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Persuasion by Jane Washington, Jaymin Eve
Willa Knight: Dweller? Bad-ass? Notorious pet to five magical beings? In Blesswood, there are rules, and someone is trying to teach her how to follow them. The only problem is Willa. Which shouldn’t be anything new, since she has been a problem since birth—something her pseudo-sister Emmy would agree on. So it definitely shouldn’t be new … but it is... -
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All-Star Promise by Julie Trettel
Rated: 4.80 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHudson Guffey, top quarterback at Archibald Reynolds College, is being scouted by the NFL. He's hoping to be a solid draft pick this year, but first he has to graduate college. As the pressure mounts, he struggles to keep up with his classes when his full focus is on the field...Categorized as:
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![His Fierce Mate by Julie Trettel]()
His Fierce Mate by Julie Trettel
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsA man hellbent on never settling down.Austin is a tenacious flirt, a clown, and often, a complete screw up. But he's happy with his life. He loves spice and variety, so settling down with just one woman is not an option.One night with the guys out on the range.One angel in the darkness.One chance not to completely screw this up...Categorized as:
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![Curseborne by G.K. DeRosa]()
Curseborne by G.K. DeRosa
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsWho says a girl can’t be alpha?With the Alpha Trials starting, I have to get my head in the game. Problem is, my heart is so obsessed with my infuriating cursed mate, I can’t focus. But I have to. Because with the secret of my true bloodline out, the supreme alpha wants my head on a platter. And he’s not above using the trials to get the job done...Categorized as:
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![Woke Up Like This by Amy Lea]()
Woke Up Like This by Amy Lea
Planning the perfect prom is one last “to do” on ultra-organized Charlotte Wu’s high school bucket list. So far, so good, if not for a decorating accident that sends Charlotte crash-landing off a ladder, face-first into her obnoxiously ripped archnemesis J. T. Renner...Categorized as:
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![Out of Peril by Julie Trettel]()
Out of Peril by Julie Trettel
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsI’ve always been one of the good guys.The one whose friends try to set up blind dates for.The guy that no one minds hanging out with their mate.The fun uncle. The godfather. Everyone’s best friend.But I’m also the man who knows how to disappear in the background.I’m fiercely protective. Loyal. And Kind.But I suspect even I have my limits!And she’s going to test that theory every step of the way... -
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Beauty and the Beast by K.M. Shea
Once upon a time Elle made a mistake. A small miscalculation sends her through the roof of an enchanted chateau. Stranded until her broken leg mends, Elle is forced to rely on the good will of the sour chateau owner —the cursed Prince Severin... -
![A Boy Like You by Ginger Scott]()
A Boy Like You by Ginger Scott
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsThey say everyone’s a superhero to someone. I’m not sure who I’m supposed to save, but I know who saved me. We were kids. His name was Christopher. And up until the day he pulled me from death’s grip, he was nothing more than a boy I felt sorry for. In a blink of an eye, he became the only person who made me feel safe.And then he disappeared. Now I’m seventeen. I’m not a kid anymore... -
![The One Thing by Marci Lyn Curtis]()
The One Thing by Marci Lyn Curtis
"A soaring tale of life and love, of sacrifice and renewal, and learning to see people as they really are."Maggie Sanders might be blind, but she won't invite anyone to her pity party. Ever since losing her sight six months ago, Maggie’s rebellious streak has taken on a life of its own, culminating with an elaborate school prank. Maggie called it genius. The judge called it illegal... -
![The School for Good and Evil by Soman Chainani]()
The School for Good and Evil by Soman Chainani
The first kidnappings happened two hundred years before. Some years it was two boys taken, some years two girls, sometimes one of each. But if at first the choices seemed random, soon the pattern became clear. One was always beautiful and good, the child every parent wanted as their own. The other was homely and odd, an outcast from birth. An opposing pair, plucked from youth and spirited away... -
![Chasing Hadley by Jessica Sorensen]()
Chasing Hadley by Jessica Sorensen
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsHadley Harlyton’s life has always been about three things:1. Making sure her three younger sisters stay out of trouble.2. Getting good grades so she can get into a decent college.3. Drag racing.She doesn’t have time for anything else, especially guys and dating. So when her family moves to the rural town of Honeyton, and right next door to the Porterson brothers, her life gets thrown for a turn...Categorized as:
