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Smoke in the Mirror by Aimee Nicole Walker
Memphis Sullivan thought he was coming to Blissville to help his cousin out, but instead, he gained three meddlesome females, a tribe, and a permanent home. More than a year later, he owns a popular comic book and vinyl record store and doesn’t think his life could get any better... -
![At Year's End by Sandrine Gasq-Dion, Jennifer 'Jenjo' Jacobson]()
At Year's End by Sandrine Gasq-Dion, Jennifer 'Jenjo' Jacobson
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsBook 2 (This book contains characters from the Assassin-shifter books and is not meant to be read as a standalone) Warning: This book contains scenes of homosexuality, crude language and violence. Ever since he set eyes on Jaxon Salvatore at Camp Pride, 16-year-old Elijah Newman knew who he'd be spending the rest of his life with. The tough guy, on the other hand, was not getting that message...Categorized as:
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![Dirty Ross by Sandrine Gasq-Dion]()
Dirty Ross by Sandrine Gasq-Dion
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsCole Ryker has been a man on a mission since the second he laid eyes on tall, dark and dirty-talking Ross Collins. That mission? To get the macho Delta Force soldier into his bed and out of his head, putting an end to his obsession. When Ross finally agrees to a date, Cole is overjoyed - and, frankly, rather surprised. Ross is like no man he's ever met... -
![Prophesy: Book II: The Bringer of Wrath by A.E. Via, Jay Aheer]()
Prophesy: Book II: The Bringer of Wrath by A.E. Via, Jay Aheer
Shifter and Vampire True Mates story. Alek’s older brother, Justice—the Alpha Zenith—was the first shifter to mate with a vampire in many generations, and it was believed the rare, fated pairing would stop at him. But, it hadn’t. Aleksei ‘Alek’ Volkov was second beta, next in succession to the most powerful shifter in the world. He was proud of his title and he took his duties seriously... -
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![Arrow by Fel Fern]()
Arrow by Fel Fern
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsTwo shifter groups fighting for dominance. One headstrong wolf and his protective biker bear caught in the crossfire. Adam Moore has caught the unwanted attention of a monster. It’s the last thing Adam needs. His number one priority is keeping his father’s struggling bookstore afloat. When the situation worsens, Adam has no choice but to ask for a certain biker bear’s help... -
![Vanilla Spiced Omega by Susi Hawke]()
Vanilla Spiced Omega by Susi Hawke
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 12 ratings”Shane is my stepbrother; he's family and strictly off-limits.” Shane Prescott is a fun-loving omega with a knack for landing in trouble. He prides himself on efficiently running the waitstaff at his brother’s restaurant, Kamasouptra. Between his brother-slash-bestie, Keith, and his dog, Rocky, Shane doesn’t need anything else to make him happy... -
![A Beginner's Guide to Christmas Miracles by Shannon Mae]()
A Beginner's Guide to Christmas Miracles by Shannon Mae
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsNachielus (not Nicholas) may have gotten into a bit of trouble over unsanctioned miracles, ending up on the upstairs’ naughty list. Sure, maybe he’d gotten a little carried away with the whole Christmas thing, but he hadn’t meant to become a part of folklore, and surely that wasn’t a reason to bury him in centuries of paperwork... -
![Sexting with a Ghost by Ashlynn Mills]()
Sexting with a Ghost by Ashlynn Mills
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsDarcyStarting over isn't easy. My boyfriend was abusive, my family controlling, and I lost my studio where I kept most of my work. The new room I'm renting isn't much to look at but the owner said I could use the basement as a new working space. Weird things start to happen the more I go down there and even though I'm the only person in the room, I can't help but get a feeling I'm not alone... -
![Duron by J.P. Sayle, Lisa Oliver]()
Duron by J.P. Sayle, Lisa Oliver
Two men from different worlds, brought together. One seeks answers to a century-old problem.The other is running from a destiny he doesn't want. What does Fate have in store for them?Duron has wasted too much time dancing to the shifter council's tune. He has enough on his plate, struggling to let go of a past infatuation... -
![Snuggled Inn by Amy Bellows]()
Snuggled Inn by Amy Bellows
I’m standing in an empty hall full of closed doors. Behind each one is an alpha I could bond with.I’ve never met any of them before. I don’t know their names. All I know is that they’re like me: a fox shifter without a family.Losing your parents is different when you’re a fox shifter. Our family chooses our mates for us. When my dads died, I thought I’d never get to have an alpha of my own... -
