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Alphas Never Hide by Lori Ames
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThe wolf who refuses to be Alpha.Hayden Walker might be trapped in Willow Lake by guilt and duty, but he’s no one’s alpha. It doesn’t matter how many times people call him Alpha, with a capital A like it’s his name, he just isn’t—just ask his last pack. They had no problem rejecting him to follow his traitorous brother, Robbie, twelve years ago... -
Contested Crown by Kai Butler
I can’t give him up, even if it costs me my life... Miles and Cade are on the run. Without money, protection, or allies they have only each other to rely on as they flee the most powerful mage house in the country. Unfortunately, the outside world is even more dangerous than the lion’s den they just escaped from... -
Watching Out for Fangs by Lisa Oliver
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsJosh moved from the huge San Antonio pack to join the men at Cloverleah looking for a bit more adventure, and the chance to meet his mate. He’s quick to adapt to the much smaller pack, and even his status as one of the few beta wolves in a group full of Alphas. A chance visit from the Atlanta coven has him meeting the man he was waiting for. It was just a damn shame he was unconscious at the time... -
Wild Warrior by Jocelynn Drake, Rinda Elliott
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsBaer Manning What happens when Baer spills his big secret about monsters and magic to a total stranger? Chaos. In Baer’s defense, he really thought Wiley was a lost brother. This case of mistaken identity forces the cute artist to stay at the plantation house for his own protection while they search for a way to take down a witch. Wiley Stuart He never should have gotten in Baer’s Jeep... -
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The Skeleton Under the Stairs by K.M. Avery
There was a poltergeist on the stairs.And she wasn’t the only one.The house was full of restless spirits—all of them killed by the Antiquus Ordo Arcanum, a secret society that didn’t seem to care much for the welfare of either the living or the dead. And Mason and I—along with Hart and Sylvia—are right in the middle of it.Again... -
Gideon by Macy Blake
Gideon is a centuries-old vampire warrior with a broken heart... Which is why he’s vowed never to risk it again... -
울프 인더 하우스 1 [Wolf in the House 1] by Park Ji-yeon, 박지연
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 16 ratings“나는 웨어울프야. 시베리아에서 온 종족의 후손.”믿고 보는 BL 작가 박지연의 신작 단행본!프리랜서 기자인 민석은 우연히 SNS에서 유기견 시베리아허스키 종 백산이의 공지를 발견한다. 입양이나 임시 보호자가 나타나지 않으면 내일 안락사를 할 수밖에 없다는데. 유달리 마음이 쓰이는 민석. 결국 백산이를 데리고 온다.민석은 백산이가 먹을 사료를 사러 나가고, 그 사이 집에 있던 백산이는 사람의 모습으로 변해 있는데?!낮에는 개 아니 울프, 밤에는 사람이 된다고 하는 백산이. 개를 키우는 것 같기도, 사람과 함께 사는 것 같기도 한 상황... -
Tricked, Bewildered and Bitten by Sandrine Gasq-Dion, Kellie Dennis
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsTHIS BOOK IS PART OF A SERIES, IT IS NOT MEANT TO BE READ AS A STANDALONE. IT CONTAINS HOMOSEXUAL RELATIONS, COARSE LANGUAGE AND VIOLENCE. Loki Kirkberry hasn't had it easy. Abandoned as a newborn, Loki has had to navigate life under difficult and shame-inducing circumstances... -
Death of Gods by Scarlett Dawn, Katherine Rhodes
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsCruel. Criminal. Cunning. The bestselling VAMPIRE CROWN series continues with Death of Gods. Twisted characters and unfolding schemes fill this next installment with unbeatable darkness. Life is war. The Spine’s broken on S’Kir and there’ll be no reunification of the Druids and Vampires... -
Candy Hearts and a Witch's Ring by C.W. Gray
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHoliday Omegas: Book Three Meeting your fated mate doesn't automatically lead to mated bliss. Sonny is settling into mated life with Leo, but as wonderful as it is, something is missing. While shifters claim their mates with a bite, witches have a whole different set of traditions... -
Giovanni's Jackpot by Taylor Rylan
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsCan vampires from two separate worlds figure out how to mesh their lives together?Giovanni Cardello loves life. He is more than content in his position as a craps dealer aboard the Beloved Gem, and his special bond with the coven master and close friends is all he needs. But mistaken identity leads to him being kidnapped, and he wonders if he’ll ever see his coven family again... -
Sebastian by Taylor Rylan
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMagical balls of energy, brioche bread, and mangoes. Sebastian never thought those three things would lead him to his One. Can he charm his way into Drew’s heart? Sebastian Ainsworth left his life behind in Spain to join the Paranormal Council enforcers when Master Edison reached out in need of warlocks for their extra abilities... -
Dimitri by Taylor Rylan
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThey both come from powerful lines. What will that mean for their future together? Dimitri Vasiliev has led an interesting life. Being the grandson of the created dragon comes with certain perks, but he’s never let who he is dictate his life. He’s always pulled his own weight, no matter what the task... -
Cupcake: Unlocked Mates Book 9 by Athena Steller
