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Stone Sentinel by Jex Lane
As a gargoyle, Jet would prefer to spend his days sitting on the corner of a building, but when Samantha insists that Krampus is going to ruin Christmas, the two of them set off on an adventure to stop the creature. At least that’s the plan... -
![Unholy Trifecta X The Tribulations of Ross Young, Supernat PA: Common Sense Deserts Once Again by A.J. Sherwood]()
Unholy Trifecta X The Tribulations of Ross Young, Supernat PA: Common Sense Deserts Once Again by A.J. Sherwood
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![By the Pint by Jemma Croft]()
By the Pint by Jemma Croft
Dima Black might be the richest, most successful vampire in all of Borderlands, but all he wants to do is sew his quilts.Dima enjoys a quiet life in his inner-city Remy apartment with his flatmates, a fridge full of B+, and his fluffy bunny slippers. At least, as quiet as things can be for a mind-reading vampire... -
![The Necromancer's War by Sheena Jolie, S.J. Himes]()
The Necromancer's War by Sheena Jolie, S.J. Himes
SJ Himes writing as Sheena Jolie brings the newest adventure in The Beacon Hill Sorcerer series...Angel Salvatore has been through one supernatural war, and it nearly took everything from him.Over a decade later, the High Council of Sorcery is coming for Angel and all he holds dear--his found family and friends, and the city he calls home... -
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![Embracing Winter by Jocelynn Drake]()
Embracing Winter by Jocelynn Drake
Winter Varik believes in only one thing—protecting his family.Even from himself.For nearly 200 years, he’s kept a dangerous secret from his brothers.But Winter might have found his salvation in the form of a sexy witch named Fox.Too bad this same witch was named in a prophecy foretelling the destruction of the Variks... -
![Storm Warrior by Jocelynn Drake, Rinda Elliott]()
Storm Warrior by Jocelynn Drake, Rinda Elliott
Rated: 4.51 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsHale AndersonThe Air Weaver.He was the freaking Air Weaver. Not exactly what he expected when he got kidnapped by the pestilents, but Hale’s good rolling with the punches.He can take a little time away from his pursuit of a doctorate in astrophysics to save the world.Except that the final spell is poised to kill all the Weavers and their last hope lies with him finding his soul mate... -
![Atticus by Taylor Rylan]()
Atticus by Taylor Rylan
Hellhounds don’t have mates. But after a decade of denying his attraction to Brice, Atticus realizes the lion shifter is just that: his fated mate.Atticus was banished from the demon realm well over a century ago when he could no longer do his master’s bidding. He had been many places but truly felt at home when he found Honey Creek... -
![The Dragon's Betrothed, Vol. 1 by Meguru Hinohara, 日ノ原 巡]()
The Dragon's Betrothed, Vol. 1 by Meguru Hinohara, 日ノ原 巡
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsA country sojourn turns into a forced marriage to a dragon god for troubled writer Chiharu!Troubled writer Chiharu Izunome reluctantly returns to his rural hometown, hoping some R & R will refresh his creative juices... -
![FANGS, Vol. 2 by Billy Balibally, ビリー・バリバリー]()
FANGS, Vol. 2 by Billy Balibally, ビリー・バリバリー
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 25 ratings"What kind of guy is unlucky enough to get bitten... and survive?" As the sole survivor of a vampire attack, En wakes up to find that his hair has gone white as snow... and, worse, that he's developed a craving of his own for blood.Fortunately, the vampire health and welfare organization FANGS is there to help with the transition, and the handsome Ichii steps up as his guardian and mentor... -
![The Chosen One Universe Volume Two: An MM Paranormal Fantasy Shifters Series by Macy Blake]()
The Chosen One Universe Volume Two: An MM Paranormal Fantasy Shifters Series by Macy Blake
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHave You Been Chosen?For the first time, Macy Blake’s two bestselling paranormal fantasy series are being published in a three-volume mega-verse box set!Each volume will feature three full-length MM novels with dragons, hellhounds, vampires and more, with never before published bonus material. All in reader-requested chronological order... -
![Brick and Brass by Jennifer Cody]()
Brick and Brass by Jennifer Cody
