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The Trouble With Trying to Hook a Harbinger by Jennifer Cody
Romily:Welcome back to Will-They-Won’t-They? The Engagement: The Foxily Edition. That’s the name of the show that I’m planning to pitch to a producer that’s based on my life. Will Fox ever give me a ring? Who knows! I don’t, and I don’t think Fox does either. If the rock currently sitting not-on-my-finger is any indication, we might be doomed... -
![Sticky Ties by Susi Hawke, Crista Crown]()
Sticky Ties by Susi Hawke, Crista Crown
Rated: 4.49 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsIn a world where the rules are gray and the Don's word is a law unto itself, only one thing is sacred… family.Boris Novak watched four of his brothers find happiness with their fated mates, but never considered he might be that lucky... -
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![Humility by Lark Taylor]()
Humility by Lark Taylor
Two commitment-phobes. One ridiculous plan. A decision that changes everything…RileyIf a no-strings hook-up is required, then I’m the perfect guy.When I meet Danny, I can’t believe my luck. A sexy wolf shifter who’s also a fireman? Who runs from relationships just as fast as I do? Sign me up...Categorized as:
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![A Teddy Bear for Prince by Lorelei M. Hart]()
A Teddy Bear for Prince by Lorelei M. Hart
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsGrowing up in foster care, bear-shifter Teddy never knew he had any family, much less a cousin only one state away. When he gets the news, he jumps in his car without a second thought. Maybe this is the family connection he’s been longing for all his life... -
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![A Nest for Eli by Amy Bellows]()
A Nest for Eli by Amy Bellows
Eli loves his job as a hired fist. He gets to help pregnant omegas through a very intimate and personal moment in their lives—giving birth.When Maxim, an alpha polar bear shifter, asks for Eli’s help making an app to pair hired fists with pregnant omegas in need, Eli immediately agrees. He doesn’t expect to be so captivated by Maxim’s kind blue eyes and quiet intelligence...Categorized as:
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![The Doable Dragon by Lorelei M. Hart]()
The Doable Dragon by Lorelei M. Hart
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsPeter I was one of the lucky ones.At least that was what I’d been told my entire life. And maybe I was. Not many shifters will take in a foundling dragon the way my adoptive rabbit colony did. Only I was taken in but not accepted, and that sucked. When my beau of two years left me to mate with another, it sucked. But I was used to it. No one stuck with me for long... -
![Omega's Heart by Ann-Katrin Byrde]()
Omega's Heart by Ann-Katrin Byrde
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsToo big for beauty... All Felix wanted was what the rest of the White River omegas had--a mate, a home, pups. But when you tower over all your potential suitors, romance is hard to come by... -
![The Embrace of Evergreen by Rayne Hawthorne, D.W. Michaels]()
The Embrace of Evergreen by Rayne Hawthorne, D.W. Michaels
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsEthanI’ve been in love before. It's a fact that I cling to with frighteningly intense desperation as I try to convince myself that I’m normal. Ok, so I’ve only been in love once, but I know that for at least one brief, shining moment, the world and everything in it felt like magic. I know love exists. I know it does, because when I’m lying in bed alone at night, I can still feel it...Categorized as:
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![The Bunny, the Wolf, and Their Kangaroo Omega by Lorelei M. Hart, Wendy Rathbone]()
The Bunny, the Wolf, and Their Kangaroo Omega by Lorelei M. Hart, Wendy Rathbone
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsLove doesn’t come just hopping by…or does it? Alpha bunny shifter Archie was born second in line to be his fluffle’s alpha. He’s fine with that, having no interest in fluffle politics whatsoever. If only it were that easy and there weren’t murmurs of political unrest all leading to him leapfrogging into the position. He quickly discovers the only way out of politics is to leave the fluffy... -
![A Father for His Wolf Cub by Lorelei M. Hart]()
A Father for His Wolf Cub by Lorelei M. Hart
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsAlpha wolf shifter Crete never planned to be a single father, but that is exactly what happens when his brother is killed in a plane crash, leaving his nephew in need of a forever home. Crete drops everything to give his nephew the home he deserves, including leaving his passion job for a position at Hansen and Wolfe Enterprises. He can pick up his painting dreams later. Family comes first... -
![Rugged Alpha by Lorelei M. Hart]()
