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Prophesy: Book II: The Bringer of Wrath by A.E. Via, Jay Aheer
Shifter and Vampire True Mates story. Alek’s older brother, Justice—the Alpha Zenith—was the first shifter to mate with a vampire in many generations, and it was believed the rare, fated pairing would stop at him. But, it hadn’t. Aleksei ‘Alek’ Volkov was second beta, next in succession to the most powerful shifter in the world. He was proud of his title and he took his duties seriously... -
![A Nest for Eli by Amy Bellows]()
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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![A Mate for Lu by Amy Bellows]()
A Mate for Lu by Amy Bellows
Two single dads. One accidental pregnancy. Many, many shifter children. Sam’s mate died four years ago, and penguin shifters mate for life. Sam is never allowed to love again. Even when he meets a kind and beautiful omega who his three children gravitate towards. After working with Lu for a year, Sam has fallen deeply in love with him. And Lu’s feelings for Sam are painfully obvious...Categorized as:
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![Parker by Taylor Rylan]()
Parker by Taylor Rylan
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsComing Soon!Categorized as:
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![Knot Again by Crista Crown, Susi Hawke]()
Knot Again by Crista Crown, Susi Hawke
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsAfter spending the majority of my life trapped and abused in a True Mate cult, I have absolutely no desire to ever be with an alpha again. I just want to take care of my son and finish my degree in history, preferably while leaving my house as little as possible to manage my OCD. But after two years of studying completely online, a new professor insists on meeting all of his students face to face... -
![Fated Mates by Kiki Clark, Mia Monroe]()
Fated Mates by Kiki Clark, Mia Monroe
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFated Mates is a Paranormal Romance Charity Anthology from some of your favorite MM authors! It features new, exclusive stories from Kiki Clark, Mia Monroe, Louisa Masters, Kelly Fox, Sheena Jolie, Jennifer Cody, Nikole Knight, Vinni George, Chloe Archer, Meghan Maslow, Lee Colgin, Kelex, H. L Day, Grae Bryan, AJ Sherwood, Michele Notaro, Lisa Oliver, Ariana Nash, Michelle Frost, and JP Sayle... -
![Operation Magma by Annabella Stone]()
Operation Magma by Annabella Stone
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsTaylor *Trace* Reeves has served in various branches of the military, and in multiple human wars over his life time which spans millennia. Once the faithful hound of Fionn Mac Cumhaill, Trace continues to protect the innocent and fight the wars of man. He will continue to keep his presence a secret from humans, even the ones he calls brothers... -
![History and Haunts by Minerva Howe]()
History and Haunts by Minerva Howe
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSecret Springs historical society manager Hank Vargas has two passions: history and hauntings. By day he's a mild-mannered historian. By night he hunts ghosts in old buildings and antique hotels...Categorized as:
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![History and Haunts by Minerva Howe]()
History and Haunts by Minerva Howe
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSecret Springs historical society manager Hank Vargas has two history and hauntings. By day he's a mild-mannered historian. By night he hunts ghosts in old buildings and antique hotels...Categorized as:
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![Fated: Fox and the Finch by Hawke Oakley]()
Fated: Fox and the Finch by Hawke Oakley
Farley. His bird form may be tiny, but his attitude sure as f*ck isn't. Farley's a pissed-off finch omega who wants nothing more than to kick every alpha where the sun don't shine. After escaping a finch shifter breeding colony, Farley's determined to save the rest of his brethren from a life of being objectified. Just one problem: he can't shift back...Categorized as:
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![Pieces of Me by Jacey Davis]()
Pieces of Me by Jacey Davis
What happens when a jaded chimera meets a skeptical and stressed human? True love, of course. Why did I decide to live in the human realm again? I asked myself that question nearly every day lately. Sure, many monsters are thriving here, and I don’t think I could go back to never having coffee or cheese danishes again, but…humans can be so infuriating sometimes and I’m over it...Categorized as:
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![Should our Stars Collide: A Bi-awakening Oposites Attract MM Romance by Amithia Raine]()
Should our Stars Collide: A Bi-awakening Oposites Attract MM Romance by Amithia Raine
Tropes: one-sided enemies-to-lovers, size difference, bratty b0tt0m, touch-starved MC, protective t0p, possessive t0p, power-exchange (not heavy), praise k! nk, time-travel 2 years into the future, bi-awakening, hurt/comfort, strict roles, slow burn, paranormal light. TWs: mentions of emotionally/mentally ab*sive childhoods, drinking as a coping mechanism, negative self-image... -
![The Devoted Alpha by Susi Hawke]()
The Devoted Alpha by Susi Hawke
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAn awkward, traumatized omega and a patient alpha determined to court him properly. .. fate has a way of righting old wrongs. Stolen from his mother’s arms and reported stillborn at birth, Tom spent nearly twenty-one years in structured captivity with other stolen omegas. His brothers...Categorized as:
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![Practice for Toby by Amy Bellows]()
Practice for Toby by Amy Bellows
Omega gentoo penguin shifters are supposed to be quiet, modest, and subservient. Felix is none of those things. Every time he mouths off to his teachers, they warn him no alpha will ever want a rebel like him. But Felix has a plan. He found a romance novel with the secret details about what happens between an alpha and omega behind closed doors...Categorized as:
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![Duron by J.P. Sayle, Lisa Oliver]()
Duron by J.P. Sayle, Lisa Oliver
Two men from different worlds, brought together. One seeks answers to a century-old problem. The other is running from a destiny he doesn't want. What does Fate have in store for them? Duron has wasted too much time dancing to the shifter council's tune. He has enough on his plate, struggling to let go of a past infatuation... -
![A Beginner's Guide to Christmas Miracles by Shannon Mae]()
A Beginner's Guide to Christmas Miracles by Shannon Mae
Nachielus (not Nicholas) may have gotten into a bit of trouble over unsanctioned miracles, ending up on the upstairs’ naughty list. Sure, maybe he’d gotten a little carried away with the whole Christmas thing, but he hadn’t meant to become a part of folklore, and surely that wasn’t a reason to bury him in centuries of paperwork... -
![The Defiant Alpha by Susi Hawke]()
The Defiant Alpha by Susi Hawke
“Between the thick fur and my own nerves, it took longer than it should’ve to find the fluttering proof of his heartbeat. I’d known he was alive since he didn’t smell like death. No… he smelled like… home. Like my home. The one place where I would always belong. ”. Lucian Smith, unwanted at birth, is a defiant alpha who’d not only dare anyone to call him unclaimed, he’d proudly display the proof...Categorized as:
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![The Trouble with Trying to Love a Hellion by Jennifer Cody]()
The Trouble with Trying to Love a Hellion by Jennifer Cody
Edovard:. Um…I was told I’m supposed to summarize my story here, but recently I’ve learned that blurbs are hard so I’m not sure what to say. My name is Edovard Durand Folange. I’m twenty seven years old from Fresno, California, and recently I moved across the country to live with my new parents and brother...Categorized as:
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![Love for Heller by Amy Bellows]()
Love for Heller by Amy Bellows
Heller doesn’t need an alpha. His life is already complete. He has plenty of friends, his dream job, and a tender relationship with his kid, who he gave up for adoption to two sweet alphas, only to end up as an honorary member of their family. Life is good, and he doesn’t want anything to change. Then he meets Sergey. Half polar bear shifter and half Gentoo, Sergey is a walking contradiction...Categorized as:
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![Romancing the Omega by C.W. Gray]()
Romancing the Omega by C.W. Gray
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsStory takes place in the Omegaverse. Hobson Hills Omegas: Book Three. Caden Benson is stoic, quiet, and proper. He may write romance novels now, but his family and friends still see him as the cold and logical lawyer he was for most of his adult life. Everything changes when he meets his omega... -
![Snuggled Inn by Amy Bellows]()
Snuggled Inn by Amy Bellows