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsOf course waking up from a coma wouldn’t come easy for me; thankfully I have friends willing to fuck me back to life. Once I’m on my feet again, playing catch up on the trafficking case makes me want to eviscerate someone. I hate that I’ve lost precious time hunting down Dominus, but I’m awake now and ready for action... -
![Nikolai's Beloved by Taylor Rylan]()
Nikolai's Beloved by Taylor Rylan
Rated: 4.52 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsWhen fate doesn’t get it right the first time, second chances at love are a true blessing you didn’t know you needed.As the master of his coven, Nikolai Cardello was happy to watch his vampires finally be blessed with their fated mates. Despite having had a chance at a love that wasn’t meant to be, he had a fulfilling life, and his adopted son had given him the family he’d always dreamed about... -
![Coyote, Vol. 2 by Ranmaru Zaria, Ranmaru Zariya]()
Coyote, Vol. 2 by Ranmaru Zaria, Ranmaru Zariya
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsA forbidden romance between a werewolf and a human whose passion conceals a dark secret.Coyote, a werewolf, goes through life hiding his true identity. But when a handsome human pianist catches him in heat, forbidden passion explodes... -
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Coyote, Vol. 3 by Ranmaru Zaria, Ranmaru Zariya
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsCoyote, a werewolf who has lived his entire life hiding his true identity, has unknowingly fallen for Marleen, the successor to a werewolf-hunting mafia family. Upon finding out Marleen’s true identity, Coyote rejects him, feeling hopeless and betrayed. But Marleen is intent on seeing him again and enters the werewolves’ territory alone to look for him... -
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![FANGS, Vol. 1 by Billy Balibally]()
FANGS, Vol. 1 by Billy Balibally
"What kind of guy is unlucky enough to get bitten... and survive?" As the sole survivor of a vampire attack, En wakes up to find that his hair has gone white as snow... and, worse, that he's developed a craving of his own for blood.Fortunately, the vampire health and welfare organization FANGS is there to help with the transition, and the handsome Ichii steps up as his guardian and mentor... -
![SPECTR: Volume 2 by Jordan L. Hawk]()
SPECTR: Volume 2 by Jordan L. Hawk
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsFrom best-selling author Jordan L... -
![Steal the Key by Maz Maddox]()
Steal the Key by Maz Maddox
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA necromancer, an incubus and a vampire walk into a bar…. My life’s one bad joke after another.I’m in a race against time to steal a Death Goddess’s key before it falls into the wrong hands. There’s also a good chance the ruthless family I left behind are hot on my heels—and vying for the very same key that I’m planning to destroy... -
![Save The Vampire by Maz Maddox]()
Save The Vampire by Maz Maddox
You promised you could always find me…Zane’s death lingers like a bad dream. I’ve been searching for months, but I can’t find him in the void. The jerk vampire died on me just as things were getting nice and complicated between us.Meanwhile, true nightmares have been terrorizing the city. Death magic is ripping tears in reality, destroying my home, and threatening to swallow the world in darkness... -
![Seeker of Truth by Jordan L. Hawk]()
Seeker of Truth by Jordan L. Hawk
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFederal agent John Starkweather’s parents are dead. Or at least—the people he remembered as his parents. With his very identity in question, John must look elsewhere for answers.The now-defunct Center for Loving Redemption may provide the clues he needs. But as John’s true memories begin to resurface, the answers prove worse than he ever imagined... -
![Fergus's Hurricane by Taylor Rylan]()
Fergus's Hurricane by Taylor Rylan
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsEven aged Scotch cannot compare to the sweetest wine when it comes to your beloved.Fergus McGregor doesn’t like change. It was difficult enough leaving behind the pub that had been in his family for centuries... -
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Of Love and Shadows by M.A. Church