Rugged Alpha by Lorelei M. Hart
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsI walked into the wilderness one day, needing more space and air than this world could offer. Few bears survive the loss of a mate, and I couldn’t see why anyone would want to..Eventually, I started a wilderness and survival experience to teach people what to do in case of disaster or a life-or-death situation. I’d only been armed with limited knowledge and a pen in my pocket... -
![Blooming for His Omega by Lorelei M. Hart]()
Blooming for His Omega by Lorelei M. Hart
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsI never dreamed of being a florist. That’s such a stereotype for omegas. Lots of alphas thought omegas could only do jobs that were not too physical, some even thinking we should quit and become stay-at-home dads the moment we mated and gave birth... -
![Don't STAHP Me Now by Susi Hawke, Crista Crown]()
Don't STAHP Me Now by Susi Hawke, Crista Crown
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMy team at STAHP likes to joke that my to-do list has a to-do list: The joke’s on them, because I prefer spreadsheets for maximum efficiency. And if my master spreadsheet has a list of individual ones? Well, that’s nobody’s business but mine.As Saint Montoya‘s personal assistant, my ability to be two steps ahead and thrice prepared for anything is not only valued but an absolutely necessary skill... -
![Coming Full Circle by Kian Rhodes]()
Coming Full Circle by Kian Rhodes
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFaded from months of exposure to the seasons, lengths of tattered yellow crime scene tape still fluttered in the breeze where it was caught in the branches of the shrubs dotting the old Omega auction house grounds... -
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![Fated: Fox and the Finch by Hawke Oakley]()
Fated: Fox and the Finch by Hawke Oakley
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsFarleyHis bird form may be tiny, but his attitude sure as f*ck isn't.Farley's a pissed-off finch omega who wants nothing more than to kick every alpha where the sun don't shine. After escaping a finch shifter breeding colony, Farley's determined to save the rest of his brethren from a life of being objectified.Just one problem: he can't shift back... -
![Missed ConEGGtions by Lorelei M. Hart, Colbie Dunbar]()
Missed ConEGGtions by Lorelei M. Hart, Colbie Dunbar
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsLiving as a human is fine… that is until you find yourself shifting on a hike…in front of your natural enemy, only to have your snake declare them your mate.Alpha dragon shifter Laden was down on his luck, when a distant relative took him in and gave him a new start. Now he has his own company and a flight he feels at peace among. If only he wasn’t so lonely... -
![A Bear Wolf for Joel by Lorelei M. Hart]()
A Bear Wolf for Joel by Lorelei M. Hart
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsIt all started with a purr… Omega cat shifter Joel is fine being alone. Really he is. That’s how cats are. Only he isn’t fine at all. He wants more in life…he wants what his bestie found with their true mate. If only it were that easy. It all started with a commision… Alpha wolf shifter Rick is one of the only members of his pack who doesn’t work for Hansen and Wolfe Enterprises... -
![Family Ties by Susi Hawke, Crista Crown]()
Family Ties by Susi Hawke, Crista Crown
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsIn a world where the rules are gray and the Don's word is a law unto itself, only one thing is sacred… family.A Team A.L.P.H.A. and Alphabits spin-off seriesRiver Erikson is a man on the run. After scenting his true mate, he’s done everything in his power to escape. Just because he was born an omega doesn’t mean he needs to answer fate’s call and drop to his knees for some alpha... -
![A Mate for Lu by Amy Bellows]()
A Mate for Lu by Amy Bellows
Two single dads. One accidental pregnancy. Many, many shifter children.Sam’s mate died four years ago, and penguin shifters mate for life. Sam is never allowed to love again. Even when he meets a kind and beautiful omega who his three children gravitate towards.After working with Lu for a year, Sam has fallen deeply in love with him. And Lu’s feelings for Sam are painfully obvious...Categorized as:
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![How to Flirt with a Hellhound by Shannon Mae]()
How to Flirt with a Hellhound by Shannon Mae
TobyMaybe I have an overactive imagination, but the hot guy next door totally gives off serial killer vibes. Why else would he know how long it takes to bleed out from a wound? Yeah, ok, so I asked, but it was research. Being an author definitely makes for some odd questions (someone had better clear my browser history when I die, that’s all I’m saying)...Categorized as:
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![Knot Afraid by Susi Hawke, Crista Crown]()
