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A Beauty to His Beast: An Urban Werewolf Story by Natavia
Rated: 4.73 of 5 stars · 21 ratings*Re-Release* Kanya Williamson is a twenty-three year old plus-size beauty whose ancestors originated from Ancient Africa. Kanya has been heart-broken from her past that is until she sees a strange figure in the woods. From that moment on her life spirals out of control until she meets, Goon...Categorized as:
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![Curran POV Collection by Gordon Andrews]()
Curran POV Collection by Gordon Andrews
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 55 ratingsCollection of Curran POVs in chronological order... -
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![Blackwing Wolf by T.S. Joyce]()
Blackwing Wolf by T.S. Joyce
Dustin Porter is walking a fine line between the Blackwing Crew and the Valdoro pack. He’s been sent to betray Kane, but there’s a complication, and that complication is a smart-mouthed beauty who is also vying for a coveted spot on the crew. Dustin can’t keep his attention from Emma for long, and the more he gets to know about her, the more mysterious she seems... -
![Challenge of the Court by Heather G. Harris]()
Challenge of the Court by Heather G. Harris
I’m supposed to be meeting with Emory’s dragon Court and amazing them with my suave wit and shining intellect. Instead I’m on the trail of a kidnapper. Someone has stolen away a centaur teenager, Alfie, from a magical circus. The circus master has hired me and Gato to find out who took him – hopefully before Alfie swims with the fishes.The problem is, no one in the circus is who they say they are... -
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![Quest of the Wolf by Lindsay Buroker]()
Quest of the Wolf by Lindsay Buroker
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsIt never fails. Just when you start to like the new roguishly charming werewolf in your life… he’s kidnapped by bad guys.Luna would love to rescue Duncan, but she has to find him first... -
![Unstoppable by R.L. Mathewson]()
Unstoppable by R.L. Mathewson
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsRevenge and fate come together in the seventh installment of the Pyte/Sentinel Series as New York Times bestselling author R.L. Mathewson tells the story of how one of the deadliest shifters in our world is finally brought to his knees.He couldn’t kill her.Their mating mark would never allow it, but it would allow him to walk away and never look back...Categorized as:
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![Alpha Brock: six-pack series book four by C.J. Primer]()
Alpha Brock: six-pack series book four by C.J. Primer
SIX-PACK SERIES BOOK FOUR* While this book can be read as a standalone, I highly recommend reading books 1 - 3 (Alpha Gray, Alpha Theo, and Alpha Jax) for context before starting in on this one.* This book is a slow burn with a very moody, broody protagonist (grumpy/sunshine trope). It will be a bumpy ride for these two to get to their HEA...Categorized as:
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![Wolf of the Northern Star by S.J. Himes]()
Wolf of the Northern Star by S.J. Himes
Ghost, once known as the cub Luca, is finally home. Back among his kind and learning what it means to be both a man and a shaman, Ghost battles the expectations of his people, his family, and the pressures of a society that is both foreign and familiar... -
![Alpha Theo by C.J. Primer]()
Alpha Theo by C.J. Primer
SIX-PACK SERIES BOOK TWO* While this book can be read as a standalone, I highly recommend reading book one (Alpha Gray) for context before starting in on this one.* This book is very different from book one- it's a slow burn, and it's a very bumpy ride. You've been warned! I'm next in line to be the alpha of my pack, but my father doesn't think I'm ready...Categorized as:
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![Magic Bites - Unicorn Lane by Ilona Andrews, Gordon Andrews]()
Magic Bites - Unicorn Lane by Ilona Andrews, Gordon Andrews
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsPublished in Small Magics and included in Curran's POV.How/when Kate and Curran first meet... -
![The Wolf Prince's Mate by Roxie Ray]()
The Wolf Prince's Mate by Roxie Ray
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsIf I want to be with my fated mate, I’ll have to win this war…I swore to protect my fated mate, but now Liza is gone. She’s been kidnapped, and when I discover who is responsible, I’m determined to rescue Liza and make them pay.Except the identity of her captor raises more questions about the secrets in Liza’s past, which are darker and deadlier than any of us imagined... -
![Feral Shifter Unhinged by Olivia T. Turner]()
Feral Shifter Unhinged by Olivia T. Turner
Rated: 4.49 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsMy two favorite things:1. Hunting feral shifters2. Executing feral shifters.When I was young, a rabid feral bear slaughtered my entire pack and I've spent my life trying to right that wrong.I'm a lone wolf now, hellbent on revenge.I've eliminated dozens of bears over the years, but this last one is proving to be tricky.For the first time ever, I'm hesitating.It's not because of him...Categorized as:
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![Betrayed by Amber Lynn Natusch]()
Betrayed by Amber Lynn Natusch
