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To Free a Soul by Opal Reyne
A hundred and fifty years have passed, and much has happened for Lindiwe. She’s bonded, she’s served her duties, and she’s brought Duskwalkers into the world. Every year, her relationship with Weldir grows steadier, only to eventually shatter... -
![Cold Foot Cash by T.S. Joyce]()
Cold Foot Cash by T.S. Joyce
Cash doesn’t look for trouble. Trouble looks for Cash. Cash Culver is freshly escaped from a high-security shifter prison, and is trying his best to fit in to a steady life as a functioning member of society. It’s not easy to do in the sleepy town of Darby, Montana...Categorized as:
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![Suitor Armor: Volume 3 by Purpah]()
Suitor Armor: Volume 3 by Purpah
Lady-in-waiting Lucia makes dire discoveries that haunt her every move in this third volume of Suitor Armor, an exciting Webtoon romantasy graphic novel, with an exclusive bonus storyline and behind-the-scenes content... -
![Under the Oak Tree, Vol. 2 by Suji Kim]()
Under the Oak Tree, Vol. 2 by Suji Kim
Most fairytales end with a wedding and a happily-ever-after—but this is no fairytale. The updated and official translation of Under the Oak Tree, the #1 webnovel on MANTA, continues in this second volume...Categorized as:
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![Suitor Armor, Vol. 2 by Purpah]()
Suitor Armor, Vol. 2 by Purpah
Palace life becomes increasingly dangerous for lady-in-waiting Lucia as she learns more about the magical world around her in the second volume of the Webtoon romantasy graphic novel Suitor Armor, featuring exclusive bonus storyline and behind-the-scenes content... -
![The Assassin's Curse by Lindsay Buroker]()
The Assassin's Curse by Lindsay Buroker
When outlaws Amaranthe and Sicarius chance upon spies stealing military prototypes, they immediately give chase. Well, immediately after Amaranthe talks Sicarius, former assassin and all-around non-altruistic type, into the mission... -
![War of the Dragon by Jessica Drake]()
War of the Dragon by Jessica Drake
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsZara and Lessie's adventure continues in Book 4 of the Dragon Riders of Elantia series, perfect for fans of Eragon, Pern, and Temeraire! When Zara and Lessie finally make it back to Elantia, the last thing they expect is to find that nearly all the dragons have gone missing... -
![Black Diamond Heart by P. Jameson]()
Black Diamond Heart by P. Jameson
Rated: 4.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsRaised in a clan of evil werecats who valued power over everything, Felix Kennedy didn’t know what love was. Not until he did the unthinkable to save a hurt female. Now his life is spiraling out of control as he fights both his inner demons and his destiny. Duty stands in his way when new players want to claim Memphis as their turf...Categorized as:
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![Lucas's Prey, Riley's Pride, Book 6 by Sandra R. Neeley]()
Lucas's Prey, Riley's Pride, Book 6 by Sandra R. Neeley
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsLucas is a Kodiak Bear shifter, and the last member of Riley’s Pride left without a mate. He spent the majority of his life thinking he didn’t want one. But then he watched all his family and friends finding and claiming theirs, starting families and basking in the love and peace having a mate can provide... -
![Craving the Kraken by Zoe Chant]()
Craving the Kraken by Zoe Chant
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHis monster is hidden deep inside. Hers is on the outside for everyone to see. Carol Zhang is a shark shifter who can’t hide her animal side. Her eerie eyes and sharp teeth make her an outcast even among other shifters. Only her fated mate could see through her terrifying exterior to the shy, lonely woman underneath. She’s been waiting to meet him her whole life. And then she does... -
![This Is All I Ask by Lynn Kurland]()
This Is All I Ask by Lynn Kurland
Set near the Scottish border at a rugged castle on the edge of the sea, this is the story of a courageous lord who lost everything he held dear. Of a strong young woman willing to sacrifice everything for happiness. Two lost souls who find in each other a reason to live again, to laugh again, and to love for the first time. .. -
