Books like 'Against The Grain: A BBW, BWWM Paranormal Romance'
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Dawson Fur Hire by T.S. Joyce
Rated: 4.49 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsDalton Dawson is reeling on the anniversary of an event that changed his life forever. All he wants to do is hide from his past for a few days, but in walks trouble in the form of a timid human who has his heart thawing for the first time in years. He’s not looking for a mate, but Kate Hawke is a fascinating and complicated woman that his wolf is desperate to figure out... -
Finding Closure by Erin R. Flynn
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Chance Fur Hire by T.S. Joyce
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsEmily Vega must avenge her father, and as the last of the Hell Hunters, she has one mission: destroy the Galena pack. Werewolves are carefully camouflaged monsters intent on taking over the world—or at least that’s what she’s been taught—but one meeting with the werewolf she’s hunting, and Chance Dawson is changing her mind, little by little... -
Wolf Fur Hire by T.S. Joyce
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsLike every other McCall werewolf in history, Link is headed down a short road to insanity, but he’s determined to go out on his own terms. Those terms? Repay the people the broken McCall pack has hurt before Ian Silver has to put him down. Hope is a dangerous thing for a doomed man like him, but when he meets Nicole, an instant and undeniable connection sparks between them... -
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Behind the Beginning by T.S. Joyce
Rated: 4.47 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsGreyson Crawford means well when he comes to the rescue of a stranger in the woods, but even the best intentions can backfire. One chance meeting out in the middle of nowhere gets him bitten by a monster and his life is altered forever. Being a werewolf is hard enough, but being the vessel for a black-hearted beast like Wolf is nearly impossible... -
Visible Panther Line by Milly Taiden
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 21 ratings***STANDALONE***Sky Adler isn't looking for a man. She's happy being Gerri Wilder's newest assistant and excited she's on a mission to scope out a new client. She did not expect the town residents to treat her like she committed a crime and for the client to be hot enough to melt the ozone. She definitely needs a cold shower, but she's a professional, she can handle it. Maybe. Hopefully... -
Outlaw Tiger by Terry Bolryder
Rated: 4.61 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsSave a horse, ride an outlaw tiger...As an orphan who was raised on Dragonclaw ranch, Dallas the tiger shifter is completely loyal to all the people and shifters who live there. So when a local story about gigantic monsters emerging from the ground draws unwanted attention, Dallas swears he'll protect his home and its secrets at all costs... -
Vibing Unity by Erin R. Flynn
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsMy name is Tamsin Vale and I’m about to get married.Wow, I never thought I’d ever really say that. Seriously.And apparently, I’m not allowed to elope, so there will be a wedding that keeps growing in size no matter how many times I yell or threaten people. I swear, if something goes wrong, this will be the only one I have, and there will be some men who will angrily lay the smack down... -
Starlight by Terry Bolryder
Rated: 4.51 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsTheo Lancaster isn't just the world's best surgeon. He's also a night-stalking monster, a creature of darkness. At least, some of the time. Thanks to his best nurse, Theo has had an ace in the hole for several years now. That is, until she threatens to leave. Only then does he realize she's much more than just another coworker, and the only human his heart could want... -
The Rise by Z.W. Taylor
Rated: 4.78 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsIt takes more than a bite. Charlotte has gone from being a broken human to a strong she-wolf and a damn Thorne, but now she and her mate, are standing on the edge of deliverance or doom as they grapple with a revelation that changes everything... -
Awakened Dragons (Gem Dragons) Complete Series by Terry Bolryder
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsGet all six of the bestselling Awakened Dragons book in this unbelievable complete series set, available for a limited time. Six sexy, larger than life fire breathers with unique, gemstone related powers who just woke up and are ready to defend humanity and learn the ways of the modern world while finding their fated mates... -
Obeying Beliefs by Erin R. Flynn
My name is Tamsin Vale, and I’m the future queen of Faerie. That’s right, I finally said it. No more being the heir or reminding people I didn’t agree to the job.Now I have and mostly because I think I’ll actually be a good queen. I have the right qualities, and I don’t let the wrong things distract me from what is important... -
Citrine by Terry Bolryder
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsCitrine, the last unmated gemstone dragon and mentor to the metal dragons, has finally gotten his story! Citrine Vanderguard has searched tirelessly for his mate. And now, hundreds of miles later, he's found her. She's on the brink of mating someone she can't possibly love, all for the sake of responsibility... -
Protection, Inc. Complete Collection by Zoe Chant