I’m standing in an empty hall full of closed doors. Behind each one is an alpha I could bond with. I’ve never met any of them before. I don’t know their names. All I know is that they’re like me: a fox shifter without a family. Losing your parents is different when you’re a fox shifter. Our family chooses our mates for us. When my dads died, I thought I’d never get to have an alpha of my own... -
![Love at Frost Bite: Rudy (Mated to His Reindeer) by Victoria Sue]()
Love at Frost Bite: Rudy (Mated to His Reindeer) by Victoria Sue
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe Christmas Curse. .. Not only had Rudy drawn the short straw as far as family names went, but he'd lucked out on his shifter genes as well. Male reindeers capable of getting pregnant were as rare as rocking horse poop. .. well, you get the idea...Categorized as:
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![The Amethyst Dragon's Mythical Mate by Toby Wise]()
The Amethyst Dragon's Mythical Mate by Toby Wise
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWho knew a loose tire would lead to love? Growing up with my adopted moms, I never dreamed of leaving home. I had everything I thought I needed until my 25th birthday and I shifted for the very first time. Once my dragon is awakened, he realizes we’re not as alone as we thought, sensing two brothers out in the world, waiting to be reunited... -
![Dr. Hottie's Alpha by Allie W. Scott]()
Dr. Hottie's Alpha by Allie W. Scott
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA calm, focused Omega. An eager, young Alpha. Can they accept their differences to become what they were meant to be? Chance Reeves is a doctor dedicated to his profession. Bringing babies in this world keeps him in business, but it also leaves him wanting more... -
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![Fate's Final Chapter by Toby Wise]()
Fate's Final Chapter by Toby Wise
The entire Burke pack and their loved ones join Frankie and Elwood for a day of celebration as the two join their lives together in a life force sharing ceremony. Join the family you’ve come to know and love five years after Frankie and Elwood’s mating, checking in with each and every member of the Burke pack... -
![Fated: Hare and the Spirit by Hawke Oakley]()
Fated: Hare and the Spirit by Hawke Oakley
Animus. No one gets Animus. In the eons he's existed, Animus has been rejected by whole world. Mortals don't revere him and his fellow spirits belittle him. Furious and hurt, Animus concocts a dastardly plan to get back at them all. Shifters are strongest when protecting their loved ones...Categorized as:
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![Dette Forgiveness by Lilo Quie]()
Dette Forgiveness by Lilo Quie
Weston has known that he wanted a Dette for a mate for a while. Not just any Dette would do, so when Rolf comes into the picture, he knows he’s met the one. The only problem? Dettes require an enormous fortune and an impressive nest in order to be courted... -
![Recalling My Demon by Colette Davison]()
Recalling My Demon by Colette Davison
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsI'm told Nethermire House is haunted, but the truth is even stranger. Nethermire is home to an eccentric 80-year-old and the young man she claims is her great-nephew. Except he's not. He's a demon. Brin's chaotic, bratty ways draw me to him. When he calls me Daddy, I'm a goner. I want to protect him, take care of him, and call him mine...Categorized as:
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![Hope by Kiki Burrelli]()
Hope by Kiki Burrelli
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsNash Walker is a simple wolf. His days are spent at the firehouse and he never has trouble finding someone to fill his nights. He isn’t ashamed to admit he has an amazing body and though his cousins tease him for his hero complex, he does save lives. He’s a popular guy on the isolated island he calls home and certainly doesn’t need to be around anyone who isn’t thrilled to be in his presence... -
![His Impossible Elf Mate by Jax Stuart]()
His Impossible Elf Mate by Jax Stuart
An elf with a secret. Tearlach is on a mission to find the reason behind the beta sickness and how the plight relates to the elven fertility crisis. The last thing he expected to find is the man who feels like a part of his soul. Or how determined he’d be to keep Axel. No matter what. A shifter with an impossible dream...Categorized as:
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![Fated: Harpy and the Mouse by Hawke Oakley]()
Fated: Harpy and the Mouse by Hawke Oakley
