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A Very Meowy Christmas by Zoe Chant
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsBeing cool as a cat is harder than it looks when unexpected love strikes!Single dad and bobcat shifter Mason has moved to Virtue to raise his toddler in the safety of a shifter community. But minor catastrophe strikes when his daughter escapes to play in the woods, and the last thing Mason expects when she's found is to meet his mate...Categorized as:
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Holly Jolly Lycan Christmas by Alicia Montgomery
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsDante Muccino’s wolf is restless. After watching all his friends and family pair up with their True Mates, the animal inside him wants what they have. Children. Family. And a woman to call his own. When he runs into rival Holly Taylor, his wolf is intrigued, but the frosty chef won’t give him the time of day... -
Destruction's Desire by Melody Joanne
Remember when seeing ghosts was my biggest problem?I miss those days.Now, I’m magically bonded (shackled) to a creature of unlimited destructive power. He insists we are destined for each other and that I will belong to him.If that wasn’t enough, I’ve been kidnapped by another destructive creature – the one I’m supposed to help kill. Awkward, I know...Categorized as:
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Bear for the Holidays by Zoe Chant
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsHe's home for the holidays, but not in the way he expected.Bear shifter and biologist Nik Shevchenko is home in Colorado for the first time in years, and as soon as he’s done with the heron count that brought him back, he’s heading to his parents’ place for the bright, boisterous holiday he’s been craving for ages...Categorized as:
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Love Bites Really Hard by Lola Glass
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsA demon imprinted on me, so I had to turn to the monster king for help. Instead of actually being useful, King Bane tells me that I should just mate with the demon.At least, until he also imprints on me.Then we have no choice but to seal the deal in every way there is...Categorized as:
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Treasure by Athena Steller
A century-old dragon shifter finds his greatest treasure. The human meant to be his forever.Axel has a good life. He’s made a home with a family of gay or bi paranormal brothers. He owns several successful businesses and loves his massive property and big house. He never expected a visit to the family owned BDSM club would result in him meeting his most precious treasure yet... -
Dragon Frost by Donna Grant
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsNew York Times and USA Today bestselling author Donna Grant returns for a Dragon King holiday novella.The holiday season is Rhi’s favorite time of year, which means Con loves it, too. Except they’re on Zora, where there are no traditions—and beginning one could be hazardous. Finding the lost dragons should’ve given everyone peace. Instead, they’re facing powerful enemies at every turn... -
Joy to the Squirrel by Lauren Esker
Joy isn't exactly living up to her name lately.This stressed-out squirrel shifter is on a constant treadmill, struggling to pay the bills and raise her younger sister.Christmas at a beautiful mountain lodge sounds like exactly the medicine to cure her winter blues.But Fated Mountain Lodge isn't having a merry Christmas either...Categorized as:
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Etched in Frost: A Modern Day Jack Frost Retelling by L.R. Friedman
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsEtched in Frost is a contemporary Jack Frost reimagining with Swan Lake vibes. An angsty, fated mates, shifter/mortal romance, this standalone includes some dark themes and content best suited for those over the age of 18.Jolie I always believed ballet was the love of my life.My fate.Until that tragic day that rocked my world...Categorized as:
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Bigfoot's Wife: Fated Mates Monster Romance by Candace Ayers
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsBestselling author Candace Ayers brings you SHORT "lunchtime quickie" reads—condensed romances intended to be read in under 2 hours!Love is blind...and apparently pretty hairyLove robbed me of everything.The public scandal stole my pride, my joy, and my self-worth.Grotto offers me a fresh start... -
Herculeia: Complete Duet + Bonus Content by C. Rochelle
H0 there, H0's! This double-stuffed illustrated omnibus contains:• The 12 Hunks of Herculeia and Herculeia the Hero• Spicy Bonus Scenes (Calm Down Monster Fooker, Three Heads Are Better Than One, and the previously unpublished Get Stuffed: A Thanksgiving Special)... -
Dragons Don't Do Happy Holidays: A Small Town Cozy Festive Shifter Romance by Harmony Raines
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsBrooding dragon shifter Flint wants a new start. So, when he arrives in Wishing Moon Bay the plan is simple. Get in. Get out. And avoid the merriness as much as possible.However, with a dark past, and nothing to his name, getting any supplies for his journey is all but impossible-so much for the season of giving.But, as they say, when one door closes, another opens...Categorized as:
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Sweetheart by Athena Steller