Rated: 4.59 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsThey’re gone… When Ruby discovers what really happened the night of Alan Beauchamp's murder, one thing becomes very clear: time is running out for the people she loves. As she unravels the web of lies and deceit around her, Ruby reveals an unthinkable truth. One with dire repercussions for all... -
![Claimed by Fate by Shannon Mayer]()
Claimed by Fate by Shannon Mayer
I came to Werewolf Territory to rescue my brother... And now he's gone. With a war for the crown on the horizon and the monstrous Hunters just days away, I've got to say goodbye to the only family I had left, and it's killing me. Worse, I can't help blaming Dominic for not keeping him safe—even if it is irrational. My heart is shattered—I feel like I've lost them both... -
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![Stalking Hawke by Nalini Singh]()
Stalking Hawke by Nalini Singh
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 34 ratingsTakes place some time after Kiss of Snow.This story can be found on Nalini Singh's official website... -
![Gathering Storm by Victoria Danann]()
Gathering Storm by Victoria Danann
Rated: 4.48 of 5 stars · 13 ratings"...unique is an aside; thrilling is just a normal occurrence!" - The Reading Cafe Storm is acting like somebody else. Former members of B Team must reunite to try to preserve his image and reputation... -
![Ascension by Kelley Armstrong]()
Ascension by Kelley Armstrong
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsNo longer available online - now inMen of the... -
![Magic Burns - Soup by Ilona Andrews]()
Magic Burns - Soup by Ilona Andrews
Short/snippet in Curran POV from Magic Burns... -
![Moon Tamed by Audrey Greene]()
Moon Tamed by Audrey Greene
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsCoraline Patten enjoys nothing more than facing new challenges, but when she’s asked to evaluate Moonriver’s ruling faction, she worries she’s bitten off more than she can chew. Allasandro Stephans has reigned since she’d been a child, unwavering in his dedication to Moonriver. His heir, Calden, has supported him every step of the way... -
![Moonlight: The Big Bad Wolf by Victoria Danann]()
Moonlight: The Big Bad Wolf by Victoria Danann
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 16 ratings"...like a pitcher of Margaritas with a plate of jalapeños, like a guaranteed multiple orgasm with no mess or fuss, like designer shoes at a pre-season 90% off sale..."- Steph, Fangs, Wands, Fairy Dust "Demon-dads and romps with wolves, drunk vampires and star-crossed lovers collide..." - Jenna, Between the Bind ".. -
![Magic Bites - Unicorn Lane by Ilona Andrews, Gordon Andrews]()
Magic Bites - Unicorn Lane by Ilona Andrews, Gordon Andrews
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsPublished in Small Magics and included in Curran's POV.How/when Kate and Curran first meet... -
![Pleading the Fifth by Sandrine Gasq-Dion]()
Pleading the Fifth by Sandrine Gasq-Dion
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsA simple trip to the airport brings Scott Delange just about everything except the passenger he was planning to pick up. Texting back and forth with a raunchy, unknown man leads to a case of mistaken identity and one hell of a huge surprise. Who knew a trip to Seattle would land Tristan Miles in the arms of his mate? Certainly not Tristan, who stopped looking for love a long time ago... -
![Betrayed: Days of the Rogue by Nicky Charles]()
Betrayed: Days of the Rogue by Nicky Charles
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 31 ratingsHis mate killed in a horrific explosion, ex-Enforcer Damien Masterson now lives as a rogue werewolf...Categorized as:
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Wild Things by Jennifer Ashley
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsWolf Shifter Mason McNaughton is tired of the crazy feral living in his house, endangering him, his brothers, and his sweet auntie Cora. Ferals are Shifters who’ve reverted to the wild stage, forgetting all about the joys of pizza and satellite TV. Not to mention, Mason is sick of waking up to the feral’s rampages in the bedroom next to his... -
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![To Tempt the Wolf by Terry Spear]()
To Tempt the Wolf by Terry Spear
In this third in the series, wildlife photographer Tessa Anderson must prove her brother innocent of murder charges. But when she discovers a gorgeous naked man barely alive on her beach, she's got a new world of troubles to deal with, not least of which is how he affects her with just a look, a touch, or a whispered word. Hunter Greymore is a lupus garou, a grey werewolf...Categorized as:
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![Curran, Vol. I by Gordon Andrews, Ilona Andrews]()
Curran, Vol. I by Gordon Andrews, Ilona Andrews
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 37 ratingsThis isn't a short story or a novella. This is a collection of scenes written by Gordon Andrews as a companion to our Kate Daniels series of books. These scenes illustrate the point of view of Curran, the Beast Lord of Atlanta and are provided in gratitude to our readers for all of their support. This collection isn't meant to stand on its own as an independent work of fiction... -
![The Phantom King by Heather Killough-Walden]()
The Phantom King by Heather Killough-Walden
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsSiobhan Ashdown was born of magic; it rides her blood like a phantom, tainted and dark and unpredictable. She is a warlock, and the power within her is unlike any before known to her kind. So it’s no surprise that the most powerful of the demons who feed off of this warlock magic not only recognizes the enormous potential she represents but determines that he will possess her at any cost... -