![Racing Home by P. Jameson]()
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... -
![Ladybirds by R. Raeta]()
Ladybirds by R. Raeta
His miracles have a cursed edge, but he’s not the villain Sara expected. Still, she’s not exactly thrilled about being stuck with a centuries old ghost with a flair for the dramatic and a nasty habit of pushing her buttons just for the fun of it. With his penchant for boredom—and the fact that she’s the only one able to see and hear him—he’s about as common as her shadow and as welcome as mold...Categorized as:
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![The Princess and the Orc by Sabrina Silvers]()
The Princess and the Orc by Sabrina Silvers
Princess Amalie knows her future—marry a handsome prince, secure her kingdom, and fulfill her father’s plans. But a reckless ride outside the castle walls ends in an ambush, and her rescuer is no prince. Drogath, a powerful orc warrior, demands her hand in marriage as payment for saving her life. Bound by an orc handfasting, Amalie expects her father to rescue her...Categorized as:
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![Wait and Hope by mightbewriting]()
Wait and Hope by mightbewriting
“Harry,” Hermione began, voice very controlled, but she could feel the blade of panic slicing at her vocal cords. “Why was Draco Malfoy just screaming bloody murder about his,” and the word almost strangled her as she said it, “wife? ”. Harry's green eyes blew wide. Healer Lucas pinched the bridge of her nose, painfully displeased with the recent series of events... -
![A Light So Blinding by Emma Hamm]()
A Light So Blinding by Emma Hamm
She was the offering. He became the sanctuary. Astrid has survived her entire life by staying silent. As a veiled priestess, she advises a nobleman who makes every decision for her. But when a letter arrives claiming her long-lost sister is alive and captured by the trolls, Astrid is ready to risk everything. What she didn’t expect? Her nobleman is in debt...Categorized as:
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![Shiver Me Timbers by Cassie Mint]()
Shiver Me Timbers by Cassie Mint
My crush is so obvious, even the ghosts ship us together. But he’s off limits… and my dad’s best friend. Oh, my dad passed away years ago, but do you think that makes Duncan Matlock any less loyal to his memory? No, sir. It does not. Duncan will keep a respectful distance from me until his last breath, I’m sure of it. Never mind the monster crush I’m carrying for him...Categorized as:
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![Bear's Honor by Leann Ryans]()
Bear's Honor by Leann Ryans
Taken from her home after a brutal attack, Rune had been told to find a mate by spring, or one would be chosen for her. Of course the one she wanted was the one who said he wouldn’t claim her, but she refused to let him push her away. He was strong and caring, and if she had to choose, it would be him. Bear was second in the clan, but his honor wouldn’t allow him to abuse his station... -
![To Kiss In the Shadows by Lynn Kurland]()
To Kiss In the Shadows by Lynn Kurland
Lianna of Grasleigh spends all her days weaving tapestries of dragons and shadows, avoiding the intrigues of court, and trying desperately with needle and thread to recapture the beauty she has lost. She dreams of a fearless knight to rescue her from the king's stern wardship. .Categorized as:
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![Lover of Thorns and Holy Gods by Grace Draven]()
Lover of Thorns and Holy Gods by Grace Draven
A trilogy of short stories from the worlds of Master of Crows, Entreat Me, and Radiance. STRONG BLOOD (3,504 words) – Ballard de Sauveterre from ENTREAT ME crosses time to share a drink with Silhara of Neith from MASTER OF CROWS and discovers a connection that spans generations...Categorized as:
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![Wallflower Seeks Mountain Man by Marley Michaels]()
Wallflower Seeks Mountain Man by Marley Michaels
