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Ramsey by Taylor Rylan
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsA stubborn and possessive gargoyle alpha. A sweet and sheltered fox omega. Can they find harmony and happiness together? Ramsey Mason felt like he’d never really lived until he was sent to join the council enforcers. He sometimes struggles with authority, but he wouldn’t trade his new life with the council for anything... -
![Stop Kidding Around: An MM Paranormal Fated Mates Romance by Macy Blake]()
Stop Kidding Around: An MM Paranormal Fated Mates Romance by Macy Blake
His so-called mate thinks it’s fate. Toby has other ideas.When Toby Sanders shows up to interview for a teaching job at a mysterious estate, he’s not expecting his world to flip upside down and backward.Shifters are real… and the hottest, most protective wolf of all is claiming him as a mate... -
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![Hell Breaks Loose by Macy Blake]()
Hell Breaks Loose by Macy Blake
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsSafe to say Achim’s life wasn’t going as planned.First, his mission for the fire goddess ended up with him—a hellhound who’d never actually been to hell—being sent precisely there... -
![Prophesy Book III: His Righteousness by A.E. Via]()
Prophesy Book III: His Righteousness by A.E. Via
Chaos is inevitable when fate pairs the executioner of evil with a man of righteousness.In all the years that Adres Cavalerie has inhabited the earth, he never thought he would discover his connection to the Prophesy within the Volkov Alphas stronghold.As the oldest living vampire, Adres was also the strongest immortal of his time with abilities that surpassed comprehension... -
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![Smolder by Mika Nix]()
Smolder by Mika Nix
I was hired to protect him, but will our smoldering attraction ignite into love?When my hot headed brother found his fated mate, a deep, aching desire opened up inside of me for my own. Everyone knows dragons are covetous, jealous… possessive. I am all of these things, but never more so than when I set my eyes on Dempsey for the first time.Beautiful. Awkward. Sweet. Shy. Perfect...Categorized as:
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![Watching Out for Fangs by Lisa Oliver]()
Watching Out for Fangs by Lisa Oliver
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsJosh moved from the huge San Antonio pack to join the men at Cloverleah looking for a bit more adventure, and the chance to meet his mate. He’s quick to adapt to the much smaller pack, and even his status as one of the few beta wolves in a group full of Alphas. A chance visit from the Atlanta coven has him meeting the man he was waiting for. It was just a damn shame he was unconscious at the time... -
![A Deer for Dion by Lorelei M. Hart]()
A Deer for Dion by Lorelei M. Hart
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsIt all started with a miss…Omega jerboa shifter Dion has a great job, amazing friends, and an adorable pet dog. Two years ago, he’d have said that he had everything he could ever want and more. That was before he went to Comic Congress and scented his mate. For a split second, he thought all of his dreams were coming true at once. They weren’t... -
![Castiel by Taylor Rylan]()
Castiel by Taylor Rylan
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsThey were supposed to be colleagues. Fate had other plans for them. Dr. Castiel Bennett has been alone a very long time. The oldest son of one of an original eight, he’s seen a lot in his long life. As a gargoyle, he doesn’t mind living a solitary life, but he knows it would be so much better with his fated mate by his side... -
![Prophesy: Book II: The Bringer of Wrath by A.E. Via, Jay Aheer]()
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... -
![Bound by Blood by Lisa Oliver]()
Bound by Blood by Lisa Oliver
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA Cloverleah Pack series spin-off story. Maximillian "Max" Lipovsky has been Regent of the Atlanta coven for the past six months. His days are full of meetings and paperwork as he does his best to straighten out the mess left during the disastrous reign of Vadim's brother Ermine... -
![The Last Seer by Davidson King]()
The Last Seer by Davidson King
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsLearning he’s the last seer should make Bashiri feel special, unique. In this case, it’s the most terrifying and heartbreaking realization ever. Bashiri spends his days loving his animals, running his own meditation studio, and knowing his kind are hunted while hiding in plain sight. He also spends a lot of time avoiding a certain grumpy vampire who rejected him one too many times... -
![Dimitri by Taylor Rylan]()
Dimitri by Taylor Rylan
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThey both come from powerful lines. What will that mean for their future together? Dimitri Vasiliev has led an interesting life. Being the grandson of the created dragon comes with certain perks, but he’s never let who he is dictate his life. He’s always pulled his own weight, no matter what the task... -
![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... -
![A Beginner’s Guide to Revenge, Chaos, and Other Absurd Escapades by Shannon Mae]()
A Beginner’s Guide to Revenge, Chaos, and Other Absurd Escapades by Shannon Mae