![One Crazy Wolf by Eliza Gayle]()
One Crazy Wolf by Eliza Gayle
Rated: 4.80 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsA Wolf and a dragon walk into a bar…Oh hell no. He’s not going there EVER. As the lone sane wolf amidst a pack of intelligence challenged rogues, Simon wonders why he volunteered for this insane mission. That’s the million dollar question. Except he knows exactly why he did it and he can’t hide the truth much longer. Not once he catches the scent of the new girl in town. Holy Shit...Categorized as:
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![Sedona Sin by Lisa Kessler]()
Sedona Sin by Lisa Kessler
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsA new Alpha will rise... Asher Mateo's future was stolen the night the Sedona Pack Alpha marked him to be bitten. Drafted into the werewolf Pack, Asher was forced to become a man he hardly recognized. After heading up a rebellion to overthrow their Alpha, Asher can't wash the sins from his hands and yearns for a fresh start. But he can't bring himself to leave Naomi and her twin boys...Categorized as:
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![Blue Moon by Lisa Kessler]()
Blue Moon by Lisa Kessler
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsShe’s his muse, his mate, and completely off-limits…He’s a jerk, a recluse, and her newest assignment. Until he broke her heart, Vivianna Lopez loved Logan Reynolds. Five years later, she’s an aspiring music journalist and he’s the camera-shy lead singer of Logan and the Howlers... -
![Destiny of the Wolf by Terry Spear]()
Destiny of the Wolf by Terry Spear
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 25 ratings"By the author of Heart of the Wolf, a Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year" "This delicious alpha hero will leave you wild for more." --Nicole North, author of Devil in a Kilt "All she wants is the truth..." Lelandi Wildhaven is determined to discover the truth about her beloved sister's mysterious death. But everyone thinks she's out to make a bid for her sister's widowed mate..Categorized as:
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![The Hunt by Heather Killough-Walden]()
The Hunt by Heather Killough-Walden
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsByron Caige has been a prisoner for the last fifty years of his supernaturally long life. Just when he gives up hope of ever knowing the taste of freedom again, he is unwittingly rescued by the very same woman who only wants to see him dead...Categorized as:
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![Into The Shadow by Christina Dodd]()
Into The Shadow by Christina Dodd
In return for the ability to transform into a heartless predator, a brutal warrior promised his soul and the souls of his descendants to the devil. Now, one thousand years later, the Wilder brothers battle the darkness inside themselves...Categorized as:
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![Love Pistols, Volume 3 by Tarako Kotobuki]()
Love Pistols, Volume 3 by Tarako Kotobuki
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsWhen a mongoose and a viper are natural enemies, can true love ever come to be? Shima's hidden relationship with Hiromasa may be revealed when suddenly there's a baby on the way.. -
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![A SEAL in Wolf's Clothing by Terry Spear]()
A SEAL in Wolf's Clothing by Terry Spear
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsMeara Greymere is in charge of the cabin rentals on the rugged Oregon coastline, so her brother and his mate could take a delayed honeymoon. But while Hunter is away, the she-wolf intends to play—she just has to convince the right alpha male to rent one of the cabins, and she’ll take it from there...Categorized as:
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![Partners of Persuasion by Nalini Singh]()
Partners of Persuasion by Nalini Singh
Still raw from being burned by a dominant female, wolf changeling Felix will never again risk being a plaything. But for dominant leopard Dezi, he’s the most fascinating man she’s ever met. She just has to convince this gun-shy wolf that he can trust the dangerous cat who wants to take a slow, sexy bite out of him . . . Timeline: Takes place some time after Kiss of Snow... -
![Alpha Moon by S.M. Reine]()
Alpha Moon by S.M. Reine
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsAuthor's note: This is the last episode I have planned for The Cain Chronicles, and a little bit of a treat for Abel fans. I hope you all enjoy him in this one as much as I do...heh. :D It's 20,000 words long - same length as Red Rose Moon. Happy reading! Rylie Gresham's world is ending, and this time, it has nothing to do with silver bullets.. -
![Stefan by V.A. Dold]()
Stefan by V.A. Dold
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsBeautiful, successful, and plus-sized El suffered a violent attack that has left her hating all handsome, wealthy men. Unfortunately for Stefan, he’s exactly what she hates. Stefan is a playboy to the extreme with one hard and fast rule: date a woman once, take her to bed, and be gone before morning. Until El...Categorized as:
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![Wolf Fever by Terry Spear]()
Wolf Fever by Terry Spear
