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Fate and Fury by Quinn Loftis
The last few days have been the darkest of Sally’s life. After experiencing the joy of finding her mate, she now suffers the pain of losing everything she holds dear. Both the Romanian and Serbian packs have been captured, ripping Sally’s soul mate away from her almost as soon as she had found him... -
The Break of Promise by T.S. Joyce
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsPeace has come to Promise Falls, and Trey hates every minute of it. What is a War Wolf supposed to do with peace? His entire Pack has paired up and seems perfectly fine with settling down into a quiet life—but inside of him, his wolf is howling for war, and he must find it wherever he can to keep the animal sated...Categorized as:
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Dragon Her Heels by R.J. Blain
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsCrystal Culling never should have moved to Lake Hancock. Her real estate agent had warned her: the property on the end of Fox Hunt Drive was cursed, and if the Dragon of Crystal Lakes ever roused from his slumber, she’d be the first to be sacrificed to his appetite... -
Lord's Fall by Thea Harrison
In the latest Novel of the Elder Races, two mates find themselves on different paths, torn between their duty to the Wyr and the passion that binds them…. Before she met Dragos, half-human/half-Wyr Pia Giovanni was alone and on the run. Now she’s mated, pregnant and heading south to repair the Wyrs’ frayed relationship with the Elves... -
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Chased by Anastasia Wilde
Rated: 4.71 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsGabriel Sanchez has never wanted women at Outlaw Ridge. An expert tracker and operative, all he cares about is the mission. Women mean mates, and then cubs, and suddenly dedicated, focused soldiers turn into soft sappy romantics and Little League coaches. Not him. No way. Then Madison Fontaine comes to work at Outlaw Ridge, and suddenly all bets are off...Categorized as:
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Alpha Brock by C.J. Primer
SIX-PACK SERIES BOOK FOUR. * While this book can be read as a standalone, I highly recommend reading books 1 - 3 (Alpha Gray, Alpha Theo, and Alpha Jax) for context before starting in on this one. * This book is a slow burn with a very moody, broody protagonist (grumpy/sunshine trope). It will be a bumpy ride for these two to get to their HEA...Categorized as:
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Golden Wars by Paulina Vasquez
The shifters council has fallen, and Alpha Ares is ready to fulfill the prophecy. Born from Gods and blessed with elemental gifts, the golden wolf becomes the first Alpha King after a thousand years. The human hunters are at the forefront of the Golden Wars, but something more sinister has been stirring for centuries. A plan to rid the earth of werewolves once and for all... -
Whiskers on Kittens (A Magical Romantic Comedy (with a body count) #22) by R.J. Blain
Rated: 4.59 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThe next time a friend dared her to steal something, Kelsie would say no. Should the friend also be a succubus, not only would she say no, she would run for the nearest border faster than a bat fleeing the dark depths of hell. Under normal circumstances, she didn’t even mind serving community service. It added spice to an otherwise boring day and gave her something productive to do... -
Alpha Jax by C.J. Primer
SIX-PACK SERIES BOOK THREE. * While this book can be read as a standalone, I highly recommend reading book one (Alpha Gray) and book two (Alpha Theo) for context before diving into this book. I'm no stranger to one night stands. Lots of girls want to hook up with an alpha, so why should this one be any different? Maybe it's because she was the best I ever had... -
Hard Mated by Jennifer Ashley
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 37 ratingsSpike, a wildcat Shifter and the champion fighter of Shiftertown, is stunned when Myka, the best friend of a dying human woman, announces that Spike has fathered a cub. What's more, the mother is giving the boy to Spike to protect and raise. Myka, who'd been raised by an abusive stepfather, is not sure that a wild fighter named Spike is the best man to bring up the cute little jaguar cub... -
Midnight's Master by Cynthia Eden
In a world of shadows, desire conquers all…. Tall, dark, and formidable, Niol Lapen is the last demon on earth most people would ask for a favor, yet the sexy little reporter who wanders into his club dares to do exactly that. Holly Storm already knows too much about his kind, and Niol has no wish to help her get in deeper over her head...Categorized as:
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Fury of Frustration by Coreene Callahan
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsAmbition can be deadly…. Born of a powerful god, but exiled on earth, dragon-warrior Kruger conceals the truth of his origins from the world. Forced to live a lie, he proves his worth by becoming a tycoon in a powerful business empire. But when a beautiful woman with ambitions of her own gets in his way, he must decide—accept what he cannot change, or eliminate the threat once and for all...Categorized as:
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101 Ways to Die by R.J. Blain
