.
 
Stephanie Rowe - Dark Wolf Rising (Heart of the Shifter)
Shifter Cash Burns vanished from her life ten years ago, but when an assassin closes in on Brynn McKenzie, Cash is her only chance to stay alive.
 
Renee George - A Shade of Midnight (Midnight Shifters Book 4)
With the lives of her two loves on the line, will Mina be forced out of the light of her new life and back into the shade of her past?
 
Melanie James - Fur Ever Yours
The Fates etched Rafe & Mina's destiny in stone long ago. Now, one twisted wolf seeks to destroy them both. Will he succeed or will Mina and Rafe's bond be strong enough to survive?
 
Claudy Conn - Aaibhe-Shee Queen
Seventy thousand years is a long time to live without true love.
As queen of the Seelie Fae, Aaibhe led her people to a new world when their own had been destroyed by war. She accepted the responsibility of maintaining the magic-built walls that imprisoned the evil Dark Fae. She kept the Seelie Hallows safe. And though she enjoyed the companionship of an occasional Fae lover, she never took a royal Fae as her king or a non-royal as her consort.
 
Toni Aleo - Broken Pieces
From the moment Oceanus von Stein, second-in-command to the Patchwork family, caught sight of Taegan Conner, daughter of the leader of the Wolves, he knew he would never love another. Only now, she has been promised in marriage to another, an arrangement to strengthen her family's alliances--and she gets no say in the matter. Can they find a way to be together, or will they both always be two Broken Pieces?
 
Kelly Cozzone - Fated by Fire
Gareth Cadell fights to save the survival of his red dragon clan. He -didn't expect to find his soul mate in the process. Can he end up saving them both?
 
Tracey Jane Jackson - Bound by JoyKenna McFadden has waited more than two hundred years for her mate and she finds him in a most unexpected way. On a mission to find his missing niece, prince Gunnar Baldersson finds someone far more precious to him. Join in their bonding as they fall in love while celebrating the sweetness and joy of Christmas.
 
A.D. Justice - Immortal Envy
Two brothers. Best friends. Immortals. One woman - the subject of their mutual obsession. Immortals can hold a grudge for a very long time.
 
Julia Mills - The Fate of Her Dragon  
Sleepless nights, a man haunting her every thought, his voice calling, begging, needing...her...
Not even the Universe has the answers and time is running out... 
The Fate of her dragon may be the death of them all!
 
Gena D. Lutz -- Created Darkly, a Kris Chase novel
Necromancer Kris Chase's purpose is simple. Blindly raise the dead for the primary elite, selfnecro-governed group, the Center. The problem is, she couldn't care less about what the Center expects from her. Instead, she is more content with snuffing out the life-force from every vile creature she can get her hands on; the same monsters her brethren indiscriminately create... for the right price.
 
Diane Rinella -- Moonlight Serenade
Instead of leading Dale to the woman of his dreams, a psychic guides him to a lucky charm--Glenn Miller's guitar pick. Does the key to Dale's happiness lie with the famous bandleader or the deceased rocker of the same name? Maybe the ghost in the grey fedora knows ...
 
Aubree Lane -- Catamount Ridge 
Exactly what was happening up on Catamount Ridge was a mystery, but with the mountain lions acting so strange, it fell Jessie and Derek to track down the elusive beasts. The cats odd behavior was troublesome, but Jessie has a bigger problem on her hands. For in the light of day, Derek seems far more dangerous than any normal mountain lion.
 
A.K. Michaels -- The Black Rose Chronicles, Deceit and Lies
The Black Rose is a highly trained assassin. Her newest assignment is the mysterious, enigmatic and deadly Vampire, Cassius Allarde and she has to decide if he warrants her execution. Will she survive her meeting with the mighty Vampire?
 
PM Briede -- Spark

Jami Brumfield -- Bear-i-licious Cowboy
Ashlee has given up on love, despite her best friend's insistence that she get back into the game. When she is forced to attend a dating mixer she discovers a world that was hidden from her, a dangerous world full of supernatural creatures she never imagined were real. Tucker is an alpha bear more concerned with protecting his pack than finding a mate, but his goddess has other plans and forces him to choose a woman to call his own.
 