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsArioch:Arioch loves his job; creating chaos and encouraging revenge is fun, and if he pranks a few demons, angels, and humans along the way, all the better...Categorized as:
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![The Demon Lord: The Crimson Vampire Coven 11 (The Crimson Coven) by B.A. Stretke]()
The Demon Lord: The Crimson Vampire Coven 11 (The Crimson Coven) by B.A. Stretke
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsLord Nael DuFour, the Demon Lord, has been sealed in the Demon Sphere for a Millennia. The Dragon Stone has set him free. Little did Jai and his chosen Levi realize what they were unleashing when they made their deal with the Demon Lord to help save the Crimson Coven. Nael is just looking for a little fun when he drops in on the Crimson Plantation... -
![The Necromancer's Smile 2: A Family Affair by Lisa Oliver]()
The Necromancer's Smile 2: A Family Affair by Lisa Oliver
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsThe Necromancer's Smile - Book 2 - A Family Affair (This is not a standalone) Necromancer Sy York and former Detective, Alpha wolf Dakar Rhodes are slowly learning to merge their lives together as true mates. With the steadfast Brock and loyal Brad, as well as Connor and Clive all sharing the estate with them, for the first time in his life, Sy feels as though he has a family around him... -
![Kennard's Story by N.R. Walker]()
Kennard's Story by N.R. Walker
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsKennard and Stas have been enjoying being newly bonded mates, hidden away for the last six months in Stas’ cabin, deep in the forests of Northern Russia. When they get a visit from Alec, Cronin, Eiji, and Jodis, Kennard and Stas decide to return to London where they get news of a supernatural disturbance in India... -
![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... -
![King of Gods by Scarlett Dawn, Katherine Rhodes]()
King of Gods by Scarlett Dawn, Katherine Rhodes
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsStunning. Addictive. Bloody.The bestselling VAMPIRE CROWN series continues with King of Gods, as the authors dive deeper into the chaos of Royal machinations. Dark schemes, rich humor, and carnal exploits weave this next installment into one gripping adventure. The Breaking Time has come in S’Kir. The Spine is ready to be broken and reunite the races... -
![Into the Shadows by Jayda Marx]()
Into the Shadows by Jayda Marx
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAn ancient evil has resurfaced. For the first time in nearly seven hundred years, ghouls are roaming the earth again. And this time, they're not alone. Head Elder Abel of the Fairview Vampire Coven has made a pact with the creatures; to join their strengths and take control of the world by fear and force... -
![Grind by Sammi Cee]()
Grind by Sammi Cee
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThat omega needs a spanking. Cloud’s life is in turmoil, but why remains a mystery to his friends. Partying and his favorite moonshine only give him a night’s worth of relief, but to him it’s better than nothing... -
![Secrets and Kisses by M.A. Innes]()
Secrets and Kisses by M.A. Innes
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsStefanMagic. As a librarian, Stefan knows there’s magic in books and imagination, but it isn’t until he moves to the mountains of North Carolina that he realizes people can come with magic too…well, the locals at least seem to come with magic…and fascinating relationship dynamics he thought were just on TV and in books.Boyd Dragons... -
![Fated Mates by Kiki Clark, Mia Monroe]()
Fated Mates by Kiki Clark, Mia Monroe
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 5 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... -
![The Vampire King Returns by X. Aratare]()
The Vampire King Returns by X. Aratare
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsJulian Harrow and Christian Thorne are now Vampires! And both young men have been united with their Masters after trials and tribulations. But if they thought that becoming Vampires was dangerous and exciting, being the fledglings of the exiled Lord Balthazar Ravenscroft and the Vampire King Daemon will blow that out of the water... -
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![Human Prince by Aja Foxx]()
Human Prince by Aja Foxx
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsHumans can't inherit vampire covens...or can they?Despite being from an aristocratic family, all I wanted was a normal life. I was more saddened by my grandfather's ill health than I was by the knowledge that my father would get the family title. Having been raised by my grandfather for almost my entire life, I felt as if I was losing more than my grandfather. I was losing my best friend... -
![How to Hide Your Stolen Baby by Anna Wineheart]()
How to Hide Your Stolen Baby by Anna Wineheart
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsEx-thief Joey has been sent to live with a policeman. Thing is, he stole his baby.Ever since Joey stole a dragon-shifter baby, his life has become infinitely more difficult. The bad guys are after him, and Joey has absolutely no experience with flame-breathing little children... -
![Vampire With Benefits: A Mythmatched story by E.J. Russell]()
Vampire With Benefits: A Mythmatched story by E.J. Russell
