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  • Ties That Bind by Susi Hawke, Crista Crown

    Ties That Bind by Susi Hawke, Crista Crown

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 13 ratings
    In a world where the rules are gray and the Don's word is a law unto itself, only one thing is sacred… family. A Team A.L.P.H.A. and Alphabits spin-off series Tony Peterson has seen friend after friend find their mate, including his brother, but he’s pretty much given up on it happening for him, especially since he’s not a typical alpha...
  • Lawful Mates by Liam Kingsley

    Lawful Mates by Liam Kingsley

    Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    I can’t believe my mate is covering for a criminal …I’m investigating the disappearance of a senator’s son, and I can’t help but think the man is as dirty as they come. When I see he’s hired Percy to be his lawyer it makes me sick. The alpha is supposed to be my fated mate, but I could never want a man who protects criminals...
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  • Coming Full Circle by Kian Rhodes

    Coming Full Circle by Kian Rhodes

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    Faded from months of exposure to the seasons, lengths of tattered yellow crime scene tape still fluttered in the breeze where it was caught in the branches of the shrubs dotting the old Omega auction house grounds...
  • A Highland Gargoyle's Lucky Star (Tales from the Tarot) by Chloe Archer

    A Highland Gargoyle's Lucky Star (Tales from the Tarot) by Chloe Archer

    Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars
    · 9 ratings
    A gargoyle hotter than Goliath (IYKYK) meets a human bad luck magnet with a coveted power that attracts trouble like catnip to cats. Is it destiny or disaster?Noah PriceWhen a mysterious magic shop owner draws the lucky tarot Star card for me, I drop everything and hop on a plane to Scotland for the bucket-list trip of a lifetime...
    Categorized as:
    queer  m-m  paranormal  contemporary  fantasy  magic
  • Alpha Bears for Emery by Lorelei M. Hart, Colbie Dunbar

    Alpha Bears for Emery by Lorelei M. Hart, Colbie Dunbar

    Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars
    · 9 ratings
    Emery always dreamed of finding his alpha and raising a family. He finds two.Alpha bear Monroe longs to settle down. Only one problem: the person he desires is not just an alpha, but his best friend who he works with. Risking everything to let Doran know how he feels can’t end well, so why bother? At least he gets to see Doran daily. That’s something...
  • Stalky by J.D. Light

    Stalky by J.D. Light

    Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 4 of 5
    Explicit open door [?] · 9 ratings
    When a shy omega and a stoic man don't know how to communicate, things tend to go unsaid.When Jett proposes to Brewer in a moment of pain killer induced highness, Brewer knows it's only because the omega wants "big, strong kids who can fight back," and he can't blame him considering what the omega blabbed to him about his last relationship while inebriated...
  • Fated: Fox and the Finch by Hawke Oakley

    Fated: Fox and the Finch by Hawke Oakley

    Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars
    · 9 ratings
    FarleyHis 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...
  • Parker by Taylor Rylan

    Parker by Taylor Rylan

    Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    Coming...
  • Nutmeg Spiced Omega by Susi Hawke

    Nutmeg Spiced Omega by Susi Hawke

    Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars
    · 11 ratings
    The first rule of business is that you don’t mix it with pleasure. But if you do get involved with your business partner? Try not to knock him up… it goofs up the dividends. Tired of the playboy lifestyle, Gabe Smythe is ready for change. To start his new life, he’s come to Hollydale with one goal—to reunite with his long-lost brother, Rafe...
  • Vanilla Spiced Omega by Susi Hawke

    Vanilla Spiced Omega by Susi Hawke

    Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars
    · 12 ratings
    ”Shane is my stepbrother; he's family and strictly off-limits.” Shane Prescott is a fun-loving omega with a knack for landing in trouble. He prides himself on efficiently running the waitstaff at his brother’s restaurant, Kamasouptra. Between his brother-slash-bestie, Keith, and his dog, Rocky, Shane doesn’t need anything else to make him happy...
  • Family Ties by Susi Hawke, Crista Crown