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![Unlearning by Daria T. Rowan]()
Unlearning by Daria T. Rowan
This is a story about an unwanted mate and a werewolf who'd rather be something else. Samantha has patiently waited for her mate ever since her first shift. After finding him, she discovers that he has a pregnant human fiancée he's been with for the last four years. Now Samantha needs to make some difficult decisions about the rest of her life...Categorized as:
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![Wolfsbane: Evelyn & Aiden by Bethany Shay Porteous]()
Wolfsbane: Evelyn & Aiden by Bethany Shay Porteous
Growing up in one of the most blood purity conscious wolf packs in the US, Evelyn, a half-blooded wolf is subjected to abuse and torment on a daily basis. Trusting no one, Evelyn lives a lonely life of solitude, dreaming of the day when she can leave pack life and live under the radar with humans...Categorized as:
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Blood Crave by Jennifer Knight
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHeadstrong heroine Faith Reynolds returns in this thrilling sequel to the paranormal romance Blood on the Moon ! After surviving being kidnapped by a vampire, Faith would just love to focus on some alone time with her hot (though occasionally furry) boyfriend, Lucas...Categorized as:
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![The Challenge by Kristin Coley]()
The Challenge by Kristin Coley
Jess Carter wasn't looking for a place to belong when she arrived in Banks, Idaho. It was supposed to be a temporary spot to finish out her last year of high school and bond with her dad. Meeting Dom changed everything.Now, the Pack needs her. Dom needs her. And she's figuring out she needs them if they plan to survive what's coming...Categorized as:
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My Wolf and Me by India R. Adams
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsTheir love was innocent.Their friendship was pure.Their fear was real.Their danger was true.When little Marlena is left to care for an abandoned wolf pup, her parents see their irrevocable bond, and this humble family embarks on an adventure trying to care for the needs of a rapidly growing wolf, and the needs of their headstrong daughter...Categorized as:
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![Taken By Moonlight by Violette Dubrinsky]()
Taken By Moonlight by Violette Dubrinsky
Rated: 4.07 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsWhen she agreed to go camping with her twin to honor a birthday milestone, Vivienne Bordeaux imagined itchy mosquito bites, the possibility of West Nile, and perhaps foot-fungus, but she never anticipated just how much her life would change. After almost dying under the snapping jaws of a rabid wolf—go figure—Vivienne is saved by a gorgeous, dark-haired man, who may just belong to a cult... -
![Insider by Micalea Smeltzer]()
Insider by Micalea Smeltzer
Rated: 4.06 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsNothing will be the same for Sophie Beaumont. Now that she’s an Alpha she has to learn to be a leader. But unlike with Caeden, it doesn’t come naturally for her. Sophie doesn’t want to tell her friends how high to jump. She just wants to be normal...Categorized as:
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It's All In My Head by Kristen James
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAvery Waldorf wakes up from a concussion to find a voice inside her head—an adventurous male voice belonging to Marcus, who doesn’t know where he came from, but has an opinion on everything about her life. She just wants to work on her screenplay, go to her writing classes and flirt with the guy of her dreams, Nash, who is finally noticing her... -
![I've Walked Where You've Been by Marina Vivancos]()
I've Walked Where You've Been by Marina Vivancos
Matty knew he would bond with his soulmate one day—everybody did—but it was supposed to happen when he was older…not when he was just nine years old.Now, he’s stuck with some kid named Ethan, who doesn’t even like to play outside. They can’t stay apart for long, and Matty’s resentment grows as he has to follow Ethan to boarding school first, then college... -
![Frost Burn by Erica Stevens, Leslie Mitchell]()
Frost Burn by Erica Stevens, Leslie Mitchell
Rated: 3.94 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsAfter years of running, Quinn has finally found a town to settle down in while she searches for the man who tore her life apart. Despite her every intention not to, she’s started to put down some roots and make friends. However, the small bit of solace she’s found is quickly shattered when a group of vampires walk into the bar where she works and turn her life upside down... -
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Hemlock Veils by Jennie Davenport