Rated: 4.86 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsThis team of shifter bodyguards will do anything to protect their mates! Read the complete hot and hilarious series in one binge-ready collection!The bodyguards of Protection, Inc. were misfits until they came together to form a team as close as a family. They can face any danger, from vengeful dragons to evil experiments to rampaging dinosaurs (yes, dinosaurs)... -
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Sword of Justice by Sydney Addae
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsWhat happened to Asia? The Liege created a fake memory of her past, causing her to stumble in a dark world of anonymity. But why? Why did they go through all of that trouble to hide her identity. Asia, Hawke, Damian and Angus seek answers to these questions and more as they track down Asia’s sire... -
Jasora : An Alpha's Queen 2 by Natavia
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsAn Alpha’s Queen 2 continues the story from where part one left off. After regaining her memories from her past life, Jasora embarks on a journey to uncover the dark secrets hidden within The Maikoh Tribe, the community of her mate, Wolfgang. As she delves deeper into the tribe’s secrets, she finds herself in danger, her life threatened by those who wish to keep the truth buried...Categorized as:
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Midlife Christmas Magic by Aline Ash
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsCan the season of goodwill thaw Nelson’s ice cold heart and lead him to the love he thought he didn’t deserve?LorettaA year ago, Loretta left her teaching career to cover her father's medical bills and became a live-in tutor for Orrin, a charming boy. The arrangement felt like a dream come true, despite having to deal with Orrin's father, an intense and affluent bear-shifter...Categorized as:
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Midlife Wolf's Pack by Aline Ash
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIn Greenacre's embrace, shadows fade, secrets unfold, and hearts dare to hope again...StephanieAfter the sour sting of a failed marriage, romance is the last thing on Steph Walker's mind. Her compass now firmly points towards her four children, dedicating herself entirely to their laughter and dreams...Categorized as:
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Midlife Bear Protector by Aline Ash
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhen their bond defies clan rules and unravels hidden secrets, can Elowen and Clay build a love strong enough to protect their family?ClayClay, a seasoned fighter with a dark past, bears the scars of his time in the cage. As a devoted father to his half-human daughter, he's struggled to find peace in both the human world and his shifter clan...Categorized as:
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Midlife Forgotten Mate by Aline Ash
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAfter having all her memories wiped away, will Taylee rediscover her love for her destined mate and the father of her kids all over again?TayleeA horrific accident erased Taylee's memories, leaving her in a terrifying situation...Categorized as:
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BirthSign by Sydney Addae
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsIn BirthSign, Silas and Jasmine are in the midst of their mating celebration. Yes! It has been a long, difficult road, but Silas wants the entire nation to see his gift from the Goddess and prepares a lavish celebration that lasts four days. Before the first event the U.S. Government calls in a favor and the ceremony takes a hit...Categorized as:
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BirthStone by Sydney Addae
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsIn BirthStone, Silas and Jasmine finally christened their pups and become frantic when the babies become sick and are at risk of dying. Silas is ready to clean house and accuses the five people who are new to his home. Unfortunately, that includes Jasmine’s mom and her fiancé, her sister, and her former pastor. Jasmine is unwilling to believe her family would do anything to hurt her babies...Categorized as:
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Jackie's Journey: La Patron's Den by Sydney Addae
Rated: 4.80 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsJackie's Journey When you grow up in a quasi-military compound with the knowledge that the walls and security are in place to keep you safe from your father's enemies, you dream of a day when you escape those walls. When you grow up learning the importance and infallibility of pack, your life can take a dramatic turn when you see a different reality... -
La Patron's Den: Renee's Renegade by Sydney Addae
Rated: 4.80 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsRenee’s Renegade It’s time for the annual art show at the Art Museum Renee manages. Pack from all over the country has sent their work for this prestigious event hoping to make names for themselves as well as money. Renee’s lack of enthusiasm doesn’t dampen sales or attendance, her beauty and being the last unmated daughter of La Patron attracts attention... -
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Jaguar's Joy by Zoe Chant