![Ready or Knot by Susi Hawke, Crista Crown]()
Ready or Knot by Susi Hawke, Crista Crown
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsThe Haven Center was supposed to be my new beginning. It was supposed to be where I figured out who Wyatt Stanislav is after kidnapping and abuse had torn apart who I was.I wasn't supposed to meet him.Jordan Peterson. The tall, buff bear of a man who saves me from my nightmares and calls me his own. His true mate.Jordan wants nothing more than to protect me... -
![Fractured Fang: Alpha by Jena Wade, Lorelei M. Hart]()
Fractured Fang: Alpha by Jena Wade, Lorelei M. Hart
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsStart your own pack, they said. It will be easy, they said. It was not.Alpha Wilder’s life has never been sunshine and roses, but he refused to let that keep him down. When he and his two closest friends couldn’t find a pack to call their own, they decided to forge one of their own... -
![Omega's Past by Aiden Bates]()
Omega's Past by Aiden Bates
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsCamden Wheeler is a rock. The owner of his own brewery and a pillar of the community in Carter's Crossing, he's a small town alpha and proud of it. He knows who he is and where he's going in life - the only thing he's missing is an omega to fill his heart. Wes doesn't have a clue who he is...Categorized as:
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![Rough Rider by Jayda Marx]()
Rough Rider by Jayda Marx
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsRider’s packmates have found happiness with their fated ones, and while the Alpha is thrilled for them, he is also lonely and withdrawn. When his friends force him out of isolation, Rider comes face-to-face with his mate Trey, but things don’t go as planned, as Trey wants nothing to do with the big man... -
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![Meat Pie Match by Lorelei M. Hart]()
Meat Pie Match by Lorelei M. Hart
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe best pies are made with a lot of love… Widowed Alpha Travis, owner of Dellburn’s butcher shop, Meat, has no desire to find love again. He already met and lost his one true love and has no desire to feel that pain again, but when Carin comes calling, he knows he needs to help with her fundraising event by donating the meat for the dinner. He won’t bid on any of the pies—he’s firm on that... -
![Rogue by B.A. Stretke]()
Rogue by B.A. Stretke
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsDerek Vaughn is the brother of the Alpha of the Bay Harbor Wolves and the Pack “Fixer.” If there is a problem, Derek is the one who makes it go away, sometimes to the bottom of the Bay. He’s a dark and deadly man, known for keeping his own company. He follows no rules except for his own and those of his brother, Alpha Henrik Vaughn... -
![The Wolf Assassin's Mate by Lorelei M. Hart]()
The Wolf Assassin's Mate by Lorelei M. Hart
Rated: 4.09 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsBeing a protector isn’t supposed to be easy or glamorous. I never expected it to be. We have one to keep shifter-kind safe from those who would do us harm. Sometimes that means doing the ugly and violent things others want to pretend don’t happen. I’m fine with all of that, knowing I’m making the world a better place.When I get my new mission, I plan to go in, annihilate the threat, and get out... -
![Omega's Pretend Mate by Lacey Daize]()
Omega's Pretend Mate by Lacey Daize
Gabe just wants to live his life free of family pressure.Gabe Everest has worked hard to become something other than the house-omega his billionaire family thinks he should be. He's a successful attorney, and loves his career. He prides himself on being fairly down-to-earth, with the exception of his beach house,which he loves...Categorized as:
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![Mikhail by Skye R. Richmond]()
Mikhail by Skye R. Richmond
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMikhail knew he found his mate the first moment he set eyes on Rowan. There was only one problem—Rowan doesn’t believe in fated mates. Will Mikhail be able to change his mind? Or will Rowan run as far away as he can before he gets a chance? Rowan doesn’t realise Mikhail will do whatever it takes to prove to him that they’re destined to be together. All he needs is a chance to show him... -
![Omega's Last Chance by Beau Brown]()
Omega's Last Chance by Beau Brown
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsOmega Rudy Charles uses booze to numb the pain of his past. He knows if he keeps going the way he has been; he’ll end up dead in a ditch somewhere. He wants to quit drinking, but doesn’t seem able to do it on his own. Feeling desperate, he reaches out to an old flame, who by all rights shouldn’t want to talk to him. Alpha Harry Pearlson fell for Rudy when they met a year ago... -
