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  • Tied and Laced by Susi Hawke, Crista Crown

    Tied and Laced by Susi Hawke, Crista Crown

    Rated: 4.52 of 5 stars
    · 12 ratings
    In 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 series Long-time widower Don Francis Novak watched gratefully as each of his sons were blessed with a true mate. He’d never been so fortunate as to scent a fated mate. No, his had been an arranged marriage. And he’d never regretted it...
  • Crossing Ties by Susi Hawke, Crista Crown

    Crossing Ties by Susi Hawke, Crista Crown

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 12 ratings
    In a world where the rules are gray and the Don's word is a law unto itself, only one thing is sacred… family.When Rory O’Malley’s dad goes missing, with only a photograph of him unconscious and covered in blood to clue them in to what happened, he does what he’s always done. He steps up and takes care of things. His quiet competence has been the O’Malleys’ strong backbone for years...
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  • Wrathful Mortals (Age of Vampires) by Caroline Peckham, Susanne Valenti

    Wrathful Mortals (Age of Vampires) by Caroline Peckham, Susanne Valenti

    Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars
    · 20 ratings
    The gods play havoc with our souls.’m torn in two.The mark of the gods has bound me to my mortal enemy, and not even the most desperate yearnings of my heart can break this tie.Between the slayer’s vow and the cruel tricks of Idun, my free will has been stolen from me...
  • Trivial Ties by Susi Hawke, Crista Crown

    Trivial Ties by Susi Hawke, Crista Crown

    Rated: 4.48 of 5 stars
    · 12 ratings
    In a world where the rules are gray and the Don's word is a law unto itself, only one thing is sacred… family.Tanner Wong was in the wrong place at the right time to help another omega in distress. When the only way to save the man is to knock at the front gates of one of the most powerful mafiosos in the city, Tanner didn’t hesitate. Afterall, his middle name is Danger...
    Categorized as:
    omegaverse  fantasy  m-m  paranormal  mafia  queer  length-short
  • Christmas at Kaitlyn's Place by Julie Trettel

    Christmas at Kaitlyn's Place by Julie Trettel

    Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    I certainly didn't ask Santa for a sexy, brooding, lone wolf single dad for Christmas this year. Brock certainly has his issues.He's demanding.Growly.And over protective.He yelled at me and told me to go away.i was so shocked that I was halfway home before I even relealized he was my true mate.He hasn't been around a Pack in a long time.And I think he may have forgotten the joy of Christmas...
  • Fraught by Susi Hawke, Crista Crown

    Fraught by Susi Hawke, Crista Crown

    Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars
    · 9 ratings
    Lost. Stolen. Forgotten… until the Alphabits step in. A Team A.L.P.H.A. spinoff series. Finn O’Toole is an omega in an alpha’s world. He’s done everything he can to make sure that doesn’t interrupt his ability to get his job done, and it never has. Until him . Antonio Montoya is the notorious leader of the vigilante group STAHP, and stands for everything Finn despises...
    Categorized as:
    omegaverse  m-m  military  fantasy  paranormal  queer
  • Lady of the Nightmares by Kate King

    Lady of the Nightmares by Kate King

    Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 3 of 5
    Open door [?] · 24 ratings
    The dark reveals all secrets. Lonnie Skyeborne is a liar and proud of it. From the moment she was born, her mother sensed there was something extraordinary about her daughter, andtaught her to never reveal the truth of who she is. But now, Lonnie is alone and trapped in her own web of lies. She is the queen in name only, and afraid to trust anyone, even the princes who claim to be her allies...
  • Decked by Susi Hawke, Crista Crown

    Decked by Susi Hawke, Crista Crown

    Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars
    · 12 ratings
    An MM Mpreg Romance. Deck the halls with knives, chains, and dangerous children’s toys! Team Alpha is celebrating the holidays, but a surprise blizzard has snowed them in at Bossman and Papa P’s house, along with a few friends. Not that Papa P minds. He’ll take any excuse to keep his loved ones close and stuff them full of good food...
  • Peppermint Spiced Omega by Susi Hawke, Cosmic Letterz

