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Familiar Beginnings by Alice Winters
Smart men quit while they’re ahead—they lay low and hope disaster blows on by them. Not me. Especially when disaster seems to follow me and my soulmate Havoc, a demon I bound to me three hundred years ago with my magic.The dark mage Geoff is back from the dead and creating chaos by devouring the hearts of people with magical abilities, giving him overwhelming power as his followers grow... -
With Kid Gloves by Macy Blake
A grumpy tiger thinks he can be a lonely drifter? Not on Ollie Jerrick self-proclaimed Happiness Champion’s watch. Ollie Jerrick has a hero complex. As a wolf shifter, he’s been surrounded by real-life heroes since his dads rescued him from an evil witch when he was six... -
The Necromancer's War by Sheena Jolie, S.J. Himes
SJ Himes writing as Sheena Jolie brings the newest adventure in The Beacon Hill Sorcerer series...Angel Salvatore has been through one supernatural war, and it nearly took everything from him.Over a decade later, the High Council of Sorcery is coming for Angel and all he holds dear--his found family and friends, and the city he calls home... -
A Mage's Guide to Wicky by A.J. Sherwood
Wicky’s never been magically stalked before. He kinda likes it, to be honest. For some reason, it’s upsetting everyone else though... -
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A Purpose That Restores Us by Michele Notaro
Dark witches here, bloody witches there, evil witches everywhere.At home, my life is amazing, thanks to my boyfriend, Cosmo Ono-Nai, and his wonderful family that I’ve become a part of. I’m happier than I’ve ever been in my life.But work is a different story.All anyone’s talking about is the Red Cloth this, the Red Cloth that... -
Illusion by Nik Knight
Riley’s Guardians are breaking apart, and he fears he can’t put them back together again.A hybrid born of an Angel-Fallen union, Riley Shepard is an anomaly coveted by both sides of an ancient war. But he doesn’t want to fight their war; he has his own battles to face. As his family fractures, bonds are tested, and forbidden feelings threaten to tear his heart into bloody thirds... -
The Chosen One Universe Volume Two by Macy Blake
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHave You Been Chosen?For the first time, Macy Blake’s two bestselling paranormal fantasy series are being published in a three-volume mega-verse box set!Each volume will feature three full-length MM novels with dragons, hellhounds, vampires and more, with never before published bonus material. All in reader-requested chronological order... -
His Realm by Mary Calmes
On their first meeting, Varic Maedoc, prince of the vampyrs, told Jason Thorpe that loving him was not for the faint of heart. He wasn’t kidding. In the past two years, Jason has been kidnapped, lived through several attempts on his life, and foiled a coup. Now, his new life as the prince’s consort and adviser to the king is made even harder by Varic’s prolonged absence... -
Atticus by Taylor Rylan
Hellhounds don’t have mates. But after a decade of denying his attraction to Brice, Atticus realizes the lion shifter is just that: his fated mate.Atticus was banished from the demon realm well over a century ago when he could no longer do his master’s bidding. He had been many places but truly felt at home when he found Honey Creek... -
Nikolai's Beloved by Taylor Rylan
Rated: 4.52 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsWhen fate doesn’t get it right the first time, second chances at love are a true blessing you didn’t know you needed.As the master of his coven, Nikolai Cardello was happy to watch his vampires finally be blessed with their fated mates. Despite having had a chance at a love that wasn’t meant to be, he had a fulfilling life, and his adopted son had given him the family he’d always dreamed about... -
Endlessly Raphael by Mia Monroe
I was looking for a fake husband, but what I found was so much more.Something was in the air the night I walked into the club. It was like the clouds parted and there he was, the most stunning man I’d ever seen. He looked like he could be fun for a few hours, but as night turned to day, I proposed to him...Categorized as:
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Garic by Taylor Rylan
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsTwo vampires. Fated to be together. Will the Paranormal Council bring them together or get in the way of their bond? Garic Romano jumped at the chance to join the Paranormal Council. They needed enforcers, and he was ready for a change. He loves his family, but he’s always been closest to his older brother, and when that led to Montana, Garic was ready to jump in with both feet... -
Fire & Brimstone Scrolls: The Complete Series Box Set by Nik Knight
