Books like 'Between Life and Death'
Readers who enjoyed Between Life and Death by Jaclyn Kot also liked the following books featuring the same tropes, story themes, relationship dynamics and character types.
fantasy paranormal urban fantasy forced proximity fated-mates magic shapeshifters from hate to love fae new adult
-
Emperor's Throne by Shannon Mayer
Rated: 4.71 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsThree against one is not the best odds in any fight. But does she dare gamble on making an enemy into an ally? The final installment in the USAT and WSJ bestselling epic urban fantasy that readers have been waiting for! There might be no rest for the wicked, but there’s no rest for the exhausted either... -
Wyvern's Lair by Shannon Mayer
Rated: 4.64 of 5 stars · 33 ratingsThe odds are stacked against her as she faces her greatest challenge yet… But that's nothing new in her world. The fifth in the plot twisting, heart pounding, magic-riddled, USA Today bestselling Desert Cursed series. I thought I had the next steps in my journey plotted out... -
Ravenheart by Dannika Dark
Rated: 4.51 of 5 stars · 40 ratings“WE ALL HAVE SECRETS, RAVEN. DARK ONES. EACH AND EVERY ONE OF US.” Two weeks after joining Keystone, Raven Black is ready to take on the world as a criminal hunter for hire. If only her partner wasn’t a bloodsucking Vampire with a penchant for getting under her skin. Despite her lavish surroundings, Raven misses the freedom of life without rules...Categorized as:
witches shapeshifters alpha male magic strong heroine from hate to love slow burn non-human-heroine -
King of the Shadow Fae by Amelia Hutchins
New from USA Today Bestselling Author Amelia Hutchins comes a new Dark Urban Fantasy that will have you begging for more. Spellbinding, action-packed, mystery, and romance.I’d trained my entire life to take over the hunter guild. When the unthinkable happened, my father was taken, and I was forced to step up. The moment I took control, everything began to unravel around me... -
-
Gaslight by Dannika Dark
Rated: 4.51 of 5 stars · 38 ratingsRaven Black returns in another heart-pounding installment of the USA Today bestselling Crossbreed series. Vampire trafficking is a sinister business, and nobody knows that better than Keystone. After Raven discovers hidden clues in a cold case, the group sets a trap in hopes of catching an elusive criminal...Categorized as:
witches shapeshifters magic new adult from hate to love slow burn strong heroine possessive hero -
A Witch’s Revenge by Auburn Tempest, Michael Anderle
Rated: 4.61 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsYe screw with this lass, ye get put on yer ass.Growing up with five older brothers taught me how to take a hit. Lucky for me because the hits I take as a druid make me yearn for the good old days of sucker-punches, rope burn, and steamroller.There’s no turning back and honestly—I wouldn’t if I could...Categorized as:
magic witches fae shapeshifters m-f competent heroine independent heroine strong heroine -
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... -
Overtaken by K.F. Breene
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 37 ratingsReunited with her people, Shanti knows that she must make a move in order to finally put her duty to rest. But as always, Xandre is one step ahead of her.For one brief moment when she lets down her guard, Shanti falls into enemy hands. But if Xandre thought she would be a docile prisoner, he was sadly mistaken... -
Oracle's Haunt by Shannon Mayer
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsThe fourth installment of the best selling "Desert Cursed Series". Hope is a four letter word. Yet, I can’t help but hope that the Oracle will be the answer to what I seek.But getting to the Oracle is no small thing as she resides in the center of the Blasted lands—toxic waste, lava, and monsters. And as the alpha of our Pride, it’s up to me to act responsibly and not get my people all killed... -
House Rules by Chloe Neill
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 66 ratingsIn a city full of vampires, trouble never sleeps. At the tender age of twenty-seven, Merit became a sword-wielding vampire. Since then, she’s become the protector of her House, watched Chicago nearly burn to the ground, and seen her Master fall and rise. Now she’ll see her mettle—and her metal—tested like never before. It started with two . . . Two rogues vanishing without a trace...Categorized as:
shapeshifters strong heroine fae witches magic slow burn competent heroine fated-mates -
Nightfall's Prophet by T.A. White
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsHow long can a vampire hold a grudge? The answer, it turns out, is an eternity.Aileen Travers is about to get a lesson in the nature of vendettas and how far some will go to avenge any slight. When a representative of the vampire council sweeps into town, he brings with him a deadly conspiracy that could wind up threatening the very foundation of Aileen’s life... -
Fallen by Suzanne Wright
Only a few are brave enough to fall . . .When Raini desperately needed help, she went to the one person who she knew could save her dying friend . . . her secretive and ruthlessly powerful anchor, Maddox. His price was that she grant him access to her life, yet he's still determined not to form the anchor bond with Raini... -