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsFate turned nurse Carol Woods into a wolf, but she refuses to let being a lupus garou define her life. Ordered by her pack leader to find a mate and commit to shifting, there is only one gray wolf that catches Carol's interest; but Chaz McKinley makes it very clear that unless she's willing to accept what she is, he wants nothing to do with her...Categorized as:
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![Moon Blest by Jay Lynn]()
Moon Blest by Jay Lynn
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsFrom the Author of The Dragon Marked Chronicles comes whole new journey of hope, true family and discovering the power within ourselves. Unleash this action-packed werewolf shifter romance.“Pack a bag and get out!”Three days before her sixteenth birthday, Ella’s lonely life is twisted into a full disaster. The alpha’s son, Carrel, rejects her the instant he senses their bond... -
![Purrfectly Mated by C.D. Gorri]()
Purrfectly Mated by C.D. Gorri
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsTagline: He’s the leader of his pride, she’s a normal with no idea Shifters exist. Can Hunter convince Elissa she’s his purrfect mate? Synopsis: The leader of the Maverick Pride needs a mate and who better to help him out than the incomparable Gerri Wilder! Hunter Maverick is having trouble keeping his Tiger under control...Categorized as:
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![Bedded by the Bear by Isadora Montrose]()
Bedded by the Bear by Isadora Montrose
Curvy she-bear Zoe is facing a shotgun marriage, can her pal Mitchell save her? This take-charge alpha male never planned to hit on his best friend’s hot little sister, but she seems to need him. Now she’s gone from the frying pan to the fire.For years Zoe has kept her fantasies about hard-bodied Mitch to herself. But out of the blue, everything changes...Categorized as:
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![Seasons of the Moon Series by S.M. Reine]()
Seasons of the Moon Series by S.M. Reine
Rated: 4.09 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsThis is a bundle of the first four books in the Seasons of the Moon series, the bestselling YA paranormal books! This collection contains: Six Moon Summer All Hallows' Moon Long Night Moon Gray Moon Rising When Rylie went to summer camp, she didn't expect to get bitten by a werewolf and turn into a monster. She also didn't expect to fall in love--especially not with a werewolf hunter... -
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![The Finding by Nicky Charles]()
The Finding by Nicky Charles
She discovered a dark secret, witnessed a murder and fled into the night fearing for her life. Three years later, Cassie is still hiding from her past, haunted by a dream lover and fighting to control a terrifying beast that seems to grow stronger each day. When Bryan, pack Beta, appears to claim her, Cassie is forced to face the truth of her existence...Categorized as:
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![Wicked Howl by Celia Kyle]()
Wicked Howl by Celia Kyle
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsCan cats and dogs get along? Maybe. What about werelions and werewolves? If it’s Tilly and Mitchell, definitely. Or rather, maybe. If he’d just get his head out of his… Half-werelion Tilly McBride owns Bless Your Tart, the South’s latest and greatest bakery. Or at least the best one in Georgia. Fine. It’s the best in Wilder, Georgia, mainly because it’s the only one...Categorized as:
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![Steel Beauty by Dana Marie Bell]()
Steel Beauty by Dana Marie Bell
Rated: 4.07 of 5 stars · 33 ratingsShe's everything a big bad wolf could want. Coping with a devastating injury is hard enough for Belinda--Belle--Campbell. Forced separation from her destined mate while she heals is almost more than she can endure. Until she is strong enough to take up her duties as Luna of the Poconos Wolf Pack, however, the safest place for her is Halle...Categorized as:
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![Like a Wolf with a Bone by Shelly Laurenston]()
Like a Wolf with a Bone by Shelly Laurenston
Quiet little Darla Lewis doesn’t know what to think when the most-feared member of the South’s rowdiest wolf pack kidnaps her. Does he want to protect her or kill her? It could be either! Everyone knows about Egbert Ray Smith and how dangerous he is. Every pack avoids him, and the U.S. military uses him as their own killing machine...Categorized as:
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![Bonded by Nicky Charles]()
Bonded by Nicky Charles
Rated: 4.04 of 5 stars · 43 ratingsReno’s a tough Enforcer for Lycan Link who finds himself drawn to Brandi but duty rules his life. Brandi, just on the edge of starting her career as a Disaster Control officer, falls for Reno at first sight, but are they really meant to be? Is it love or lust and does it really even matter? Enforcers and DCs don't get along...unless fate forces them to. Bonded precedes The Mating...Categorized as:
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![Deuces Wild by Celia Kyle]()
Deuces Wild by Celia Kyle
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsSquirrel shifter Elly has been captured by Freedom, beaten, and then handed off to be raped. Only her new hotter-than-hell jailor, Deuce Pierce, isn’t keen on forcing her and is all about saving her curvy, furry ass and getting her to safety. After she’s freed, she can’t forget about the lion who saved her life, and she hunts for him, determined to find the man who haunts her...Categorized as:
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