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA small-town sheriff who’s bitten off more than she can chew… A Marine veteran who steps in to protect her… And a community that comes together to help its own. Sheriff Misty Dale wants nothing more than to keep her town safe and happy. A deer shifter isn’t the first thing people would expect for law enforcement, but she’s made it work—even if she’s ended up middle-aged and married to her job... -
Blessed To The Luna by Jessica Hall
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAfter finding his mate, Andrei, couldn’t believe his luck. Second chance mates had never been heard of before. When he finds his second chance at love he knows he’s got his work cut out for him.Sage is broken, after spending years in the hands of monsters. She finds herself in Andrei’s forsaken grasp. He’s just as tainted as her previous captors... -
BirthDate by Sydney Addae
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsBirthDate - Book 5 of La Patron, the Alpha's Alpha When you’re the top wolf on the continent with the backing of the Goddess, how does an enemy topple your kingdom? By challenging you to a fight? No. By changing the rules. In BirthDate, Silas goes to destroy the laboratory that has been a hub of wolf experiments and Asia’s former residence... -
Rejecting the Future Moon Goddess by Alana Dyer
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsSoulless - werewolves who have turned rogue with no humanity left, giving in to their beastly urges.Rejection - an act in which your soulmate rejects the mate bond, causing immense pain to the rejected... -
Wanted by Tiffany Patterson
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsI came searching for my sister. What I found instead is a tall, dark, gorgeous man with glowing eyes… and it turns out I might be his fated mate. Emery My sister is missing. She left me a strange voicemail mentioning a mystery from our past. I take the first flight I can to Florida to look for her. When I find myself in a lot more danger than I ever expected, he saves me...Categorized as:
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Melissa: Shiftr: Swipe Left for Love by Ariana Hawkes
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThe third book in the new Hope Valley BBW dating app romance series What if your fated mate was just an app swipe away? Melissa Ericson has a panic attack as her best friend Lauren is giving birth, but sexy shifter doctor, Harley, is on hand to calm her down...Categorized as:
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Alpha Contender Boxed Set by Terry Bolryder
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsAll boxed sets on sale for .99 for a limited time! Misty has few expectations from life. Work, read, sleep. But when she hears from a complete stranger that she's actually a powerful, shape-shifting werewolf, her life changes forever. Lindon believes he already had his shot at love long ago. And lost it... -
Initiation by Apryl Baker
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsClementine Townes is running from a nightmare no one should ever have to endure, a horror of glowing eyes, unspeakable violation…and death.Her father only ever asked one thing of her—that she attend his alma mater, Appalachia University, fondly known as Wolfpack U. With nothing left to lose, she decides to honor her father the only way she knows how... -
Luke's Dream by Melissa Haag
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsLuke’s been kicked in the teeth by fate enough to know: nice guys finish last. He’s done being nice and waiting for his due. Finding Bethony, another potential Mate, was supposed to be his chance at a true Mate. However, she’s young and afraid and needs time to get to know him first. Bethony has different plans... -
Filthy Fae by Alexa B. James, Vanesa Garkova
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe only thing worse than a sadistic werewolf is a sadistic fae queen hellbent on revenge. Two months after meeting my mates, I’ve settled into a semi-comfortable life with them. But as the new alpha of the Six Rivers pack, it’s my job to make peace with the fae and the other werewolf packs that surround Heartland Forest. And not everyone wants peace... -
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New Moon by Marcelle Sixx
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSasha finds herself lost and confused and simply not figuring out how or why. It seems that her beast, Aaron, has more of a hold on her than she thought. Not believing in fate, she tries to carry on, ignoring the cry in her heart and the song in her panties for her prince. Wanting to go back but wanting to stay away, Sasha feels as if she's being watched at every turn... -
Wolf Destinies by Lucia Ashta
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMy whole life is one tangled lie. A horrible deception. All my past choices steered by the woman who hunts me without pause.She’s powerful, vicious, and cruel, feared by the entire supernatural community. She’s also an immortal. Yeah, she can’t be killed—supposedly... -
Where She Lays by Dahlia Rose
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsPatrick Royale is the first born into a wealthy family with seven sons who were the most eligible bachelors in San Francisco. With his mother on his case about getting married, Patrick and his brothers are hesitant to bring any girl home. Then there was Jewel, a waitress with a streak of pure white hair and a smile that could outshine the sun... -
Tropical Lynx's Lover by Zoe Chant
