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The Omega Objection by G.L. Carriger
Can a gentle giant with a trampled heart show a man who’s been running all his life that sometimes there are monsters worth running towards? A werewolf walks into a bar. Tank is working as a bouncer when he notices something odd about the new sexy-as-sin bartender. He’s odorless, he’s amazingly popular with shifters, and he’s terrified. A man without a smell... -
![Raiden by Taylor Rylan]()
Raiden by Taylor Rylan
Rated: 4.47 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsCan a sweet omega wolf tame the beast of a gargoyle? Will he accept all that his mate has to offer and need? Raiden Mason is the serious twin. He’s gone through life watching and observing, and when his ability is needed by the council, he is only too happy to do his duty... -
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![Golden Eagle by Lauren Gilley]()
Golden Eagle by Lauren Gilley
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIn 1942, Chekist Captain Nikita Baskin led his elite group of Soviet Secret Police into the wilds of Siberia on a mission to retrieve a “volunteer.” Sasha Kashnikov, Tomsk University student and trapper’s son, became a werewolf, an intended weapon against the Nazis. But in truth, he was meant to be the Familiar of the vampire Rasputin... -
![Shifting Winter by Minerva Howe]()
Shifting Winter by Minerva Howe
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsJohn Leahy had no idea how he became a werewolf, but there's one thing he does know. He's struggling with everything from fitting into the wolf community up in the high mountains of Utah to controlling his shifting. John wants to fit in, to find a home, but most of all, he wants to impress pack co-leader Keegan... -
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![Love Pistols, Vol. 1 by Tarako Kotobuki]()
Love Pistols, Vol. 1 by Tarako Kotobuki
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsCertain people have evolved from animals other than monkeys, and they can sense each other's animal souls! Filled with love, romance, and even male pregnancy, this series is too crazy to be... -
![Hold my Reins by T.J. Nichols]()
Hold my Reins by T.J. Nichols
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsCan a human man capture a kelpie’s heart?Assassin Lynck Whitehorse fled the monster realm and has built himself a good life in the human realm, teaching violin and serving coffees. He’s used to the stares and the comments about his ears and hooves, and the hook-ups that only want to experiment, but going home is impossible because of the chain around his neck... -
![Stranded by Claire Cullen]()
Stranded by Claire Cullen
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsThe sea is the only home Aden has ever known. Aden’s heart was encased in ice when he gave in to the call of the ocean. Weak from sickness, he’s caught in a net and dragged from the water by people who are more than human. Bad wolves. All except one. There’s a trick to hiding in plain sight: don’t get noticed... -
![Freefall by Andrea Speed]()
Freefall by Andrea Speed
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsIn a world where a werecat virus has changed society, Roan McKichan, a born infected and ex-cop, works as a private detective trying to solve crimes involving other infecteds. Conceived bearing the lion strain of the virus, Roan is the only fully functioning virus child in the country—maybe in the world. But that doesn’t mean he’s okay... -
![Stranger by B.A. Stretke]()
Stranger by B.A. Stretke
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIra had no idea that this stranger on a plane, would become his destiny.Ira Shaw was on a plane back to his home Coven in Mt. Pleasant when a human caught his attention. The man had his head down and was seated between two cougar shifters and the entire scene, but Ira’s teeth on edge. Something wasn’t right, and something about this human was calling to him... -
![Nesting for His Omega by Lorelei M. Hart]()
Nesting for His Omega by Lorelei M. Hart
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsQuinn Aster has been my best friend since forever. He loves Oliver Creek and while we’ve lived in separate parts of the country since college, he encouraged me to come to his town. He thinks I came all this way for a business opportunity but really…I’m here for him. I’ve always loved Aster but never had the guts to tell him. Now is my my chance...Categorized as:
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![Chosen Pride by Mary Calmes]()
Chosen Pride by Mary Calmes