![Ruined Beta by Romy Lockhart]()
Ruined Beta by Romy Lockhart
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsLeanne Leto spent most of her life running from the truth. Now that her biggest secret is out in the open, she vows to get over her bone-deep fear of Alphas to make a fresh start in Cressidan City.Admitting what she truly wants out of her life, she starts the career she’s always craved. The only trouble is, she’s forced to work closely with Alphas who know every detail about her past... -
![Omega On His Doorstep by Skye R. Richmond]()
Omega On His Doorstep by Skye R. Richmond
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsPregnant and alone at Christmas… tale as old as time. Right?Nope! That was definitely just his luck… Homeless for the holidays is in Nolan’s near future, if he doesn’t find a job.But maybe that's better than living with a mate who doesn’t want him? Unfortunately, with a baby on the way, leaving isn’t an option... -
![Phoenyx by Lynn Hagen]()
Phoenyx by Lynn Hagen
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIn a desperate attempt to get his grandmother out from under her mounting medical bills, Edward takes a loan from a fairy. Now Lyle isn’t playing by the rules. The fairy sends a soul-sucking demon after Edward just for fun. When Edward is rescued by a redheaded warrior, he thinks he is dreaming, until the warrior appears in his house, telling Edward he is his new bodyguard... -
![Curtis's Dads by Lynn Hagen]()
Curtis's Dads by Lynn Hagen
Rated: 4.02 of 5 stars · 18 ratings[Siren Everlasting Classic ManLove: Erotic Alternative Paranormal Romance, M/M, shape-shifters, public exhibition] Curtis’s need to rid himself of his virgin status drives him to his mate with anticipation, and his love of mountainous men lands him the largest man he’s ever seen... -
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![The Manticore Manny by Hawke Oakley]()
The Manticore Manny by Hawke Oakley
Rated: 4.07 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA human omega can't be soulmates with a venomous, man-eating beast, right?Chris can't catch a break. After his daughter's alpha father abandoned them, he's been struggling to keep them afloat and make sure Zoey has the life she deserves. When Chris scores his dream job at a local bakery, there's one big problem... -
![Sweet Guy's Alpha by Allie W. Scott]()
Sweet Guy's Alpha by Allie W. Scott
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsA sweet, clueless Omega. A hopeful, focused Alpha. When they get together, the heat is scorching.Diego Ramos deals with shenanigans daily for his job at the senior apartment homes in Plentywood. His only goal is to keep them active and alive since they all seem to have a death wish.It’s on one of his more hectic days that he meets the mate of his resident’s son... -
![Where Foxes Say Goodnight by Sam Burns]()
Where Foxes Say Goodnight by Sam Burns
It should have been the start of something wonderful . . .Max is living the screenwriter dream. He’s not even thirty, he’s just won an Oscar, and he’s dating the gorgeous star of his movie. But after that one magical night, everything crumbles. The movie star dumps him, and his latest screenplay is a blank document that stubbornly refuses to write itself... -
![Whole In His Arms by Skye R. Richmond]()
Whole In His Arms by Skye R. Richmond
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsPhoenix couldn’t be happier. He’s finally found his mate, and they’re planning their forever. The only thing that’s missing is the truth about his past. Orphaned at a young age, Nix has always had questions. When the opportunity comes along to finally find out the truth, he’ll stop at nothing to get those answers... -
![A Slice for My Demon (Possessive Love) by K.L. Hiers, Mozzarus Scout]()
A Slice for My Demon (Possessive Love) by K.L. Hiers, Mozzarus Scout
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsKevin Hamill has never felt like he belonged. Despite a successful pizza restaurant and a lucrative side gig at a local bar, happiness is fleeting and his relationships fizzle out fast. He's convinced there's something wrong with him. He's empty inside, cursed with a void that nothing has ever been able to fill, and he feels trapped in his humdrum small town routine, left yearning for more... -
![Targeted By Love by Lorelei M. Hart, Colbie Dunbar]()
Targeted By Love by Lorelei M. Hart, Colbie Dunbar
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsNot once have I hesitated to do my job, until today…I’m great at what I do—at least the one I tell people about. There’s a reason I get the rates I do and why everyone in the business fears me—I can complete a contract in record time and have never left even the tiniest trace I was there... -