Amanda Washington - Lucky Blow
When an enslaved demigod earns her freedom, but loses the one thing that matters more, she'll have to join forces with an old flame and steal from a cast of powerful gods to get it back.
 
Wynter Daniels -- Spirited Seduction
Ryan's murdered sister's ghost appears to him to warn him that her friend Emily will be next. Emily shunned her psychic abilities after she became the target of a killer while working with the police years ago, but she can't ignore her friend's dire message from beyond the grave. Despite their differences, passion sizzles between the couple until sinister, unseen forces threaten to tear them apart forever. *previously published
 
Nicole Garcia - Fallen
When a vampire's life hangs in the balance, something drastic must be done. Who would of thought that the one human Gia was desperately trying to avoid would be the one to bring her to salvation.
 
Michele E. Gwynn -- Darkest Communion
Torn from his beloved by jealousy, and cursed to walk the night alone for eight-hundred lonely years, a dark and twisted love triangle comes full circle in Bucharest, Romania for a vampire, a gypsy, and the woman they both desire.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01IL888AG
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Melanie James; 1st edition (October 11, 2016)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 11, 2016
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 5.2 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 2700 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
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"...Its filled with Action and some really hot sizzling passion. A.K. Michaels -- The Black Rose Chronicles, Deceit and Lies..." Read more

"...paranormal tales filled to the brim with spine-tingling danger, gut-wrenching drama, heart-pounding adventure, dreamy heartwarming romance, panty-..." Read more

"...It has a bit of paranormal, with intrigue and sensual love scenes. Ryan has been having daydreams about his dead sisters friend Emily...." Read more

"...I am only 1/4 of the way into the book. The first part of the stories were good. The second story I don't remember what I read. So not so good...." Read more

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"...Gia is tough and sometimes sarcastic, but secretly she wishes for someone special for herself. She's sexually attracted to Rhett, but he's a human...." Read more

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  • Reviewed in the United States on October 11, 2016
    I am reviewing the following stories in this box set. I have previously read/revied them.

    Melanie James - Fur Ever Yours
    Rafe is the Alpha of Black Paw, one night while out on patrol him, and a few of his pack find a wolf in horrible condition with a silver collar on. Rafe is not sure at first what is going on but his wolf knows.
    Mina was raised in a pack where no one is treated fairly she is not sure now what she got herself in to but it has to be better than the treatment at Twisted Tail.
    Once the collar is off Mina, everything changes for herself and Rafe.
    Now they are in for the fight of their lives against Griffin the pack leader of Twisted Tail.
    Can Rafe protect Mina and rescue her family and others?
    How will Mina feel about being an Alpha' Mate?
    I cannot wait to find out who gets a story next in the series I hope its Erin and Lucas.
    Very well written, strong characters, and strong story line.

    Claudy Conn - Aaibhe-Shee Queen
    I can honestly say I have never really gotten into the fae/druid type books but boy was I wrong.
    This book has changed that for me. Its an awesome short read about the Seelie Queen and her love of a human. This book is Romantic and Passionate !!!! Awesome !!

    Julia Mills - The Fate of Her Dragon
    This is book 10 in the Dragon Guard Series and I have to say I wanted this book so much just on the cover alone. Each guard who has found their mate seems to have a deep battle with those setout to hurt them but Drago and Alicia's story ripped at my emotions.
    Drago has been kept a prisoner for almost 100 years. He is a MacLendon a Dragon an Assassin he was the Commander. His mate Alicia hears him but she has no idea who he is or what he wants but she can hear him. Now to find him? Alicia is skeptical when Drago lets her know who has him. Drago is in luck because Alicia does know the Dragon Guard but she is still weary because Rayne said he had no family living. Well she goes on asking him one million questions but she needs to know in her heart of hearts this man is telling the truth. Drago is family but whose? You will have to just read the story yourself as I have given you enough already.

