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Origins by Kresley Cole, Gena Showalter
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 21 ratingseBook box set of paranormal romance novels by Kresley Cole, Gena Showalter, and Sharie Kohler plus teasers from the latest books in their seriesA Hunger Like No Other, Awaken Me Darkly & Marked by... -
![Wildfire Hellhound by Zoe Chant]()
Wildfire Hellhound by Zoe Chant
He knows he's always been a wolf. He's wrong. His past is gone, dead and buried. It isn't. And nothing, nothing, is more important than pack. Until he meets her. This is Fenrir's story...Categorized as:
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![Love Bites Extra Hard by Lola Glass]()
Love Bites Extra Hard by Lola Glass
I gave myself to the dragon king, prepared to become his mate to protect my sisters.But that's not why he wanted me.He just needs my help breaking a prisoner in his cell, to keep his people safe. And he doesn't want me to risk my life to do it.When it becomes clear that's the only way?I take it upon myself to make it happen, and almost get myself killed...Categorized as:
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![Romancing the Orc by Krista Luna]()
Romancing the Orc by Krista Luna
Don’t judge a book by its cover model, unless he’s an orc with abs of steel and a pierced…After the makeover of the century, I walk onstage in too-high heels… and trip in front of thousands of people! I’m saved from becoming a face-plant meme by Brokk, who catches me in a romantic dip that makes my tummy flutter. Which it so totally shouldn’t...Categorized as:
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![Tusk Love by Thea Guanzon]()
Tusk Love by Thea Guanzon
A merchant’s daughter who yearns for adventure gets more than she bargained for when she falls for a broodingly handsome stranger in this saucy romantasy from the New York Times bestselling author of The Hurricane Wars.This gorgeous hardcover edition features beautiful designed endpapers and a reversible jacket with in-world fan art by Jester Lavorre...Categorized as:
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![Mantras & Minotaurs by Ashley Bennett]()
Mantras & Minotaurs by Ashley Bennett
Leviathan Fitness is a sanctuary for monsters, muscles, and a widow on a journey of self-discovery.When Pam Rollins decides to shake things up after her kids leave the nest—she makes two major changes. Starting yoga classes and joining a dating app. After her daughter urges her to connect with other singles, Pam meets a minotaur who is ready to sweep her off her feet...Categorized as:
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![On the Care and Keeping of Orcs by Kass O'Shire]()
On the Care and Keeping of Orcs by Kass O'Shire
Stealing some horses from a magical fortress should be easy after raising twins and enduring two weeks with the orc that broke her heart.Catrin's half-orc children are going through a difficult... growing phase. But since their orcish father left while she was pregnant, she doesn't know how to help...Categorized as:
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![Wildfire Pegasus by Zoe Chant]()
Wildfire Pegasus by Zoe Chant
The baby isn’t the biggest secret… Diana never even knew his name. One impulsive, out-of-character night with a smoking hot firefighter, and now she’s a struggling single mom. She may have had to give up her dreams, but she’s determined to give her precious baby Beth everything...including a chance to know her biological father...Categorized as:
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![I Went on an Adventure and All I Got Was This Barbarian Orc by Jennifer Cody]()
I Went on an Adventure and All I Got Was This Barbarian Orc by Jennifer Cody
Berklak:Being a half-orc is fun most of the time. Most people think I’m all orc, and that usually slicks things up so I can glide in and out of town without much fuss. Most of the time things go really smoothly for me... -
![How to Flirt with a Hellhound by Shannon Mae]()
How to Flirt with a Hellhound by Shannon Mae
TobyMaybe I have an overactive imagination, but the hot guy next door totally gives off serial killer vibes. Why else would he know how long it takes to bleed out from a wound? Yeah, ok, so I asked, but it was research. Being an author definitely makes for some odd questions (someone had better clear my browser history when I die, that’s all I’m saying)...Categorized as:
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![Holly Jolly Lycan Christmas by Alicia Montgomery]()
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... -
![Tryggred by the Orc by Finley Fenn]()
Tryggred by the Orc by Finley Fenn
He’s supposed to run… but he wants to be caught. In a world of orcs and men, Eben of Clan Ka-esh is shy, awkward, and desperately lonely. No one notices the sickroom’s quietest scholar, not even when he’s saving lives, or offering up decadent pleasures in Orc Mountain’s darkest depths.Until Tryggr, of Clan Skai. A tall, shameless, laughing orc warrior, who can have anyone he wants..Categorized as:
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![Waltzing with Witches by Hazel Mack]()
Waltzing with Witches by Hazel Mack
Morgan Hector is mine, but for her own safety, I can never claim the pretty witch. I can never sate myself on her blood or bring her to bliss with my teeth. We’ll never be anything more than acquaintances.But when I discover she’s homeless and living in my office at Town Hall, I do what I shouldn’t—I bring her home... -