Family. Freedom. Truth. Love. Some things are always worth fighting for.All Riley Shepard ever wanted was a normal life, but Fate is cruel, reality is subjective, and love has never been so hard... -
Scenes from Quarantine by K.D. Edwards
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsThe events in Scenes from Quarantine take place after The Hanged Man and prior to The Hourglass Throne. The story was released serially during the 2020 Covid-19 lockdown, from March 27th to July 13th... -
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Fated Mates and How to Seduce Them by A.J. Sherwood
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsAfter Ian Moore steps in to save resident playboy and vampire André Castor from a spiked drink, he expects life to go back to normal. Why, he doesn’t know, but that assumption seems reasonable, right?Only André doesn’t want it to go back to normal. He’s found a cute, trustworthy human, which is an anomaly in his world... -
Beyond the Storm by Jaclyn Osborn
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsParties, laughter, and heart-melting romance. The war might be over, but the fun is just beginning... -
The Chosen One Universe Volume One by Macy Blake
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsHave You Been Chosen?For the first time, Macy Blake’s two bestselling paranormal fantasy series are being published in a three-volume mega-verse box set!Each volume will feature three full-length MM novels with dragons, hellhounds, vampires and more, with never before published bonus material. All in reader-requested chronological order... -
Two Thousand Blades by Jocelynn Drake
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsThere’s no escape from a dragon’s hoard.Xiang thought his biggest problem was going to be defeating the fae.Nope.Right now, it's escaping this dragon's hoard.The dragon, who tried to eat his clanmate, grabbed Xiang instead, and now Xiang is trapped.And he’s not the only one who needs to escape the dragon’s lair... -
Shadow's Embrace by M.A. Church
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsKage: Am I still a monster? Very much so. Am I loved? Absolutely. Will I burn it all down to protect my mate? You better believe it. Hunters have come to San DeLain once again, and they’re targeting humans and paranormals for their sick experiments. Many have gone missing. Some for many, many years... -
Of Betrayal and Monsters by Alice Winters
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsQuinnI thought pulling my pack away from Winsford would save us. I never realized how wrong I could be.After Rowan and I escape Mercer’s hold, we have to get the pack somewhere safe, but my only option is a pride run by a controlling alpha... -
Moonlight Phoenixes by Alexa Piper
Rated: 4.80 of 5 stars · 5 ratings"You know, I… this is going to sound insensitive, but I'm glad you got murdered, that day on the subway. I can't imagine my life without you. I don't want to. I'm really badly in love with you."Amory has burned for his Soyer, and now, Amory is no longer what he was, no longer human. He has come to embrace both his change and the overprotective Soyer... -
The Enchanter's New Kids by Michele Notaro
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhat happens when an enchanter and a witch adopt a few kids?I’ll tell you what: chaos… chaos and absolute mayhem. I finally got my way, I finally convinced my viramore—my soulmate—to adopt with me, but I have to admit that it isn’t exactly going as planned... -
Brighter Than Fear by Becca Seymour
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIn the world of covert operations, trust is paramount, yet I’ve been straying, fostering secret ties with the elusive “unicorn hacker,” challenging my loyalty to the ITU, my SICB family.No doubt about it, I’m going to be in deep shit when they find out—it’s only a matter of time... -
Kelvin #5: MM Fated Mates by J.P. Sayle, Lisa Oliver
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsBook Five: Paranormal Gay Romance / Two Alphas / Fated Mates / Brothers Security Team / High angst / Surprise Reveal / High Steam / Lots of Tentacles/ Mpreg.Fated mates find themselves drawn into a web of lies and deceit... -
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Sloth and other Delights by T.J. Nichols
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsNegotiations with the LA vampires have failed.Having survived the attempted razing of their enclave by the dragons, the vampires are now holding Jordan’s sister hostage and are demanding a unicorn for her safe return. There’s only one problem.Unicorns aren’t animals. They are wild magic best left alone.Jordan holds the media responsible for Katie’s capture... -
Wrath and other Troubles by T.J. Nichols