    Peppermint Spiced Omega by Susi Hawke, Cosmic Letterz

    Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars
    · 11 ratings
    Tom Collins is a lonely omega. One by one, Tom's watched his friends pair up and find their forever mates while Tom goes out alone to flirt with randos at the Big O. Manager of Sweet Ballz, the popular candy shop in downtown Hollydale, Tom has his career on track. Now if he could just find an alpha to stick around for longer than a night. Dr. Colin Samuels is busy...
    Categorized as:
    omegaverse  m-m  fantasy  paranormal  single-father  queer
  • 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 ratings
    Alpha 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 ratings
    I 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...
  • Twisted by Susi Hawke, Crista Crown

    Twisted by Susi Hawke, Crista Crown

    Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars
    · 9 ratings
    Lost. Stolen. Forgotten… until the Alphabits step in. A Team A.L.P.H.A. spinoff series. Patton Ryder has always taken pride in the differences between him and his twin brother, Ozzy. But now that Ozzy is mated and has a growing family, Patton is starting to realize that maybe being completely different isn’t all it’s cracked up to be...
    Categorized as:
    omegaverse  m-m  military  fantasy  paranormal  queer
  • Silenced by Susi Hawke, Crista Crown

    Silenced by Susi Hawke, Crista Crown

    Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars
    · 9 ratings
    Lost. Stolen. Forgotten… until the Alphabits step in. A Team A.L.P.H.A. spinoff series. Leaf Erikson didn’t mean to get caught up in STAHP’s craziness. If his brother River hadn’t joined them, Leaf never would have been caught in a flood and rescued by the Alphabits. He never would have scented his mate’s scent on the helicopter pilot. Never would have known his true mate was out there...
    Categorized as:
    omegaverse  m-m  military  fantasy  paranormal  queer
  • An Omega Bear for Kit by Lorelei M. Hart, Colbie Dunbar

    An Omega Bear for Kit by Lorelei M. Hart, Colbie Dunbar

    Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars
    · 9 ratings
    Grant didn’t know an omega could become Beta of his Bear Den, but that’s exactly what just happened.Omega bear shifter Grant loves all of the positive changes that his den has seen since their new Alpha arrived...
  • Alpha's Redemption by Susi Hawke, Cosmic Letterz

    Alpha's Redemption by Susi Hawke, Cosmic Letterz

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 9 ratings
    Threading his fingers through mine, I spoke softly. "If you will accept me as your mate, you will never be alone again.” Hector is an exotic alpha shifter - a jaguar from the jungles of Belize. He arrives in Mills Creek seeking his formerly betrothed mate only to find himself embroiled in the rogue war...
  • Alpha's Dream by Susi Hawke, Cosmic Letterz

    Alpha's Dream by Susi Hawke, Cosmic Letterz

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 9 ratings
    Ages ago, the gods locked away a dangerous, powerful people... but the seal has been broken... Clark, a bear descended from one of the original omega lines, has always known Kent was destined to be his mate, thanks to his visions. Clark's ability to see past, present, and future is powerful, but even he can't see a straight line out of the dark days ahead of them...
  • Omega's Flight by Ann-Katrin Byrde

    Omega's Flight by Ann-Katrin Byrde

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 9 ratings
    Legend says that Midwinter Wolf listens to the deepest wishes of a shifter's heart, and brings him what he most needs in the moment. Raleigh's living the best life he can with his pups and his mate, until the simmering violence in his mating erupts and he and his pups run for the sanctuary of Mercy Hills...
    Categorized as:
    omegaverse  m-m  paranormal  fantasy  queer  length-epic
  • Riding the Storm by Lisa Oliver

    Riding the Storm by Lisa Oliver

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 9 ratings
    Thor, Norse god of the storms, was extremely frustrated Lasse was making a heap of excuses to back out of all the fun activities they used to do before Lasse's mate, Jason, got pregnant. It wasn't as though he objected to his best friend finding his true mate, it's just he didn't think Lasse should worry himself gray over the things Jason enjoyed doing...
    Categorized as:
    omegaverse  m-m  paranormal  fantasy  queer  length-short
  • Bronn by Callie Rhodes

    Bronn by Callie Rhodes

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 4 of 5
    Explicit open door [?] · 9 ratings
    They made him into a monster.For years, he was kept underground, his body and mind warped by the cruelest scientists in the beta world. Tested, tortured, and honed into the perfect killing machine, Bronn learned that his survival hinged on the death of others.Now, he’s out of that prison, but that doesn’t mean he’s free...
  • Hungry for His Omega by Lorelei M. Hart

    Hungry for His Omega by Lorelei M. Hart

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 9 ratings
    MacsenTrust 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...
  • A Good Girl Christmas by Sam Hall