House of Sky and Breath [Dramatized Adaptation] by Sarah J. Maas, David Cui Cui
Bryce Quinlan and Hunt Athalar are trying to get back to normal-they may have saved Crescent City, but with so much upheaval in their lives lately, they mostly want a chance to relax. Slow down. Figure out what the future holds.The Asteri have kept their word so far, leaving Bryce and Hunt alone. But with the rebels chipping away at the Asteri's power, the threat the rulers pose is growing...Categorized as:
fae magic shapeshifters fated-mates from hate to love fantasy urban fantasy paranormal -
Biting Bad by Chloe Neill
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 66 ratingsMerit has been a vampire for only a short while, but she's already seen a lifetime's worth of trouble. She and her Master, centuries-old Ethan Sullivan, have risked their lives time and again to save the city they love. But not all of Chicago is loving them back. Anti-vampire riots are erupting all over town, striking vampires where it hurts the most...Categorized as:
witches shapeshifters fae strong heroine magic slow burn competent heroine fated-mates -
-
Family and Honor by Kristen Banet, K.N. Banet
Jacky Leon got away with it. She defended a little human girl, made a few unlikely acquaintances, and survived to tell the tale. Now she’s the only werecat in the supernatural community who can say a small family of werewolves lives in her borders. That isn’t a good thing, though... -
Wavering Aftermath by Erin R. Flynn
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsMy name is Tamsin Vale and I’m about to do something smart… Or something really, really stupid. I give it a 50/50 chance, but keeping quiet on what’s going on with me has bitten me in the arse too many times for me not to admit it.And since my mother’s journal isn’t helping and is heartbreaking to read, it’s time to trust the people who say they care about me... -
Golden Wars by Paulina Vasquez
Rated: 4.68 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThe 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... -
Lingering Threats by Erin R. Flynn
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsMy name is Tamsin Vale and… I’m stressed. Shocker, I know, but being a college senior at the top supe university is hard. Well, now that the curriculum is what I need and challenging.And I’m also the ruler of a whole world including two realms that have been warring for thousands of years that I’m trying to bring together. I also have five mates... -
This Caged Wolf by Everly Frost
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsI am a wolf shifter torn apart.Hunted. Broken. Destined to spark a war.My freedom has come at a cost. Anyone who cares about me will be hurt by the true nature of my power. To protect the ones I love, I must push them away.Only Tristan Masters may stand beside me, but his fate is closing in as fast as my options are running out... -
Heart of Vengeance by Lisa Edmonds
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsWhen dealing with vampires, expect betrayal at every turn…Mage private investigator Alice Worth’s life has changed dramatically. On the plus side, she has a new home to share with alpha werewolf Sean Maclin and her ghost sidekick Malcolm. She’s also gained an office with her name on the door, a fearsome ally, and dark magic inherited from a defeated enemy... -
House of Demons and Bones by Meg Xuemei X
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsSyI’m no longer a dirty little secret.Two powerful heirs now know about Barbie and me, but they intend to keep it that way to protect us.Warned by the oracle, “Follow your heart, lose everything,” Killian has yet to decide which woman he’ll choose. He can’t have everything—he must choose love or the crown.While Barbie’s luck runs out, my star rises with three heirs courting me... -
Agent of the Fae by C.N. Crawford, Alex Rivers
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsThe final book in the Dark Fae FBI series. The Fae war is coming, and I'm caught right in the middle. My father, the ruthless Unseelie king, is dead. It should have been our moment of triumph. Instead, we find ourselves hiding in London from our ancient enemies, the Seelie. From Roan’s city mansion, we need to unite the six Unseelie courts to fight back... -
Magic Binds [Dramatized Adaptation] by Ilona Andrews, Nora Sofyan
Rated: 4.78 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsMercenary Kate Daniels knows all too well that magic in post-Shift Atlanta is a dangerous business. But nothing she’s faced could have prepared her for what’s to come in this heart-stopping novel in the #1 New York Times bestselling series.Kate and the former Beast Lord Curran Lennart are finally making their relationship official... -
The Distressing Damsel by Shelly Laurenston, G.A. Aiken
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 37 ratingsCan a powerless witch find happiness with an arrogant, impatient dragon? If the dragon has his way, she sure as hell will. Book 2 in the award-winning Dragon Kin series! Talaith's life has never been easy. A goddess has forced her into servitude. Her husband despises her. And all those in her tiny village fear her...Categorized as:
shapeshifters magic witches alpha male high fantasy m-f strong heroine from hate to love -
-
Mated Girl by Leia Stone