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhen Elizabeth Ashton escapes her damaging city life and finds herself in the remote town of Hemlock Veils, Oregon, she is smitten by its quaint mystery; but the surrounding forest holds an enchantment she didn’t think existed, and worse, a most terrifying monster. The town claims it vicious and evil, but Elizabeth suspects something is amiss...Categorized as:
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![Fated To Be Mated by Skye Alder]()
Fated To Be Mated by Skye Alder
She’s not looking to date.I was backpacking my way through Europe with my friend. It was supposed to be an adventure, one last carefree trip before we started our grown up lives.Then I meet King Romer and things start to get serious really fast.Now I’m a captive to the King and he’s determined to make me his Queen.He’s not letting her go.I’ve grown bored of the quiet life, ruling my pack...Categorized as:
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![Curves & Courage by Christin Lovell]()
Curves & Courage by Christin Lovell
Rated: 3.89 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsSophie’s father ripped her from the only family she’d known at the tender age of twelve. Nearly five years later, he’s a shell of a man and she’s a ghost of a werewolf, battered and broken. Until she meets her mate. Dominick is everything Sophie needs and wants. He awakens her spirit; he turns her world upside down with his charm. Until he discovers her secret...Categorized as:
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![Intended by M.L. Ridener]()
Intended by M.L. Ridener
Rated: 3.89 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsShe is trying to protect him. Chloe Weever always dreamed of finding her fairytale ending. Being a Potential and finding her soulmate should guarantee true happiness. But with Cyrus still stalking her with motives yet to be determined, she will do anything to protect the ones she loves – even if it means sacrificing her happily ever after. It is his destiny to protect her...Categorized as:
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![Fight Like a Tomboy by Stephanie Street]()
Fight Like a Tomboy by Stephanie Street
Rated: 3.88 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsKelly is a tomboy with a chip on her shoulder. He’s her worst enemy.Jared Oliver. Just hearing his name makes me want to scream! He thinks he’s all that but I know better. He’s just an arrogant jerk and I want nothing to do with him. Hopefully, now that we’ve graduated, I’ll never have to see him again.Wrong.Kelly Harris. I’ve been crushing hard on the super-hot tomboy since the day I met her...Categorized as:
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![He's My Only Vampire, Vol. 2 by Aya Shouoto]()
He's My Only Vampire, Vol. 2 by Aya Shouoto
Rated: 3.88 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsWhen Dealer suddenly appears, Kana learns in the ensuing scuffle just what it means to be a Pureblood vampire's "thrall... -
![Cold Hearted by Leia Stone, Julie Hall]()
Cold Hearted by Leia Stone, Julie Hall
To save my kingdom, someone must die.Every hundred years, a curse descends on Faerie, ravaging its lands and killing its people. For the last two millennia, the Summer Court princess has always been the one to stop it.Now it’s my turn.My entire life I’ve prepared to become one the perfect assassin. My mission is simple...Categorized as:
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![Fool's Silver by Alice Moss]()
Fool's Silver by Alice Moss
Rated: 3.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsCould you chose between the ones you love . . . ? A gorgeous boyfriend and a long summer in Winter Mill to look forward to - things are good for Faye McCarron. Then her friend Lucas disappears without a trace. But nobody seems to care - until two strangers arrive in town . . . Faye and Finn leave Winter Mill to try and find Lucas...Categorized as:
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![The Hunting Game by Leila Vy]()
The Hunting Game by Leila Vy
Rated: 3.78 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsA bond stronger than all; a bond that has always been tied as one. It was supposed to be the most wonderful thing in the world when two mates meet.But for Patience, it was the opposite. She was rejected by her destined mate, and it hurts like hell. Instead of moping around, she decided to join the yearly hunting game in hopes to find her chosen—a mate who will fully accept and love her...Categorized as:
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![Potions, Poisons, and Policies by Courtney Thorne]()
Potions, Poisons, and Policies by Courtney Thorne
At Forrestbriar Academy, Henri is focused on her studies and determined to steer clear of romance. But when someone attacks her campus with a widespread love potion, turning her fellow students into lovesick fools, Henri is forced to look for a solution... -
![His Beloved by Anna Santos, Moonchild Ljilja]()
His Beloved by Anna Santos, Moonchild Ljilja