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsKage: I may be powerful. I may be the darkness. But it turns out I’m not the only monster who lurks in the shadows. The silence has been broken, and a secret from long ago has been unearthed with devastating consequences. The past has come back to haunt me, and everything I thought I knew has been turned on its head.Danger strikes at everything I hold dear, and death stalks my mate and me... -
![Two Thousand Blades by Jocelynn Drake]()
Two Thousand Blades by Jocelynn Drake
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThere’s no escape from a dragon’s hoard.Xiang thought his biggest problem was going to be defeating the fae.Nope.Right now, it's escaping this dragon's hoard.The dragon, who tried to eat his clanmate, grabbed Xiang instead, and now Xiang is trapped.And he’s not the only one who needs to escape the dragon’s lair... -
![Two Thousand Tears by Jocelynn Drake]()
Two Thousand Tears by Jocelynn Drake
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHe was supposed to be my enemy. Not my lover.Yichen is free at last…sort of.He has escaped his imprisonment, but he’s still blood bound to the crown prince of the fae.Oh gods, how is he going to explain that to his clan?Finding a way to break the bond might not be too hard. Killing the king of the fae even seems possible... -
![Wrath and other Troubles by T.J. Nichols]()
Wrath and other Troubles by T.J. Nichols
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsThe fallout of unicorn magic brings Jordan and Edra closer together.For Edra, the strengthened bond between them is exhilarating and terrifying, and everything he believed he’d never have again. But Jordan is struggling with defining what is him and what is Edra when he barely knows himself... -
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![Two Thousand Shadows by Jocelynn Drake]()
Two Thousand Shadows by Jocelynn Drake
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThat cat is a liar!The “stray cat” Junjie has been feeding and cuddling for months is actually an extremely rare cat shifter.Of course, Leo would have preferred to continue their arrangement of Junjie feeding him choice bits of fish and rubbing his belly, but he needs Junjie’s help and that means revealing his secret... -
![Kelvin #5: MM Fated Mates by J.P. Sayle, Lisa Oliver]()
Kelvin #5: MM Fated Mates by J.P. Sayle, Lisa Oliver
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsBook Five: Paranormal Gay Romance / Two Alphas / Fated Mates / Brothers Security Team / High angst / Surprise Reveal / High Steam / Lots of Tentacles/ Mpreg.Fated mates find themselves drawn into a web of lies and deceit... -
![Lord of Ravens by Amelia Faulkner, A.K. Faulkner]()
Lord of Ravens by Amelia Faulkner, A.K. Faulkner
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsHunter and prey. Which is which? Laurence Riley believed that he was nothing. He couldn’t have been further from the truth. Descended from Herne the Hunter, his own need to seek prey has long gone unfulfilled. Now it’s out of control. Something ancient is coming to take Quentin home: a creature of nightmare who feasts on the flesh of children. But Laurence has seen the real monster... -
![Dark Fate by Kat Silver]()
Dark Fate by Kat Silver
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsTen days after the battle at Blackriver, Michael struggles with new forbidden desires, with his rampant Flame, and a deepening relationship with the taciturn werewolf, Commander Gabriel Flanagan.Feeling responsible for their loss, Michael longs to rescue the students stolen by the manipulative vampire prince, Alexei Vasiliev. But the High Council refuses to free Michael from his chains... -
![Shadow's Embrace by M.A. Church]()
Shadow's Embrace by M.A. Church
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsKage: Am I still a monster? Very much so. Am I loved? Absolutely. Will I burn it all down to protect my mate? You better believe it. Hunters have come to San DeLain once again, and they’re targeting humans and paranormals for their sick experiments. Many have gone missing. Some for many, many years... -
![他们都说我遇到了鬼 [They All Say I Encountered a Ghost] by Cyan Wings, 青色羽翼]()
他们都说我遇到了鬼 [They All Say I Encountered a Ghost] by Cyan Wings, 青色羽翼
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHello, everyone. My name is Shen JianGuo. I’m a night school teacher. I mainly teach the subjects of (Marxist) philosophy and ethics. I occasionally review new policies and measures for the students. I never see my colleagues and students during the day. The training institute classrooms are all abandoned schools, hospitals, or houses... -