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsA match between a vampire and shifter could be deadly—but this broken beaver doesn’t give a dam.Silent film actor Casimir Moreau had imagined that life as a vampire would be freewheeling and glamorous. Instead, he’s plunged into a restrictive society whose rules he runs afoul of at every turn... -
![The Dragon King by B.A. Stretke]()
The Dragon King by B.A. Stretke
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsHarkin Ravenscroft, The Dragon King, never thought he would find his true mate. Harkin figured he had already lived that part of his life. Not wanting to wait, he took a squire dragon as his mate and they had five sons before Roland died at the hands of a hunter. Now his sons are grown and his son Quinn has already started a family of his own... -
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Mate Me, Save Me by Silvana Falcon
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsScarred. Broken. Healed by his vampire mate.Born and raised in a vampire coven, Rhyme knows vampires are all sadistic, manipulative monsters who'll never see mortals like him as anything more than blood-slaves. So when he finds himself 'rescued' by another coven, he knows it's a lie. These new vampires are not his saviors... -
![Unfettered Vampire by S. Rodman]()
Unfettered Vampire by S. Rodman
I shouldn't fall in love with my descendantI shouldn't fall in love when I've only just found freedom.I should be in therapy, not making moon eyes at the man who thinks he is my boss.But hearts never listen to logic.I only wanted to be part of my great-great-grandchildren's lives. The piece of work who held me captive kept me in line by threatening them... -
![The Wolf's Forbidden Alpha by Ava Beringer]()
The Wolf's Forbidden Alpha by Ava Beringer
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsMy fated mate leads our rival pack. Can our forbidden love flourish, or will a terrible secret rip us apart?Omega wolf Larkin Bolder was raised by his much-older brothers after a tragedy rocked the family. Back home from college, he’s all grown up, but they still treat him like a pup. Then Larkin meets his fated mate, Tracer Ramirez...Categorized as:
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![Rough Rider by Jayda Marx]()
Rough Rider by Jayda Marx
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsRider’s packmates have found happiness with their fated ones, and while the Alpha is thrilled for them, he is also lonely and withdrawn. When his friends force him out of isolation, Rider comes face-to-face with his mate Trey, but things don’t go as planned, as Trey wants nothing to do with the big man... -
![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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Feral by Mia Monroe
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHe's danger and desire wrapped up in one person. I'm not into guys, but I can't stay away. I came to New Onyx seeking opportunity and experiences, trading in my small town existence for a big city one. I never expected to stumble upon a place like Lair, a nightclub that captures all of life's hedonistic pleasures. Working there is.. -
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![In Death Together by Shelby Rhodes]()
In Death Together by Shelby Rhodes
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsYou’ve returned... good! Octavius Evander here, your lovable vampire detective. So, where we ended things last time, everything had gone horribly wrong. What can really be said, besides that change is a fact of life, and unlife. Turney, my love, my heart—unfortunately, he has much change to deal with... -
![His Runaway Mate by Brea Alepoú]()
His Runaway Mate by Brea Alepoú
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsTrue mates are found in the most unlikely of places.Logan ran and never looked back. He's been made a fool once, and he never plans to let it happen again. But now the same someone who made Logan a fool waltzes back into his life, he’s not so sure being a fool is a bad thing, especially if that someone is your fated mate... -
![His Devoted Mate by Brea Alepoú]()
His Devoted Mate by Brea Alepoú
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsTrue mates are found in the most unlikely of places.Emory can’t be with Clyde.Clyde is a predator and Emory is prey. At least that’s what Emory’s head is telling him. But his inner rabbit screams that Clyde is the one--Emory’s true mate. And it’s hard to fight against his instincts.Clyde finally found his mate. It was love at first sight... -
![Beauty and Bad Blood by Arden Steele]()
Beauty and Bad Blood by Arden Steele
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhen a young woman turns up dead on the banks of the river with half her blood missing, vampires are the obvious suspects. Rogue Masters, however, doesn’t think the case is all that open and shut. As a special agent for the MOA Intelligence Division, it’s his job to find the truth. To do that, the last thing he needs is distractions... -
![The Hidden Hunter: Vampires of Blood and Bone Vol. 15 by B.A. Stretke]()
The Hidden Hunter: Vampires of Blood and Bone Vol. 15 by B.A. Stretke
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsVampires of Blood and Bones Vol. 15There is something in the woods...Kevin Paulson has had nearly everything in his life ripped away from him. He’s now alone in the woods of Central Michigan building a homestead for himself and wondering where everything went wrong and if he’ll ever be able to trust again... -