Absurdly rich and gorgeous Daniel Wolfe is used to get what he wants. And he wants Jade. The powerful vampire male picks her from the crowd of screaming females willing to do anything to please him. He's convinced that she's the One, His Beloved. But he wasn't prepared for a feisty girl who loathes vampires and doesn't want to be his for all Eternity...Categorized as:
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![Bold & Beautiful by Christin Lovell]()
Bold & Beautiful by Christin Lovell
Rated: 3.73 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsAura is a plus size teen in a small town. Her mother can’t seem to accept her weight issues, when she’s around, and her classmates remind her of her struggles daily. It’s not that Aura lacks confidence; she’s suffering from a lack of acceptance. Until he moves into town… Jonas’ entire pack has just relocated to Leesburough. He’s less than enthusiastic, until he happens upon his mate...Categorized as:
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![Wolf Fight: A Moretti Werewolf Novel by Marian Tee]()
Wolf Fight: A Moretti Werewolf Novel by Marian Tee
Rated: 3.71 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsFrom New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author Marian Tee Calys Adelardi, the princess also known as "the human monster", may only be alpha if she can find a strong, kind warrior to champion her cause. She’s determined to marry for the good of her pack, but meeting a playboy werewolf prince makes Calys think twice about her noble priorities. His name is Alejandro Moretti...Categorized as:
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![Perfect Mate by Aubrey Rose]()
Perfect Mate by Aubrey Rose
Rated: 3.66 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsThe standalone romance novella which follows the #1 Bestselling Shifter Romance Blind Wolf! Julia always thought that she was human. When the blind leader of a pack of straggling misfits claims her as his one true mate, she accepts that she is in love with Damien despite their radical differences...Categorized as:
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![King of Tricksters by S.L. Prater]()
King of Tricksters by S.L. Prater
Rain clings to life by her fingertips.She’s lost too much blood. The assassin circles her, waiting for her to succumb, but Rain made a vow to her mate, the Duke of Night. She promised him the head of his enemies, and she longs to seat him on the empty throne. Night only offered her a marriage of convenience. Now she’s determined to win his heart and keep hers beating... -
![The Rýkr Duet by M.E. Clayton]()
The Rýkr Duet by M.E. Clayton
The Rýkr Duet is the story of Avalon and Neve Lively and the special abilities the girls possess. Believing they were the only ones to possess such remarkable gifts, they're not prepared for Griffin and Easton Keenstone and the impact they're about to make on the girls' lives. Struggling to navigate their newfound knowledge, only one thing is certain; Griffin and Easton aren't going anywhere... -
![The Runaway Breeder by Alana Dyer]()
The Runaway Breeder by Alana Dyer
Breeders; She-wolves charged to produce twenty pups to grow the pack.What would you do if you became one?Would you accept your fate and do your duty or would you runaway?These are the questions six-teen year old Laina Starcrest has to answer when she is designated as the packs newest breeder...Categorized as:
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![The Luminaries by Susan Dennard]()
The Luminaries by Susan Dennard
From Susan Dennard, the New York Times bestselling author of the Witchlands series, comes a haunting and high-octane contemporary fantasy about the magic it takes to face your fears in a nightmare-filled forest and the mettle required to face the secrets hiding in the dark corners of your own family... -
![Alpha Bully by Sam Crescent]()
Alpha Bully by Sam Crescent
What would you do if the boy who bullied you for a long time suddenly showed an interest? Marshall Briggs is an alpha wolf—and a bully. He’s tormented Scarlett for as long as he can remember. When he turns eighteen all of his senses are awakened. It’s his final year of high school, and he can’t wait for it to be over. Then he scents his mate, and Marshall is shocked... -
![Blind Wolf by Aubrey Rose]()
Blind Wolf by Aubrey Rose
Rated: 3.35 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsJulia has never been on a date in her life. She's a curvy girl with no money, no education, and no way out of the town she works in as a library assistant... until Damien shows up. He's just like the prince charming Julia always imagined would sweep her off of her feet...Categorized as:
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![Rejected by Amelia Rademaker]()
Rejected by Amelia Rademaker
All Grace Copeland wants is a mate. The good news is that for the last year she’s known who her mate is. The bad news is that he wants nothing to do with her. After months of trying Grace finally gets her mate to notice her only to be publicly rejected by him. Humiliated and angry with herself Grace decides it’s time to get her life in order and move on...Categorized as:
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