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsL'Ange: Book Three Jon Slade finally met his mate, but instead of it being the happiest day of his life, it became the saddest when wolf shifter Kelvin MacCurdy chose his obligations over their fated bond, leaving Jon to pick up the pieces of his shattered dreams... -
![Letters to Aleksanta by Jessamyn Kingley]()
Letters to Aleksanta by Jessamyn Kingley
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThere are presents to wrap, cookies to decorate, and a tree to trim! The Draconis High Court of D’Vaire is about to have their largest holiday celebration, and as they prepare for their first-ever Secret Santa, much to Aleksander’s surprise, he’s given the role of Santa himself... -
![Signs and Wonders by Morgan Brice]()
Signs and Wonders by Morgan Brice
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhen a coven of dark warlocks killed Seth Tanner’s brother, Seth became a man driven by vengeance, sworn to stop the cycle of ritual killings, willing to die for the cause. He never expected to fall head over heels in love with the witches’ next intended victim... -
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Shield by Claire Cullen
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsAn alpha who’s forgotten what it means to be human. An omega in hiding. And a pack ready to welcome them with open arms.After his life takes an unexpected turn, Jacob winds up moving from safe house to safe house, never truly feeling safe. When he finds himself at the orchard, he thinks there’s been some sort of mistake... -
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![Caught by Claire Cullen]()
Caught by Claire Cullen
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsRafael is about to betray his oldest friends. Traveling to the Cove under the guise of friendship, Rafe is there for one reason and one reason only— to steal a siren. Drawn to Skye from the moment their eyes meet, he finds himself torn, but there are no good choices here. You're supposed to run away from a predator not toward them. Raised among humans, Skye isn’t a typical siren... -
![Hacked by Susi Hawke]()
Hacked by Susi Hawke
Rated: 4.09 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsTeam: A.L.P.H.A.:Six battle-hardened alphas with one goal—to save any omega in peril Pax is the mysterious, faceless hacker the team turns to when their usual sources fail--and he likes to keep it that way. But when one of their information requests ends up with his bunker being raided by the cartel, they’re the only ones he can turn to... -
![An Enemy Dragon by Aiden Bates, Jill Haven]()
An Enemy Dragon by Aiden Bates, Jill Haven
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsDragons are scum. I know this. So why does this one make me feel so good? I know I should be proud to be a Templar. My daddy was one, and my granddaddy, too. And I am proud, don’t get me wrong. Of course I want to be part of ridding the earth of dragons before they can hurt anyone else. It’s just that the money doesn’t hurt, either... -
![Old Loyalty, New Love by Mary Calmes]()
Old Loyalty, New Love by Mary Calmes
When jackal shifter Quade Danas was banished from his pack for being gay, he spent years in the military escaping his father's prejudice before returning to civilian life as a bodyguard for Roman Howell, the teenage son of a very rich man. After Roman is in an accident that leaves him physically scarred and emotionally distant, Quade is the only one who can get through to him...Categorized as:
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![Coyote, Vol. 4 by Ranmaru Zaria, Ranmaru Zariya]()
Coyote, Vol. 4 by Ranmaru Zaria, Ranmaru Zariya
A forbidden romance between a werewolf and a human whose passion conceals a dark secret.Coyote, a werewolf, goes through life hiding his true identity. But when a handsome human pianist catches him in heat, forbidden passion explodes... -
![Into the Wind by Shira Anthony, C. (Cody) Kennedy]()
Into the Wind by Shira Anthony, C. (Cody) Kennedy
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsMermen of Ea: Book Two Since learning of his merman shifter heritage, Taren has begun building a life with Ian Dunaidh among the mainland Ea. But memories of his past life still haunt him, and as the threat of war with the hostile island merfolk looms ever closer, Taren fears he will lose Ian the same way he lost his beloved centuries before... -
![Lone Wolf's Omega by Ann-Katrin Byrde]()
Lone Wolf's Omega by Ann-Katrin Byrde
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsDamian thinks it's just one night. Salem thinks Damian's just another customer. They're both wrong. Damien grew up so poor even dirt was richer. So when the government approached him with a devil's deal, he leaped at a chance to provide for his parents and the rest of his family. All he had to give up was everything--his history, his pack, even his name... -