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsLoganBeing kicked out of my pride, I wandered around the country until Axel found my malnourished lion side and invited me into his home. I’ve found family, brotherhood, and happiness here. Now as paramormals are starting to find mates once more, it’s been amazing to see my brothers find their perfect matches.I want a mate too! So badly... -
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The Psychic and The Vampire: Ant and Viktor's Story by Lisa Oliver
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsDoctor Anthony Channon, commonly known as Ant, had a stalker. Fortunately, with his abilities as a level twelve mage he knew the man didn't mean him any harm. Unfortunately, other people didn't feel so kindly toward Ant as he went about his business as a psychic police consultant, and after an errant bullet, Ant finally comes face to face with his stalker and learns one life-changing truth... -
Blood Fall by Crista Crown
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsJosh Thomas had been turned into a vampire three years ago, and every day had been torture ever since then. Until he escaped his captors. But he wasn't trying to grab a chance at life, he was trying to find escape in true death.Kaden Ward had never imagined he could be so compatible with someone he could hear their thoughts, but he's found that in Josh. And Josh's mind is a dark and broken place... -
Wraith by Sandrine Gasq-Dion, Melody Simmons
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsShifter Wraith Panthera has spent most of his life in a cage. Now, he lives in Seattle with other rescued shifters, surrounded by the people who saved them. His urges are strong, though, and he fears his panther side will endanger others if he can't get it under control. When he discovers he must attend a summer camp as protector to one of the Twelve Olympians, he's not singing 'Kumbaya... -
The Demon Lord: The Crimson Vampire Coven 11 (The Crimson Coven) by B.A. Stretke
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsLord Nael DuFour, the Demon Lord, has been sealed in the Demon Sphere for a Millennia. The Dragon Stone has set him free. Little did Jai and his chosen Levi realize what they were unleashing when they made their deal with the Demon Lord to help save the Crimson Coven. Nael is just looking for a little fun when he drops in on the Crimson Plantation... -
The Vampire's Club: Book Six by X. Aratare
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsLucas Daniels knows that witches and vampires are real. Lucas has discovered that witch blood flows through his veins and he can perform magic, but it is hardly within his control. And the more he delves into his gifts, the more dangerous they appear... -
The Vampire's Club: Book 7 by X. Aratare
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsLucas Daniels is a vampire... and a witch. Can he use his newfound powers to help Konstantin “the Wolf” Volk, the dangerous and mysterious Nomad, and the witch, Gaia, to stop the destruction of all vampires by the coven leader Rachel? If Lucas does, he’ll have to convince the Nomad that he is not a threat to Konstantin... -
Forever Together by Shelby Rhodes
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsOctavius Evander here. I suppose you have come to see how it all ends. Well, ‘ends’, as in, we’ve reached the end of this part of my story. It wouldn’t be proper of me to move on until we finish it all off, right? As this is the last book in this series, I feel it is my duty, to end things with a bang! A glittery bang. By bang, I mean, a giant, super cool, Halloween party... -
Canyon's Choice: Timber Valley Wolf Pack Book 6 by Taylor Rylan
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhat if in order to accept the one fated for you, you had to give up everything else you ever wanted?Canyon has spent his entire adult life wanting what any other alpha wants: a mate and family. He’s watched every one of his siblings find theirs, and just when he thinks it’s finally his turn, the Fates get things wrong.Thomas knows not everything works out as planned... -
Come Back To Me: The Crimson Vampire Coven by B.A. Stretke
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHarrison (Harris) Montgomery has hit a dead end. Its been three weeks since his chosen fled the City of Crimson under the cover of night, never to be seen again. Harris felt like he had finally found peace when he looked into the soulful blue eyes of his chosen, but now he was alone... -
Hunting Innocence : Vampires of Blood and Bones Vol. 6 by B.A. Stretke
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratings“I’ll be your daddy sweetheart, however, and whenever you desire.”Yuri Petrov, the Master Vampire of the Loire Coven in Orléans, France, is on his way to Coven DuCane to make amends. After the destruction wrought by Aldessa Foix, Yuri found it necessary to come to Michigan and mend fences with the great vampire master Louis DuCane... -
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Judgment by B.A. Stretke
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHe felt it to his bones, and his instincts were telling him to get Roman to safety whatever the cost. He knelt down next to Roman and brushed the hair back from his face. Such a lovely face and such woeful eyes. “Do you trust me, Roman?” Zac whispered. Roman Kaleva has no idea how he ended up here... -
Wrath: Wolves of Resurrection Road by Kiki Burrelli