    A Good Girl Christmas by Sam Hall

    Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    “Every person is paired up with another and we have to do something for them. An experience, an event, a gesture. More than socks and undies under the Christmas tree. Something that communicates how we feel about them.”Marcus is at it again, but this time he's being open with the pack...
  • Scalded by J.D. Light

    Scalded by J.D. Light

    Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    Gates 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...
  • Beneath Notice by Viola Grace

    Beneath Notice by Viola Grace

    Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    Hazel was never the favourite daughter. One parent hated her, she revolted the other, and then she messed up at work when someone cursed her. It just wasn’t a good day.Hazel has tried just to follow the family path and do what was asked of her. Her work in the financial industry has her pegged as an analyst and a notary for the company contracts...
  • 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 ratings
    Deliverance 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...
  • I Accidentally Summoned A Demon by Jaide Harley

    I Accidentally Summoned A Demon by Jaide Harley

    Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 3 of 5
    Open door [?] · 8 ratings
    LOVE BURNS HOTTER THAN HELLShy and innocent Katherine has always dreamed about getting the main part in one of her theater's plays. In addition to a love for stage-acting, the role would help distract her from the looming anniversary of her parents tragic deaths. A home rehearsal turns into something unexpected when her script's Latin incantation accidentally summons a high-ranking demon, Nex...
  • 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 ratings
    Being 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...
  • The Omega Chronicles by Kian Rhodes

    The Omega Chronicles by Kian Rhodes

    Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    This 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...
  • How to Hide Your Angel Kid by Anna Wineheart

    How to Hide Your Angel Kid by Anna Wineheart

    Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    Life is rock-hard for Pinks. After narrowly escaping a kidnapping, his rare angel baby is still being hunted by a growing number of bad guys.Unfortunately, little Benny is hell-bent on befriending the dangerous stranger who shows up in his backyard... A stranger who is big, strong, and cursed to turn into a statue at the most inappropriate times.Such as the grocery store checkout line...
    Categorized as:
    omegaverse  m-m  fantasy  paranormal  queer  length-short
  • Captured by the Berserkers: A menage shifter romance by Lee Savino, Lunatic Design

    Captured by the Berserkers: A menage shifter romance by Lee Savino, Lunatic Design

    Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars
    · 7 ratings
    She’ll be ours forever… Long ago, a witch turned us into monsters. Our only hope is to wait for the woman who could lift the curse. A century later, we find her. Willow. Our miracle. She’s hidden away in an abbey full of orphans, while evil men plot to sell her as a bride. We’ll break her out...
  • The Centaur's Spell by Jena Wade, Lorelei M. Hart

    The Centaur's Spell by Jena Wade, Lorelei M. Hart

    Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars
    · 7 ratings
    Blurb coming soon...
  • Rowan by Callie Rhodes

    Rowan by Callie Rhodes

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 4 of 5
    Explicit open door [?] · 6 ratings
    She’ll stop at nothing to destroy his kind.As far as special agent Bailey Glazer is concerned, there’s no such thing as a good alpha. After witnessing her parents’ death at the hands of the beasts as a child, she’s dedicated her life to making sure no one else has to suffer the same fate...
  • A Very Merry Christmoose by B. Perkins, Aimee Vance

    A Very Merry Christmoose by B. Perkins, Aimee Vance

    Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars
    · 5 ratings
    The holiday season in Deadlights Cove is as chaotic as you'd expect, especially with Val and Caedmon's Great Coveish Bake-Off just days away. For her first Christmas in the Cove, young witch Aurora is determined to embrace the holiday spirit... if she can ignore her dark storm cloud of a neighbor who is equally determined to rain on her parade...
  • 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 ratings
    ZyranI 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 ratings
    Oliver 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...
  • Alpha Awakened by Christa Tomlinson

    Alpha Awakened by Christa Tomlinson

    Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 4 of 5
    Explicit open door [?] · 5 ratings
    A masked special forces operator who thinks he doesn’t need love and the bold soldier determined to prove him wrong.Captain Royce Anderson is a brutal terror on the battlefield. His cold demeanor off the battlefield earns him the call sign Ice...
  • Gold Rush by R.L. Randolph