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Eleazar by Lynn Hagen
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratings[Siren The Lynn Hagen ManLove Erotic Romance, Contemporary, Alternative, Paranormal, Werewolves, Vampires, Suspense, MM, HEA] When Andrew is offered an interview with the mysterious Eleazar Bancroft for a job as his personal assistant, he’s overjoyed. But when he gets the position, he soon realizes that there is more going on than meets the eye...Categorized as:
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![The Elusive Griffin by Stella Rainbow]()
The Elusive Griffin by Stella Rainbow
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAn incubus dad working hard to be his best self for his son. A griffin librarian who doesn't trust incubi after getting his heart broken. An unlikely situation that brings them together.MemphisMoving to Mistvale was the best decision I could've made for myself and my son Neel. I loved having the Mistvale clan to depend on, and Neel was flourishing... -
![Lone Wolf by Aja Foxx, Ciena Foxx]()
Lone Wolf by Aja Foxx, Ciena Foxx
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsRetired Sheriff Dan Miller thought life was pretty good until he was attacked by a man bent on using him against the Wilde Wolf Pack. When he's made into a shifter to save his life, he discovers that the world he knew as a human was nothing compared to that of a wolf. He just can't seem to figure out how to shift.Lion shifter Sean is running for his life...Categorized as:
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![The Wolf's Secret by Claire Cullen]()
The Wolf's Secret by Claire Cullen
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsWhen is a wolf not just a wolf? When he has magic running through his veins. Fleeing Samhain Pack to protect them from his berserker nature, Barrett is alone in the wilds—and lost to himself. Until he tracks a most interesting prey and finds himself face to face with a mage. But Evan is not just a mage, he’s something their pack desperately needs—a healer... -
![Prey by Andrea Speed]()
Prey by Andrea Speed
Rated: 4.01 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsInfected, Book One In a world where a werecat virus has changed society, Roan McKichan, a born infected and ex-cop, works as a private detective trying to solve crimes involving other infecteds. The murder of a former cop draws Roan into an odd case where an unidentifiable species of cat appears to be showing an unusual level of intelligence... -
![January Blues by Jax Stuart]()
January Blues by Jax Stuart
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhile practically human in a coven of powerful witches, Cody has still picked up an enemy. After an assassination attempt fails spectacularly, his rival summons a demon to get rid of him.Contracted to ruin Cody's life, Toth tries everything within the rules to break the perpetually cheerful man. Nothing he does seems to work, and he is pressed to try something else: seduce Cody... -
![Not a Werewolf by Madeline Kirby]()
Not a Werewolf by Madeline Kirby
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhen perpetual student Jake Hillebrand starts having strange dreams, no theory is too outlandish - even the possibility that he has become a werewolf... -
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Paris by Andrea Speed
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsPrequel to Prey In a world where a werecat virus has changed society, Roan McKichan, a born infected and ex-cop, works as a private detective trying to solve crimes involving other infecteds.Roan is working a frustrating stalker case, with no shortage of suspects and little solid evidence, when he comes across a startling eyewitness living in his car across the street from the scene... -
![Omega in the House! by Ava Beringer]()
Omega in the House! by Ava Beringer
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhat happens when a broken-hearted omega falls for an alpha who’s strictly off-limits? Parker Midland needs a place to live. He’s fresh off a disastrous breakup that devastated him. When he moves into Heartstone Mansion he finds meaning in his zany roommates, chasing his dreams, and the mansion’s powerful, handsome alpha owner... -
![An Inconvenient Obsession by Kian Rhodes]()
An Inconvenient Obsession by Kian Rhodes
Rated: 4.04 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsSebastian After rescuing us from a kidnapping ring, Clint, the Alpha of the Coruscation werewolves and his Omega, Trevor, had gone out of their way to make us comfortable. They'd hosted social events for us and arranged job training. They'd even allowed me to travel thousands of miles to Terena de Dragoni – a small kingdom in Canada – to stay with Spence and his new Alpha, Harry... -
