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Oracle by Macy Blake
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsKoios, AKA the Oracle, is a man with a mission: hunt down and destroy the manticore who’s been tormenting his pack. There’s only one thing standing in his way…a giant, stubborn bear named Ben Jerrick... -
![Give Him Hell by Casey Drake, Macy Blake]()
Give Him Hell by Casey Drake, Macy Blake
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsNick Smith is a man with a mission: find the place where he’d been held captive as a child and discover what happened to the kids he left behind. His memories are in flux, returned to him after being blocked for the past fourteen years, along with his ability to shift into his lion form. Nick is ready for answers... -
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![Cain's Shadow by Lisa Oliver]()
Cain's Shadow by Lisa Oliver
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHellhounds who love scritches, a hellhound baby who’s as adorable as he is menacing, a special tree with beautiful buds, and Lord Hades in a pale pink shirt. This story has everything to make you smile.Hellhound Cain was beyond frustrated. He couldn’t even visit his pack mate in New York without some curly headed blond following him around... -
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![Fated: Fox and the Finch by Hawke Oakley]()
Fated: Fox and the Finch by Hawke Oakley
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsFarleyHis bird form may be tiny, but his attitude sure as f*ck isn't.Farley's a pissed-off finch omega who wants nothing more than to kick every alpha where the sun don't shine. After escaping a finch shifter breeding colony, Farley's determined to save the rest of his brethren from a life of being objectified.Just one problem: he can't shift back... -
![A Highland Gargoyle's Lucky Star (Tales from the Tarot) by Chloe Archer]()
A Highland Gargoyle's Lucky Star (Tales from the Tarot) by Chloe Archer
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsA gargoyle hotter than Goliath (IYKYK) meets a human bad luck magnet with a coveted power that attracts trouble like catnip to cats. Is it destiny or disaster?Noah PriceWhen a mysterious magic shop owner draws the lucky tarot Star card for me, I drop everything and hop on a plane to Scotland for the bucket-list trip of a lifetime... -
![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... -
![The Skinny on Djinni by E.J. Russell]()
The Skinny on Djinni by E.J. Russell
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsBeing in tech time-out totally sucks.Hector Gonzales knew the danger when he hacked the magic grid to marry it with human technology. He’d never imagined this system crash: A total tech suspension while the tradition-bound supe council reviews his case... -
![Pain in the Ice by Arden Steele]()
Pain in the Ice by Arden Steele
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsThade Maddock would literally rather die than spend four weeks aboard a cruise ship with nine hundred strangers in the middle of the Pacific. When it happens to be his best friend’s dying request, however, he can’t exactly refuse the invitation. On the bright side, the ship’s pool does offer some stunning views. Like the human male with fiery red hair and a smile to rival the sun... -
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Paranormal Protectors: Atlas by Michelle Frost
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAtlas’s simple crush gets complicated when Gavin turns out to be more than human. Can Atlas protect him as he becomes part of the paranormal world? Paranormal Atlas is the prequel to Paranormal Gavin. This series is best read in order... -
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Rising by Claire Cullen
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA lone wolf. A lonely merman. And a place to call home, if they can get there.Kicked out of his pack as a kid, Jace has always considered himself a solitary wolf. He’s happy to help the Eden pack rescue wolves and other shifters, but he’s not ready to give up his life as a thief. Until he breaks into a mansion to steal a priceless watch and finds something far more intriguing—a merman... -
![The Reclusive Dryad by Stella Rainbow]()
The Reclusive Dryad by Stella Rainbow
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA forest spirit protective of his home. A unicorn determined to befriend him. A slowly strengthening bond. AldenMy magic had never failed me, and when it guided me to Silent Creek Park, I followed my instincts. The forest spirit who called the park home was shy and not very talkative, but my magic told me he was important, maybe the most important person I'd ever meet... -
![Hope by Kiki Burrelli]()
Hope by Kiki Burrelli
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsNash Walker is a simple wolf. His days are spent at the firehouse and he never has trouble finding someone to fill his nights. He isn’t ashamed to admit he has an amazing body and though his cousins tease him for his hero complex, he does save lives. He’s a popular guy on the isolated island he calls home and certainly doesn’t need to be around anyone who isn’t thrilled to be in his presence... -
![Wrong Number, Right Valentine (Dial M For Mates) by Lorelei M. Hart, Colbie Dunbar]()
Wrong Number, Right Valentine (Dial M For Mates) by Lorelei M. Hart, Colbie Dunbar