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsSerena Black has never liked being the center of attention. She’s always been the girl swaying to the music at the side of the room, happy to watch everyone else. Having put her life on hold and moved back home to look after her father, she’s happy to read her beloved mountain man books and work at their family store. The less peopling involved, the better...Categorized as:
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![The Midnight King: A Cinderella Retelling by Rebecca F. Kenney]()
The Midnight King: A Cinderella Retelling by Rebecca F. Kenney
Bound by magic, Celinda serves her step-family night and day with little hope of escaping the drudgery of her life, and even less hope of attending the upcoming series of royal parties hosted by the Crown Prince, who is seeking a bride. When a family heirloom summons a handsome Faerie, Celinda sees a possible avenue for escape... -
![How to Seduce a Slender by Lizzie Strong]()
How to Seduce a Slender by Lizzie Strong
Melody Deathless is in trouble. Having spent her life with no memory of the day her brother disappeared, she's used to a merciless world that doesn't care for poor little orphan werewolves—the only exception being this waitress's most peculiar regular...Categorized as:
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![브링 더 러브 2 by Zestkyo, 제스트쿄]()
브링 더 러브 2 by Zestkyo, 제스트쿄
아름다운 외모와 멋진 매너로 사교계에서도 인기가 높은 힐데브란트가의 장녀 레아. 하지만 그녀에겐 누구에게도 말 못할 고민거리가 있다. 집안의 후계였던 남동생 리히트의 가출 사건이 바로 그것! 멋진 남자가 되어 돌아오겠다는 편지 하나 달랑 남긴 동생은 생사를 알 수 없는 데다, 갑작스런 아버지의 죽음으로 임시 가주 자리를 맡게 된 레아는 집안의 가주 자리를 지키기 위해, 자신에게 힘이 되어 줄 정략결혼 상대를 찾기로 결심하는데…! ! 시작은 정략이지만 알고 보니 운명? !! 레아에게 찾아온 ‘사랑’의 소식, 함께 들어보세요♥. -
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![Seeing Other People by Emily Wibberley, Austin Siegemund-Broka]()
Seeing Other People by Emily Wibberley, Austin Siegemund-Broka
"The livings join forces to help their specters — and each other — move on in this emotional, slow-burn romance. "—New York Times. Two people haunted by their exes find that love isn’t dead in this heartfelt romance from the beloved authors of The Roughest Draft. Morgan is being ghosted by her ex. No, really. It’s sad Zach died and became a ghost...Categorized as:
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![The Next Always by Nora Roberts, MacLeod Andrews]()
The Next Always by Nora Roberts, MacLeod Andrews
The historic hotel in Boonsboro has endured war and peace, changing hands, even rumored hauntings. Now it’s getting a major facelift from the Montgomery brothers and their eccentric mother. Beckett is the architect of the family, and his social life consists mostly of talking shop over pizza and beer...Categorized as:
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![Gena Showalter Bundle by Gena Showalter]()
Gena Showalter Bundle by Gena Showalter
Gena Showalter is one of the rising stars of paranormal romance. Now, three of her most popular stories have been gather togethered in one great collection: The Stone Prince, The Pleasure Slave and Heart of the Dragon. "Lots of danger and sexy passion give lucky readers a spicy taste of adventure and romance. " --&nbspRomantic Times BOOKclub on Heart of the Dragon.Categorized as:
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![The Wind and the Wild by Emily McCosh]()
The Wind and the Wild by Emily McCosh
No one finds Faerie unless they are lost. Living on the edge of the enchanted woods, Niamh often loses herself among the trees in search of food. Though her body bears reminders of a night long ago when monstrous hounds broke from those lands, she has not since glimpsed the fair folk, nor heard a whisper of their lovely, treacherous songs...Categorized as:
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![The Cutthroat King by Nicole McKeon]()
The Cutthroat King by Nicole McKeon
A hidden heart. A captive soul. A chance for redemption. Beneath the glittering streets of New London, the Cutthroat King rules the criminal underground with a heart as cold as ancient stone. They say he is a monster. And Willow Bowbriar needs a monster... -
![Born in Ice by Nora Roberts]()
Born in Ice by Nora Roberts
Three modern sisters bound by the timeless beauty of Ireland. .. When the harsh storms of winter descended upon western Ireland, the locals stayed indoors - and visitors stayed away. Brianna Concannon's bed-and-breakfast became a cold and empty place. But that was fine with Brianna. She enjoyed the peace and quiet, even when the icy winds howled at her window...Categorized as:
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![Silent in the Grave by Deanna Raybourn]()
Silent in the Grave by Deanna Raybourn
"LET THE WICKED BE ASHAMED, AND LET THEM BE SILENT IN THE GRAVE. ". These ominous words, slashed from the pages of a book of Psalms, are the last threat that the darling of London society, Sir Edward Grey, receives from his killer...Categorized as:
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![Beauty's Twisted Tyrant by Nichole Rose]()
Beauty's Twisted Tyrant by Nichole Rose
Cursed to sleep, awoken with a kiss…and destined to be his. But no one warned her how much she'd love her prince's twisted games. Thalia. Cursed to sleep. Awoken by a kiss. You know the drill. But why didn't anyone warn me that Prince Charming is a tyrant? And why didn't anyone tell me how much I'd love his filthy games? Because the more time I spend with this wicked man, the harder I fall... -
![Claiming His Family by Rosa Mink]()
Claiming His Family by Rosa Mink
When Tawni finds an abandoned child in the woods, she’ll do anything to protect it, find where he belongs. After running away from her own pack, she’s hesitant to leave the boy with just anyone, she wants to find his family, and perhaps, find somewhere she can belong herself. As the years pass by, she doesn’t give up hope that they’ll find it...Categorized as:
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![Seeing Danger by Wendy Vella]()
Seeing Danger by Wendy Vella
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsLord Devonshire Sinclair understands his family’s heightened senses are a result of a long ago pact between the Sinclairs and the powerful Raven family. To Honor and Protect is their creed. He has also accepted that no woman could live at his side and understand what he is capable of…until now... -
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![Run To Me by Cynthia Eden]()
Run To Me by Cynthia Eden
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsHe’s used to getting what he wants…. Jennings “Jay” Maverick is a tech billionaire. He has the world at his feet, and he thinks he can buy anything…but he can’t buy her. One look at the mysterious Willow, and Jay knows that he is a goner... -
![For the Heart of an Outlaw by T.S. Joyce]()
For the Heart of an Outlaw by T.S. Joyce
Karis Dunway is looking for a complete overhaul of her life. On the tail-end of a heartbreak, she makes a desperate move and applies to be a part of a matchmaking program for big predator shifters. Colt seems charming and sweet over messages, but meeting the scar-faced man in person sets Karis’s life on a path she can’t escape from...Categorized as:
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![Defeating Wicked Blaze by M. Sinclair]()
Defeating Wicked Blaze by M. Sinclair
I couldn’t remember what life was like before Wicked Blaze Correctional. The place had left a permanent imprint on my brain. A bloody, savage tattoo that seemed to shade everything in dark, cynical colors. Jaded. That was the lens I viewed the world through. Any rose-colored glasses I once owned had been dropped and stepped on, ground into the cold, hard floor of my cell...Categorized as:
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![Rising Storm by Julie Trettel]()
Rising Storm by Julie Trettel
As far as Painter knows there are only two known gorilla shifters remaining: he and his team leader, Silas Granger. That is until he finds his one true mate held captive by the Raglan and what should have been a simple mission turns into a rising storm that's about to explode. -
![Her Scent by Flora Ferrari]()
Her Scent by Flora Ferrari
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI’ve lived a long time alone. Hunted. Hiding what I really am. But then Ruby moves to my city, and I can’t hide anymore. She’s twenty, a curvy, gorgeous virgin who’s all the more beautiful for not knowing how perfect she is. She’s shy. She’s smart. And, even if she doesn’t know it yet, she’s mine...Categorized as:
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![The Archmage by Emily L.K.]()
The Archmage by Emily L.K.