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsLevi He left behind his clutch, his parents, and siblings for the chance of finding his mate. The person who was meant to be just for him. The perfect match promised by the fates for the chosen ones. Finding his mate nearly brought Levi to his knees with happiness. Mason, a park ranger, was everything he could have ever wanted as a partner. As his boy... -
Love at Frost Bite: Kris by Harper B. Cole
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsThere may not be room at the inn, but is there room in his heart?Omega reindeer shifter Kris was never one for Christmas cheer. Getting his extended family together over the holidays always led to one thing: drama. When Kris wins a week at Winter Bird Christmas Tree farm and Inn, he’s thrilled...Categorized as:
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A Prize for Ckzarr by Lynnea Lee
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsWhat’s worse than falling in love with my sexy, musclebound alien boss? Falling in love with my alien boss when I know I’m not his mate. That’s why I keep my emotional distance, even though we work side by side every day.Ckzarr has the body of a god and is a beast in the bedroom. How do I know? Because we’ve already failed compatibility testing. Multiple times. I’m not his mate. End of story... -
My Orc Boss by Veronika Kane
My grumpy new employee acts like this is the last place he wants to be…so why does he watch me as if I’m the most important thing in the world?It’s finally happening! After years of scrimping and saving, I have finally launched my landscaping business from the back of my garden shop...Categorized as:
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My Orc Santa Claus by Veronika Kane
The charming town of Eastshore Isle is my hiding place, but I need someone strong to keep me safe…I’m pretty sure there’s rules about an elementary teacher hooking up with a student’s parent, but what if I didn’t know that’s who he was? See, I’ve spent the last few months getting hot and heavy with this guy on the app MonsterSmash, but we haven’t exchanged names...Categorized as:
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All Foxed Up by Sam Hall
Holly has never felt like she was the main character.So when her bestie, Nat, and her hunky bear shifter mates invite Holly up to the Big Smoke for a typical Aussie summer Christmas, she comes.To support her bestie, to bathe in the reflected glow of all of that love going on in the sleuth.To keep Nat's unruly boys in line.And find her own mates...Categorized as:
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The 5-Time Rejected Gamma & the Lycan King by Stina's Pen
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsAfter 5 failed mate-bonds, she’ll do anything to escape another heartbreak…Gamma Lucianne learns that her prayers to the Moon Goddess were ignored, and she’s being bonded once more. But this time, she’s not giving an inch—even offering the lycan king a chance to reject her on their first meeting…… but he refuses.The lycan king owns everything… except her heart... -
Her Elemental Dragons: The Complete Series by Elizabeth Briggs
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsFour sexy dragon shifters. A huntress with a dark past. A bond that could save the world. I've spent my entire life running from my past and staying out of trouble. That's how I've kept alive ever since my parents were killed by the Black Dragon, who's ruled the world under her oppressive talons for as long as anyone can remember...Categorized as:
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A Beginner's Guide to Christmas Miracles by Shannon Mae
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsNachielus (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... -
Etched in Frost by L.R. Friedman
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsJolie I always believed ballet was the love of my life.My fate.Until that tragic day that rocked my world. Now my mom is gone, I’ve lost my spot at the Institute, and I’m left to pick up the pieces and start over on my own... -
Wrong Number, Right Santa (Dial M For Mates) by Colbie Dunbar, Lorelei M. Hart
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsSometimes the wrong Santa is the exact one you need.I didn’t volunteer to run the Winter Pines Community Center Christmas Spectacular. I know my limits, but when I miss a meeting thanks to a stupid flat tire, I find myself the proud owner of the position. With the event less than a week away, I have everything in place; the food, the gifts, the decorations, even the music... -
Love at Frost Bite: Cupid (Mated to His Reindeer) by Minerva Howe
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMatchmaker and reindeer shifter Cupid is used to being able to set up even the most difficult client. So when three dates go wrong for a Mr. Remy Shannon, even in Christmas town where little goes poorly, he decides to take matters into his own hands.Remy doesn't want to waste time dating when he knows he's looking for a true mate... -
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Landry by Sinclair Kelly
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsI’m the best-kept secret on the Internet. As one of the highest -paid creators on a provocative, adult-only site, I’ve made a fortune off my natural-born assets. With a legion of followers who have never seen my face, my obscurity has attracted the attention of more than a few obsessive fans, but one, in particular, has discovered more than I ever wanted known... -
Tempted by the Wolf by Savannah Sterling