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsSometimes the wrong number is the exact one you need.Being set up on a Valentine’s date by your co-worker has to be the epitome of patheticness, but here I am about to go on a date with someone I haven’t met. I didn’t even tell my boss they could give out my number. But they did. Are they returning my calls? Of course they aren’t... -
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![The Bastard Prince by Megan Derr]()
The Bastard Prince by Megan Derr
Rated: 4.06 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsReyes O'Bannon lives a fairly quiet life, despite his role as the King's secretary. His days are filled with appointments, paperwork, and avoiding the romantic attentions of Kinnaird, the Duke of Keyes; attentions that become harder to ignore with each passing day.. -
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Protecting His Pack by Jena Wade, Lorelei M. Hart
Ralf heard the rumors, the whispers. He knew he’d met his mate before, but it wasn’t until now that his wolf felt it. Each day his wolf was more insistent he go to Steelwick and ask Baxter, no, tell Baxter, it was time to claim him... -
![The Fox's Reluctant Alpha by Ava Beringer]()
The Fox's Reluctant Alpha by Ava Beringer
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsA sly fox has me chasing his, ahem, tail. I hate that I love it, but there’s no way I’m falling in love. Is there?Omega fox Duncan Dougherty is a laid-back, fun-loving guy. A little too laid back. After a blow-up argument with his family, Duncan takes off, looking for adventure and freedom... -
![His Imperfect Mate by Lynn Hagen]()
His Imperfect Mate by Lynn Hagen
Rated: 4.04 of 5 stars · 15 ratings[Siren Everlasting Classic ManLove: Erotic Alternative Paranormal Romance, M/M, vampires, shape-shifters, HEA] Dudley has been taught that shifters are savage beasts that will sooner tear out a vampire's throat than mate them. He was also taught that shifters would rather let vampires starve than feed them... -
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Redemption by Stormy Glenn
Rated: 4.05 of 5 stars · 13 ratings[Siren Classic ManLove: Erotic Alternative Paranormal Romance, M/M, shape-shifters, vampires, light consensual BDSM, sex toys] Rogan Owens lives a life of secret misery. Three years ago, he lost his mate, who couldn't come out of the closet and acknowledge their bond. He's suffered in silence ever since, taking over as alpha of his mate's clan... -
![Finding Nessie: A steamy M/M romance inspired by Scottish folklore by Edwina Lindsey]()
Finding Nessie: A steamy M/M romance inspired by Scottish folklore by Edwina Lindsey
What happens when a Highland witch falls for the Loch Ness Monster?When Cam Walker, the last remaining Witch of the Highlands, heads to Loch Ness to investigate a potentially dangerous monster, the last thing he expects is to wind up working with that monster… let alone end up attracted to him... -
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Kings and Monsters by Clio Evans
Dying was supposed to be a once in a lifetime event.And yet, after falling off an overpass onto a mafia boss’ car, not only am I still alive—I’m a demigod in a world where myths are reality and monsters are hot.My unlikely hero is the Minoan Bull, a fierce Minotaur hated by many. Embers ignite between us, leading to an unforgettable night and a pact to never see each other again... -
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Howl For Me by Dana Marie Bell
Rated: 4.02 of 5 stars · 12 ratings"For a love that will last through the ages, they must fight an evil older than time. " "True Destiny, Book 3" Jeffrey Grimm's grandfather, Odin, tortured and nearly killed his twin sister. He's on a mission to return the favor. To get the job done, he needs the world's oldest living laser-hair-removal candidate: Fenrisulfr, the werewolf prophecy has decreed will kill Odin at Ragnarrok... -
![Mate Healer by Amber Kell]()
Mate Healer by Amber Kell
Rated: 3.99 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsHis parents' violent ending, makes Lian Blythorpe vow to keep things light between himself and any partner. His promise is abandoned when he meets Nevair Dragonfang, the religious leader for an entire planet. One glance into Nevair's intense gaze and Lian melts... -
![Reawakening by Amy Rae Durreson]()
Reawakening by Amy Rae Durreson
Rated: 3.98 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsFor a thousand years, since their defeat of the Shadow at Eyr, the dragons have slept under the mountains. Now their king, Tarnamell, has woken. Driven mad by loneliness, he hurls himself south until he finds and tries to claim the Alagard Desert. Unfortunately, the desert already has a guardian spirit, and he doesn't want to share... -
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![For the Rest of Eternity by Lynn Hagen]()
For the Rest of Eternity by Lynn Hagen
Rated: 3.98 of 5 stars · 13 ratings[Siren Everlasting Classic ManLove: Erotic Alternative Paranormal Romance, M/M, vampires, HEA] Jacob was devastated when the doctor diagnosed him with a rare blood disorder. Deciding to make the best of what time he has left, Jacob casts all caution aside and pursues the one man he had been warned away from…Shelby. Shelby smells the sickness on Jacob, his mate... -
![Take My Hand by Lynn Hagen]()
Take My Hand by Lynn Hagen