    Gold Rush by R.L. Randolph

    Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 4 of 5
    Explicit open door [?] · 10 ratings
    I COULD BE MEANT FOR MORE. I COULD DESERVE IT.Juniper Walden has lived a life of quiet obscurity as a Beta and romance author. When one of her novels gains traction and she’s suddenly trapped in a broken elevator with two strangers the night before her UK book tour, she realizes her future might not be so clear-cut...
  • Compel by Rachel Van Dyken, Patti Stanger

    Compel by Rachel Van Dyken, Patti Stanger

    Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars
    · 11 ratings
    From #1 New York Times bestselling author Rachel Van Dyken and bestselling author Patti Stanger comes a gripping love story of cursed soulmates who are forced to relive tragedy over and over again until their curse is broken…Compelled to seduce, designed to kill...
  • Ruined Wolf by Elizabeth Blackthorne

    Ruined Wolf by Elizabeth Blackthorne

    Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars
    · 11 ratings
    What have I done?Now bound to Maverick and Lucas as their omega, Nova realises both her life and her heart are now in danger as she falls deeper in love with the Scott brothers...
  • Alpha's Wolf by Susi Hawke, Cosmic Letterz

    Alpha's Wolf by Susi Hawke, Cosmic Letterz

    Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars
    · 9 ratings
    “Because I'm not sure if even a lifetime will be enough time for me to show you how much I love you. You're the best thing that ever happened me to me, or ever will, for that matter. You're my everything, babe. And I love you.” This is a story about an unconventional couple who break all the alpha and omega rules. Alpha bear Liam is not your average alpha...
  • Alpha Deceived by Piper Scott, Susi Hawke

    Alpha Deceived by Piper Scott, Susi Hawke

    Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars
    · 9 ratings
    After thousands of years, they’re back… Proud dragon warrior and healer Sana has a secret… one that may forever turn his friends against him, and one that he’ll do anything to keep. He’s worked too hard to keep who he truly is from the world, and he refuses to let the charade drop, even after waking up thousands of years in the future...
    Categorized as:
    omegaverse  m-m  fantasy  paranormal  queer  length-short
  • Keeper by Claire Cullen

    Keeper by Claire Cullen

    Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars
    · 9 ratings
    Every 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 ratings
    Seeking—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...
  • A Mate From the Deep by C.W. Gray

    A Mate From the Deep by C.W. Gray

    Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars
    · 9 ratings
    The newly extended version of "A Mate from the Deep" is now available on Amazon and Kindle Unlimited! This book is a Silver Isles short story and technically book 2.5 in the series. (Amazon doesn't let us enter 0.5 books in a series). *This short story was offered for free in a Prolific Works giveaway, but I've added two additional chapters (4000 more words)...
  • Hop On: Welcome to Morningwood Omegaverse Romance Book Five by Kiki Burrelli

    Hop On: Welcome to Morningwood Omegaverse Romance Book Five by Kiki Burrelli

    Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    An overweight omega puts his life in the hands of a battered and bruised alpha... Captain Aries did not escape his last mission unscathed. His work with the Elite Force is always dangerous—it’s not easy protecting an entire town of trusting shifters from outside threats—but Aries blames himself for the danger he put his team in...
    Categorized as:
    omegaverse  m-m  humor  paranormal  fantasy  queer  length-short
  • Anchor by Claire Cullen

    Anchor by Claire Cullen

    Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    Both 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 ratings
    What 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...
  • Xander by Callie Rhodes

    Xander by Callie Rhodes

    Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 4 of 5
    Explicit open door [?] · 8 ratings
    Trapped and hunted, their only way out is together.All Xander wanted was a few moments of peace after a lifetime of pain, but fate had other plans. Hunted like a wild animal by beta forces, he hijacks the first means of escape that crosses his path.After a tough couple of years, Lilibeth is finally getting a fresh start...
  • Scorched by J.D. Light

    Scorched by J.D. Light

    Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    Aidyn 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...
  • Blitzen by Allie W. Scott

    Blitzen by Allie W. Scott

    Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    An Alpha reindeer + a human who hates the holidays = a recipe for disasterBlitzen:Santa says I need a vacation. I know if I stick around home I'll find myself back at work in no time, so I head to a human vacation spot instead. New Orleans, LA is thick with humidity and full of holiday cheer. It's the perfect place to blend in while I try not to think about how many days there are until Christmas...
  • Bearest of Them All by Kiki Burrelli

    Bearest of Them All by Kiki Burrelli

    Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars
    · 7 ratings
    Will 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...
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