![Pack Alpha's Redemption by Milly Taiden]()
Pack Alpha's Redemption by Milly Taiden
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWolf alpha Wilder Wolverton is known for two things – being CEO of Blood Moon Agency and his grumpiness. He runs the pack and the protection agency with an iron fist, but his hardened exterior hides a secret. Five years ago, Wilder met his mate but she couldn’t be his. At least, until she walks back into his life. Amelia Sunderland didn’t choose her husband...Categorized as:
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![Herculeia: Complete Duet + Bonus Content by C. Rochelle]()
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)...Categorized as:
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![There's Something About Dragons by Sara Ivy Hill]()
There's Something About Dragons by Sara Ivy Hill
Falling for a dragon once was a mistake. Giving him a second chance? That’s just asking to get burned. Here’s the thing about dating don’t. Especially if you’re me. My first dragon boyfriend, Zed? Gorgeous, charming...and responsible for the worst night of my teenage life. The ones who came after? All ghosted me when they found their fated mates.I learned my No more dragons. It never ends well... -
![The Incubus's Assistant by Amy Padilla]()
The Incubus's Assistant by Amy Padilla
When Avery showed up for his temp job on Monday morning, he’d had certain expectations in mind. He was not expecting to end up bent over his new boss’s desk. It was an innocent mistake, and he’s determined to move on, but the experience left him breathless and more than a little curious. So when his new boss is left without a feeder, he volunteers to help... -
![Just Like Magic by Tara Wyatt]()
Just Like Magic by Tara Wyatt
Adam Shephard is not in a rut.So what if he’s forty, single, and still running his family’s Inn? So what if he’s still grieving his father’s death and mourning the spectacular failure of his writing career? His life is perfectly fine, thank you very much. He’s not looking for love or a relationship, no matter what his nosy family thinks. Especially not with a writer from out of town...Categorized as:
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![Her Gargoyle Protector by Sabrina Silvers]()
Her Gargoyle Protector by Sabrina Silvers
When Amber Lawson flees her abusive ex-boyfriend, she discovers the mysterious town of Beastly Falls—a place where humans and supernatural beings coexist, bound by a curse that only allows fated mates to enter.Welcomed by the quirky towns people, all eager to get to know her and oddly curious about her relationship status, she quickly finds a job as the night-time librarian...Categorized as:
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![Bigfoot's Wife: Fated Mates Monster Romance by Candace Ayers]()
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...Categorized as:
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Snow Wolf by Heather Long
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsDon't miss the highly anticipated installment in the Wolves of Willow Bend as we travel north to one of the most secretive packs in the U.S. Ranae is the youngest of the Buckleys— the only girl among three powerful male siblings. Her restlessness and dominant nature affected her every relationship within Willow Bend, not to mention testing the patience of her Alpha... -
![Whose Bed Have Your Claws Been Under? by Ava Ross]()
Whose Bed Have Your Claws Been Under? by Ava Ross
My ex-boyfriend was transformed into a medusa, and he’s set his eyes on me.Ten years ago, I was convinced I’d one day marry my high school boyfriend, Darrow. But when a mad scientist experimented on him and others in Petrified Woods, they were changed into monsters. My parents dragged me from town before I could make sure Darrow was okay. Not long after that, they told me he was dead...Categorized as:
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![Protected Mate by Candace Ayers, Kym Dillon]()
Protected Mate by Candace Ayers, Kym Dillon
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsWelcome to Mystic Hollow where wildest dreams (trust me, they do get wild) come true.I did it.I packed my bags, said adios to city life, and left my troubled past behind for a little town tucked in the bosom of nowhere.Why?Oh, let's call it the need for a fresh start.Or desperation. Yeah, we can call it desperation, that works... -
![My Orc Boss by Veronika Kane]()
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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![Tusks, Tails & Teacakes by T.L. Stone]()
Tusks, Tails & Teacakes by T.L. Stone
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsOne part Legends and Lattes, one part Hallmark rom-com, and a generous sprinkle of cottagecore coziness.Welcome to The Tusk & Tail Tavern where the fire is always crackling, the meat pies are rich and savory, the air is filled with laughter and bard-song, and friends are like family... -
![My Orc Santa Claus by Veronika Kane]()
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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![Firefighter Pegasus by Zoe Chant]()
Firefighter Pegasus by Zoe Chant
A curvy pilot wary of flighty men + a firefighter pegasus shifter determined to win her heart + a high speed air race with even higher stakes = one explosive romance! Curvy pilot Connie West hates taking risks. But when her reckless father stakes her beloved airplane in a bet with a ruthless loan shark, Connie is forced to enter the Rydon Cup, a dangerous high-speed air race... -
