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Doctors Orders by Preston Walker, Liam Kingsley
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsLove pops up under the strangest of circumstances. Reese is a battered omega held tightly beneath the dominance of a psychotic alpha. When he becomes pregnant, terrified and penniless, he decides to take his chances on the street. Unfortunate circumstances land him in the hospital, where he lays eyes on an alpha worthy of the name. Connor has been a physician for longer than he’d like to admit...Categorized as:
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Family Law by Aiden Bates
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsReunited and it feels better than good... It was a long time ago, but Luke will never forget Jason Delancey and their first kiss under the bleachers of football practice. Now, twenty years later, he has a lot more to focus on than the one man who got away... -
The Surrogate Omega by Susi Hawke, Harper B. Cole
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsIf two are better than one... then three is best! Alpha couple Richard and Dusty may not fit the world's sense of normal, but they have each other. As a graphic designer who works from home while his pilot husband is off flying the friendly skies, Dusty spends way too many hours alone. Hours spent longing for a family, the family that the orphaned alpha is sadly lacking...Categorized as:
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An Omega For Waylon by Lorelei M. Hart, Colbie Dunbar
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsWaylon had plans for his life… plans that came to a screeching halt when his father named him Alpha of the Council.Alpha snow leopard Waylon loves living among humans and away from the shifter politics that surrounded him growing up. He has friends and an apartment he loves, and is about to begin his first year of law school. And then the call comes, the one that changes everything... -
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意外标记 (穿书) Accidental Mark by Die Zhiling, 蝶之靈
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsPei Shaoze unintentionally heard about a novel called Accidental Mark. Once he woke up, he found he had transmigrated into the alpha scumbag in the book, Pei Shaoze. The omega protagonist of the novel, Cheng Xia happened to have his pheromones out of control... -
Nerds Who Knot Bundle by Amy Bellows
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsOver 140,000 words of shameless nerdy, knotty fun, including six bonus short stories (30,000 words). This bundle includes: The Accidental Everything Some omegas go to clubs to pick up alphas. Isaac Evans cruises his poetry readings... -
Fate’s Perfect Timing by Toby Wise
I’m just your average non-binary unicorn, making a living as a beauty guru on YouTube, dreaming about finding my mate. I dream about the perfect meet cute and to my absolute delight, meeting Sam is just that. He’s everything I ever pictured in a mate; strong, broad, and bearded...Categorized as:
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Hiring Their Manny Omega by Lorelei M. Hart, Ophelia Hart
MM Non Shifter Alpha Omega Mpreg: A Mapleville Romance Ben and Levi have their lives planned out—and then the phone rings, and suddenly they are fathers. Happily married couple Ben and Levi have an amazing life—great careers, a loving dog, and a home they made their own in the little town of Mapleville. Then they receive the call that changes everything...Categorized as:
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Love Is An Illusion Vol 2 by Fargo
BABY ON THE WAY…ALPHA BETTER PAYIt might be said that omega Hye-sung has an attitude problem. His life as an alpha has been turned completely on its head thanks to meeting Dojin, except unfortunately for him, his life is about to get even more uncertain… When Hye-sung gets sick, a quick trip to the doctor results in a life-changing surprise for them both... -
Come to Me by Megan Derr
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe roles of High Paladin and High Necromancer do not allow for much free time, even less where they might spend it together. When they do finally obtain some time to spend with each other, Sorin and Koray find there are still doubts and fears between them that will take more than time to overcome.. -
An Omega for the Sheriff by Corie Rosling
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsOne night changed everything. Rebel I found my fated mate on the worst night of my life and turned my back on him. What’s an omega to do when he opens the door on fate only to discover his alpha delivering the worst news imaginable? He turns his back on his future. Trygg I never expected to find my fated mate while on the job... -
Bossy: A Falling for the Boss MPreg by J.D. Light
Though only twenty-five, omega Calen Bustler-O'Brien-Foster might be about ready to give up on love, and just pick his future baby-daddy by height, hair and eye color off of a piece of paper. Unfortunately, while discussing his plans for the future with his loud-mouth brother on a video call, his boss overhears said plans... as well as all about Calen's giant crush on HIM...Categorized as:
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I'm Knot an Omega by November Sweets
I’m not an Omega.At least that’s what my documents sayand I’m happy for it to stay that way.So what if my designation changed in college?I’m not hurting anyone just trying to live my life.I even managed to finish my college degree and I’m about to start my first job in the world. Kane Entertainment is huge and it will give me a chance to get my foot in the door...Categorized as:
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Flux by Kim Fielding
Ennek, the son of Praesidium’s Chief, has rescued Miner from a terrible fate: suspension in a dreamless frozen state called Stasis, the punishment for traitors. As the two men flee Praesidium by sea, their adventures are only beginning...Categorized as:
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Courtyard Omega by Aria Grace