Meeko. Don't trust anyone. That's Meeko's life motto. As a mouse shifter, he's the weakest of the weak. But Meeko has a killer survival instinct. He skilfully wields his father's sword to protect himself against the world. No matter what he's been through, he'll live—even if it means going it alone forever...Categorized as:
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![Wrong Number, Right Valentine (Dial M For Mates) by Lorelei M. Hart, Colbie Dunbar]()
Wrong Number, Right Valentine (Dial M For Mates) by Lorelei M. Hart, Colbie Dunbar
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsSometimes the wrong number is the exact one you need. Being set up on a Valentine’s date by your co-worker has to be the epitome of patheticness, but here I am about to go on a date with someone I haven’t met. I didn’t even tell my boss they could give out my number. But they did. Are they returning my calls? Of course they aren’t... -
![What A Croc by Raiven Matthews]()
What A Croc by Raiven Matthews
You're never too old to fall in love. Robert CooperLife in Sweet Alps was my chance to rebuild my life after I walked out of my unhappy marriage. I was getting to know my son again, spending time with my granddaughter, and just enjoying a peaceful life. Well, I was, until he walked in. The alpha who was far too sexy and way too young for this, um, mature omega... -
![Taken by Susi Hawke, Crista Crown]()
Taken by Susi Hawke, Crista Crown
An MM Mpreg Romance. Team: A. L. P. H. A. :Six battle-hardened alphas with one goal—to save any omega in peril. Cody Evans has spent the past six years hidden from the world. Held by a shifter trafficking ring, he’s been forced to serve any man who paid the right price for a submissive omega. Now, the unthinkable has happened: Cody is pregnant... -
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![Fated: Wolf and the Lion by Hawke Oakley]()
Fated: Wolf and the Lion by Hawke Oakley
An omega whose never had a heat. Even in a pack as diverse and quirky as his own, wolf shifter Sage has always been the odd-one out. He’s an adult omega whose never experienced a single heat. But that’s okay with him—he’s content being the funny uncle and the annoying yet lovable youngest brother. That’s enough for him… Right? When his first heat finally strikes, everything changes... -
![Breakneck by Roe Horvat]()
Breakneck by Roe Horvat
When two alpha dragons fall, everything burns—especially the rules keeping them apart. TerranceI have a spotless record—years in private security and zero screwups—until I’m hired to protect him. As a wildly popular actor and stuntman, Lothair is used to hiding his dragon-shifter skills in plain sight...Categorized as:
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![Give Me S'more by J.D. Light]()
Give Me S'more by J.D. Light
Moore Aldridge. Finding out my mother and father have been hiding a pretty important secret form my brother and sister and me isn't the highlight of my week. But considering, up until yesterday I was bing held in a dingy, freezing cell with no blanket, it's also not the worst thing...Categorized as:
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![Omega's Pretend Mate by Lacey Daize]()
Omega's Pretend Mate by Lacey Daize
Gabe just wants to live his life free of family pressure. Gabe Everest has worked hard to become something other than the house-omega his billionaire family thinks he should be. He's a successful attorney, and loves his career. He prides himself on being fairly down-to-earth, with the exception of his beach house,which he loves... -
![The Fox's Reluctant Alpha by Ava Beringer]()
The Fox's Reluctant Alpha by Ava Beringer
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsA sly fox has me chasing his, ahem, tail. I hate that I love it, but there’s no way I’m falling in love. Is there? Omega fox Duncan Dougherty is a laid-back, fun-loving guy. A little too laid back. After a blow-up argument with his family, Duncan takes off, looking for adventure and freedom... -
![Flush The Twinkles by Joyee Flynn]()
Flush The Twinkles by Joyee Flynn
[Siren Classic ManLove: Erotic Alternative Paranormal Romance, M/M, elves, spanking, sex toys]. Twelve elves left the North Pole to be free of all things Christmas and have been living together for decades. They have gone without their mates for years, but when the first of the twelve finds his, the others have hope of finding theirs... -
![Wrap It Up by Joyee Flynn]()
Wrap It Up by Joyee Flynn