    Gena D. Lutz -- Created Darkly, a Kris Chase novel
    This book will knock your socks off if you like Necromancers, Ghosts, Phantoms, Vampires and all those other worldly creatures. We have Kristina Chase who is a very strong necromancer. She has been pressured by the council to join them namely by Rush who has had the hots for Kris for a long time. She refuses and keeps on refusing. Then things go wrong. Her sister Torrane has been taken and now she must do some very drastic things and keep company with some of the ones she detests. Can Rush save her from herself? How will Rafe play into all this? And what about Jude?
    Can they save Kristina’s Sister?
    I really enjoyed this book because of all the beings that have a part in the book. Its filled with Action and some really hot sizzling passion.

    A.K. Michaels -- The Black Rose Chronicles, Deceit and Lies
    Rose is born in a time where supers are free to walk the earth but more than that, they are free to destroy it all as well. Rose's mother is a witch and her father a werewolf and someone is out to destroy all witches. Rose’s mother knows they are coming and she hurries off to the hiding place although her mother does not stay with her. Rose is soon taken to a friend of her father’s home his name is Seth and he is a witch. He trains Rose, and comes to love Rose although he knows she is not his mate. Rose is a powerful Assassin and is hired by the council to take out those who are killing and doing other horrible things. She does not kill however until she knows it’s a warranted need.
    The new head of the council is a powerful demon and after taking on the job Rose finds she can not follow through with it. Cassius the vampire she is sent to kill does not seem to be as he is portrayed.
    Can Seth, Cassius and Roses father keep her safe?
    What will the head of the council do to her?
    Well grab you a copy of this book that is filled with paranormal beings and get reading. I do believe I have a new favorite book by this author.

    Aubree Lane -- Catamount Ridge
    A Family finally moves into the house that took a beating on a marriage only to have one nightmare after another happen. A child lost and now one has to come to grips with wierd things happening. What does a woman do when she meets Fire and Ice?

    Wynter Daniels -- Spirited Seduction

    I loved this book it is so sensual yet we get that hint of paranormal also but nothing fierce.
    Ryan' sister was murdered and now she is trying to contact him but urges him to go to her best friend Emily who is a physic. Well Ryan has never believed in that stuff but seeing Emily again is always a great thing. Emily has always had a huge crush on Ryan but he or at least she feels like he never showed an interest and now that he is around her those feelings stir.
    Well when you add two people who are attracted to each other together, have them try to solve the murder of someone they both love the only thing that can happen is True Love.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on December 27, 2016
    I bought this collection so I could read Broken Pieces by Toni Aleo. I loved her book Pieces, which turned out to be one of my favorite paranormal reads, so I was very excited to read a novella from a different character's POV. I loved reading some new scenes and there were some scenes that were repeated. I could've done without most of the repeated scenes, but it was interesting that they were from another POV. After reading Broken Pieces I am more than ready for the second book in the Patchworks Series.
  • Reviewed in the United States on October 12, 2016
    Title: Once Upon A Midnight
    Author: Multiple
    Genre: #paranormal #supernatural #romance #anthologies #supersexy
    Reading Platform: Kindle Edition
    My Rating: Five Outrageously Outstanding Stars*****
    Oh my! Here we go again! I'm on a roll! The last few weeks have been a virtual all-you-can-eat buffet of super sexy heroes and strong sassy heroines exploding from the pages of superbly crafted collections written by the most talented and well-renowned word slingers of the paranormal romance genre today...and this set is no exception! I think everyone who has ever read any of my reviews in the past knows how much I love box sets and Once Upon a Midnight is one of the best I've read. I love purchasing sets like this one which not only gives me stories by some of my favorite authors like Renee George, Julia Mills, Dakota Cassidy, Melanie James, A.D. Justice, Stephanie Rowe, and Jami Brumfield but it also allows me to sample the work of seventeen new-to-me authors I've been itching to try. And if that's not enough of an incentive to purchase this set, try this...all proceeds from the sale of this collection are being donated to benefit The Epilepsy Foundation. Yup, you read that right; all the proceeds are being given to a very worthy cause, one which I support wholeheartedly. I've witnessed firsthand the devastation caused by epilepsy and truly hope one day, with our help and support, a breakthrough will be made giving much-needed and long overdue relief to the individuals affected by this brain disorder and their families. Once Upon A Midnight includes twenty well-crafted, well-edited and beautifully written paranormal tales filled to the brim with spine-tingling danger, gut-wrenching drama, heart-pounding adventure, dreamy heartwarming romance, panty-melting alpha males and the brave women they love! Several of the books in this set I already own but most of the stories were new. This is NOT a collection of teasers or excerpts but complete novella length stories. Several of the contributions can be read as standalones but others are part of existing series and do end in cliffhangers or happy-for-now endings. But you get a lot of bang for your buck! Twenty books for 99 pennies and you're helping a worthy cause! I can't think of a better way to spend a leisurely afternoon than cuddled under my favorite afghan with a warm cup of tea and a great collection of stories by twenty very talented authors. Did I like this collection? No, I LOVED it! I have a book hangover! I've read two jam-packed collections in the last three days and haven't found a bad story in either! Would I recommend it? You bet and I am but only for adult readers. Was I entertained? Completely! Fabulous entertainment and awesome read!
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  • CLAYR CATHERALL
    5.0 out of 5 stars 5 STARS !
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 14, 2016
    Wow!!! What a fantastic box set.