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsControl. Obsession. Alpha.Mateo’s soulmate may be out there, but Mateo has no intention of finding him. Being bound to Mateo would be a punishment. He doesn’t have the charm or patience of his pack mates and he refuses to let fate force a person to be with him. As the mission to save the world continues, his once small pack is growing and Mateo can see there is no place for him and his disdain... -
Flare: An Mpreg Paranormal Romance by Sammi Cee
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA vampire on the most important mission of his life.Caesar prides himself on his control. It has enabled him to create a business, and now a town, that keeps the omegas in his care protected. As a vampire who has been around a long, long time, his power is absolute and his authority goes unquestioned. Garland tries to maintain a distance from his roommates at the boarding house... -
The Vampire's Heart: Pittsburgh Vampire's Vol. 20 by B.A. Stretke
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAn M/M gay paranormal romanceFate doesn't make mistakes...Peter Zyra feels out of place in Pittsburgh. He followed his best friend, dragon shifter Dion and his new mate Ronin here to find The Dragon Circle and Dion’s heritage. He’s happy for his friend but feels like a fish out of water. An elf alone in the glossy glass tower surrounded by Hadden Vampires... -
Spirits & Sunflowers by A.D. Armistead, Austin Daniel
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsAdrian Sharp can speak with the dead, but only when they choose to listen.Devastated by the recent death of his husband, Adrian has been relying upon his necromantic gifts to try and bridge the gap between the living and the dead, feeling more and more like a ghost himself with each failure... -
Watching Him by Jennifer Cody
I like to people watch—and it’s not like I’m unique or creepy or whatever else the people at the office seem to think. A lot of people enjoy the same activity. Just because I can’t keep my eyes off that guy doesn’t mean there’s something wrong with me. I mean, he’s handsome and all, but I don’t have a crush on him. That would be creepy or at least crazy. I watch him because he’s so weird... -
The Dragon King by B.A. Stretke
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsHarkin Ravenscroft, The Dragon King, never thought he would find his true mate. Harkin figured he had already lived that part of his life. Not wanting to wait, he took a squire dragon as his mate and they had five sons before Roland died at the hands of a hunter. Now his sons are grown and his son Quinn has already started a family of his own... -
Forbidden Love by D.J. Heart
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsCarter—stronger, faster and more dominant than his peers—was born to be an alpha. But nature has a cruel habit of playing tricks, because Carter isn’t just alpha material, he’s also one of the rare werewolves whose attraction is towards humans instead of other werewolves. There’s no chance his pack would accept him if they knew... -
Azure Seas & Dragon Isles by Tygati, Megan Derr
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFar to the east lie the mysterious Dragon Isles - none have seen the creatures they are named for in so long that their existence is now naught but myth. When a young man fleeing for his life reaches the shores of the Dragon Isles, what he finds will change not only his life, but his entire world... -
Tucker's Trouble by Taylor Rylan
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsTucker had been many things in his long life, but never what he and his wolf wanted most—mate and father. When a group of refugees shows up at the nearby den seeking sanctuary from a deranged alpha, Tucker never expected to scent his mate. His hopes are quickly doused when he discovers his mate isn’t yet of age and shows no signs of even knowing he exists... -
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The Slightly Supernatural Sheriff by Ardy Kelly
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHow long does a man have to wait for his happy ending?Sheriff Chet Thompson has seen the future. He's even met his mate-to-be, built a dream house (with a nursery), and kept an eye on Lone Wolves Ranch for the man of his visions to return.But it's been two years. And all he's gotten in that time is the nickname Chastity Chet... -
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Sunshine and the Vamp by Bailey Grayson
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsBest intentions can go suck it. I walked into a dark alley with the best of intentions and look where that got me. Drugged, kidnapped and thrown into a world I didn’t even know existed.Now I’m being held captive by a hot as sin vampire, whilst trying not to be killed by his wife and, oh yeah, he’s the leader of the Russian Mob and I’m suddenly a target. Go me... -
Bearest of Them All by Kiki Burrelli
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsWill a spontaneous hook up in a bathroom with a bad boy change Jack’s life? Jack is used to being the odd man out. In a family of retired and active military, Jack was always just a little too small and gentle. A little too gay. His life doesn’t improve when his one friend, his grandfather, passes and leaves Jack with his entire inheritance... -
Search and Devour: Pittsburgh Vampires Vol.14 by B.A. Stretke