[Siren Classic ManLove: Erotic Alternative Paranormal Romance, M/M, elves]. Twelve elves left the North Pole to be free of all things Christmas and have been living together for decades. They have gone without their mates for years, but when the first of the twelve finds his, the others have hope of finding theirs... -
![His Primal Kiss by Kota Quinn]()
His Primal Kiss by Kota Quinn
Everyone fears orcs and their savage urges. My time with the Goblin Market has ended. I need to find my mate. So, when I hear about a small town where both humans and monsters live together, I’m determined to go. A seer once told me that my mate is human, but no one mentioned that his fiery passion would call to me on a primal level... -
![Fated: Koi and the Osprey by Hawke Oakley]()
Fated: Koi and the Osprey by Hawke Oakley
An alpha koi shifter snatched away. .. Nishiki is a typical young alpha--except for the fact that he shifts into a koi fish, of all things, and that he didn't awaken to his ability until he was a grown man. He barely knows anything about shifting or being an alpha, nevermind finding a mystical so-called 'fated mate' that his twin won't stop prattling on about... -
![City-Boy by Beau Brown]()
City-Boy by Beau Brown
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsOmega Sawyer Thornburn is having the worst day of his life. His beloved Granddad just died, and the same day he discovers his alpha, Jeremy, is a sneaky, lying cheat. Alpha Tex Bronston grew up on The Tumbleweed Dude Ranch owned by Sawyer’s Granddad. He remembers butting heads constantly with Sawyer when the younger omega spent his summers on the ranch... -
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![Omega May by Anna Wineheart]()
Omega May by Anna Wineheart
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMadden had one job—to kill an alpha. Instead, he fell in love. Trapped in a pack that murdered his parents, twenty-year-old Madden craves one thing: freedom. For three years, he's been living on the streets, afraid the Dastrels will target him next. On a failed escape attempt, the Dastrels make him an offer: end the police officer patrolling their territory, and he can leave... -
![Kiss Me Please: Masa x Sota by Lyn Forester, Sophie O'Dare]()
Kiss Me Please: Masa x Sota by Lyn Forester, Sophie O'Dare
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe Holidays Are Here, But Will They Be Filled With Happiness? Masa and Sota are on break for Yule, but Sota finds it difficult to get excited about the holiday when his mate is acting weird. Masa’s with him every day, so why does it feel like he’s pulling away? Can Sota figure out what’s going on before their holiday is ruined? -
![Fated: Mer and the Beaver by Hawke Oakley]()
Fated: Mer and the Beaver by Hawke Oakley
River. Getting kidnapped by human poachers isn't River's idea of a good time. Unlike his easygoing twin, River is uptight and sensitive. It's easier for him to push people away than to let them in. His heart is delicate, and a single misstep might shatter it forever. It almost happened once. Why risk it again? One day, River ends up in the wrong place at the wrong time...Categorized as:
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![Edward's Bunny by C.K. Noel]()
Edward's Bunny by C.K. Noel
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsFate is a cruel mistress – especially when it comes to fated mates. When lion shifter and leader of his pride Edward learns about his fated mate, his life turns upside down. After losing the love of his life, his wife, he vows to never love again. but he does remarry, to give his infant son a mother. Too bad his new wife—now his ex-wife—was a raging psychopath... -
![The Manticore Manny by Hawke Oakley]()
The Manticore Manny by Hawke Oakley
Rated: 4.07 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA human omega can't be soulmates with a venomous, man-eating beast, right? Chris can't catch a break. After his daughter's alpha father abandoned them, he's been struggling to keep them afloat and make sure Zoey has the life she deserves. When Chris scores his dream job at a local bakery, there's one big problem... -
![Sweet Guy's Alpha by Allie W. Scott]()
Sweet Guy's Alpha by Allie W. Scott
A sweet, clueless Omega. A hopeful, focused Alpha. When they get together, the heat is scorching. Diego Ramos deals with shenanigans daily for his job at the senior apartment homes in Plentywood. His only goal is to keep them active and alive since they all seem to have a death wish. It’s on one of his more hectic days that he meets the mate of his resident’s son...
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