    Deceit & Lies : The Black Rose Chronicles

    Set in a dystopian future. Where a inter-species war between all supernaturals, has left death and destruction in its wake. Food and all supplies are really hard to find. If that's not bad enough. Due to a prophecy foretold, the Witch's have been almost wiped out....

    Rose a kick-ass hybrid (witch/werewolf) assassin, has spent her whole life hiding the fact she is part witch. Seth her mentor, has taught her everything he knows to survive. He is a full witch with super fighting skills and ex special forces....

    As her reputation proceeds her. Rose is given a lot of jobs to take out the evil that plagues this new world. So when she is given a job by the new head of Council Basilius, to assassinate a vampire. She jumps at the chance of the huge payment of food and supplies....

    Her target Cassius Allarde is very old, powerful, deadly and sexy vampire. He could prove to be her hardest mission yet....

    Can Rose take out her target? Can she survive her mission?
  • Rebecca A
    4.0 out of 5 stars Love the paranormal!!
    Reviewed in Canada on October 25, 2016
    Jessie Marcus finds solace as a Forest Service Ranger but after an attack by a mountain lion she is no longer sure what is happening. There to rescue her was Derek Foster yet something is not right with his account of what happened and now Jessie doubts herself.

    When Jessie meets Isaac (Ice) Foster, Derek's cousin, she is more confused on who rescued her from the lions and how it seems as though the lions are stalking her.

    Will Jessie be able to figure out what is happening before her own life is in more danger and will she be able to protect her own family from the dangers that lurk in the forest?

    This book definitely has you questioning the whole way through what happened and who is on which side. I knew that Jessie's account was accurate but I had no idea which of the cousins were involved in certain things and the book kept me involved until everything was sorted out.

    The book starts out with such sadness and as you learn more about Jessie you realize how much she grew up in that one event. During the book she really questions herself due to what she can remember and I was super surprised at her actions at the very end of the book as it almost seemed out of character for her no matter how her heart felt.

    I was surprised with The Guardianship and how Grace Langston took such an aggressive stance. The sweet teacher was no more!

    In a way I was sad that it looked like the shifters would possibly come to an end as I love shifters.

    Great book!
  • lorraine c.
    5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful collection of tales by an amazing collection of authors
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 19, 2016
    A wonderful collection of tales by an amazing collection of authors:

    Deceit and Lies: The Black Rose Chronicles

    Brilliant first book in the new series by A.K.Michaels. Her characters are vibrant, exciting and totally badass. Her storyline is unique and completely exhilarating. I have read a range of books by this author and she never disappoints. Keep a look out for this new heroine, she just might be the toughest of them all. I am now officially stalking Ms. Michaels for the next instalment. Only when I have a copy in my hands will I be able to stop and relax.
  • Jewelz
    5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant. All the stories very well written
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 23, 2017
    Brilliant. All the stories very well written. Some I went onto purchase more of the series. Very good velour definitely recommend this book.
  • S. Lacey
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 14, 2017
    Great

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