![Tusks, Tails & Teacakes by T.L. Stone]()
Tusks, Tails & Teacakes by T.L. Stone
One part Legends and Lattes, one part Hallmark rom-com, and a generous sprinkle of cottagecore coziness.Welcome to The Tusk & Tail Tavern where the fire is always crackling, the meat pies are rich and savory, the air is filled with laughter and bard-song, and friends are like family... -
![Pet Rescue Panther by Zoe Chant]()
Pet Rescue Panther by Zoe Chant
What's hotter than a sexy man holding an adorable kitten? A sexy, protective panther shifter cop holding five adorable kittens! Curvy cat-rescue volunteer Tessa Davelos can't fix her wounded soul, so she's out to save the world instead, one kitten at a time...Categorized as:
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![My Orc Next Door by Veronika Kane, Caroline Lee]()
My Orc Next Door by Veronika Kane, Caroline Lee
I’m beginning to think he needs me as much as I need him… Look, there are plenty of things I just learned about the gorgeous, seven-foot-tall perfect specimen of male living next door to me: 1) Karnak can scent everything about me, including those times I thought I was alone in my hot tub and I decided to experiment with different water jet settings...Categorized as:
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![Glamour & Gumballs by Lola Glass]()
Glamour & Gumballs by Lola Glass
I'm being forced to play in the world's worst reality game show, Survival of the Mated . In the end, I'll have to choose which one of the three hot, gigantic fae finalists I'm going marry.I knew this was coming, but that doesn't make it any easier.Neither does the rain that won't stop falling.Or the fact that one of the guys on the island, Rhett, doesn't want to be here any more than I do... -
![Five Gifts for the Blacksmith's Wife by Lyonne Riley]()
Five Gifts for the Blacksmith's Wife by Lyonne Riley
When her village faces a winter of starvation, Sita draws the shortest straw. Now she’s to be given to the orcs across the river in exchange for food and supplies so her family can survive. Given the chance to choose her own husband from among the eligible orc bachelors, she selects Gurrek, the reluctant blacksmith, who clearly doesn’t want her. He’s the safest option... -
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Knotting Hill by Ami Wright
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsI’m just a girl, standing in front of a wolf, asking him to love her…If only life was that simple, but being a famous actress means nothing in my life is simple. When I bump into the guy of my dreams I know it’s doomed from the start. Will is everything I have a weakness smart, funny, a little shy. Plus he’s tall and handsome and completely obsessed with me... -
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Lights Camera Werewolf by Zoe Chant
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsThis stunt wolf isn’t just a very good boy.He’s her perfect man.Posing as a trained dog for a low-budget horror movie is the worst idea wolf shifter Louis has ever let his best friend talk him into, but the money is too good to pass up. Besides, how hard can it be to growl for the camera, chase a few actors, and not let anyone realize Dr...Categorized as:
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![Taken for a Pride by Milly Taiden]()
Taken for a Pride by Milly Taiden
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsA brand new PDA featuring two strong males and on sassy female in this triad.Exiled from her wolf pack, Savannah Rex is lucky to run into Gerri Wilder, though she has no idea that the matchmaker has a plan for her. She thinks Gerri is helping her get a new job, until she ends up colliding head-on with two very sexy lion shifters... -
![Monster Mishap by Rory Miles]()
Monster Mishap by Rory Miles
Grumpy meets sunshine in this cozy monster romance. One grumpy, reclusive monster.One bubbly, happy-go-lucky woman.One accidental bonding.Daisy loves fairy tales and all she’s ever wanted was to find her prince.When she touches an amulet, she falls into a land full of magic and into the lap of a giant creature, accidentally tying herself to him. Forever.He’s green. He’s crotchety. He’s a monster... -
![Cauldrons and Cat Tails by Hailey Blackwood]()
Cauldrons and Cat Tails by Hailey Blackwood
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsA witch, an orc, and a steamy journey across the realm...Is it hot in here or is that just Kizzi’s cauldron?Kizzi is a witch who knows what she wants—she wants to brew the best potions, drink the best ciders, and run her apothecary business without being disturbed by pesky sprites... -
![When a Liger Mates by Eve Langlais]()
When a Liger Mates by Eve Langlais
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsLawrence is in trouble. That’s nothing new. What is unexpected is how he accidentally ends up mated to a human. Oops. To make matters worse for this tomcat, Charlotte has no idea what he is, and when he finally shows her his majestic liger shape? She is less than impressed and dares to ask if he’s up to date on his shots... -
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Lured by Sam Hall