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsThe fallout of unicorn magic brings Jordan and Edra closer together.For Edra, the strengthened bond between them is exhilarating and terrifying, and everything he believed he’d never have again. But Jordan is struggling with defining what is him and what is Edra when he barely knows himself... -
I Kid You Not by Macy Blake
Zachary Perry is willing to do whatever it takes to win the heart of his mysterious, gruff, and oh-so-gorgeous forest ranger neighbor, even if it means transforming his very bookish, nerdy self into someone (gulp!) outdoorsy so he can fit into Roan’s world... -
Two Thousand Dreams by Jocelynn Drake
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsThe Blood Witch Has Changed Everything.Chen traveled to the US with his clan, hoping to rescue his kidnapped brother from the fae.They just need a witch to find the exact location of where the door between the human world and the fae world will open.The one thing Moon can’t do.Chen grabbed the wrong type of witch... -
Inevitably Yves by Mia Monroe
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsI gave up searching for an enduring love centuries ago. When my past walks through the door, I think I may have finally found it.My history is a sad one, filled with longing and chasing dreams that always eluded me. But don’t feel bad for me. My life is incredible, unwittingly designed on my endless quest to find my fated mate. I created a beautiful family of five loyal and loving brothers... -
Thorn Evermore by Mia Monroe
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsCatching feelings? No thanks. Love is a cage and I like my freedom. KysonThey say forty is the new thirty, but maybe that’s for regular people. Not guys like me who spend their days dusting off antiques and fantasizing about mythical beings. After too many breakups, I’ve given up on finding love, but my milestone birthday sent me out looking for a random hookup... -
Serpent's Teardrop by Mary Rundle
The Blackwood Pack saga continues… This is part of an on-going series by Amazon Bestselling Author, Mary Rundle, and catching up on previous titles is advised. Readers of the past books will enjoy meeting old friends once more as the pack does what it does best ̶ caring for one another and helping shifters everywhere. Brian, a.k.a...Categorized as:
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Ambrosius by Taylor Rylan
When you’re the created vampire, and discover your fated mate is a dominant dragon alpha, what could go wrong?Master Ambrosius was created over a millennium ago and had come to terms with spending his life alone. He has his coven, his second, and a few close friends, but he continues to be haunted by the memory of his fated mate running from him in terror... -
Balthazar: Warlocks of Amherst Book Two by Taylor Rylan, Jay Aheer
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsEven broken warlocks have a One, right?Balthazar knows he shouldn’t feel guilty for wanting what his friend has: a One and child. He adores their little boy and is happy to be an honorary uncle, but he wants his own. Amherst Coven has been blessed with fated mates recently, and Balthazar yearns to be the next to find his match.Grant is a warlock without powers, and he was okay with that... -
Guarding His Mate by Jenny Tia, Liam Kingsley
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsI knew I'd find my mate … but he doesn't want to be claimed. It's my job as one of the alpha's enforcers to keep our pack safe, and with war brewing I'm busier than ever. I should be wholly focused on my job, but when Stefan crosses my path, suddenly I'm focused on him. I've always wanted to find my fated mate, and now I need to convince him that he's mine... -
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Fergus's Hurricane by Taylor Rylan
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsEven aged Scotch cannot compare to the sweetest wine when it comes to your beloved.Fergus McGregor doesn’t like change. It was difficult enough leaving behind the pub that had been in his family for centuries... -
Matteo's Whirlwind by Taylor Rylan
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHow could fate match Matteo with a less than ethical alpha?Matteo Romano isn’t like the others. He had a happy family growing up, yet Master Nikolai welcomed him into the coven family without question. Time and again, he’s proven his abilities, even if he’s the shortest and smallest vampire in the coven, thanks to his fae mother... -
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Connor by Taylor Rylan
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhen you’re a fae born in the shifter realm, the last thing you expect is to discover your mate is fae, sent from the fae realm just for you. Connor Romano loves his family. Born to a vampire father and a fae mother, he’s spent his entire life witnessing firsthand the level his father would go to protect his mother, him, and their fae sister... -