    Family Ties by Susi Hawke, Crista Crown

    Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars
    · 14 ratings
    In a world where the rules are gray and the Don's word is a law unto itself, only one thing is sacred… family.A Team A.L.P.H.A. and Alphabits spin-off seriesRiver Erikson is a man on the run. After scenting his true mate, he’s done everything in his power to escape. Just because he was born an omega doesn’t mean he needs to answer fate’s call and drop to his knees for some alpha...
  • Magic and Mischief by Megan Derr

    Magic and Mischief by Megan Derr

    Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars
    · 15 ratings
    Homoerotic stories involving griffons, demons, dragons, wizards, and thieves. In The Dragon's Treasure, a dragon obsessed with cleanliness quietly pines over a regular customer to his shop. In The Selkie No One Wanted, a selkie who is nothing like his beautiful siblings winds up helping the fisherman he has long admired...
    Categorized as:
    angst  queer  magic  fantasy  anthologies  royalty  demons  paranormal
  • Ready or Knot by Susi Hawke, Crista Crown

    Ready or Knot by Susi Hawke, Crista Crown

    Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars
    · 17 ratings
    The Haven Center was supposed to be my new beginning. It was supposed to be where I figured out who Wyatt Stanislav is after kidnapping and abuse had torn apart who I was.I wasn't supposed to meet him.Jordan Peterson. The tall, buff bear of a man who saves me from my nightmares and calls me his own. His true mate.Jordan wants nothing more than to protect me...
    Categorized as:
    omegaverse  queer  m-m  paranormal  fantasy  abuse  contemporary  humor
  • Alpha Dragon's Cat by Hawke Oakley

    Alpha Dragon's Cat by Hawke Oakley

    Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 4 of 5
    Explicit open door [?] · 16 ratings
    Will curiosity kill the cat shifter—or finally cure his lonely heart? Alaric has lost all patience with the Dragonfate Games. After failing to find a mate for four seasons, he suspects foul play. The omega’s convinced a producer has a vendetta against him...
  • Omega Found: An MM Mpreg Romance by Susi Hawke, Cosmic Letterz

    Omega Found: An MM Mpreg Romance by Susi Hawke, Cosmic Letterz

    Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    Ages ago, the gods locked away a dangerous, powerful people… but the seal has been broken Heath is a human… or is he? Rescued from a horrible fate by the group of legacy descendants, he needs to embrace his inner beast in order to deal with the fate the gods have for him. But first, he has to accept the fact that he might not be exactly human...
  • Temptation by Jayda Marx

    Temptation by Jayda Marx

    Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    Lance thought he'd found the man he would spend his life with, only to get burned in the end. In order to protect his heart and his son Brady, he decided to swear off men for good, and focus on being the best dad he could be. But just when he least expects it, temptation comes strolling in with a pair of intense golden eyes that capture Lance's attention and crumbles his resolve...
  • Lucky by J.D. Light

    Lucky by J.D. Light

    Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    Casey has always been pretty lucky in life. Great dads, great cousins, great friends… Ricki. Where Casey went, Ricki was there. Where Ricki went, Casey was there. They work together, live together and when Casey comes up with something crazy, Ricki is right there to make sure things don't blow up...
  • The Slightly Supernatural Sheriff by Ardy Kelly

    The Slightly Supernatural Sheriff by Ardy Kelly

    Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    How long does a man have to wait for his happy ending?Sheriff Chet Thompson has seen the future. He's even met his mate-to-be, built a dream house (with a nursery), and kept an eye on Lone Wolves Ranch for the man of his visions to return.But it's been two years. And all he's gotten in that time is the nickname Chastity Chet...
  • Hollydale, please: Tom's Fabulous Guide to Food and Entertainment by Susi Hawke

    Hollydale, please: Tom's Fabulous Guide to Food and Entertainment by Susi Hawke

    Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    Tom's Fabulous Guide to Food & Entertainment This is a unique unicorn of a book that could only have been told by Tom Samuels. While putting together a portfolio for his event planning business, Tom decided he needed to share the behind-the-scenes events that happened each month over the course of an entire year. His personal life had a few curveballs, but Tom persevered as he always does..
  • Love At Frost Bite: Benji (Mated to His Reindeer) by Toby Wise