Rated: 3.97 of 5 stars · 14 ratings[Siren Everlasting Classic ManLove: Erotic Alternative Paranormal Romance, M/M, vampires, werewolves, HEA] Darcy is a worrier, a pessimist, and overanalyzes everything until the subject dies a slow and painful death…and then he worries some more. When he and his brother, Sterling, find their way to Brac Village, Darcy thinks the place is just too perfect... -
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Wolf by Lynn Hagen
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratings[Siren Everlasting Classic ManLove: Erotic Alternative Paranormal Romance, M/M, shape-shifters, HEA] Who said being human was easy? When Jaycee decided to walk home after his car died, he had no idea his life was about to take a turn for the worst. A stranger attacks him in his own backyard, but Jaycee soon finds out that the man isn’t human... -
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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... -
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Hunted by Reese Knightley
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAmid forbidden love and betrayal can two men find a way to be together?When hunter Jace DeLeon volunteers to track down his best friend, his life is changed forever. No one who has ever contracted the deadly Rabid Virus has lived to tell about it. It’s going to take every ounce of his will to deliver the final blow to a man who secretly holds his heart... -
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Three Fates by Andrew Grey, Mary Calmes
Rated: 3.94 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsFor time immemorial, the goddesses of fate have decided which human threads will shine and which will be cut short. But even the fates have off days. Fate Delivers a Prince by Andrew Grey: Finding love shouldn’t be that difficult for a diplomat’s son, except Cheyenne is part of a grand tradition of werewolves, and a werewolf with a skin condition needs more help than most mortals... -
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Blood Contract by Stormy Glenn
Rated: 3.93 of 5 stars · 14 ratings[Siren Classic ManLove: Erotic Alternative Paranormal Romance, M/M, vampires, public exhibition] Danny Erickson knew things were bad when he got called to the dean's office at his university. He just didn't expect to see his estranged father when he arrived or the proposal his father offers him... -
![Isaac Dragos by Joyee Flynn]()
Isaac Dragos by Joyee Flynn
Rated: 3.92 of 5 stars · 13 ratings[Siren Classic ManLove: Erotic Alternative Paranormal Romance, M/M, shape-shifters, vampires, bondage, sex toys, public exhibition] Isaac Dragos has done a lot of things in his life that he's not proud of, but unbeknownst to most of the people in his life, he did it all because of a promise he couldn't break... -
![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... -
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Pretty Baby by Stormy Glenn
Rated: 3.90 of 5 stars · 16 ratings[Siren Classic ManLove: Erotic Alternative Paranormal Romance, M/M, werewolves] Elliot Spencer has spent his entire life trying to live up to his father's strict ideals and make him proud. When he meets a sexy man at a bar, he decides that for once in his life, he's going to live by his rules, and that includes going home with Tommy Nash... -
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Paranormal Protectors: Atlas by Michelle Frost
Rated: 3.89 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsAtlas’s simple crush gets complicated when Gavin turns out to be more than human. Can Atlas protect him as he becomes part of the paranormal world? Paranormal Atlas is the prequel to Paranormal Gavin. This series is best read in order... -
![Faith, Trust, and Stardust by Gabrielle Evans]()
Faith, Trust, and Stardust by Gabrielle Evans
Rated: 3.89 of 5 stars · 12 ratings[Siren Everlasting Classic ManLove: Erotic Alternative Paranormal Romance, M/M, vampires] Kendall Orion thought he’d found his pale knight in the gorgeous vampire Enforcer, Cassius Reynard. Like his friends, Kendall has a secret, though. He’s kept part of himself locked away for over a hundred years, and if it means keeping Cassius in his life, he’ll find a way to banish it forever... -
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Magically His by Amber Kell
Rated: 3.88 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsBook Three in the Hidden Magic series.Kellum didn’t know escaping from his father would send him into the arms of the love of his life. Drake Lender had always been alone. When he spontaneously decides to bring in an untrained wizard, he’s unprepared for the danger to his heart. After centuries alone Drake has discovered his mate in a young man floating above his bed... -
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Protector of Dragons by Amber Kell
Rated: 3.88 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSecrets long hidden are brought to the surface on the shiny scales of a dragon. After thousands of years petrified in stone Jiang is finally free. The search to find his friends leads him to the doorstep of Aden Gale. Will Jiang’s need for his comrades unravel a family’s hidden secrets? Meeting pigeon shifter Kurtis changes everything for Jiang... -
![From This Moment by Gabrielle Evans]()
From This Moment by Gabrielle Evans