Rated: 4.59 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsOfficer McMarin of the NYPD is in for the ride of her life when the Chief Quinns storm into her station, promote her to the rank of detective, and relocate her to Manhattan. Saddled with the dubious honor of being Chief Bailey Quinn’s primary rider is only the beginning of her woes. Her first case delves into the dark waters of the many ways in which a person can die... -
The Magical Christmas Cat by Lora Leigh, Erin McCarthy
Put a little "meow" in their stocking this year with these tales of Christmas and felines―from beloved bestselling authors! New York Times bestselling author Lora Leigh and top-selling authors Nalini Singh, Erin McCarthy, and Linda Winstead Jones have a special gift for readers this year: heartwarming holiday stories featuring passionate romance, paranormal adventure, and a distinctly alluring... -
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Twisted by Rebecca Zanetti
Maggie is a wolf shifter who was captured and experimented on by the Kurjans. Now that a cure has finally been found for shifters (although not for vampire mates or witches), she can concentrate on creating a new life for herself and finally accepting that her memories are gone forever. Most memories, that is... -
Bear Naked by Dana Marie Bell
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsTo win a frightened heart, you have to bare your own. Any woman would be eager to be Ryan Williams’s mate. Any woman but Glory Walsh. The sexy bear shifter is beautiful, strong and persistent, she’ll give him that. But Glory’s past taught her one simple truth: people leave. She can’t get past the fact he left her once before. Okay, so he had a good reason, and he did come back... -
Guardian's Mate by Jennifer Ashley
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsShe wasn’t ready to lead. .. Chosen as the Guardian of her Montana Shiftertown, wolf Shifter Rae Lyall is facing opposition—for no woman has ever been selected for this powerful position. Still adjusting to the new authority thrust upon her, Rae travels to train with Zander Moncrieff, a Shifter healer, tasked with teaching her about her new role and its responsibilities. He wasn’t ready to love... -
Dirty Deeds 2 by Diana Pharaoh Francis, Faith Hunter
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsWhen the going gets tough, the tough get their hands dirty. Join NY Times bestselling authors Faith Hunter and Jennifer Estep along with USA Today bestselling authors R. J. Blain, Diana Pharaoh Francis, and Devon Monk on a brand-new romp through magical worlds where the damsels bring the distress, what can go wrong will go wrong, and nothing is as it seems... -
Wild Night by Nalini Singh
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsA short story about when Hawke visits the nightclub Wild after being notified about a brewing fight involving SnowDancer juveniles. Timeline:. Takes place during Chapter 9 of Kiss of Snow. This story can be found on Nalini Singh's official website. -
Shattered Emotions by Carrie Ann Ryan
Maddox Jamenson is the Omega of the Redwood Pack, the one burdened by emotions stronger than his own. He's spent his entire life shrouded in the secrets of his "gift" and the price he has to pay to keep it, yet the cost just escalated. He's known a mate could be in the cards for him, but he can't have what he wants. Not when the battles he has yet to fight could destroy her... -
Redemption by Elaine Pierson
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsRedemption - the final book in the Lacey Hannigan Trilogy. Cole is missing and everyone is certain that he's dead. That is, everyone but Lacey. She refuses to give up hope even after two weeks of searching. As the days pass, she becomes more depressed. And her powers become more unstable. The trust she had with Jesse has been broken...Categorized as:
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Iron Wolves MC Books 1-4 by Elle Boon
Get the First 4 books in the Best Selling Iron Wolves Series, Plus The Bonus Christmas Novella only available here. by USA Today Bestselling Author Elle Boon. Four larger-than-life alphas. Four sexy as sin heroes. Four complete stories that will capture all your emotions in one complete set plus a bonus story available nowhere else... -
Wild Things by Jennifer Ashley
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsWolf Shifter Mason McNaughton is tired of the crazy feral living in his house, endangering him, his brothers, and his sweet auntie Cora. Ferals are Shifters who’ve reverted to the wild stage, forgetting all about the joys of pizza and satellite TV. Not to mention, Mason is sick of waking up to the feral’s rampages in the bedroom next to his... -
The Finding by Nicky Charles
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 36 ratingsShe discovered a dark secret, witnessed a murder and fled into the night fearing for her life. Three years later, Cassie is still hiding from her past, haunted by a dream lover and fighting to control a terrifying beast that seems to grow stronger each day. When Bryan, pack Beta, appears to claim her, Cassie is forced to face the truth of her existence...Categorized as:
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Chaotic by Kelley Armstrong
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsPreviously published in the print anthology Dates From Hell. Kelley Armstrong returns to the Otherworld with "Chaotic," where a half-demon tabloid journalist's boring date is saved. .. by a supernatural explosion? She's off to save the day—if only her less-than-stellar date wouldn't tag along! Luckily, the intriguing, infuriating, and just plain sexy werewolf/jewel thief Karl Marsten also appears.Categorized as:
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To Tempt the Wolf by Terry Spear
In this third in the series, wildlife photographer Tessa Anderson must prove her brother innocent of murder charges. But when she discovers a gorgeous naked man barely alive on her beach, she's got a new world of troubles to deal with, not least of which is how he affects her with just a look, a touch, or a whispered word. Hunter Greymore is a lupus garou, a grey werewolf...Categorized as:
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Declaration of Courtship by Nalini Singh
A PSY/CHANGELING NOVELLA. New York Times bestselling author Nalini Singh returns to her explosive Psy/Changeling world as predatory desire becomes a sensual game of control. .. A dominant changeling wolf, SnowDancer lieutenant Cooper is not known for his patience...Categorized as:
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Darkfire Kiss by Deborah Cooke
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsFor one woman, he will risk more than his life. .. Rafferty Powell has exchanged challenge coins with his arch-nemesis Magnus Montmorency, and their next battle will be their last. But Rafferty never expected to meet a woman whose desire for Magnus’ downfall matches his own—and whose presence sparks Rafferty’s long-awaited firestorm...Categorized as:
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Bad Wolf by Jennifer Ashley
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsBroderick is stuck looking after some Collar-less Shifters who are driving him crazy, but he’s putting up with them for Joanna, the human woman he, for some reason, wants to impress. The new Shifters are bringing danger to Broderick’s family, though, and he’ll need Joanna’s help to protect them. A short novel of the Shifters Unbound series, this story follows Bear Attraction and Mate Bond. -
Earp & Chandra by C.P. Rider
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsFamily can be found in the most unexpected places. Gila monster shifter Jedidiah Earp is over seventy, prefers to bite first and ask questions later, and he knows the desert scrub outside Sundance, California like the back of his claws. Alpha hyena shifter Chandra Smith is in her late twenties, protective to a fault, and she knows how to hunt down enemies and make them disappear...Categorized as:
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Dark Defender by Alexis Morgan
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 33 ratingsAlexis Morgan continues her dazzling paranormal series about larger-than-life warriors and the women they love. .. . As a Paladin warrior, Blake Trahern fights and dies again and again to keep mankind safe from the Others. Sensing his humanity slipping away with each battle, he retreats from the world. .. until the one person who still has a claim on his soul needs his help... -
Shadowed Flame by R.J. Blain
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsMatia Evans has it all, except for one thing: she can’t see color. With an adopted family who loves her, a company she helps her father run, and more prospects than she knows what to do with, she’s in no place to complain that her world is limited to shades of gray, black, and white... -
Scars by Hannah McBride
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsTHE SCARS OF THE PAST. Addie Markham escaped her brutal past but is struggling to find her place now that she's free. With her daughter finally safe, she has the chance to find her own love. But the horrors she endured are anything but forgotten. Maybe she's simply too damaged for love. BROKEN MATES. Nikolai Dashkov is the Alpha of the first pack... -
Lawe's Justice by Lora Leigh, Brianna Bronte
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsDiane Broen's lived to protect her younger sister Rachel from harm. But now that Rachel has been mated off, Diane's occupied herself with less fulfilling tasks at the Genetics Council--until she's paired with a new team member, a Breed male notorious for his attitude, and a touch that makes her recoil. Lawe isn't thrilled with her either. A lion at heart, he prefers a lair of solitude... -
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The Hunt by Heather Killough-Walden
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsByron Caige has been a prisoner for the last fifty years of his supernaturally long life. Just when he gives up hope of ever knowing the taste of freedom again, he is unwittingly rescued by the very same woman who only wants to see him dead... -
Sebastian/Aristide by Alexandra Ivy, Laura Wright
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsComing November 2013. Sebastian. A DIPLOMAT WITH THE HEART OF A SAVAGE. Sebastian Duval has devoted his life to ensuring the survival of his people. He’ll do whatever is necessary to protect the Wildlands, even if it means working with the human FBI to prove the Pantera aren’t responsible for the sudden rash of puma attacks... -
Michael & Shyne by R.E. Butler
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsMichael Gerrick was beginning to wonder if he would ever find his truemate. Fate seemed to smile on him, when he fell hard for the delectable fitness instructor, Shyne. The only problem: three were-hyenas want her for their clan and are willing to do anything to get him out of the way. Shyne Jackson was smitten with Michael from the moment they met...Categorized as:
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Me and My Shadow by Katie MacAlister
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 38 ratingsA Stalker From Hell. May Northcott is a woman at the end of her rope. She’d almost gotten used to her employer, the ex-demon lord Magoth, spending his days hanging around her home and interrupting her private moments with her lover, Gabriel. Then trouble appears on her doorstep in the form of a nearly dead man... -
Change:A Lacey Hannigan Novel by Elaine Pierson
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsChange is the second book in The Lacey Hannigan trilogy. Eighteen year old Lacey Hannigan always thought her human life was hard and unfair, but now that she is no longer human, her life is about to get a whole lot harder...Categorized as:
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Hood's Obsession by Marie Hall
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsNOW AVAILABLE ONLINE WHEREVER EBOOKS ARE SOLD! Erualis' time is running out and now Rumpelstiltskin says there are only two who can save him. .. Lilith Wolf, the daughter of the Big Bad Wolf and Little Red Riding Hood has a problem, she's an unmated female in heat... -
Sparks Fly by Katie MacAlister
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsHell hath no fury like a ticked-off dragon…. Ysolde de Bouchier has a lot on her plate, which isn't unusual considering her Light Dragon mate Baltic is still at odds with just about everyone, starting with his former guard Thala and her outlaw posse, right down to his dragon god father... -
The Cursed King by Abigail Owen
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsHe will burn. She will rise. Airk Azdajah, the rightful King of the White Clan, spent half a millennium being tortured by the false High King Pytheios. The only reason he’s alive is a curse— the man to kill Airk will be consumed in his own fire. Which is why Pytheios kept Airk alive, barely, unable to shift in his prison cage, driving the creature half of him into madness... -
Wolf Fever by Terry Spear
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsFate turned nurse Carol Woods into a wolf, but she refuses to let being a lupus garou define her life. Ordered by her pack leader to find a mate and commit to shifting, there is only one gray wolf that catches Carol's interest; but Chaz McKinley makes it very clear that unless she's willing to accept what she is, he wants nothing to do with her...Categorized as:
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Gray Moon Rising by S.M. Reine
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsIt’s been almost a year since Rylie Gresham was bitten by a werewolf on Gray Mountain. Now something is beckoning her back to the place she was attacked, along with every other werewolf in the world. But they aren’t the only ones heeding the call. A group of hunters notices them gathering and sees it as their chance to wipe out the entire species... -
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Silver Bullet by R.J. Blain
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsNothing was worse than waking up as a squirrel. Not knowing where she is, why she's a squirrel, and why she should be in Georgia comes a close second. Vicky does know several important things. First, she's not supposed to be a squirrel. Second, two-legger males are intriguing creatures. Third, she likes one particular two-legger male more than the others, and she means to keep him... -
Dragos Meets Stinkpot by Thea Harrison
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsShort-Story from May 2016 newsletter.Categorized as:
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The Hunter and The Hunted by Kelley Armstrong
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsIn. Off-Duty Angel. (Otherworld #10. 6),. dark witch and half-demon Eve Levine is desperate for a little entertainment while her lover, Kristof Nast , is detained in afterlife court—enough to volunteer an extra week’s worth of angel corps duty just to pass the time...Categorized as:
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The Finding by Nicky Charles
She discovered a dark secret, witnessed a murder and fled into the night fearing for her life. Three years later, Cassie is still hiding from her past, haunted by a dream lover and fighting to control a terrifying beast that seems to grow stronger each day. When Bryan, pack Beta, appears to claim her, Cassie is forced to face the truth of her existence... -
Steel Beauty by Dana Marie Bell
Rated: 4.06 of 5 stars · 37 ratingsShe's everything a big bad wolf could want. Coping with a devastating injury is hard enough for Belinda--Belle--Campbell. Forced separation from her destined mate while she heals is almost more than she can endure. Until she is strong enough to take up her duties as Luna of the Poconos Wolf Pack, however, the safest place for her is Halle...Categorized as:
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A Love Untamed by Pamela Palmer
Rated: 4.09 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsThe newest member of the elite Feral Warriors brotherhood, Fox is eager to prove himself on the frontlines of battle against the Daemons. When paired with the legendary Ilina warrior, Melisande, he expects the fierce beauty to quickly fall under the spell of his quite considerable charm. Instead, he finds himself spellbound by a woman who's his match in every way...Categorized as:
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