![The Brat-tastic Jayk Parker by J.A. Rock]()
The Brat-tastic Jayk Parker by J.A. Rock
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsA year after the body swap that let brat Jayk and his dom, Amon, experience each other’s lives for a day, the pair is ready to be married in a small, stress-free ceremony. Things are going smoothly until they meet Jennifer and Ron Gaines-Brake—a quarrelsome couple with a laundry list of troubles whose wedding is at the same venue... -
![Dagon's Ride by Lynn Hagen]()
Dagon's Ride by Lynn Hagen
Rated: 3.92 of 5 stars · 17 ratings[Siren Everlasting Classic ManLove: Erotic Alternative Paranormal Romance, M/M, werewolves] Taylor has spent his whole life listening to his mother viciously bash gay people, and his attraction to Dagon has him confused and ashamed. Dagon is supportive in the wake of his mate’s doubts and insecurities, and he tries hard to convince Taylor that love knows no boundaries... -
![Tank's Tweak by Lynn Hagen, Stormy Glenn]()
Tank's Tweak by Lynn Hagen, Stormy Glenn
Rated: 3.92 of 5 stars · 12 ratings[Siren Classic ManLove: Erotic Alternative Futuristic Sci-Fi Romance, M/M, shape-shifters] Tank knows that Zachary is his mate. He just doesn't understand why Zachary won't allow himself to be claimed. The waiting is tearing him apart. But with the Elite Force after them and a bounty on their heads, keeping Zachary alive seems more important than claiming him... -
![Pucked in the Head by Charity Parkerson]()
Pucked in the Head by Charity Parkerson
Rated: 3.90 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsCato’s broken heart cost him everything. Now he has a second chance at the top. Too bad his stupid heart plans to test him again.After years of playing professional hockey in California, Cato has been traded after a less than stellar year. In his defense, Cato spent the season watching the man he loves fall in love with his twin... -
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![Diagnosis Wolf: An MM Paranormal Fantasy Romance by Macy Blake, Poppy Dennison]()
Diagnosis Wolf: An MM Paranormal Fantasy Romance by Macy Blake, Poppy Dennison
Rated: 3.90 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsArmed guards, a mystery illness, and an enemy trying to take out his patient were more than a desperate nurse bargained for…Thanks to his good-for-nothing brother, Andrew needs a job. Fast. He’s left with no choice but to take the mysterious nursing position he’s offered... -
![Carter's Tryck by Lynn Hagen]()
Carter's Tryck by Lynn Hagen
Rated: 3.90 of 5 stars · 18 ratings[Siren Everlasting Classic ManLove: Erotic Alternative Paranormal Romance, M/M, werewolves, light Consensual BDSM, sex toys] Tryck Santiago is a wolf shifter who loves riding his motorcycle, hanging with his brothers, and giving Alpha Maverick Brac a hard time. His motto has always been “if you can’t fix it, burn it down... -
![His First Christmas by Victoria Sue]()
His First Christmas by Victoria Sue
Rated: 3.88 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsRunning from an abusive alpha, terrified, and abandoned in the middle of a snowstorm, Bo Rawlings goes into premature labor. Desperate to try and save the life of his unborn child, he makes one last attempt to get to the omega clinic, but his old pickup has other ideas... -
![Mine, Body and Soul: Part One by J.P. Sayle]()
Mine, Body and Soul: Part One by J.P. Sayle
Rated: 3.88 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWas it possible that there was a man out there who could see past Lenny’s damaged body and soul, and want to claim him as ‘mine’? Lenny had suffered things that no person should have to endure... -
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Liam by Fel Fern
Rated: 3.88 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA MM Mpreg Shifter Romance. One pregnant runaway Omega and one sexy growly Alpha make for one sizzling combination. Eli wants out of his gilded cage. When he finally tastes freedom, he wants to hold onto it for as long as he can. Bumping into a growly Alpha grizzly shifter isn’t part of his plans. Neither is falling in love. Liam and his brothers are monsters. Everyone fears them... -
![Rebel & Her Knights by Rosemary A. Johns]()
Rebel & Her Knights by Rosemary A. Johns
My name is Rebel, and I’m the only Omega resistance leader.I should be hiding from my dad who marked me as a Reject. But instead, I fall into the path of the impossibly beautiful, wealthy, and influential Knight pack, during my first heat...Categorized as:
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![Crank's Craving by Stormy Glenn, Lynn Hagen]()
Crank's Craving by Stormy Glenn, Lynn Hagen