![The Enchanter's Heart by Michele Notaro]()
The Enchanter's Heart by Michele Notaro
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsThe long-lost magic brings doom… We’ve been living in the shadow of the enchanter prophecy since my magic was released, and it seems that the darkness is finally closing in. There’s chaos everywhere; Brinnswick has become a war zone. The human and magical communities are doing everything in their power to save us, but it isn’t enough... -
![Embrace the Light by Jocelynn Drake]()
Embrace the Light by Jocelynn Drake
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsA Tragic Story Comes to Light.At last, Caelan and his companions are heading to see a long-time ally of Erya.But New Rosanthe soldiers have already moved into the city, and nothing is quite as it seems.Even as old betrayals reveal new enemies, Caelan’s main goal remains the God of Wisdom and the truth.The only problem is that time is running out and the Dead God is waiting to claim him... -
![This Is Not the Dog You're Looking For by A.J. Sherwood]()
This Is Not the Dog You're Looking For by A.J. Sherwood
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsDunham goes missing, the werewolf pack loses their cool, and Ross is far too sleep-deprived for this nonsense... -
![The Tribulations of Ross Young, Supernat PA: Additional Incident LARPing by A.J. Sherwood]()
The Tribulations of Ross Young, Supernat PA: Additional Incident LARPing by A.J. Sherwood
The clan goes LARPing.Do they understand it’s a game? No.Does Ross regret all life decisions? Yes. LARPing is now on Ross's shit list... -
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![Cronin's Key III by N.R. Walker]()
Cronin's Key III by N.R. Walker
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsHistory isn’t always what it seems… Twelve months after his change, Alec MacAidan is still getting used to his many vampire talents. While most vampires would give anything to have more than one supernatural power, Alec craves nothing more than peace and time alone with Cronin. But when Alec meets entities from outside this realm, he’s left powerless in their presence... -
![Coyote, Vol. 1 by Ranmaru Zaria, Ranmaru Zariya]()
Coyote, Vol. 1 by Ranmaru Zaria, Ranmaru Zariya
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsA forbidden romance between a werewolf and a human whose passion conceals a dark secret.Coyote, a werewolf, goes through life hiding his true identity. But when a handsome human pianist catches him in heat, forbidden passion explodes.Coyote avoids getting too involved with humans in order to conceal the fact that he’s a werewolf... -
![Ryde the Lightning by Sandrine Gasq-Dion]()
Ryde the Lightning by Sandrine Gasq-Dion
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsSiberian pack alpha Dane Durov endured a lot in his young life and managed to survive, so he always assumed that he had a special purpose in life. If he’d had to guess, though, ‘bodyguard to the child of an Olympian god’ wouldn’t have been his first guess. Frankly, he still thought it sounded like something out of a romance writer’s imagination. Romance... -
![The Witch's Blood by Michele Notaro]()
The Witch's Blood by Michele Notaro
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsI’ve been living with this burden for years, but my secret has finally been revealed and I feel like I can breathe again. I’ve wanted to ask—to beg—for help, but the spell that’s held me captive wouldn’t allow it. With it out in the open, I’m more determined than ever to break the seal from my chest so I can truly be free... -
![Harvester of Bones by Jordan L. Hawk]()
Harvester of Bones by Jordan L. Hawk
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsFederal exorcist John Starkweather is consumed by the search for the truth about his past. A new lead takes him away from New Orleans, to confront the twisted man who experimented on him as a teen.Left behind yet again, Caleb and Gray throw themselves into the hunt for a murderous demon lurking deep in the swamp... -
![All the Rules of Heaven by Amy Lane]()
All the Rules of Heaven by Amy Lane
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsWhen Tucker Henderson inherits Daisy Place, he’s pretty sure it’s not a windfall—everything in his life has come with strings attached. He’s prepared to do his bit to satisfy the supernatural forces in the old house, but he refuses to be all sweetness and light about it.Angel was sort of hoping for sweetness and light... -