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSold to the goblin king. Super hot on the page, not so much when you’re living it.I’d been living a small little life, reading romance novels on my break and working for my uncle in a dead end job when he sends me to his ‘male revue’ club. I expect to see wall to wall hot guys, but nothing prepares me for the Puck brothers... -
![Bolt by Milly Taiden]()
Bolt by Milly Taiden
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsKara Lailer is the one.The one woman who can melt the stripes on my tiger.She’s got a body that makes me bolt upright.Kara’s very competitive. Always wanting to do things herself.My beauty wants to make the world a better place.And she’ll put herself in danger to do it.She’s the kind that needs protection from people like me.I’m not a good person.Sure, I have a moral code...Categorized as:
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![By the Horns by Jemma Croft]()
By the Horns by Jemma Croft
When Joey Silver stumbled into the wrong classroom at night school, she never expected to find love. Especially not with a minotaur.Joey likes things fast. Life, relationships, driving. But when she mixes up the rooms and walks into Cake Decorating 101 instead of the speed correctional course she’d been ordered to do, she finds herself in uncharted territory. He’s there. He’s big, and surly...Categorized as:
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![Orc's Fate by Ava Ross]()
Orc's Fate by Ava Ross
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsCan a lonely widow and an orc with secrets find true love together?After losing my husband to an illness, my village pushes me to the front of the monster mate hunt line. To protect those I grew up with, I’ll do my duty, but I’ve vowed I’ll never love another.Then I’m claimed in the hunt by Madr, a strong, handsome orc who I swear is hiding secrets... -
![Faking with the Fae King by Krista Luna]()
Faking with the Fae King by Krista Luna
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsI’ll do anything to save my magical small town, even fake marry a grumpy shadow fae. What could go wrong?When magic floods my small town, it brings mayhem and turns me and my besties into newbie witches. As mayor, I haven’t got a clue how to handle pixie pranksters, walking tulips, or sexy shadow daddies swooping out of the sky... -
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Marked Prince by Michelle M. Pillow
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFrom NY Times & USA TODAY Bestselling Author, Michelle M. Pillow, the much anticipated dragon shapeshifter romance, Qurilixen Lords!Prince Jaxx's inner dragon-shifter is at war with his human side. He knows what is right and what is prudent, and those two impulses rarely line up... -
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![Moonlit Nephrite by Eva Delaney, Mia Harlan]()
Moonlit Nephrite by Eva Delaney, Mia Harlan
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMy ex said I was a failure. I proved him wrong by opening a magical cafe. When it might get shut down, can my four fated mates help save it?I woke up in bed with my best friend. He never wanted me, and neither did my ex. Will my other three fated mates reject me, too?When every object in my cafe comes to life, my mates are the only ones who can help... -
![Cannon by Milly Taiden]()
Cannon by Milly Taiden
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsBook 1 of an action-packed new romance series.A supermax prison.A group of dangerous shifters.A deadly mission that will give each of them a chance to be free or die trying...Categorized as:
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![Wolf's Jailbird by Candace Ayers]()
Wolf's Jailbird by Candace Ayers
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsBestselling authors Candace Ayers and Kym Dillon bring you SHORT "lunchtime quickie" reads—condensed romances intended to be read in under 2 hours!Paranormal passion only a shifter can deliver. Let the games begin!When I'm offered a get-out-of-jail-free card, I take it.All I have to do is pop out a pup for money.One minute I'm entering some weird mating ceremony... -
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The Wyvern's Redemption by Merri Bright
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsShe found love in the ocean. He’ll find his redemption in fire.Long ago, a wyvern king cast his bride out, leaving her broken and dying. Now, after forty years, Wren has found love in the arms of some of the most unlikely men she’s ever met. Though a few of those arms may be tentacles... -
![My Fated Minotaur Hero: Forbidden Instalove Monster Romance by Leela Ash]()
My Fated Minotaur Hero: Forbidden Instalove Monster Romance by Leela Ash
Socializing doesn’t come easy for me, so I practice with flash cards. True story. But they sure didn't prepare me for flirting with a minotaur in a magical hidden town...I'm just a historian with an obsession for lists and order. Suddenly, I'm in Fablewood, where myths are real and magic is everywhere. A charming minotaur tavern owner says we're fated mates... -
![My Fated Bigfoot Hero: Single Dad Monster Romance by Leela Ash]()
My Fated Bigfoot Hero: Single Dad Monster Romance by Leela Ash
Chasing my cat through a magical portal was just the start of my problems...One minute I'm a barista with commitment issues, the next I'm tangled in thorny vines in a hidden monster town. And who comes to my rescue? Only the hottest sasquatch chief I've ever laid eyes on. (Okay, the only sasquatch chief I've ever laid eyes on, but still..
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