![Not a Zombie by Madeline Kirby]()
Not a Zombie by Madeline Kirby
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsJake, Petreski, and the rest are back for another installment of caffeine, snark, and a touch of romance. It’s the start of a new semester and familiar faces are popping up all over – most of them unwelcome. Jake knows Petreski’s not going to like his new study buddy and Don has a big decision to make. Jake’s mother will no longer be denied, and it’s meet the parents time... -
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Not an Elf by Madeline Kirby
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIt’s Jake and Boo’s first Christmas together, and they’re heading to Waxahachie to spend it with Petreski’s family. As if meeting your boyfriend’s parents isn’t nerve-wracking enough, there’s also a mob of siblings, a town full of gossips, trouble with a holiday display, and someone’s been sending poison pen letters to the local priest. Oh, and the pie is a bit of a disappointment... -
![The Rising by Aja Foxx]()
The Rising by Aja Foxx
Rated: 4.05 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsTemplarI'm a timekeeper. As the seventh son of a seventh son, I was born a timekeeper. I can't really say it's a job I enjoy, but the compulsion to provide my services is something I've just learned to live with. It's often a thankless job. I've learned to live with that as well... -
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![Shane's Inner Anger by Stephani Hecht]()
Shane's Inner Anger by Stephani Hecht
Rated: 4.02 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsTrick-or-Treat, Shane is here and he has some payback to deliver. Shane has everything he ever wanted—a sexy mate, a wonderful daughter and he actually gets paid for killing. So, he should have known that something would come in and mess with his perfection. Declan, one of the highest ranking Ravens and a constant thorn in every feline’s paw attacks Shane’s home... -
![First Bite by Sam Burns, W.M. Fawkes]()
First Bite by Sam Burns, W.M. Fawkes
Rated: 4.01 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsA lone alpha on the edge. A veteran home from war. One bond that will save them both.Indigo Baros left for the front line two decades ago, and his contract’s up, but when he gets state side, nothing’s how he remembers it. His family’s gone, scattered to the winds or dead, but an inheritance from his grandfather offers him a place to settle down... -
![Love, Clumsily: MM Shifter Romance by Lance Roddick]()
Love, Clumsily: MM Shifter Romance by Lance Roddick
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsI moved to Pine Haven to get away from the noise, the pressure, and my painfully boring ex. I didn’t expect to be flattened—literally—by a man built like a Greek god with the coordination of a baby deer.Our meet-cute? More like a meet-crash. He tripped over his own feet and landed in my lap at the park, nearly face-planting in my pasta salad... -
![Trials of Tam by Amber Kell]()
Trials of Tam by Amber Kell
Rated: 3.96 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsTam's genius IQ has let him have his way in most everything in life. That all comes to a halt when his family petitions to join a new pack and the Alpha's price of admission is a chance to call Tam his own. Tam is willing to play by the Alpha's rules, but he won't be pushed. Valko has some strong opinions about who's in charge. And it's not Tam...Categorized as:
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![Hearts from the Ashes by Ally Blue, Willa Okati]()
Hearts from the Ashes by Ally Blue, Willa Okati
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsIn the city of Asheville, nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains, six men discover lasting love from the ashes of heartache. In Eros Rising by Ally Blue, Scott and Keegan have both been hurt by love. Can they overcome their painful pasts and build a future with each other? There's nothing better than a cup of coffee and your one true love... -
![Shiftless by T.A. Moore]()
Shiftless by T.A. Moore
Rated: 3.98 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsNight Shift is the city's thin, silver line- and some nights it's thinner than others. It isn't the fact he almost died last night that's thrown Night Shift officer Kit Marlow. He's used to that. It's the fact that instead of a werewolf trying to rip his throat out, it was his friend and colleague who tried to put him in the ground.Well, 'friend... -
![Bone Dry by Kim Fielding]()
Bone Dry by Kim Fielding