Rated: 3.84 of 5 stars · 12 ratings[Siren Classic ManLove: Erotic Alternative Futuristic Sci-Fi Romance, M/M, shape-shifters] Kidnapping your mate is wrong. Even Crank knows that. But when his mate's life is threatened, all Crank can think about is getting the little neon-green-haired man to safety. It's just too bad that Anok refuses to be mated. Crank goes into mating heat the moment he scents his mate... -
![The Wolf Biker's Mate by Charlie Richards]()
The Wolf Biker's Mate by Charlie Richards
Rated: 3.81 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsAs a retired gay military man, a wolf shifter, and owner of a bike repair shop, Kade McGraw is comfortable with who and what he is. When Kade does a favor for his adopted sister, Theresa, he discovers his mate is joining them, as the date of Theresa’s friend. The fact that Tom is human and knows nothing about the existence of shifters is only one of many hurdles... -
![Adwaka's Blade by Lynn Hagen, Stormy Glenn]()
Adwaka's Blade by Lynn Hagen, Stormy Glenn
Rated: 3.79 of 5 stars · 11 ratings[Siren Classic ManLove: Erotic Alternative Futuristic Romance, M/M, shape-shifters] Adwaka can't stand to be away from Blade. The mating bond has begun, but Blade has yet to claim him. Adwaka knows that Blade merely tolerates him, so he begins to self-medicate in order to deal with the pain. Blade must leave for a short mission and leave Adwaka behind... -
![His Werewolf Silencer: Gay Mpreg by Anya Byrne]()
His Werewolf Silencer: Gay Mpreg by Anya Byrne
Rated: 3.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsErdi is a silencer. His life is one of blood, duty and shadows, and he has resigned himself to his role—until a mission leads him to Jensen Moore.Erdi's heart and his instincts know the truth—that Jensen is his other half. But silencers don't have mates, and Erdi knows he doesn't have the right to even desire Jensen... -
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![Arranged by Fate by Jacey Davis]()
Arranged by Fate by Jacey Davis
Rated: 3.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAlpha Orion Strongfire: The last thing I wanted was to marry one of the Inwood omegas. Or anyone really. But the choice had been taken from me. This arranged marriage was the only thing that stood between my family and complete ruin after my father’s scandals nearly caused irreparable damage to my family’s reputation and our business empire... -
![Big Bone Lick Pack by Kendall McKenna, Jambrea Jo Jones]()
Big Bone Lick Pack by Kendall McKenna, Jambrea Jo Jones
Rated: 3.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWelcome to the Big Bone Lick Pack: A more friendly and hospitable group of werewolves you'll never meet! Visit with; 'Devil Dog & Bad Wolf', a 'Big Bad Bear' and enjoy some 'Shifty Fox Shenanigans'. Watch yourself, 'round the state park, 'cause we had a grizzly on the loose, just a bit ago. Our brave men and woman of the Boone County Sheriff's Department have everything under control... -
![Through Dagus's Eyes by Charlie Richards]()
Through Dagus's Eyes by Charlie Richards
Rated: 3.77 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsDagus Whitton is tired of being controlled. After his brother Drake moved in with his shifter mate, Dagus had felt a great sense of accomplishment from finally living on his own, especially considering his blindness. But that was before being kidnapped by scientists bent on using him as a bargaining chip against the shifters living in the area... -
![A Little Bite of Magic by M.J. O'Shea]()
A Little Bite of Magic by M.J. O'Shea
Rated: 3.67 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsIn a family full of powerful witches, Frankie Vallerand is the black sheep. He doesn’t care about honing his magic. All he wants is to open up a restaurant and spend his days serving up delicious food... -
![Scent of a Wolf by Draven St. James]()
Scent of a Wolf by Draven St. James
Rated: 3.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsJace Shaw is one of the few survivors of a rare wolf pack. He spends his days on the run and his nights in another world with a man he’s only ever dreamed about. To sleep is to feel his dream man’s hands on his body and hear wicked whispered words. But when the sun rises reality crashes in. The evil that destroyed his birth pack hunts his kind down in search of a way to control their power... -
![His Alpha's Child: Gay Mpreg by Anya Byrne]()
His Alpha's Child: Gay Mpreg by Anya Byrne
Rated: 3.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe day his brother-in-law Gavin gives birth, Finn Simmons receives an unexpected phone call. Gavin’s little brothers need his help, and their social worker, Parker Knight, requests a meeting. With Gavin and Saul busy with their new son, it’s up to Finn to take charge of the situation. But when he does exactly that, he finds in shock that Parker is his mate. Naturally, he’s ecstatic..
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