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHe’s a handyman lynx shifter who can fix almost anything... Except for his mate’s shattered soul. Even a tropical paradise has its problems. When something is broken, native Alaskan lynx shifter Travis is always the man for the job...Categorized as:
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Some Bear to Love by Terry Bolryder
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsAn alpha sea captain meets a curvaceous lawyer in this standalone bear-shifter romance! Kim Starling knows that she needs to make the most of her last big trip before settling down to an arranged mating... -
Captured by Amber Ella Monroe, Ambrielle Kirk
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratings"Her only hope of escape is linked to a man who has no desire for freedom." WOLF IN EXILE PART ONE: CAPTURED Thane Silex is a convicted felon. For his crime, he was sentenced to serve the rest of his days in exile at an off-the-grid facility for shifters. He passes the time by working to ensure his followers are ready to take down his enemy in the event of his demise...Categorized as:
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LOBOS: Big Bend Wolves by Teresa Gabelman, Victoria Danann
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSometimes running away takes you straight to the thing you're running from. "...an explosive and dangerous triangle. You will be swept up in this fantastically written story of anger, loss, love and triumph... -
Beauty's Bossy Bear by Loni Ree
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWelcome to Fable Forest, a mystical community where a magical spell has destined its inhabitants to live out narratives straight from the pages of classic fairy tales. Amid this captivating realm of myth and magic, Kodi, a powerful bear shifter, runs Enchanted Security, Inc., the premier agency tasked with safeguarding the forest and its unusual residents...Categorized as:
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Wolf's Instinct by Elva Birch
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsShifter kids and hot single dads in a small town with a secret...Lynx shifter Addison has come to the quaint Montana town of Nickel City to work at a new, shifters-only daycare. She doesn’t expect to meet a breathtakingly gorgeous man on her first day wrangling owl toddlers and armadillo kids. But she’s been dazzled by a handsome face before and barely got away from her last controlling boyfriend... -
Another Girl Meets Wolf Story by Jailaa West
Okay, so I’m on my way to grandma’s house. When I meet a freaking werewolf shifter! Did I mention I was lost in the woods? And yes, I was taking her cookies. That I, unfortunately, ate, because hey, I love you grandma, but a girls gotta eat. Look, Wolfie, all I need from you are directions. Until he shifts back into his skin, and suddenly I need so much more... -
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A Very Shifty Christmas by Georgette St. Clair
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsBillionaire shifter Morgan Rosemont’s family just showed up in Silver Peak for a surprise visit, and he’s in big trouble. Morgan had lied and told them he was engaged, which means he needs a mate, fast The last person he should turn to is is smart-mouthed curvy secretary Valerie, because she’s the only one who threatens his hard-won self control... -
Lone Wolf by Rebecca Royce
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsGabriel sacrificed everything for the woman he loved—even his wolf. But the time has come for endings, and only he can bring down the evil that has plagued Westervelt for too long. You’ll laugh. You’ll cry... -
Bearlebrity by Terry Bolryder
Rated: 4.06 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsHe's a celebrity, and a bear, and he never thought he'd deserve a mate like her... Celebrity heartthrob Riley Hart isn't looking for love in Bearstone Park. In fact, the bear shifter's plan is get out as soon as possible, before the shadows of his past can overwhelm him. But when he meets Leslie, the fiery, full-figured local bartender, he finds leaving isn't going to be as easy as he thought... -
Alpha Wolf: A Paranormal Romance by Rebecca Royce
Rated: 4.04 of 5 stars · 16 ratings*This book was previously published, the author received her rights back, and is now publishing it herself* Michael Kane arrives in New Orleans in search of his missing sister. Although he does not find her, he does, in fact, find his mate. She is a shifter, a member of the pack of wolf shifters who, until recently, hid his sister from Michael's father Kendrick Kane... -
The Billionbear's Bride: BBW Bear Shifter BWWM Paranormal Romance by Zoe Chant
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsA BBW desperate to save her little sister + a hot alpha billionbear who needs a wife + a fake marriage that becomes a sizzling reality = one steamy romance! Violet Simmons is lonely, broke, and desperate. Her little sister needs life-saving medical treatment, but Violet doesn't even have enough money to keep the lights on... -
The Alpha of Snakes and Blood by Sabrina Gregory
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsThe Rogue wolves in the town of Newham are growing in numbers. Edwina's Alpha, Rhett Highcrest, wants to know why. Freshly heartbroken and unable to shift to wolf form, she feels like she has nothing to lose. She becomes a willing sacrifice to infiltrate the rogue encampment at the bottom of the mountain.What Edwina doesn't anticipate is stumbling upon the Alpha of the rogues naked and showering...
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