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSequel to Buried Bones Ery Phillips’s muse is MIA. He’s pretty sure his job as a graphic designer is to blame, because let’s face it, what kind of muse wants to draw grocery store logos and catheterized penises? When Ery’s friends Dylan and Chris head off on a European vacation, Ery jumps at the chance to stay on their farm, hoping a stint in the country will encourage his muse to reappear... -
![Faeted Under Fire by Cassidy K. O'Connor, Sheri Lyn]()
Faeted Under Fire by Cassidy K. O'Connor, Sheri Lyn
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA human cop, a paranormal agent, and nine missing kids. Prejudice aside, they have to work together if they want to stop number ten.Tristan James didn’t know he had a latent paranormal gene in his body until he was attacked on the job as an officer with Tampa PD and killed. As a phoenix shifter, he rose from the ashes and came back stronger than ever... -
![Howling by Skyler Snow]()
Howling by Skyler Snow
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsA City Heat Mpreg Romance. In the city of Detroit, everyone is either an alpha, beta, or omega. That includes Leland and his boss, Nicholas. The only difference is that they’re not quite human, and shifters have troubles no one else can understand. Nicholas needs someone to pretend to be his fiance so he doesn’t have to enter into an arranged marriage... -
![Hots for Mr. Fox by Fel Fern, Kara Kitt]()
Hots for Mr. Fox by Fel Fern, Kara Kitt
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA dead fox at his doorstep, a handsome sheriff, and a town brimming with secrets... Desperate for a fresh start after a painful breakup, Ian Porter inherits his grandfather's antique store and heads to the enigmatic town of Fox Haven. Little does he know that a dead fox on his doorstep is just the beginning. When he crosses paths with the irresistibly handsome sheriff, everything changes... -
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![Carnal Intentions by Stephani Hecht]()
Carnal Intentions by Stephani Hecht
Rated: 3.94 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsDuring one fateful night of death and loss, twenty years ago, Mitchell lost almost everything he held dear. Not only were his parents murdered, but his younger brothers were kidnapped and thought lost forever. Since then, Mitchell has not only had to lead the felines in rebuilding their society, but he’s had to protect them from future attacks. This leaves little time for his own wants and needs... -
![How to Hide Your Dragon Baby by Anna Wineheart]()
How to Hide Your Dragon Baby by Anna Wineheart
What's worse than becoming a single dad? When your baby is secretly a dragon shifter.Dragons don't exist. At least, that was what Elson used to believe, until he's suddenly the legal guardian of a nine-month-old baby. Who breathes fire.There are precious few resources on how to care for a dragon child. Worse, his rent is way overdue, and a towering hulk of a man is at his door demanding payment... -
![Off the Beaten Path by Cari Z.]()
Off the Beaten Path by Cari Z.
When Ward Johannsen’s little girl Ava shifted into a werewolf, she was taken into custody by the feds and shipped off to the nearest pack, all ties between father and daughter severed. Ward burned every bridge he had discovering her location, and then almost froze to death in the Colorado mountains tracking her new pack down. And that’s just the beginning of his struggle... -
![Timber Pack Chronicles by Rob Colton]()
Timber Pack Chronicles by Rob Colton
Rated: 3.92 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsThe object of Parker Montgomery's crush is big man on campus Colton Butler, who is much more than he appears to be. Colton has been watching Parker from a distance, patiently waiting for the day when he will finally be able to claim his destined mate... -
![When Tatum Got Bit by the Spider by Stephani Hecht]()
When Tatum Got Bit by the Spider by Stephani Hecht
Rated: 3.92 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsSometimes the first bite is all people need before becoming so addicted that they can’t stop themselves from craving more. Even if it leads them to their own undoing. Raised by a ruthless slaver to be one of the best assassins in the shifter world, the only one Tatum knew he could count on and trust was his twin brother... -
![Oliver's Heart by Lynn Hagen]()
Oliver's Heart by Lynn Hagen
Rated: 3.91 of 5 stars · 22 ratings[#368 Siren Everlasting Classic ManLove: Erotic Alternative Paranormal Romance, M/M, werewolves] Micah Barak rescued his mate from the clutches of his abusive father, but Oliver was too young to claim. As Oliver lashed out at everyone around him, Micah was determined to protect him, reminding the pack of their mates’ own shortcomings...
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