![Lord Manetu by Mary Rundle]()
Lord Manetu by Mary Rundle
This is part of a continuing series by Amazon Bestselling Author, Mary Rundle – reading the previous titles is advised. Readers will enjoy catching up with members of the Blackwood Pack and reading about what is happening to them as the pack does what it does best ̶ caring for one another and helping shifters everywhere.Barely surviving Arald’s prison, Theo’s luck has finally changed... -
![Elixir by Jordan Castillo Price]()
Elixir by Jordan Castillo Price
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWild Bill and Michael might have thought they made it out of the subterranean vampire nest unscathed, but in her anger, Silk left Michael a taste of her wrath that's impossible to shake. It's a race against time to cure Michael of a bizarre affliction, and though the hunter and his favorite vamp have few enough friends, Bill can't ash a cigarette without burning another bridge... -
![Jump Up by Susi Hawke]()
Jump Up by Susi Hawke
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWatch out for the Assassin’s Claws… Nash Moreno is a paid killer, just like his four brothers. It’s the family business—they fight together, they die together. Whether they’re working as a group or alone, they are a tight unit who protect their own. A live transmission from a rebel group known as OPEN EYES is intercepted before it can be broadcast around the world... -
![Kick Back by Susi Hawke]()
Kick Back by Susi Hawke
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWatch out for the Assassin’s Claws…Dearil Moreno is a paid killer, just like his four brothers. It’s the family business—they fight together, they die together. Whether they’re working as a group or alone, they are a tight unit who protect their own... -
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![The Awakening by Karla Nikole]()
The Awakening by Karla Nikole
How does lust turn into love? Slowly. And it might hurt.Contrary to popular belief, we don’t like feeding from humans because they taste like dirt. But I date them. They’re excellent for that.Vampires are demanding, arrogant and too focused on mating. I realize this sounds odd, considering I’m a vampire, but I like to explore. I need my freedom... -
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True Order by Patricia Logan
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsBloodthirsty vamps. Dire Wolf royalty. The Prince of unicorns. What's next? All out war of course.When I came to Prosper Woods, the last thing I expected was to be walking into a world of magic. Horror movies at the theater hadn’t prepared me for the realization that vampires, werewolves, witches, shifters, and ghosts were real... -
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True Prince by Patricia Logan
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMy life couldn’t get any better or more bizarre. Ever since moving to small town Prosper Woods, California, and meeting my vampire lover, the oddest things have been happening. Of course, a lot of that has to do with the fact that this whole place has turned out to be one giant melting pot of the strangest paranormal creatures on the planet... -
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![The Vulnerable Human by Stella Rainbow]()
The Vulnerable Human by Stella Rainbow
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA protective gargoyle who works as a bodyguard. A human chef in need of protection. A stalker that brings them together.VoWhen my instincts reacted after overhearing a panicked phone call, all I could do was follow the human home and watch over him. Discovering he had a cute little daughter and someone was stalking him, I couldn't stop myself from offering my bodyguard services to him... -
![Tails by Stella Rainbow]()
Tails by Stella Rainbow
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsJules escaped a past he'd rather forget. Firey has spent years looking for his destiny.JulesThree years ago, I escaped a horror I still have nightmares about. When I ended up in Mistvale, I knew I'd found a safe haven.Now, I have a successful business, and I'm slowly starting to trust people again. There's just one thing missing: the shy, cute dolphin who has been tailing me for the past month...
![他们都说我遇到了鬼 [They All Say I Encountered a Ghost] by Cyan Wings, 青色羽翼](https://s3.amazonaws.com/romance.io/books/small/668bba28a8ad428ef9f3de61.jpg)
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