    Love At Frost Bite: Benji (Mated to His Reindeer) by Toby Wise

    Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    Can a self-proclaimed grinch find love in time for Christmas?Benji prefers a quiet life, and he’s gotten to the age where he’s used to being alone. Despite being a reindeer, he hates ‘the Christmas spirit’ and the only thing softening his grumpy exterior is a certain otter shifter who seems determined to slip his way into Benji’s life.Mason is a single dad working at the food court in the mall...
  • Fractured Fang: Beta by Jena Wade, Lorelei M. Hart

    Fractured Fang: Beta by Jena Wade, Lorelei M. Hart

    Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    Grow your own pack, they said. It will be easy, they said. It was not.Alpha and pack Beta, Perry never planned to become part of a fledgling pack, but when the bond between he and his packmates formed, it felt right. Fractured fang is where he belongs and he had the hard work to prove it. Or so he thinks. When the youngest members of his pack become ill, he sets off on a mission to find the cure...
  • From the Ashes by S.A. Payne

    From the Ashes by S.A. Payne

    Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    An Original Yaoi Slash Novel told in two volumes!Toshi had never imagined a place or person he'd feel comfortable and safe around, caught between two worlds and two cultures he's always struggled just to get by and be what everyone expects. Mick is accustomed to being abandoned and doesn't believe in love...
    Categorized as:
    angst  queer  m-m  fantasy  paranormal  abuse  menage  contemporary
  • The Amethyst Dragon's Mythical Mate (Nesting Ever After) by Toby Wise

    The Amethyst Dragon's Mythical Mate (Nesting Ever After) by Toby Wise

    Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    Who 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...
  • So Stinkin' Deer by J.D. Light

    So Stinkin' Deer by J.D. Light

    Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars
    · 9 ratings
    A Friends to Lovers Shifter Mpreg. Barnabi is an alpha deer shifter who loves his best friend Fowler more than anything else in this world. Fowler is an omega skunk shifter who just wants to spend the rest of his life with his best friend Barnabi, and he'll take it any way he can get it...
  • Fire Wings by Jena Wade

    Fire Wings by Jena Wade

    Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    Rule number 1 of internet Never send pictures first.I’m known as “the dragon who almost exposed us all” thanks to some less than spectacular choices in my youth. The fact that I even have my new job as Flight Trainer for Fire Wing Academy is more of a second chance than I ever thought I’d get. I refuse to mess it up… that is until I do...
  • The Sapphire Dragon's Missing Mate (Nesting Ever After) by Lorelei M. Hart

    The Sapphire Dragon's Missing Mate (Nesting Ever After) by Lorelei M. Hart

    Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars
    · 9 ratings
    I am the lucky one. Everyone says so. My otter bevy took me in when no one else would, I have two adopted parents who love me and a degree that allows me to work from anywhere. And maybe they are right and I should be grateful, but I can’t quite let go of the feeling that something is missing…something important.On my 25th birthday, my dragon emerges for the first time, and everything changes...
  • Our Accidental Christmas Mating by Jena Wade, Lorelei M. Hart

    Our Accidental Christmas Mating by Jena Wade, Lorelei M. Hart

    Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars
    · 9 ratings
    Sometimes 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...
  • Romancing the Omega by C.W. Gray

    Romancing the Omega by C.W. Gray

    Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars
    · 15 ratings
    Story 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...
  • Heartstrings by Eressë

    Heartstrings by Eressë

    Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars
    · 11 ratings
    When all else comes to naught, a steadfast heart is the only thing that stands between hope and despair. Scions of the most powerful House in Ylandre, Ashrian Mithani and Eiren Sarvan were more than just cousins. Lovers of long standing, theirs was a bond that would have been the envy of all were it not for one glaring flaw—Ashrian’s inability to commit himself wholeheartedly to Eiren...
    Categorized as:
    angst  queer  contemporary  fantasy  magic  cheating  paranormal  m-m
  • Arrow by Fel Fern

    Arrow by Fel Fern

    Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars
    · 11 ratings
    Two shifter groups fighting for dominance. One headstrong wolf and his protective biker bear caught in the crossfire. Adam Moore has caught the unwanted attention of a monster. It’s the last thing Adam needs. His number one priority is keeping his father’s struggling bookstore afloat. When the situation worsens, Adam has no choice but to ask for a certain biker bear’s help...
  • Axel by Fel Fern