Knot Afraid by Susi Hawke, Crista Crown
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsEvan Nilsen's Ideal Omega:• funny• gentle• just as awkward as EvanI always imagined I'd end up with someone kind of like me. Maybe even a nurse so we could open our own practice, saving the world one omega or baby at a time.But then Luis Alfaro walks in, scared, dark, and dangerous—and I freeze like the rabbit I am... -
![Knot Alone by Susi Hawke, Crista Crown]()
Knot Alone by Susi Hawke, Crista Crown
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsBrett, an omega recently rescued by the Alphabits, has been in captivity so long—in wolverine form—he’s nearly forgotten how to be human… let alone how to adult given that he was taken as a teen.Brett needs time, patience and reasons to smile… probably not a mate. Except, fate never seems to plan its timing.Chance, a golden retriever shifter, is a counselor at the New Haven center for omegas... -
![Fated With Firelight by Ashe Moon]()
Fated With Firelight by Ashe Moon
As the shrine priest, omega Enry’s matehood is prized and sought after by the less-than-eligible alphas of his secluded human village. It’s the night of the claiming competition, and just when it seems like Enry’s fate is decided, a winged figure appears in the moonlit sky...Categorized as:
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![Love at Frost Bite: Davy (Mated to His Reindeer) by Jena Wade]()
Love at Frost Bite: Davy (Mated to His Reindeer) by Jena Wade
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsOmega reindeer shifter Davy Frost is all for peace between the two reindeer herds that live in Shiverfall and Winterpoint. The feud has gone on too long, it’s silly. Of course he wants a truce—Davy just wishes he wasn’t the one picked for the arranged mating designed to make that happen.Alpha reindeer shifter Lachlan Blizzard wants peace and quiet... -
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![Love at Frost Bite: Alvin (Mated to His Reindeer) by Lorelei M. Hart]()
Love at Frost Bite: Alvin (Mated to His Reindeer) by Lorelei M. Hart
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsWhat better Christmas present is there than a second chance at your first love?Omega reindeer shifter Alvin was fired from his modeling gig right before Christmas. Sure, he was “modeling” as his reindeer self and refused to eat the poisonous leaf a child insisted was their present for Santa’s friend, but still…being fired sucked... -
![Delicious Alpha by Lorelei M. Hart]()
Delicious Alpha by Lorelei M. Hart
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsRansomMy career as a chef doesn’t leave me much time for dating. Besides that, I’ve never been the suave type. It’s not that I don’t want to be, but issues with relationships in the past have left me cautious. So, when I receive an invitation to the famous Bearclaw Inn, I jump at the opportunity. All I have to do is show up, and an omega is almost promised... -
![Love for Heller by Amy Bellows]()
Love for Heller by Amy Bellows
Heller doesn’t need an alpha.His life is already complete. He has plenty of friends, his dream job, and a tender relationship with his kid, who he gave up for adoption to two sweet alphas, only to end up as an honorary member of their family. Life is good, and he doesn’t want anything to change.Then he meets Sergey.Half polar bear shifter and half Gentoo, Sergey is a walking contradiction...Categorized as:
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![An Omega For Dylan by Lorelei M. Hart, Colbie Dunbar]()
An Omega For Dylan by Lorelei M. Hart, Colbie Dunbar
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsSometimes it’s more than sparks that fly. Omega dragon shifter Truman left his flight when his brother became Alpha. It was a tradition and one he gladly embraced. His flight was all about growing their hoard, and Truman is not. He prefers a quiet, simple life, one that includes a garden, a room full of books, and a circle of friends that don’t only like him for his proximity to power... -
![Hungry for His Omega by Lorelei M. Hart]()
Hungry for His Omega by Lorelei M. Hart
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsMacsenTrust funds don’t come with a lot of trust for others.I live alone, the last of my pride. In the past, I’ve been taken advantage of by people who were after my money. But when I see Jett, my tiger wants to take the chance, even if that means having my heart broken all over again... -
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Scalded by J.D. Light
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsGates is jaded. Laet is optimistic about the possibilities in life. Gates is stoic. Laet is wide, happy smiles that actually somehow change the entire atmosphere of a room. Gates is a storm could. Laet is sunshine warming your skin on a lazy afternoon. Gates never wants a relationship. Laet is desperate for snuggles and romance and love and family... -
