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My Beacon by Alanea Alder
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsGage Fabre has been attending meetings regarding the city’s dimming lights, but so far, no one knows why it’s happening. He and his fellow unit brothers can only concentrate on recovering kidnapped fae and supporting their queen.Nightly visions of a beautiful woman engulfed in flames haunt him. Sleepless nights and increased drills leaves him feeling frayed... -
Gold Dragon by Lindsay Buroker
Rated: 4.51 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsNow that Trip’s siblings are safely back in the capital, he would like it if life got back to normal. As normal as possible for a half-dragon army officer learning to use his magical powers when he isn’t busy piloting with Wolf Squadron. But trouble keeps popping up, and the capital isn’t the safe haven Trip had hoped... -
Dying For My Vengeance Demon by Lauretta Hignett
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsHow can you catch a monster when you're running for your life?Conrad and Sandy are on the run, framed for every single vicious murder Lord Seth has ever committed. Not only are they being hunted by both the human police and some bloodthirsty rogue supernaturals, they're forced to watch while Lord Seth gains the hearts and minds of the masses during his election campaign... -
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... -
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Wildfire Phoenix by Zoe Chant
Rated: 4.54 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsHis touch makes her burn.And that's the one thing she must never do... Blaise can’t afford to lose control. She can’t let her inner monster rise. Not ever again.Even if that means denying her own feelings… and her fated mate.But that’s okay. She’s used to repressing her animal, and her desires. She can keep her distance from him, no matter what her friends think.Nothing has to change...Categorized as:
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Cursed Dragon by Brogan Thomas
Rated: 4.51 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsShe’s stuck working a dead-end job in an isolated paranormal community. When they come under attack, can this snarky teen defend those she loves? Kricket Jones is bored. Trapped with her family in a heavily warded enclave because of their dormant dragon DNA, the nineteen-year-old’s biggest adrenaline rush comes from crafting forbidden charms on the sly... -
A Fashionable Disaster by Robyn Peterman
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsThe richbloodsuckersdon’t want to pay taxes. Too bad, so sad. They’re the least of my problems right now. At the wise suggestion of my beloved mate, I indulge in a little retail therapy so I don’t dismember the pissed off crew of greedy Vamps who don’t want to pay their fair share... -
Greyriver Shifters by Kristina Weaver
Rated: 4.62 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe shifters of Greyriver are hot as hell and nothing will stop them in their paths, so cozy up and be ready for some sexy fun! Enjoy 5 Standalone, full length books in this bundle. More than 400,000 words. NO CLIFFHANGERS. UNWANTED MATE I don’t want to feel this pull towards Mika Bright and feel the lust that overtakes me when I smell her... -
Hair of the Demon Dog: A Shot of Midlife Magic Novel by Tegan Maher
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsJules Cavanaugh is settling nicely into her new Florida home and learning to use her magic, but with a power-hungry witch and wizard gunning for her, she feels like she's waiting for the other shoe to drop. Unfortunately for them, she's done letting other people dictate her future.Even though she's exhausted and battered from the first attack, the fate of the magical world rests on her shoulders... -
Fire & Rescue Shifters: Coyote in the Sea (Fire & Rescue Shifters: Friends and Family) by Zoe Chant
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsShe found her happy ending.Now if she can just help these young fools find theirs…Sea dragons. Sometimes you just want to grab ‘em by the gills and shake some sense into those thick, honor-stuffed skulls.And there’s one cranky old coyote shifter who’s not afraid to do just that... -
Changed Mate by Candace Ayers
Rated: 4.55 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsSomeone once said, “Opposites attract.” (Clearly, they’d never met these two.) Mariah comes from humble beginnings. She’s worked her tail feathers off. Her dream is now at her fingertips. Her motto: Achieving goals requires sacrifice. Patton works in the family construction business. When he has to. He’d rather hang out on his boat all day. His motto: Life is meant to be enjoyed... -
The Beast in Him / The Mane Event / Big Bad Beast / Bear Meets Girl by Shelly Laurenston
Rated: 4.55 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsIn The Mane Event, Shelly Laurenston introduced a whole new breed of heroes--sexy, shape-shifting hunks who redefine the term Alpha male. Now, in The Beast in Him, one gorgeous lone wolf is about to meet his match... Some things are so worth waiting for. Like the moment when Jessica Ward "accidentally" bumps into Bobby Ray Smith and shows him just how far she's come since high school... -
Crime of Magic by Linsey Hall