Rated: 3.88 of 5 stars · 8 ratings[Siren Everlasting Classic ManLove: Erotic Alternative Paranormal Romance, M/M, shape-shifters, public exhibition, HEA] With their scents almost as identical as their appearances, Cian Murphy can’t be certain which twin is his mate. He’s inexplicably drawn to Zavion, but if he chooses wrong, the consequences could be devastating for everyone involved... -
![Piercings and Sandpaper Kisses by S.A. Welsh]()
Piercings and Sandpaper Kisses by S.A. Welsh
Rated: 3.88 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsZeke is an enforcer for his pack but since being back from visiting his little brother Remy, he's been noticing strange things. Never in his life did he imagine his alpha and inner circle would betray him, though. Zeke loses everything—his house, his business, his savings, but escapes with his sisters, nieces and nephew thanks to Remy coming to the rescue with a little vampire help... -
![Red Wolf Thrall by Amy Bellows]()
Red Wolf Thrall by Amy Bellows
The red wolf thrall brings grown men to their knees.All it takes is one look from an omega red wolf shifter, and men mistakenly believe they have found their fated mate. Kings have been dethroned, businessmen have lost fortunes, and heartless murderers have fallen helplessly in love under the curse of the thrall... -
![Purrfect Harmony by Arden Steele]()
Purrfect Harmony by Arden Steele
Kol Livingston believes in the so-called fairy tales, the clichés—love at first sight, soul mates, and happily-ever-afters. He wants it all, but after a series of failed relationships, he’s beginning to think he’ll never meet Prince Charming... -
![Crashing the Comicon by Charlie Richards]()
Crashing the Comicon by Charlie Richards
Rated: 3.87 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsOut of the Cage: When a shifter won’t do…maybe a vampire will. Sebastian Seb Russo is forced to take a commercial flight to his next assignment since the Vampire Council doesn’t have any planes available. His leaders have charged him with assisting the alpha of the wolf shifters in Stone Ridge, Colorado with communications between paranormals and the human government... -
![Forgotten Sins by Gabrielle Evans]()
Forgotten Sins by Gabrielle Evans
Rated: 3.86 of 5 stars · 10 ratings[Siren Everlasting Classic ManLove: Erotic Alternative Paranormal Romance, M/M, vampires] When Jonas Tracer makes a bargain with a witch to charm his mate into loving him, the plan backfires horribly. Now, Nicholas not only believes another man is his mate, but he’s forgotten his past with Jonas entirely...Categorized as:
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![Keeping Kylen by Amber Kell]()
Keeping Kylen by Amber Kell
Rated: 3.86 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsSometimes falling in love is the easy part. Kylen is now king of the fae and missing his mate. The question as to whether the fae are as committed to their mates is answered when Kylen can no longer sleep, or eat. The rest of the fae worry he isn’t a good king, and truth to tell, Kylen doesn’t want to be... -
![Ashes of Life (Love's Landscapes) by Andrew Q. Gordon]()
Ashes of Life (Love's Landscapes) by Andrew Q. Gordon
Rated: 3.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsDear Author,I never knew the day I rescued the injured phoenix that it would create such a large change in my normal run of the mill guardsman’s life. After all how was I supposed to know he was a mage shifter and I was to become his warrior to own. Photo Description: A bird, the size of an eagle with feathers the color of fire is about to land on the leather glove of a warrior... -
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Hunt by Bailey Bradford
Rated: 3.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSteven was on a mission he knew could cost him his life, but instead he might find himself truly living for the first time. Steven has spent his life protecting his brother Adal and serving their sadistic father, Bashuan, as a means of bargaining for both of their lives. He’s done things no man should have to do, things no shifter should have to do... -
![Invincible by Gabrielle Evans]()
Invincible by Gabrielle Evans
Rated: 3.85 of 5 stars · 10 ratings[Siren Everlasting Classic ManLove: Erotic Alternative Paranormal Romance, M/M, vampires, HEA] Aslan is used to everyone considering him to be flighty, clueless, and confused. That doesn’t mean it’s true, but the constant cacophony of voices inside his head makes it kind of hard to pay attention to anything else around him... -
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Cat Scratch Fever by Stormy Glenn
Rated: 3.84 of 5 stars · 10 ratings[Siren Classic ManLove: Erotic Alternative Paranormal Romance, M/M, vampires, shape-shifters, HEA] Waking up with memories of an erotic night spent in the arms of the sexiest man he has ever met, Azizi Dane is determined to track Manu Ucathya down and find out if there is a chance for more... -
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Modeling Death by Amber Kell
Rated: 3.83 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsJacob Richmond was used to men hitting on him, but little does he realize Guy Franks has waited hundreds of years to find his mate and nothing was going to dissuade him from a relationship, even the man himself. When someone starts killing models, Guy knows its time to claim the man fated to be his.Content advisory: Extreme violence...
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