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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... -
Bearheart Guardian: A Small Town Shifter Romance by Harmony Raines
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSecrets are finally revealed as danger stalks the Bear Creek Guardians. -
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Redeem the Bear by T.S. Joyce
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsIn the gripping final book in the Bear Valley Shifters saga, Corin Dunbar is still living with the ghost of the boy who died saving her life from the wrath of the Long Claws ten years ago. Unable to move on, she’s settled in the sanctuary of Bear Valley with the other bear shifters she has grown to rely on. On the eve of war with the murderous clan, she encounters a familiar man outside her camp... -
Fealty of the Bear by T.S. Joyce
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsAfter years of stagnancy, Muriel Marsden leaves the legendary clan of Hells Canyon bear shifters and goes rogue in order to discover herself. Her trip is cut short when she stumbles upon an injured man alone in the wilderness. As his only chance for survival, Muriel brings him to her cabin and works to save his life. The man is half feral and all sexy...Categorized as:
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Bear for the Holidays by Zoe Chant
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsHe's home for the holidays, but not in the way he expected. Bear shifter and biologist Nik Shevchenko is home in Colorado for the first time in years, and as soon as he’s done with the heron count that brought him back, he’s heading to his parents’ place for the bright, boisterous holiday he’s been craving for ages...Categorized as:
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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... -
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? Taylee. A horrific accident erased Taylee's memories, leaving her in a terrifying situation...Categorized as:
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Savage Kiss by Milly Taiden
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsSage Primrose dreams of the day she meets the man who will sweep her off her feet. She didn't expect him to abduct her while she wore nothing but a towel. Why did bad men have to look oh, so good? Feral Kincaid will do anything to protect his family. When a human female supposedly kidnaps his niece, he goes to get her, claws blazing... -
Such Violent Delights: A Holiday Paranormal Romance Anthology by S.L. Jennings, Stacey Marie Brown
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsEleven all new stories from twelve top paranormal romance authors. From Heaven to Hell, fae worlds, superheroes, and even through the looking glass, these holiday themed short stories bring a whole new meaning to the 12 days of Christmas. All proceeds from the sale of the anthology will be donated to charity. Featuring:. Stacey Marie Brown – Descending Into Madness (A Winterland Tale)... -
Racing Home by P. Jameson
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsIn the south, things get real dirty. Especially on Saturdays. Mud on your jeans. Grit in your beer. Your tan washes off in the shower. That's how you know it's racing day. Or as the Dirt Track Dogs like to put it, winning day. Because they aren't racing unless they're winning. Haunted by loss from the past, Blister, the most mysterious of the Dirt Track Dogs, is now running from his future... -
Betray the Bear by T.S. Joyce
On the verge of war, Chase Hale has no time to think about anything other than preparing his clan to battle the savage Long Claws, who are intent on annihilating Bear Valley. But when a supposed mate of the enemy shows up, he can’t help but be intrigued by the unsettling mysteries that swirl around the beautiful bear shifter...Categorized as:
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Sheriff Bear by Zoe Chant, Lauren Esker
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsA small-town sheriff + a wrongly accused BBW on the run + deadly enemies and dangerous passions = a sizzling forbidden love! Bear shifter and small-town sheriff Axl Tanner isn't looking for trouble or temptation when he walks into Marge's Diner, but he discovers two things at a glance...Categorized as:
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Return To The Bear by T.S. Joyce
In the thrilling third book in the Bear Valley Shifters saga, Joanna is trying to survive in a clan of battle-hardened bear shifters, where the alpha wants her for his own. When Brody Bannister, Benson Riker's most trusted councilman, accuses her clan of holding Hannah Michaels hostage in their camp, Joanna must decide where her loyalty lies...Categorized as:
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Bear Pause by Isadora Montrose
Billionaire Oil Bearon Laura Bascom needs a husband and a child if she’s to keep the family ranch. A one-year marriage sounds just right to satisfy the conditions of her great-grandfather’s will. Bearshifter Steve Holden's not sure he wants to get mixed up with any Bascoms, no matter how much money is at stake, but just one glimpse of voluptuous, adorable Laura and he knows he’s met his fate...Categorized as:
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Fathom: Tales of the Were - Grizzly Cove by Bianca D'Arc
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA Navy SEAL with special powers over water joins forces with a magical thunderbird shifter to defeat an ancient evil, finding unexpected love in the middle of the tempest. Traumatized by his last mission in a far off land, Navy SEAL Jim Morrow goes to Grizzly Cove to heal and help defeat a sea monster that’s been plaguing the little town full of bear shifters, refugee mermaids, and Others... -
Etched in Frost by L.R. Friedman
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsEtched in Frost is a contemporary Jack Frost reimagining with Swan Lake vibes. An angsty, fated mates, shifter/mortal romance, this standalone includes some dark themes and content best suited for those over the age of 18. Jolie. I always believed ballet was the love of my life. My fate. Until that tragic day that rocked my world... -
Firefighter Bear: Slade by J.K. Harper
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA woman trapped by the stigma of the past. .. Fox shifter Everly always ends up cornered and cowering. Growing up shunned by more dominant shifter species taught her there's no such thing as real community—or true love. But she's always secretly longed for the sexiest, most dominant bear shifter around. .. even though he almost destroyed her family. A bear shifter who can't forgive himself. .Categorized as:
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Bears Of Forest Heights: The Complete Series by Roxie Ray
Bears of Forest Heights is the bundled collection of Roxie Ray’s five hunky Biker Bears and follows each on their enthralling tales of finding love. Each book in the series can be read as a standalone but for the best reading experience, the author suggests you read them in order. Daddy Biker Bear. He found out we were having a baby. Then he rejected me as his mate...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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Single Dad Matchmate by Jade Alters
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsVictoria is successful in every part of her life… except when it comes to love. She’s put her blood, sweat, and tears into building her company. But she’s still unfulfilled. She’s dated the so-called “cream of the crop” of investment bankers, lawyers, doctors, and even CEOs…. Uninspired, the result always ends up being the same – an empty bottle and an empty bed. Luke. Ex-military. Single dad...Categorized as:
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Wild In The Woods by Liz Paffel
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsShe needs an enticing story to keep her job. He needs a fake girlfriend to get his family off his back. Fox Mitchell has made a name for himself teaching high-octane survival classes to city slickers looking for adventure when he’s not busy as acting captain of the Estes Park Search and Rescue Squad. He’s happy being a loner, even if everyone around him is getting hitched. Please...Categorized as:
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To Tame a Bear by Emilia Hartley
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAimee Han likes her life as spicy as the Korean-influenced food she makes, and when she and her best friend Callie escape from Callie’s father and the oppressive Den he controls, Aimee believes her life may finally be heating up. At last she can follow her dreams of opening a restaurant... -
Greed by Fel Fern
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMicah’s ghosts have finally caught up to him. They won’t leave until Micah’s six feet under. Micah Decker keeps his cards close to his chest. He has one job in Moon Burrow—heal the wounded grizzly shifters and their raven allies—and Micah does it well. His goals are simple. Keep his head down. Live to fight another day... -
Prized by the Polar Bear by Bella Drake
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHe thinks she’s perfection. She thinks he’s a dangerous criminal. Can he prove there's more to him than meets the eye? FBI SWAT agent Miles Sloane has his polar bear shifter side in careful check. Or he did, until he met his fated mate. Now he’s throwing her over his shoulder, and the word ‘kidnap’ is being bandied about. Soraya Whitiker has calculated every step of her life...Categorized as:
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Cruel Tides by Shana Brooke
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsRetrieving the trident was supposed to be the hard part. Now a new storm is brewing on the horizon. That curse the merfolk are under? Still swimming strong. Leander thought the trident could break it, but it’s breaking him instead. Sure, it gives him god-like powers, but they come at a cost too steep to pay—his life... -
Christmas Midlife Mate by Meg Ripley
At 45, Santa finally brought me the right guy for Christmas—. Until he turned into a bear. Christmas is supposed to be merry and bright,. But as a single mom with my only kid studying overseas,. The magic of the holidays has lost its luster. My bestie in Cape Cod invites me to her place,. And her family makes me feel right at home—. Especially the hunky guy dressed as Santa...Categorized as:
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Thomas & Julia by V.A. Dold
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsAs the owner of The Backwater shifter bar, Julia Le Beau is happy with her place in the shifter community. The only thing missing in her life is a man. Until he arrives on his white horse, she has stacks of romance novels to fill her nights. Too bad, her crazy mother doesn't see it that way. Thomas James' childhood has molded him into the man is today, extremely protective and relationship shy... -
Bearly Mine by Julie Ranseth
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsIn Shifter Alley, the men fall hard and fast. I didn’t expect a detour through Shifter Alley. And I certainly didn’t expect to be rescued by a bear shifter who made me feel things…warm and tingly things I never saw coming. Apparently, I’m his mate, and he wants to solve all my problems. I didn’t ask for that... -
The Alpha Warrior's Mate: An MM Mpreg Shifter Romance by Lorelei M. Hart
This isn’t the life I want for myself, but if it’s a choice between me and the people I love, I’m going to step up every single time. Growing up, I wanted to be a superhero. I was going to save the world, thwarting crime and protecting those who needed it most. Instead, I end up killing shifters for money... -
Big Furry Deal by Celia Kyle
Rated: 4.09 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsPanther shifter Millie Walker is finally free, finally knows her real name, and finally… has a mate? Well, crap. For Millie, having a mate is a horrible, no good, he’ll end up very dead, bad idea. She’s got what some refer to as a “control problem. ” In other words: she has no control and that’s her problem. So, she stays away from others, keeps to herself, and generally tries not to kill people...Categorized as:
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Sweeter Than Honey by Liz Paffel
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsShe’s on the run. He’s her reluctant protector. Will there be a second chance for the alpha bear shifter mountain man? Or will he lose it all… again? One minute Cara Neal is celebrating her win as Kansas City’s Entrepreneur of the Year by maybe drinking too much and finding the wrong guy… the next, she’s carrying a secret and every male bear shifter in three states is after her...Categorized as:
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Alphas Prefer Curves: Volume One by Milly Taiden, Erika Masten
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHot alpha males come in all flavors, from fierce shifters and swaggering rockstars to bad boy bikers and seductive billionaires, men of action and passion. In this collection of standalone BBW romance novels and novellas by the writers of the wildly popular Curvy Girl Romance group, the hunky heroes all have one thing in common: these alphas prefer curves. Dangerous Protector by Milly Taiden... -
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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Protecting His Passion by Jena Wade, Lorelei M. Hart
Sometimes we get second chances, even when we didn’t deserve them. Steelwick’s Alpha-Elect Armand left his den to seek a life that was his own, not one dictated by birthright, political negotiations, and forced matings. Now, more than a decade later, he is running the enforcer pack, making a difference to both human and shifter kind alike, and surrounded by people he cares about... -
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Accepting His Witch’s Sass (Sassy Ever After Universe) by Dawn Sullivan
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHe was sexy, broody, and hers, but that didn’t mean Aurora Lewellyn had to like it. A brief glimpse of the future was enough to show her that a mating between the two of them would never work. Not when Noah was unable to accept the part of her that was a witch, one she was unwilling to change, even if she could. She needed her magic. Her charges depended on her... -
Mail-Order Mates: The Complete Collection by Lola Kidd
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsEvery shifter needs a mate! Sunset Falls is a small town filled with successful shifter men who are searching for their mates. One by one, they turn to Lovely and Kind Brides for a little help. The mail-order bride agency specializes in helping shifters find their one true mate. Follow along as each shifter finds his own LK Bride. This bundle contains all the books in the bestselling series...Categorized as:
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Bear’s Midlife Surprise by Aline Ash
What happens when a lifelong bachelor and a recent divorcee, both adamant about avoiding relationships, collide in a whirlwind of midlife passion and an unexpected surprise? January. After a bitter divorce in her 40s, January swears off love, embracing her newfound freedom. Men are strictly off-limits and she has no regrets, except for not having children... -
The Bear's Reluctant Mate by R. E. Butler