A sweet and sexy romance about a quirky omega and the strong alpha who can't quit him. Set in the Melrose Place-esque Glass Bay Apartments, you'll meet a whole gang of guys looking for love and trying to complete their families.For adult readers...Categorized as:
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One Last Chance by Kat Sinclair
Dayton is in a place in his life when he's just about to give up on finding a suitable partner to start a family with. As a male omega over thirty, his biological clock is ticking louder and louder. If it weren't for his mothers, he probably would have given up on dating already. He is one of the few unlucky individuals whose pheromones smell nothing like the sweet, lovely scent they should...Categorized as:
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Gemini Kisses for the Omega by Lacey Daize
Kyle is ready for the next stage in life, but his best friend wants one last night of fun before he leaves.Kyle's just graduated with a degree in teaching, and is starting off by spending his summer cutting his teeth at a youth camp outside Mountain Springs. But his best friend, Tyler, wants one more night of fun before he leaves. So they head down to the local dance slash sex club... -
His Secret Omega Co-ed by Ava Beringer
My worst enemy. My biggest secret. He found out and now he’s courting me. Can I trust him?Snarky, clumsy beta Cody Collier is stumbling his way to an engineering degree. He’s got a secret; he’s really an omega. He’s got a problem; his medication’s failing. He’s got an enemy; Grayson Hart, PK University star baseball player and ALPHA frat boy...Categorized as:
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Unbonded for You by Amy Bellows
Surrogate needed. $100,000 compensation.I always thought that when I got pregnant, I’d be happily bonded and ready to start a family.But my mate left two years ago. Unfortunately, the bond that ties us didn’t. I need to have it surgically removed if I want to stop aching for a man who will never return. The cost of the surgery is $50,000. Being a surrogate would cover that...Categorized as:
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The Accidental Donor: M/M Mpreg by Kay Marie
Rated: 3.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsOliver Willoughby was done waiting to "Mr. Right" to come along and sweep him off his feet. After multiple failed relationships he finally decided that he would take charge of his own life. He wanted one thing. A family of his own. Who says he needed to be in a relationship to start a family? Plenty of people start families in different ways, IVF being one of them... -
Second Match by Wendy Rathbone
One failed attempt with the Perfect Match Agency leads to a second—will this omega be The One?Morgan Dor is a handsome wealthy businessman who attracts young omegas easily, but most are looking for a sugar daddy and never stick around... -
Alpha Dragon's Tiger by Hawke Oakley
Welcome to the Dragonfate Games! Will you win the dragon's heart—or leave woefully unmated? Tigers are solitary creatures, and omega shifter Taylor is no different. After years of being unwanted by his family and any potential mates, all he wants is a quiet life alone. His two close friends and quilting hobby are enough to be happy..Categorized as:
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His Biggest Secret by Xander Collins
Sometimes the biggest secret is the one we keep from ourselves. Tough beta cop, Mark, wakes one morning with a hangover and some very vague memories of the previous night. One of those memories is something that Mark believes can’t be possible. He sees a flash in his mind of his best friend, Landon, who also happens to be his partner at work. Someone he’s always had a crush on...Categorized as:
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Omega's Power by Nora Phoenix
When one needy boy makes taking it slow impossible… Sivney is determined to take his sweet time to get to know his new lovers, Naran and Lev. After all, they each brought quite a bit of baggage into their relationship and figuring out how they fit together is not easy. But Lev can’t wait until Sivney is ready for more. He needs Sivney and Naran to take care of him now... -
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The Geeky Jock Paradox by Hayden Hall
History will repeat itself if I fall for another straight(ish) guy.IsaacWhen my roommate-to-be opens the door wearing nothing but a wet towel and a smile on his face, I only know one thing for sure: my world is about to be turned upside down.A wrestling jock, a hottie, and as straight as a plank, Hunter is not the guy I should want... -
All Revved Up by Amy Bellows
Building a life together is a lot more complicated than a road trip. When Chris, Revv, and Gray bond, they live thousands of miles away from each other.Revv and Chris live in Rixton where Chris has tenure at a prestigious university and Revv has worked for his family business for over a decade. But Rixton is in Southern California and Gray is half polar bear shifter...Categorized as:
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Whiskey & Sin by Emily Rath
Run. In a world where unbonded omegas are worth their weight in gold, running is the only thing Silas Wright knows. Run from the criminal alpha pack hunting him. Run from the dark secrets haunting his nightmares. Run from himself. Stumbling in the dark down a twisting mountain road, Silas is on the run when a stranger comes crashing into his life...Categorized as:
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Raven: Part Two by Piper Scott, Virginia Kelly
Part Two is the 92,000 word conclusion to the Forbidden Desires series. For maximum enjoyment, Part Two is best read following the events of Clutch, Bond, Mate, Swallow, Magpie, Finch, Peregrine, and Part One. To protect the readership from spoilers, the full blurb will be released following the publication of Part One... -
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 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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