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHe's her brother's best friend. She's his fated mate. Can one weekend give them a second chance at love?ElenaI’ve loved Jake since I was a teenager, but he never returned my feelings. As the alpha’s little sister, I’m used to being overlooked, but Jake’s rejection broke my heart.Six years later, Jake is still the man who invades my dreams, but I’m not the girl I used to be...Categorized as:
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Once Upon a Krampus by KD Fraser
I was alone in the world, and alone in my house in the woods. My husband had passed, leaving me to tend to our dream home by myself.Then one day he showed up. The tales were real. Krampus was real. And he was in my home, sharing my meals, and my bed... -
Cry for Krampus by Aiden Pierce
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsI’ve been naughty… Like, run a car over your abusive ex kind of naughty. But it’s not the police coming to punish me. It’s the Krampus. It’s the best time of the year in the mountain village I call home, known for its Krampus lore and festive enthusiasm during the holidays. From the outside looking in, my life is perfect... -
My Orc Roommate with Benefits by Veronika Kane, Caroline Lee
I’m a focused and goal-oriented librarian-in-training, so there’s no way I’m falling for my himbo roommate, who gives off major golden retriever vibes, right? Right.But dang. Since the moment I started renting Luxor’s spare bedroom, I’ve been plagued with these inconvenient urges…so being mature, responsible adults, we’ve decided to deal with them. One time. Once, to rid Lux of his innocence... -
Wed to Krampus by Cara Wylde
Is there anyone for me? Or am I meant to live and die alone?Krampus. It could be my name, or it could be what my species is called. I don't know. During The Shift, something happened, and I lost my memory. I don't know where I come from; all I know is there's no one like me on Alia Terra. I am unique.Uniquely monstrous. I am hard to look at.I don't know how old I am, either... -
Love at Frost Bite: Nick by Lorelei M. Hart, Colbie Dunbar
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsSometimes it’s the reindeer who delivers the Christmas surprise.Alpha reindeer shifter Nick has one last delivery before he can head home to see his family for the holidays. Or, that’s his plan until Mother Nature swoops in and thwarts it when “chance of a dusting of snow” turns into so much more...Categorized as:
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How to Claim a Human Mate by SJ Sanders
Rated: 4.09 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsLynn Taylor: After fifteen years of marriage, I’m out. I’m finally free while my ex-husband has moved on to greener pastures. I don’t have much to my name outside of a failing coffee shop I inherited and my cat, Casper, but I’m determined to make it a success, even if that means scouting a new location for it... -
Disney Animated Classics: Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas by Sally Morgan, Marilyn Easton
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsSee how Halloween Town, Jack Skellington, and others came to life in this retelling of Disney Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas .Illustrated with a variety of paintings, sketches, and concept art from the original Disney Studio artists, this fresh retelling of Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas follows the story of the classic animated film... -
Our Accidental Christmas Mating by Jena Wade, Lorelei M. Hart
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsSometimes Santa sends you the one thing you’ve always wanted and it’s all covered in fur.Nicholas and I have been friends since the day he moved next door to my family when I was in kindergarten. We were inseparable, that is until the day before his sixteenth birthday, when everything has changed. I lost everything that day; my best friend, my joy, and the boy I was in love with... -
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Experiment b4hR by Miranda Martin
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsI’m a monster. The moment I see her, I know. This beauty is my treasure.Once I was a male to be admired and desired. That was before. Before the experiments, before the procedures. Now I’m a monster.A beast.I didn’t mean to kidnap Sophia. I saw her and I acted. Now I can’t let her go. I won’t. She must understand what I know. We are meant to be together.SophiaAs if life wasn’t hard enough...Categorized as:
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Cupid by Aria Grace
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsCupid's arrow has Christmas plans of its own this season... For as long as there have been Santas delivering presents on sleighs, there have been reindeer to pull them. Arrow's family of shifter reindeer has been part of the tradition from the very beginning. He loves being on the team and all the joy he brings to children at Christmas time... -
Dasher by Lorelei M. Hart, Colbie Dunbar
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsChristmas isn’t the only thing coming this holiday season…Dasher comes from a long line of reindeer used to pull Santa sleighs. It’s an honor to lead the team each Christmas Eve, bringing joy around the world, and there’s nothing more fulfilling than teaching young shifters. But balancing both positions is exhausting, and he’s informed he must take a mandatory vacation... -
The Orc Lord of Pleasure by Rosemary Dark