    Axel by Fel Fern

    Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    Julian is trapped in a nightmare of his own making. Can a protective biker bear give him a new lease on life?Hope. Julian lost that last winter after the merciless decimation of his flock. No longer able to shift, Julian lives a bitter half-existence. Keeping his head above the water isn’t easy, especially when a scary but sweet biker bear disrupts his life...
  • Expecting You by Claire Cullen

    Expecting You by Claire Cullen

    Rated: 3.88 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 3 of 5
    Open door [?] · 16 ratings
    Lost—one precious embryo. If found, return to Beckett Rayne, worried alpha father…Beckett has one last chance to save his son—by giving Luca a sibling. But the clinic makes a fateful mistake: they implant the embryo into a stranger. With Luca running out of time, Beckett will do whatever he can to find his unborn baby. The only light in this crazy situation is Zac, their new nanny...
  • Hooked by Claire Cullen

    Hooked by Claire Cullen

    Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars
    · 14 ratings
    Cade had always planned to run but not like this. Pregnant and on the run from the Alpha Prime, Cade’s car is forced off the road and into the ocean. As he sinks down into the dark, his fate certain, he sees a glimmer in the distance and a creature of myth and legend appears before him. Rescue is at hand. Theo tried to turn his back on being a siren but it’s just who he is...
  • His Royal Mate by Brea Alepoú

    His Royal Mate by Brea Alepoú

    Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 4 of 5
    Explicit open door [?] · 9 ratings
    True mates are found in the most unlikely of places.Kash is RoyaltyKash doesn’t want to believe Dezi is his fated mate. But that’s okay. Dezi is patient and if the fates are going to grant him a beautiful man he’s more than willing to work for it.Dezi is majesticKash had no plans on being mated, especially not to a lion shifter who feels too good to be true...
  • Hope by Kiki Burrelli

    Hope by Kiki Burrelli

    Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars
    · 13 ratings
    Nash 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...
  • Alpha Versus Omega by M.M. Farmer

    Alpha Versus Omega by M.M. Farmer

    Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars
    · 7 ratings
    Love is a battlefield when two bitter rivals on the battle robot circuit are stuck together during an emergency heat…CooperI’ve spent the last ten years of my life fighting my way to the top of the academic world and breaking glass ceilings for omegas everywhere, and now I can’t help but feel like my bid for tenure in the Engineering department of Barrington University hinges on me winning this...
  • His Accidental Valentine's Omega by Ava Beringer

    His Accidental Valentine's Omega by Ava Beringer

    Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars
    · 7 ratings
    an alternate cover edition can be found hereMy biggest rival is posing as my mate for Valentine’s Day, all for the chance to best me. What if I’m not pretending?Omega salesman Jeremiah Townsend doesn’t believe in love. He’s the best in spite of his worst alpha rival, Mitch Wasilewski. Still single, he’s secretly pregnant by artificial insemination and his family’s going to flip...
  • An Omega for Christmas by L.C. Davis

    An Omega for Christmas by L.C. Davis

    Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    A stolen child, an omega who never gave up, and an Alpha who will stop at nothing to bring them together again… Detective Dean Garza has almost everything an Alpha could ask for: a challenging career, a big, wonderful, wacky family and a comfortable place to come home to at the end of a long day...
  • Daddy's Girl by Victoria Sue

    Daddy's Girl by Victoria Sue

    Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars
    · 9 ratings
    Omegas were selfish, conniving, manipulative drama queens, and the last thing Kyron wanted was one either in his house or bed. But due to a ridiculous inheritance stipulation he had one month to get an omega pregnant, or he would lose the house, the estate, and the vineyard his family had owned for generations.Tolly hated Alphas...
  • Omega's Pretend Mate by Lacey Daize

    Omega's Pretend Mate by Lacey Daize

    Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 4 of 5
    Explicit open door [?] · 9 ratings
    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...
  • Marcellus by Skye R. Richmond

    Marcellus by Skye R. Richmond

    Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    Marcellus  Marcellus is happy for his brothers; really, he is. But being the last Whitfell standing is definitely not fun. Three Whitfells down, one to go. Nevertheless, as the saying goes, patience is a virtue… and good things come to those who wait. Only he’s over waiting. He knows where his mate is, and he’s going to get him. At least he thinks Wes is his mate. He has to be...
  • Mikhail by Skye R. Richmond