I finally made it out of the Dark Woods only to learn that Sawyer is in prison, our people are still at war, and the wolves are hiding underground. It will take every ounce of strength I have in order to save our people, get my man back, and bring down the queen.I can't do this alone, and calling on an old friend proves to be the best decision I could ever make... -
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... -
River Cast by Samantha Young
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 38 ratingsEnter a world of fierce wolves, stunning magic and romance... Swept into the world of the Daylight Coven, Caia is caught between her loyalty to the Daylights and her new insight into the hearts of the Midnights. As more obstacles are thrown in her and Lucien's way, Caia is pushed further adrift from him and Pack Errante. With no one to turn to, Caia has to make the most difficult choice of all.Categorized as:
alpha male shapeshifters fae strong heroine witches magic possessive hero competent heroine -
Bound by Forever by S. Young, Samantha Young
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsNiamh Farren has been burdened by knowledge for most of her life. As one of seven fae children born into the human world with the ability to open the gate to Faerie, Niamh’s mission is to guide her fae brethren to do what’s right. Because Niamh has seen what will happen to the human world if she does not protect the gate... -
Family Ties by B.R. Kingsolver
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsWhen a man came into my shop in the Great Marketplace at the Crossroads of the Worlds and tried to kill me, it completely ruined my day. Not only did I have to clean up the blood, but disposing of his body made me late to meet my friends for drinks. A nagging little detail kept bugging me, though. As he died, he said he was hired by my mother’s family—people I hadn’t seen for more than a decade... -
Twice Bitten by Chloe Neill
Merit, Chicago’s newest vampire, is learning how to play well with others. Other supernaturals, that is. Shapeshifters from across the country are convening in the Windy City, and as a gesture of peace, Master Vampire Ethan Sullivan has offered their leader a very special bodyguard: Merit. Merit is supposed to protect the Alpha, Gabriel Keene—and to spy for the vamps while she’s at it... -
West by Stacey Marie Brown
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsSexy, alluring, ruthless, and oh so complicated.West Moseley is known as the "charming" Dark Dweller. With his cheeky grin and southern drawl, he can charm anyone, especially women. And does.But after being held prisoner and tortured by the cruel Seelie Queen, West's past comes back to haunt him... -
Purpose (World of Kate Daniels) by Ilona Andrews
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsKate Short story on author's website. Set after Magic Claims.Kate and Luther Short StoryIf you wanted to follow behind Kate and Luther and see the treasures of the Pale Queen, this short is for you... -
Pia Saves the Day by Thea Harrison
In the latest story of the Elder Races, two mates face their deadliest challenge yet—each other… Pia and Dragos’s magical young son Liam (the Peanut), is growing at an unprecedented rate, and if that isn’t enough, he is also exhibiting new, and unpredictable, magical gifts. To protect him, the concerned parents decide to move to upstate New York... -
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... -
-
Virgo: The Revelations of Oriceran by Sarah Noffke, Martha Carr
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsAfter a century, magic’s greatest enemy has returned—Vampires. With Lancothy in ruins, Azure and the gang help the wereanimals find new homes. Meanwhile, the vampires are planning a merciless attack on Virgo. Azure’s homecoming is marked by blood, tragedy and a great loss. Now the fight is on! The need for a cure and a way to stop the vampires is more important than ever... -
The Stone Curse by Debbie Cassidy
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsGargoyles are meant to be unbreakable, but even stone shatters if you apply the right amount of pressure.The devastating attack on the cadets has the academy in lockdown. With betrayal coming from within our ranks, my circle of trust grows smaller.Everything is about to change... -
Oath Sworn by Kristen Banet, K.N. Banet
Jacky Leon isn’t someone who goes looking for trouble. She owns a bar, pays her taxes, and serves her drinks cold outside a small town in Texas. The fact that she’s a werecat is just something she’s had to live with. Alone in her territory, she’s lived a secretive life for six years: under the radar, avoiding her past and the baggage that comes with it... -
Mason's Impossible Prey by Raneem Hasan
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 10 ratings"You're my prey. And when my prey runs away from me, I chase them." Tiana Spark’s life took a drastic turn when her pack was attacked. Using her half-angel powers, she escaped death by a hair’s breadth, but no amount of power could get her out of the trouble she’s in. She finds herself in Alpha Mason’s dungeons... -
Midnight's Emissary by T.A. White
Aileen has a few rules for her life. Do her job and go home safe. Keep the supernatural world away from her human family. Stay off the vampire radar. And, above all, don’t get involved in spook politics... -
Fate of Dragons by Olivia Ash