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 7 ratings“You have a connection a tenuous one, but you know him, and you can feel him even if you’ve not yet met. Reach out with your mind and find him.”Keagan Hahn is on the run. After witnessing a crime, he bolted before they could catch him, and now he’s being hunted by terrifying creatures hellbent on his death... -
Blood Sacrifice: Vampires of Blood and Bones by B.A. Stretke
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratings“You can’t report this, Theo.” “I will,” Theo stated defiantly. “You won’t,” Bastian stated. Agent Theo Hawke arrived in Mt. Pleasant, not entirely sure what he was going to find. His superiors sent him to investigate the veracity of a letter they received accusing the Sheriff’s Department and Louis DuCane of all manner of crimes and cover-ups... -
Claiming the Hellhound by B.A. Stretke
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsKassius Keller has been the Sheriff of Mt. Pleasant for about a year. He’s a Hellhound, distanced from his pack looking for a new start. Master Louis DuCane of Coven DuCane has taken a shining to Hellhounds in his ranks, and when the job in Mt. Pleasant came open, Louis wanted a Hellhound managing his town. Running law enforcement in a place like Mt. Pleasant is not without its challenges... -
Hostile Takeover: Pittsburgh Vampires Vol. 19 by B.A. Stretke
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAnders McCord cannot believe what he heard. He was in a back room looking up a file when he overheard the owner of the corporation he works for planning corporate sabotage. The Billionaire Tycoon Ellery Melon is not a man who takes no for an answer. He will destroy the lives of anyone who gets in his way... -
A Wolf in Hiding by Charlie Richards
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsOut of the Cage: After falling off a cliff and becoming seriously injured, a man’s world is turned upside down.Elroy Greer has been having a really bad month. A co-worker blames him for mistakes he didn’t make. His car is broken into. He lost most of his friends to his ex in the break-up. Then his hiking buddy bails at the last second, leaving Elroy alone at a trailhead... -
Grin and Bear It by Arden Steele
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsThorne McIver is no ordinary bear shifter. He’s the monster whispered about in the dark, the beast feared in battles, and for hundreds of years, he’s used his formidable gifts to protect the royal families of the paranormal world. So, when he’s tasked with escorting the elven prince to a council meeting at Blackhaven Manor, he figures it’s just another assignment... -
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The Crimson Beta: The Crimson Vampire Coven by B.A. Stretke
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsDeath has taught Jai Livingstone to never take anything in life for granted. Saved from the clutches of death at the hands of a caster by the Sorcerer Lucian, Jai is now a highly regarded Crimson Guard. He is determined to distinguish himself and never again let his soft heart be his undoing... -
Diego's Heart by Taylor Rylan
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsCan Diego prove to sweet Nigel that he’s not the monster that some think he is?As head of security aboard the Beloved Gem, Diego Santiago loves his job and position in the coven. He’s happy for his fellow vampires that have found their beloveds and longs for that connection—someone to care for, love, and call his own. Because he often wonders if he truly is a monster like those in his birth coven... -
Royally Flocked by Arden Steele
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsHeir to the throne of the elven court, Prince Orrin Nightstar has enough on his plate without an everchanging Guard. Having lost a record number of Guardians to the wiles of love, he’s beginning to think he might be cursed, doomed to lead others to happiness while never finding it for himself.It could be worse, though. He could be mated to the Guardian of the Underworld... -
Walking a Tight Trope by Arden Steele
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsIn love with the idea of love, Oliver McKenzie has made a career out of crafting swoon-worthy romances. He doesn’t need to work at the café in Blackhaven Manor, but the daily interactions fuel his muse and provide him with an unlimited supply of inspiration. He just never imagined he would find his own happily-ever-after within the hotel walls... -
The Power Of The Bite by Lisa Oliver
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsStandalone Wolf Shifter/Vampire Novel Dax Portrain has it all - he's the next Alpha of the only pack in town, he owns a successful night club and he has men falling all over him every night of the week. So when he catches sight of a new vampire in town, he tries to shrug off the instant attraction he feels. After all, everyone knows that wolf shifters and vampires do not get along... -
The Vampire Next Door: Pittsburgh Vampires Vol. 9 by B.A. Stretke
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIker Dawson is a Police Detective who moved to Pittsburgh from Harrisburg looking for a new life, what he didn’t imagine he would find is love right next door. He’s captivated by the young man, Stanley Binkman. Stanley dresses to the nines and has a sexy, slight frame - not usually the kind of man Iker goes for...
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