![Bash: An M/M Mpreg Shifter Romance by Fel Fern]()
Bash: An M/M Mpreg Shifter Romance by Fel Fern
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsDeliverance is far from Colin’s reach…until Bash crashes into his life. Colin Sears’ life is a walking nightmare. Finally freed from the crutches of a controlling monster, Colin only wants to hide from the rest of the world. Trouble comes knocking on his door in the form of a ferocious yet unexpectedly kind biker bear... -
![Matched To His Phoenix by Lorelei M. Hart, Colbie Dunbar]()
Matched To His Phoenix by Lorelei M. Hart, Colbie Dunbar
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsBeing stuck in a small town where everyone knows everyone sucked. Full. Stop.Alpha phoenix shifter Ashton is ready for a new beginning. Not the kind most people think of when they hear phoenix, but the kind with a new job, a new town, and not being greeted by his ex every time he walks into work. When a job at a small community college crosses his screen, he immediately applies... -
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Crash by Fel Fern
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIn a race against time, Jared's life hangs by a thread... unless he finds his biker bear.Death is unavoidable but Jared Church refuses to accept his fate. Haunted by his brother's murder, Jared is determined to rewrite destiny. A glimmer of hope emerges as his brother's final gift leads him on a desperate quest—to find the man who has consumed his dreams since childhood.Crash has everything... -
![The Omega Chronicles by Kian Rhodes]()
The Omega Chronicles by Kian Rhodes
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThis book shares ASIN B01N40BZS3 with The Omega Chronicles #1-15.This book contains Soul Mate for Sale, Buyer Beware, The Mating Game, Unlawfully Claimed and All That Glitters in one volume. Please see the individual titles for their descriptions. 5% of the profit from The Omega Chronicles is donated to The Trevor Project... -
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![A Bunny for Bruce by Lorelei M. Hart]()
A Bunny for Bruce by Lorelei M. Hart
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsIt all started with a pink slip… Omega bunny shifter Wayne was living the corporate dream. That was until his company decided to close his entire division. Living near his fluffle has always been top priority for Wayne, but when the best job he can find locally doesn’t even pay his rent, he has no choice but to widen his search area... -
![Practice for Toby by Amy Bellows]()
Practice for Toby by Amy Bellows
Omega gentoo penguin shifters are supposed to be quiet, modest, and subservient. Felix is none of those things. Every time he mouths off to his teachers, they warn him no alpha will ever want a rebel like him.But Felix has a plan. He found a romance novel with the secret details about what happens between an alpha and omega behind closed doors...Categorized as:
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![Expecting in Oceans by Ashe Moon]()
Expecting in Oceans by Ashe Moon
A raucous sea dragon festival, one too many drinks, and a roaring beach bonfire are ingredients for trouble, just like misunderstandings and dueling personalities can lead to an unplanned, flash-in-the-pan affair—especially when dragon magic is involved...Categorized as:
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![Brewing for My Mate by Lorelei M. Hart]()
Brewing for My Mate by Lorelei M. Hart
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsI started the Oliver Creek Brew five years ago before Oliver Creek went from sleepy and dying to a bustling, trendy town. I wait daily for my omega to walk right in and order a coffee. Perhaps I’ve been reading too many romance novels. I long for him, whoever he is.Everyone loves coffee and pastries, and I even offer a selection of superior loose-leaf teas... -
![Nesting for His Omega by Lorelei M. Hart]()
Nesting for His Omega by Lorelei M. Hart
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsQuinn Aster has been my best friend since forever. He loves Oliver Creek and while we’ve lived in separate parts of the country since college, he encouraged me to come to his town. He thinks I came all this way for a business opportunity but really…I’m here for him. I’ve always loved Aster but never had the guts to tell him. Now is my my chance... -
![Burning for His Omega: M/M Shifter Mpreg Romance by Lorelei M. Hart]()
Burning for His Omega: M/M Shifter Mpreg Romance by Lorelei M. Hart
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsZyranI had a thriving business in the Cauldron Mountains until I put too much trust into my business partner. He said that he was taking the money for an opportunity of a lifetime. He left with the money, promising that we would be set up for life. Then he ghosted me.He used our connection to nearly bankrupt me and shred my heart in the process... -