The massive monster satisfies my every forbidden desire. But can I win an orc billionaire’s heart?I’m suffering through the Sahara Desert of dry spells, unable to find a man who can give me what I most want. Because I’ve got a naughty little secret—I like a guy who can bend me over his lap and give me the spanking I so desperately crave.It turns out I don’t need a man at all. I need a monster... -
Rose Moon by Heidi Adams
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsWhat secrets do we keep to protect the one we love? What lies do we tell, and what are we willing to sacrifice?Karter Quint has the perfect life: star athlete, gifted pianist, straight A-student, handsome and charismatic, he seems fated for success. What nobody knows is that he has battled debilitating episodes during which a strange force invades his mind and body... -
The Christmas Dragon's Mate by Zoe Chant
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA lonely bookkeeper in search of Christmas + a mysterious dragon shifter with a past full of pain + a beautiful snow castle hiding a ruthless enemy = one glittering Christmas romance! All her life, curvy Dara Jenkins has dreamed of a White Christmas. But when she drives into the mountains for the holidays, what she finds instead is a snow storm that threatens to claim her life... -
Fate Promised by Jocelyn Montana
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFOR HER HE WILL BREAK ALL THE RULES …Juri lives to protect Ulterra. No mate. No family. It’s the werewolf way. Yet deep inside, he yearns for the girl he vowed to marry at age ten. And as danger threatens her, he won’t stay away any longer...Categorized as:
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Tentacles Rock by K.C. Carmine
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA tentacled waiter. A grumpy musician. A song that brings them together.NereusI arrived in Miami to learn about the restaurant business so I could sail towards my goal of taking over my dad’s taverna. Or so I thought. Because when I meet Rick, a talented rockstar with a body to die for, my love for music reawakens... -
Big Bad Daddy by Morganna Williams
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHer scent told him she was his mate. Her blushes told him she was his little girl.Dax Trace came to Wolf Creek to meet his long-lost brother, not to find a mate for himself, but the moment he set eyes on Layla Haynes they both knew she was his to claim.But taming this sassy little wolf will require more than an alpha's mark and his knot... -
A Mate for the Christmas Dragon by Zoe Chant
A Christmas-loving dragon + an overworked retail assistant who hates the holidays + five days to win his mate's heart before a curse destroys his life = a Christmas clash with a heart-warming happy ever after. Jasper Heartwell needs to find a mate before Christmas. Jasper is a dragon on a mission... -
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Stocking Stuffer by Lorelei M. Hart, Colbie Dunbar
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsHere comes Santa Claus… When my heater goes out, it’s the last straw. With my car already in the shop, my hours getting cut, and Christmas around the corner, I officially give up. It’s time to ask my parents if I can move home. It isn’t the failing at adulting that gets me down, it’s returning to pack life. I left it for a reason; my mate wasn’t there... -
Kings and Monsters by Clio Evans
Dying was supposed to be a once in a lifetime event.And yet, after falling off an overpass onto a mafia boss’ car, not only am I still alive—I’m a demigod in a world where myths are reality and monsters are hot.My unlikely hero is the Minoan Bull, a fierce Minotaur hated by many. Embers ignite between us, leading to an unforgettable night and a pact to never see each other again... -
Snowed In With the Grizzly by Ariana Hawkes
The first time I saw her, I was too feral. Now I’m ready to make her mine I was a beast the first time I saw Rowan at her grandma’s mountain cabin. Not worthy of her. But all this time she’s been gone, I’ve been working on myself. Trying to become the man she deserves. I’ve just gotten back to town when she takes me by surprise, turning up at my cabin in the dead of winter...Categorized as:
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Dasher by Lorelei M. Hart, Colbie Dunbar
Rated: 4.09 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsChristmas isn’t the only thing coming this holiday season… Dasher comes from a long line of reindeer used to pull Santa sleighs. It’s an honor to lead the team each Christmas Eve, bringing joy around the world, and there’s nothing more fulfilling than teaching young shifters. But balancing both positions is exhausting, and he’s informed he must take a mandatory vacation... -
Snowed In with a Dragon by Sara Ivy Hill
Snowed in for the weekend with her dragon stalker...Ivy's cute dragon neighbor offers her a ride on his motorcycle when she needs a quick getaway after a bad breakup...Categorized as:
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Rose Moon by Heidi Adams
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhat secrets do we keep to protect the one we love? What lies do we tell, and what are we willing to sacrifice?Karter Quint has the perfect life: star athlete, gifted pianist, straight A-student, handsome and charismatic, he seems fated for success. What nobody knows is that he has battled debilitating episodes during which a strange force invades his mind and body...Categorized as:
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