If It Ain't Broke Don't Fix It by E. Broom
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsNix Washington’s first taste of magic is when he’s been kidnapped and wakes up strapped to a stone table so a dark wizard can sacrifice him to steal his magic.And isn’t that a hoot when he discovers that he’s descended from a long line of original light witches?What isn’t funny is the demon sent after his little sister, nor is the dark witch’s intent on killing Nix... -
Stranger by B.A. Stretke
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIra had no idea that this stranger on a plane, would become his destiny.Ira Shaw was on a plane back to his home Coven in Mt. Pleasant when a human caught his attention. The man had his head down and was seated between two cougar shifters and the entire scene, but Ira’s teeth on edge. Something wasn’t right, and something about this human was calling to him... -
Full Color by Vinni George
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsQuin Hunter likes the quiet life. He runs his gallery, forges famous art, and operates a fence where black market buyers get fakes and the real pieces get returned to their rightful owners. Nice and simple. He doesn’t do field work...Categorized as:
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Vanity and other Monsters by T.J. Nichols
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsAll the lines of fate have been pulling Edra Tendric to LA. It is the last place he wants to go, leaving his mate Inspector Jordan Kells in San Francisco to deal with a fractured mytho population and an increasingly tense political situation. Someone wanted Edra removed as Mytho Liaison, and they got their way... -
Gluttony and other Hungers by T.J. Nichols
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsJordan and Edra aren’t the only ones thinking about their wedding, and some people don’t want it to happen. The destruction of several Mythological Services buildings around the country has revealed there are still people who view the mythological refugees as something less than human, despite the law now recognizing them as equal... -
Psync 2 by Zile Elliven
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsEverything was finally going Eli’s way.Anxiety? Tolerable.Being a creep magnet? Sorted.Soulmate? Acquired.Vengeful god hellbent on ruining their lives? …Okay, so maybe Eli hadn’t solved that one yet.He shouldn’t have been surprised when Helios finally made his play, but now Eli has more problems in his lap than he ever thought he could manage...Categorized as:
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Seer by Bix Barrow
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsParanormal creatures are dying. A psychic computer geek and a mysterious pet resort owner join forces to track down the supernatural murderer. Killer attraction has never felt so dangerous.I’ve had visions since I was 13 years old. Minor stuff on the whole, usually nothing to get excited about... -
The Vampire King's Gift by X. Aratare
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsEvery Vampire Bloodline has a gift. Eyros Vampires can read and control minds. Kaly Vampires can raise the dead and command your very soul. Wyvern Vampires can teleport from one reality to another. And on it goes. But King Daemon has all of their gifts, plus one more. The Vampires call it Armageddon. No one knows what it is... -
White Knight by Mary Rundle
The Blackwood Pack saga continues… This is part of an on-going series by Amazon International Bestselling Author, Mary Rundle – catching up on previous titles is advised. Readers of the past books will enjoy meeting old friends once more as the pack does what it does best ̶ caring for one another and helping shifters everywhere... -
Blink by Morgan Brice, John Solo
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsGhosts always remember. Mobsters never forget.Erik Mitchell helped Interpol bust cartels, oligarchs, and spoiled billionaires for art fraud. As an undercover cop, Ben Nolan helped bring down a Newark crime family. Now Erik and Ben have started over in Cape May, leaving their danger-filled jobs behind them, excited about a fresh start and their new relationship... -
Die Pretty by B.A. Stretke
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsEddie Boone is being chased by the most terrifying creatures he’s ever seen in his life and he has no idea why. He thinks it has something to do with that he saw at the Italian restaurant he works at. He saw something he shouldn’t have and now the men who work for Louis DuCane are after him... -
His Unicorn Alpha by Anna Sparrows
Micah did knot see any of this coming...With his subspecies on the verge of extinction, omega dragon shifter Brandt Weldman is working to find a solution...Categorized as:
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