    Mikhail by Skye R. Richmond

    Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    Mikhail knew he found his mate the first moment he set eyes on Rowan. There was only one problem—Rowan doesn’t believe in fated mates. Will Mikhail be able to change his mind? Or will Rowan run as far away as he can before he gets a chance? Rowan doesn’t realise Mikhail will do whatever it takes to prove to him that they’re destined to be together. All he needs is a chance to show him...
  • Jake Plus Conner by Ann-Katrin Byrde

    Jake Plus Conner by Ann-Katrin Byrde

    Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    Conner Jake was my best friend. My first crush. The love of my life. Until he screwed up. We both did, really. Now I tell everyone that I’m over him. I tell them that it doesn’t matter, because I’m an independent omega, out to change the world. The truth is that I miss him. The bigger truth is that I want to lose myself in him, but I’m afraid to lose myself in the process...
  • Meat Pie Match by Lorelei M. Hart

    Meat Pie Match by Lorelei M. Hart

    Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    The best pies are made with a lot of love… Widowed Alpha Travis, owner of Dellburn’s butcher shop, Meat, has no desire to find love again. He already met and lost his one true love and has no desire to feel that pain again, but when Carin comes calling, he knows he needs to help with her fundraising event by donating the meat for the dinner. He won’t bid on any of the pies—he’s firm on that...
  • Crushing on Cole by Fel Fern

    Crushing on Cole by Fel Fern

    Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    A sexy and persistent Alpha is stalking me and I don’t know how to get rid of him…Alan Maple is trying to live his life one day at a time. Alan’s distrustful of Alphas for a reason. His ex-boyfriend did a number on him. Alan doesn’t think he’s ready to date again. When Cole enters the picture, Alan’s confused by all the attention the Alpha is giving him. He’s undeniably drawn to Cole...
  • Rising by Claire Cullen

    Rising by Claire Cullen

    Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    A lone wolf. A lonely merman. And a place to call home, if they can get there.Kicked out of his pack as a kid, Jace has always considered himself a solitary wolf. He’s happy to help the Eden pack rescue wolves and other shifters, but he’s not ready to give up his life as a thief. Until he breaks into a mansion to steal a priceless watch and finds something far more intriguing—a merman...
    Categorized as:
    omegaverse  queer  m-m  fantasy  paranormal  werewolves  rape  magic
  • His Unconventional Omega by Aja Foxx, Ciena Foxx

    His Unconventional Omega by Aja Foxx, Ciena Foxx

    Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars
    · 9 ratings
    Screams filled the night. Blood drenched the floorboards and seeped into the house’s soul. Macon Wilde and Keenan Smith were there. They witnessed the annihilation. As children they had no power. Years later, Macon has achieved his vow of revenge for the destruction of his family. Now, as alpha, he has returned to Belle Grove...
  • Denying His Alpha by Aja Foxx, Ciena Foxx

    Denying His Alpha by Aja Foxx, Ciena Foxx

    Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    For fox shifter, Iren, life has taken a stupendous, incredible turn. After years of abuse, he escaped and is now part of a wonderful pack. Alpha Macon is so fair and good to Iren. Best of all he’s the assistant chef to the magnificent Aetius. He can’t begin to describe how breathtaking Aetius is, with his long flowing hair, tight pants, and awesome boots...
  • Alpha's Folly by Kian Rhodes

    Alpha's Folly by Kian Rhodes

    Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    There are some days that one simply doesn’t live long enough to forget. For Bari Herschel, the day he lost his heart to a dashing young Alpha was one of them. An outcast in their village, Bari couldn't believe his luck the day that Ahearn Walsh led him into a hollow thicket to take the Omega as his own...
  • Toby And His Dragon Librarian by Lorelei M. Hart, Colbie Dunbar

    Toby And His Dragon Librarian by Lorelei M. Hart, Colbie Dunbar

    Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars
    · 9 ratings
    Sometimes you can go home again.Alpha dragon shifter Dane dreamed of running a huge city library, but as he finished his degree, he was hit with the reality that his dragon didn’t want to be trapped in a world of steel and concrete. He longed for fresh air and a place to fly. When a small community in the middle of nowhere advertised for a head librarian, he applied immediately...
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