![Posing for His Omega by Lorelei M. Hart]()
Posing for His Omega by Lorelei M. Hart
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsOliver Creek is a paradise, a town with a large shifter population rapidly becoming a foodie and artists’ mecca, but I’ve lived here my whole life. As an artist, I find the quiet atmosphere of my home and studio a bit outside of town perfect for my work and my peace of mind. I have an upcoming show in the city, but I need one more piece to make it perfect... -
![A Den Mate for Dylan by Emory Winters]()
A Den Mate for Dylan by Emory Winters
Welcome to Foxwood Hollow. In a world of fox shifters sits a small, quaint town where everyone knows your business. Often stifling, always safe, and forever a place to call home. Dylan Axel is the love of my life; he just doesn’t know it yet.Ten out of ten do not recommend spending your formative years pining after an alpha who’s your brother’s best friend. But alas, here we are...Categorized as:
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Keeper by Claire Cullen
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsEvery pack needs a Keeper, an omega to smooth their rough edges. And Josh definitely isn’t it. Forced to babysit some spoiled and disgraced omega actor, Cole is not a happy alpha. He’s determined to send Josh packing, whatever it takes. But first impressions aren’t everything. All Josh has to do is keep his head down and survive his month of ‘volunteering... -
![Amusing You by Claire Cullen]()
Amusing You by Claire Cullen
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsSeeking—one omega muse. Must be sensible and serious. Must not be looking for love.William’s creativity has hit rock bottom, putting his career as an architect on the line. Unwilling to risk his heart ever again, he does the next best thing—he signs up to an agency to be matched with a muse... -
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![The Sapphire Dragon's Missing Mate (Nesting Ever After) by Lorelei M. Hart]()
The Sapphire Dragon's Missing Mate (Nesting Ever After) by Lorelei M. Hart
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsI am the lucky one. Everyone says so. My otter bevy took me in when no one else would, I have two adopted parents who love me and a degree that allows me to work from anywhere. And maybe they are right and I should be grateful, but I can’t quite let go of the feeling that something is missing…something important.On my 25th birthday, my dragon emerges for the first time, and everything changes... -
![My Demon Manny by Stella Rainbow]()
My Demon Manny by Stella Rainbow
Demons made great mannies. I'd know, I had one...When I hired Calux to be my son's caretaker, I didn't think there was anything strange about him. On the contrary, he was perfect.Calux was good at his job, and my son Gunner seemed to like him. The fact that he was a man also helped since it meant no pesky feelings would get between him and his job.Or so I'd thought...Categorized as:
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![Anchor by Claire Cullen]()
Anchor by Claire Cullen
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsBoth on the run from their pasts, Shane and Reece find themselves at the orchard. Was it chance that brought them there or were they called home?Reece is too tangled up in the idea of who he’s running from to realize the truth about who he’s run to. The orchard is the perfect hiding place, and after escaping the military and his alpha team, he needs to keep his head down... -
![Tango by Sammi Cee]()
Tango by Sammi Cee
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhat you see is all you get...Reign Bailey rules the stage as one of the main exotic dancers at Carousal Lounge Gentlemen's Club. After several life-altering experiences, he’ll never allow himself to need anyone again—especially an alpha... -
![Scorched by J.D. Light]()
Scorched by J.D. Light
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAidyn Blackburn is a human, fighting in a dragon's world. He's had one mission since his mother died ten years before... Find the dragon responsible for killing her and make him pay. He's spent the last decade learning to fight dragons and bouncing around from dragon cune to dragon cune, searching for any information he can find... -
![Jake Plus Conner by Ann-Katrin Byrde]()
Jake Plus Conner by Ann-Katrin Byrde
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsConner Jake was my best friend. My first crush. The love of my life. Until he screwed up. We both did, really. Now I tell everyone that I’m over him. I tell them that it doesn’t matter, because I’m an independent omega, out to change the world. The truth is that I miss him. The bigger truth is that I want to lose myself in him, but I’m afraid to lose myself in the process...Categorized as:
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