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsWhen paranormal romance author Juliette Parson’s latest manuscript is billed by her editor as being too “unrealistic,” it’s suggested she contact a shifter group for advice on her storyline. Writing about shifter romances is one thing, but meeting with a person who can change into an animal at will isn’t something Juliette ever thought she’d do... -
Bearthlete by Terry Bolryder
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsHe’s an athlete, and a bear, and the only thing he wants to win now is the heart of his mate. Love hasn't been easy for Ryan Hart, the hottest snowboarder in the world. His brothers have found mates and settled down, but the perfect woman for him is still to be found...Categorized as:
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A Mate's Wish by P. Jameson
Rated: 4.09 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsChristmastime at Lake Haven Lodge is the stuff of legends. Tucked away in a crook of the Ouachita Mountains, visitors come to relax and unwind for the holidays. What they don’t know is that it’s run by a clan of virile mountain cats. Handyman, Renner Blackfoot, is bored with his existence. Filling his bed with random females for his panther’s pleasure isn’t enough anymore... -
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... -
Shiftr: Swipe Left for Love - Kristin by Ariana Hawkes
Rated: 4.09 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsThe second book in the new Hope Valley BBW dating app romance series. What if your fated mate was just an app swipe away? To those who don’t know her well, Kristin Pasternak is a feisty, statuesque, auburn-haired journalist. Only those close to her know that she suffers from PCOS, a condition that has left her unhappy with her body, and scared that she won’t be able to have children...Categorized as:
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Sassy in Diapers by Milly Taiden
Rated: 4.06 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsThis is a SHORT. This is NOT a standalone full length story. It is intended to be read in order after you read the previous books. Time to revisit Karla and Nate. Karla Wolfe is scared. Motherhood is coming much faster than she can accept. The last thing she wants is to be a replica of her own mother. Nate Wolfe loves his mate unconditionally...Categorized as:
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Bear in Mind by Moxie North
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsP. N. W. Pacific Northwest Werebears Book 2. Waiting patiently for his destined mate was not a high priority for Wyatt Rochon even if it was for his bear. He and his brothers ran a successful timber business and life was too busy to go hunting down The One. Fate finally steps in to bring Wyatt together with curvy state analyst, Jinger McCann...Categorized as:
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Grumpy Wolves: The Fate of the Wolf Guard Complete Series by Aidy Award
You won't want to miss The Complete Collection of the Fate of the Wolf Guard and Taryn's importance to the Troikas' world of the wolves! Included in Grumpy Wolves is:. Unclaimed. Untamed. Undone. Undefeated. Imprisoned, afraid, and with no memory of who I am, I’ve been thrown to the wolves… literally.Categorized as:
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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... -
Wolf Baited by Eliza Gayle
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsFollowing a lead south to find a missing female shifter, Greer and Calder land in the middle of unfamiliar territory. Enigma, South Carolina to be exact. Everything there seems innocent enough until their questions begin to ruffle fur and their oddball waitress at the local diner has a meltdown...Categorized as:
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The Alpha's Obsession by Luna Wilder
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsShe’s always been his. Now he just needs to convince her of that. I’ve been working for years to save up enough to get out of this small town and away from my mom. Now that I’m about to turn eighteen, it’s finally my chance to make my escape. Except, when I come home late one night from my shift, I realize that my money is gone. Now I’m scrambling...Categorized as:
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To Catch A Snake by E.A. Price
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsLing Ma. Red panda shifter. Currently unemployed. .. it’s complicated. 28. After Ling is dumped (under humiliating circumstances), and then unceremoniously fired, she finds her life really isn’t going in the right direction... -
Bear Seeking Bride: Trent by Ruby Shae
Rated: 4.06 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsDown on her luck, curvy chef Olive Campbell has reached the bottom of the barrel. She has no job, no money, no boyfriend and no prospects. The way things are going, she'll never get the chance to work with food again. When she sees an ad asking for a mail order bride who can cook, it seems like her luck is beginning to change...
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