Rated: 4.48 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsTo solve this crime, I'll have to risk it all Training at the Undercover Protectorate’s Academy is kicking my butt. My sister aced it in a few months—but I’m lagging behind like a three-legged poodle at a greyhound race. I don’t want to have to leave my new home in this amazing castle, so I’ve got to get a grip on my magic. Soon... -
Charmed Mate by Candace Ayers
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsFern Day is barely holding it together most days. As a single, fully-human mom of a fifteen-year-old-shifter-with-a-bad-attitude, the last thing she has time for is herself. Her life is chaos, she’s a hot mess, and her daughter is her number one priority. Sunkissed Key’s handsome pediatrician sure is tempting, though... -
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Royal Bear by Candace Ayers
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIn the search for her missing brother, Free-spirited Grace finds some firsts — friends, family, a home, and a hot shifter who captures her heart. To claim Grace as his mate, Konstantin must not only renounce his title and shun his duties, he must betray his friends. Being a Royal Bear is a royal b*tch. AUTHOR'S NOTE: P.O.L.A.R... -
Chosen Mate by Lola Glass
ALL IS FAIR IN LOVE AND REJECTION My fated mate rejected me years ago, but now he wants me back. The problem? My best friend, who has less-than-no interest in me. Dante, my rejected mate, sees this as the perfect opportunity to sweep in and bite me, taking back his rejection as if that's going to make me forget about the years he left me without a home, mate, or pack... -
Grave Affairs by Lilith Daniels
Rated: 4.47 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFollowing an accusation of being a necromancer with no way to prove her innocence, Detective Kirani Kinsley Ramons turns in her badge and flees to Dragon Heights, Wyoming for a fresh start.In Miami, few understand the difference between a necromancer and the descendant of dragons.In Dragon Heights, nobody cares... -
The Dragon Guardian by Jessie Donovan
Gina MacDonald may be pregnant and on the run, but she will do anything to protect her unborn child—even go up against a dragon-shifter. While hiding in the wilds of the Scottish Highlands, she soon notices the black dragon perched on the nearby hills. She debates if he is related to her past or not, but then a pain overcomes her and the dragon finally swoops down to help...Categorized as:
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Chased Mate by Candace Ayers
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsArden Richardson has no excuse. It’s a total lapse in judgement. The comatose man isn’t even her patient. But…. Her stolen kiss awakens the sleeping giant. Flynn Bennett has a shady past. It extends back almost to the cradle. He’s trouble with a capital T. But… One kiss is all it takes. The bad boy. The ex-con. The bootlegger... -
Perfect Pending by Lucia Ashta, Kate Marcin
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsMarla’s ancestors saddled her with frizzy red hair, sarcasm on tap, the Gawama last name, and the urge to run from her problems.Her bloodline was also supposed to guarantee she’d be a powerful witch.She isn’t, not by a long shot.Only those with magic are allowed in her hometown. Now that her teenage children are awakening, and sparking enough power to be a fire hazard, she’s headed back... -
The Dragon's Dilemma by Jessie Donovan
From the author of the USA Today bestselling Stonefire Dragons series comes a new series centering on the dragon-shifters of the Scottish Highlands. Full of humor, alpha personalities, and a new threat, Clan Lochguard is waiting for you..Categorized as:
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The Dragon Warrior by Jessie Donovan
Grant McFarland is the head Protector of Clan Lochguard. His top priority is finding the traitorous former clan members who attacked the Scottish clan. However, the touch of a female he’s known his whole life has started to set his body on fire. Both man and beast want her, but until he can ensure the clan is safe, he must resist her. Faye MacKenzie used to be in charge of security for her clan...Categorized as:
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Bear Sin by Isadora Montrose
Ever since he came into his talent in adolescence, billionaire Patrick Bascom has been denying his inner bear. But waxing your chest can’t change your soul. An unexpected encounter with curvy bearshifter Heather Dupré rouses his bear instincts at last. Yet when Patrick learns that Heather is pregnant he thinks paying her off will be the easiest option. But her backwoods family has other ideas...Categorized as:
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The Grisly Grizzlies: Maximus by Kim Fox
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsKennedy vowed never to return to Redemption Creek. At least not while Maximus is still there. He abandoned her when she needed him the most and it would take the threat of death to bring her back. Unfortunately for her, that’s exactly what she’s facing. The alpha of The Grisly Grizzlies is a hell of a fighter. In fact, he’s been beating himself up for years... -
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Cider by Aspen Black
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhat do Jack Frost, an ancient silver haired vampire, and a goat shifter all have in common?This girl. Right here...Categorized as:
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Raven's Instinct by Elva Birch
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsRavens love shiny things... but sometimes that gets them into trouble... -
Shifters in the Shadows: Seventeen Paranormal Romances of Sexy Shifters, Dangerous Vamps, & Things That Go Bump in the Night by J.K. Harper, Jacqueline Sweet
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratings17 Brand-New, Exclusive, Stand-Alone Paranormal Romances. Never before released! The night is dark and something bewitching hides in its depths. These seductive vampires, sexy-as-hell shifters, dominating dragons, and possessive spirits will take your breath away. After one taste of their delicious darkness you'll never miss the light again... -
Colwood Firehouse: Jax by Kim Fox
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe one thing that grumpy lion shifter Jax hates more than kids is sharing the remote control for the TV. So, he's thrilled when he has the firehouse to himself for five glorious days. That is until someone drops off an annoying pink package on the doorstep, and this one isn't from Amazon... Violet is an emotional wreck... -
The Grisly Grizzlies: Kneecap by Kim Fox
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWild. Ferocious. Untamed. Vicious. And that’s just Kneecap in his human form. His savage grizzly bear on the other hand… watch out! Nothing and no one has been able to tame this half barbarian/half shifter in thirty years, but there’s a glimmer of hope when a curvy girl named Nora walks onto the ranch. Nora Marchesi has come to Montana to find her sister... -
Covert Bear by Candace Ayers
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsVilified by strangers, Friendships aren’t Heidi’s forte. Unless it happens to be with a displaced polar bear. Hey, he’s a great listener! Alexei knows she’s his mate. But she refuses to date him. All he wants is a chance. And, as far as he can tell, there’s only one way to get it—as a Covert Bear. AUTHOR'S NOTE: P.O.L.A.R... -
Chosen Mate: Lion Shifter Romance by Candace Ayers
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSassy siren. Alluring beauty. Fragile human.Elin has a dreamTo mate a shifterAnd form a familyIt’s a rule of nature—shifters don’t leave their mates.Dominant alpha. Jungle beast. Sexy feline.Dylan has a dutyTo breed his females And build his PrideIt’s a rule of nature—lions don’t have mates.Fated mates. Star-crossed lovers... -
The Giant and the Witch by Kim Richardson
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhat's the worst thing that can happen to a witch?The Giant and the Witch is perfect for fans of urban fantasy, mystery, slow-burn romance, and humor... -
Stonefire Dragons Collection: Volume One by Jessie Donovan
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThis collection features the first three books in the USA Today bestselling Stonefire Dragons series. Below are the stories included: SACRIFICED TO THE DRAGON In exchange for a vial of dragon’s blood to save her brother’s life, Melanie Hall offers herself up as a sacrifice to one of the British dragon-shifter clans... -
Kodiak Island Shifters: Complete Series by Candace Ayers
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsAt Port of Ursa in Kodiak Island Alaska, the Sterling brothers are kind of a big deal. Self-made billionaires, they expanded their late father’s little backwoods camping supply shop into a nationwide chain of retail outfitter stores. They have it all...almost. Lately their bears are searching...hungry and restless...trying to find their mates... -
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Grime & Punishment by Demitria Lunetta, Marley Lynn
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsThe only thing worse than a serial killer that hates you... is a serial killer that likes you.It's the beginning of the worst knock knock joke ever: a dead body, a pregnant vampire, and a murderous ex all show up on the same doorstep. Except this joke happens to be my life. The dead body is a "gift" from the notorious vampire serial killer... -
Dragon Blood by Eileen Wilks
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsThe battle against a vengeful goddess reaches a climactic point as Lily Yu must now face the ultimate challenge in a dangerous new realm—without her husband, Rule... When a mission to rescue five children stolen by an Old One falls apart under the assault of a demon prince, Lily wakes up in a strange reality—and is immediately taken captive by the dragon spawn who rule there... -
Death Becomes Her by Michael Anderle
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 37 ratingsAlternate cover edition of ASIN B017I3NVP2The UnknownWorld is about to suffer change. For a thousand years, it has felt stifled by Michael's strictures, the rules they must follow on pain of death. As the first and most powerful vampire in existence, he has the power to keep the power struggles under the radar from the rest of humanity. Unfortunately that is changing... -
Rising Moon by Linsey Hall
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsFor centuries, my kind was thought to be extinct. We aren't, but I'm the only one. I was chosen for reasons that I don't understand, but I'm going to have to prove myself worthy when madness overtakes my species. It's up to me to save them, and I'm going to need Lachlan's help. I still can't allow myself to fall for the Alpha werewolf who is my mate, but that's not stopping me...Categorized as:
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Rise Against by Hailey Edwards
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsWelcome to the ferocious world of The Foundling, set in an bayou town where men are men - except when they are also dragons, kitties with wings, crocodiles and . . . well, Miller... -
Wildfire Shifters: Collection 1 by Zoe Chant
Fall in love with the wildest firefighter crew around! Zoe Chant returns to the hot, hilarious world of the Fire & Rescue Shifters with an all-new crew! From an alpha griffin to a fun-loving sea dragon, these rugged, magical wilderness firefighters can face any danger without breaking a sweat. But when they find their true mates, things might just get too hot to handle..Categorized as:
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Dead Eye by Alyssa Day
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFor Jack Shepherd, tiger shape-shifter and former soldier, life is heading for a dead end. Dead End, Florida, to be exact. When he learns that he inherited a combination pawn shop/private investigation agency from his favorite uncle, Jack’s first job is to solve his uncle’s murder. Because sometimes it takes a tiger’s eye to see the truth... -
Shifters in the Snow: Bundle of Joy: Seventeen Paranormal Romances of Winter Wolves, Merry Bears, and Holiday Spirits by J.K. Harper, Milly Taiden
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratings17 Brand-New, Exclusive, Stand-Alone Paranormal Romances. Make it a Merry Shiftmas! Celebrate the festive holiday season with hot stories from some of your favorite USA Today & New York Times Bestselling authors. Burly bears, prowling panthers, charming cheetahs, winter witches, and fiery dragons are waiting to heat up your sheets... -
My Wound to Bear by Olivia Arran
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA broken woman... Gina is a survivor. After years of captivity she’s now free, her child has been returned to her, and she owes her new pack everything. She needs to be strong for her daughter, to look to the future. After all, she’s a human living in a world full of shifters—strength is everything. But how can she survive when she’s broken inside? A healer..Categorized as:
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The Dragon Family by Jessie Donovan
For Finlay Stewart, being a dragon-shifter clan leader is easy compared to managing his family… Finn is trying his best to work and protect his clan on little sleep; having triplets is his toughest challenge to date. But with his mate, Arabella, at his side, he finds a way to manage...Categorized as:
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The Dragon's Pursuit by Jessie Donovan
When Dr. Layla MacFie realizes someone is stealing much-needed medical supplies, she doesn't know who to trust inside her surgery. Determined to find the culprit herself, she reaches out to Lochguard's electrician, Chase, who just happens to be the younger male who's been trying to woo her for months...Categorized as:
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Craved Mate by Candace Ayers
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMelody Manes, the one hit wonder.Over forty, childless, never been married.Mel can’t decide which of those epithets is worse. At least she has a boyfriend...…to whom she can’t fully commit...…from whom she needs a vacation. When she tries to help a stray cat, she lands herself up a tree.Ironically, Mac, the firefighter who rescues her, sets her panties aflame... -
Treasured by the Dragon by Jessie Donovan
If someone had told Dawn Chadwick that she’d be attending a play put on by children on a dragon-shifter’s land a year ago, she would’ve said they were mad. However, her daughter Daisy has slowly worn Dawn down about her prejudices and she ends up volunteering to help with the play. She’s to assist an eccentric dragonman with the special effects...Categorized as:
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Karma's Spell: A Paranormal Women's Fiction Novel by L.A. Boruff, Lacey Carter Andersen
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsNo one ever told me what to do if I ended up forty-something, divorced, and jobless. When my ex knocks at my door with his new girlfriend I somehow manage to turn them into toads. But that’s not possible, right?Still, my ex-husband’s car is in the driveway, and he’s nowhere to be found. Which doesn’t look great for me... -
The Fire of the Dragon's Heart: A Reverse Harem Paranormal Fantasy Romance by Willa Hart
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMy best friend is still missing, time's running out, and I'm all out of ideas...My five guys and I travelled to Europe to rescue Zoe from her dragon kidnappers, but my newly developed powers are failing me. Instead of pinpointing her location, the most I can manage is a little static and a lot of frustration...Categorized as:
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All for the Beast by Milly Taiden
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsKaty Jacobson’s life had come to a standstill. She loved her job as a cruise entertainment director, but she was burned out. When Gerri Wilder offered her an interesting adventure on the planet Nova Aurora, Katy jumped at the chance...
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