In this world, strength is noticed, strength is feared, strength is punished. Desperate to fund a Healer for her dying mother, Illusionist Tsillah tricks her way into an apprenticeship with a visiting Archmage by pretending to be an elementalist... -
![The Hidden Princess At All-Boys Alpha Academy: Chap 64-146 by Caroline Above Story]()
The Hidden Princess At All-Boys Alpha Academy: Chap 64-146 by Caroline Above Story
(Sequel of Accidental Surrogate For Alpha. Can be read alone. ) Ariel was looking forward to her arranged marriage as the perfect princess, only to discover that she was being seen merely as a surrogate. Determined to escape the impending wedding, Ariel found herself with nowhere to turn. Her brothers helped her disguise as a boy, and she entered the mysterious and formidable Alpha Academy... -
![A Tale of Cupidity: A Sweet & Spicy Short Story by A. K. Caggiano]()
A Tale of Cupidity: A Sweet & Spicy Short Story by A. K. Caggiano
Cupid Thalia’s precise plans get ruined when her winged workmate Markos shows up on a dire matchmaking mission. And then she makes a massive love-missile mistake. Thankfully, cupid magic doesn’t work on their own kind. .. or does it? This is a ~6500 word short story, and all proceeds will be donated to the ACLU.Categorized as:
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![Yellowstone Redemption by Peggy L. Henderson]()
Yellowstone Redemption by Peggy L. Henderson
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsCity boy Chase Russell is on the fast track to self-destruction. A star athlete, he gets into trouble with drugs and alcohol. Fulfilling a community service sentence in Yellowstone National Park is the last thing he wants to do. After a night of drinking in the park, he wakes up to find his new friends gone, and everything around him has changed...Categorized as:
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![Prince of Fate by Terry Bolryder]()
Prince of Fate by Terry Bolryder
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsThe second in a brand new series, Lions of Pride Island! Sexy lion shifters, curvy, sassy mates and matches made by fate! Each can be read alone or in order! Cain Hunt is addicted to adrenaline, an extreme sports athlete who is always going as fast as possible in an effort to outrace his own past... -
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![Acedia by Colette Rhodes]()
Acedia by Colette Rhodes
Although she’s spent her life in the human realm, Iris has always lived in the shadows. When the chance to escape presents itself, it seems too good to pass up. Even if it means traveling to another realm—a realm filled with mysterious monsters, no less. Anything is better than this, right? Damen is everyone’s favorite prince. Charming, funny, and quick to bring levity to any situation... -
![Exile of the Seas by Jeffe Kennedy]()
Exile of the Seas by Jeffe Kennedy
Around the shifting borders of the Twelve Kingdoms, trade and conflict, danger and adventure put every traveler on guard . . . but some have everything to lose. ESCAPED. Once she was known as Jenna, Imperial Princess of Dasnaria, schooled in graceful dance and comely submission. Until the man her parents married her off to almost killed her with his brutality... -
![Fated To Be King by Skye Alder]()
Fated To Be King by Skye Alder
Rated: 4.09 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsIt was supposed to be a vacation. I’ve always wanted to go to Scotland and when I win my dream vacation, I have nothing but high hopes for the trip. Then I get turned around and when I stop to ask for directions, I’m led to this castle and entered into some kind of Queen ceremony. I’m trying to stay positive. I’ll just explain that I would make a terrible Queen and get back to my vacation...Categorized as:
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![My Eye Adored You by Kylie Marcus]()
My Eye Adored You by Kylie Marcus
Rated: 4.09 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsHe may only have one eye, but it adores her … he just doesn’t know it yet. Reece Spencer became a monster after a Halloween party gone wrong, but instead of letting it ruin his life, he dedicated his life to monsters. After selling his portion of a successful investment firm, he funded the creation of a college for monsters just outside the monstrous little town of Screaming Woods... -
![The Rhino's Rose by Karla Doyle]()
The Rhino's Rose by Karla Doyle
Return to the small, secret, monster town of Fate's Falls for this steamy and sweet, cozy monster romance! ROSE. As the motherless only child of a ruthless mafia don, I was destined to be leveraged, not loved. Until one of the gargoyles on my family’s centuries-old mansion came to life…and saved mine. That was a decade ago... -
![Sunday's Child by Grace Draven]()
Sunday's Child by Grace Draven
The holiday season has arrived, and museum archivist Claire Summerlad envisions a lonely Christmas for herself and her autistic son. .. until she meets a mysterious new co-worker who seems strangely familiar. The memory of a Christmas past is brought back to life when Andor Hjalmarson is introduced to the woman he once called Sunday’s Child...
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