A dangerous and cruel dragon shifter is holding my sister hostage. And I am going to kill him. With my bare hands, if I have to. He wants to trade—Irena’s life, for mine. For my freedom. For the ancient and deadly dragon magic I fused with when his cronies kicked me into a pit to die. I came back from the dead, and I brought the fury of hell with me... -
Immortal Throne by J.C. McKenzie, Harper A. Brooks
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSome crowns are worth fighting for… This one is worth dying for. When I find out I have less than a year to live, the last thing I want to do is take up some birthright left by my estranged father. Or have anything to do with the jerk who delivered the message.But it looks like my bucket list will have to wait.Not only does Hell exist, but I’m half demon and the heir to the Immortal Throne...Categorized as:
magic from hate to love new adult forced proximity vengeance m-f fantasy urban fantasy -
Marcus: Grizzly Guardians by Kat Baxter
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsI’ve never believed in fated mates.It’s not common among bear shifters, so I never gave it much thought. I do know one thing for sure, humans and bears do not mix.So when voluptuous and sassy Aspen Reeves moves to my small town, I do everything I can to ignore the pull I feel towards her. My bear is certain she belongs to us...Categorized as:
shapeshifters fated-mates forced proximity alpha male new adult from hate to love m-f humor -
Lancothy: The Revelations of Oriceran by Sarah Noffke, Martha Carr
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsAfter a century, magic’s greatest enemy has returned—Vampires. New Egypt is being overrun by vampires. Knowing her options are limited, Azure sets off for the kingdom of Lancothy, where bats are known to reside. She must get to them before the vampires do. Bats are deadly to magic. Quickly Azure learns she’s being stalked. By a zombie. The wereanimals of Lancothy are unwilling to help... -
Phase of Hate by Coralee June
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsI was a prodigy. A grieving sister. A girl falling for him.I died, and now I’m reborn.Stronger. Deadlier.Angrier.I’m determined to punish those that turned me into a monster. The curse kept me alive, but at what cost?I’m at war with my nature.I refuse to ever accept my fate.Once a prodigy, now a curse.Once love, now hate... -
-
World of Danger by Meg Anne
Her enemies are coming, and they’re out for blood.Lina thought the threats of her past would die along with Mataius. She should have known better. Nothing in her life is ever easy. Nord and Lina may have dealt with her murderer, but along the way they also managed to land themselves at the top of several shit lists... -
Magic Games by Ella Summers
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsDragon Born mage Sera Dering was sentenced to death before she was even born. Condemned as an abomination by the world’s supernatural council, she has escaped her fate for twenty-four years by pretending to be human. Until now. When the council finds out Sera has been hiding her magic, they’re determined to find out why... -
First Ritual by Kelly St. Clare
I’m Tempest Corentine—twenty-one, single, and already dreading the next twenty-one years. Except one month ago, the impossible happened. I formed a magical bond with someone I’ve never met. The link appeared in my darkest moment, and finding this person is my sole purpose.Two issues:The magus probably lives in The Buried Knolls.The coven there might have murdered my family...Categorized as:
witches magic fated-mates new adult fae high fantasy shapeshifters height-difference -
Lust & Lollipops by Lola Glass
I've been thrown out of a plane and dropped on an island full of gorgeous, massive men. Did I mention that said men are all magical fae guys competing for the right to marry me?Yeah, it's a mess.Every man on the island has the same two Defeat his competitors, and win my heart.Luckily, I know one of the guys.We're not exactly friends, but I can kind of trust him... -
Corrigan Rage by Helen Harper
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsMack is, in theory, safely tucked away at the mages' academy. All seems calm amongst the Brethren. Taking advantage of the relative peace, Corrigan returns to his work on various initiatives for modernising the shifter world. Unfortunately when that work includes breaking into the Tower of London to steal back an ancient shapeshifter seal, he may be biting off more than he can chew...Categorized as:
shapeshifters fae magic alpha male from hate to love new adult urban fantasy fantasy -
Vampire Bound: Book Four by R.A. Steffan
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe Fae enslaved my son.Now I’m their prisoner as well.This crazy rescue attempt was our one and only chance to get Jace back, not to mention stopping the Fae plot to take total control of the Earth. Some chance—it took less than an hour for our cover to be blown...
Fantastic book recommendations by romance book lovers for romance book lovers.
Find out more about romance.io.
Find out more about romance.io.
Get recommendations by genres & tropes
Use the romance book finder to mix and match over 100 content keywords to find the books that match your preferences
Or - use our amazing romance book finder to get recommendations based on your favorite content tropes and themes. Mix and match at will.