![The Wanderers by Nikki Robb]()
The Wanderers by Nikki Robb
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsNameless is a faceless entity of Vampire Hunters who have devoted their lives to ridding the world of the undead creatures that haunt the night. Orpheus, Silas, Laz and Samara have been on the run for years, feeding only when necessary, hiding, staying vigilant. Staying alive. All their careful planning and all their contingencies fall to the wayside the moment they meet Athena Landry. A human... -
![Pitching a Tentacle by Lilo Quie]()
Pitching a Tentacle by Lilo Quie
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsCane had always been a good cecaelia, kept his tentacles to himself, and left the omegas alone, but when the king’s son professes his love for him, Cane can’t commit. He waits for his fated mate, even if the king will punish him for rejecting his son.Morgan has lived a quiet life in forced solitude learning the manners and quiet duties of an omega... -
![Grin and Bear It by Arden Steele]()
Grin and Bear It by Arden Steele
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsThorne McIver is no ordinary bear shifter. He’s the monster whispered about in the dark, the beast feared in battles, and for hundreds of years, he’s used his formidable gifts to protect the royal families of the paranormal world. So, when he’s tasked with escorting the elven prince to a council meeting at Blackhaven Manor, he figures it’s just another assignment... -
![Night Prince by Felice Stevens]()
Night Prince by Felice Stevens
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsFrom Lambda Literary Award winning author Felice Stevens comes a sexy paranormal stand-alone romance.A vampire who’s lost everything meets a man who has nothing to lose.For centuries, Massimo D’Alba, banished prince of the Fold, has wandered through life frozen in darkness and pain. Betrayed by his younger, power-hungry brother, he’s existed for centuries but not lived... -
![Omega's Teacher by Aiden Bates]()
Omega's Teacher by Aiden Bates
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWhen Xander Santos is left at the altar, he can't even drown his woes in alcohol. Newly single, newly pregnant, and facing down a future of single parenthood, he sneaks away from his friends and hits the bar anyway... for a cup of juice. If he can't drink, then at least he can have a moment alone to gather his thoughts. Teacher Kent Coker is also facing a future without a loved one... -
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![Shadow Walker by Jayda Marx]()
Shadow Walker by Jayda Marx
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsSilas - For nearly seven hundred years, I’ve protected my coven, fighting against every foe that plagued us. I never imagined that an ancient evil would resurface, or that it would attack what means more to me than anything; my mate. Now my closest friends and I are tasked with spreading warning to other vampires in covens across the country, and recruiting as many as we can to fight alongside us... -
![A Traitor Shows His Hand by Mia Monroe]()
A Traitor Shows His Hand by Mia Monroe
Rated: 4.09 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsMy power is seeing the darkness inside people, but can I learn how to use it to reveal our worst enemy?This war is seriously getting on my nerves. It seems like every day there’s a new obstacle to overcome, but hopefully, it’s bringing us closer to the end of it all. But then what?Living with the sexy vampire Geoffrey has me feeling all kinds of new things... -
![Tame Me by Jayda Marx]()
Tame Me by Jayda Marx
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsArchie is a fox shifter who has only ever known a wild life of living off the land, as he's forbidden to pass boundaries set by his Alpha. He's never been valued or appreciated, all because of birthright and ignorance. He's been tossed aside by his family and used by his skulk until he can no longer see his own worth... -
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Rogue by B.A. Stretke
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsDerek Vaughn is the brother of the Alpha of the Bay Harbor Wolves and the Pack “Fixer.” If there is a problem, Derek is the one who makes it go away, sometimes to the bottom of the Bay. He’s a dark and deadly man, known for keeping his own company. He follows no rules except for his own and those of his brother, Alpha Henrik Vaughn... -
![Take Me by Jayda Marx]()
Take Me by Jayda Marx
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsLachlan is a vampire of many layers. He has the body and soul of a warrior, but a kind, loving heart. He is fiercely loyal to his Coven Master and best friend Callum (to whom he’s second in command), and to his people. Lach owns and runs a bakery in the village, working alone to feed the coven a variety of delicious sweeties... -
![Diego's Heart by Taylor Rylan]()
Diego's Heart by Taylor Rylan
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsCan Diego prove to sweet Nigel that he’s not the monster that some think he is?As head of security aboard the Beloved Gem, Diego Santiago loves his job and position in the coven. He’s happy for his fellow vampires that have found their beloveds and longs for that connection—someone to care for, love, and call his own. Because he often wonders if he truly is a monster like those in his birth coven...
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