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Red Havoc Guardian by T.S. Joyce
Greyson McCarty is hiding big secrets and doing his best to stay invisible in the Red Havoc Crew. By his own choice, he is at the very bottom of the crew, but when he enlists the help of a shifter matchmaking service to find a mate, the one he’s given makes it hard for him to hide what he really is. Genevieve is smart, and funny, and the most interesting woman he’s ever met... -
Red Havoc Rebel by T.S. Joyce
Kaylee Cummings is back in Covington to change her destiny. She used to be known as the town rich girl, misunderstood by everyone but one boy, Anson Carter. They’d loved hard, and then destroyed each other in their youth, so when she crashes into him again, the residual anger from what he’d done comes back ten-fold... -
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Redemption of a Wolf by T.S. Joyce
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsMountain Lion shifter, Trina Chapman, is having a rough year. Trying to find her legs over the loss of her Clan, she has bought a local bar and just needs to keep her focus until it can pay the bills. That would probably be easier to do if she didn’t have a rogue werewolf sniffing around and showing up in unexpected places... -
Tarian Traitor by T.S. Joyce
Rated: 4.77 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsAnnamora Fredrickson is turning a new leaf. Four months ago, she saw a picture of herself that made her determined to change her whole life. She’s a shifter on a mission, and nothing can stand in her way…except for perhaps one person. One hot as fire, smooth-talking heir to the Deadlies throne, Orion Burge... -
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Tarian Protector by T.S. Joyce
Rated: 4.73 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsSora Burge doesn’t have any fight in her anymore. After breaking the most important shifter law, she knows her fate is in the Tarian Pride’s hands. She’s counting down to the trial, but something is coming for her. Something she never thought possible. When Ford Owens, the man she used to love, shows up, she can’t believe what he’s become... -
For the Pride of a Crow by T.S. Joyce
Rated: 4.62 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsEthan Blackwood has a dark destiny that will make him the next Blackwood Crow. He’s being haunted by his past and is slowly morphing into the man he never wanted to be. Every decision he’s made to get to this point in his life has been a misstep, and he’s desperate to get turned in the right direction before it’s too late... -
For the Soul of an Outlaw by T.S. Joyce
Rated: 4.70 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsGenie isn’t what people expected. She isn’t just a squirrel, but a shifter in hiding named Tenlee. She’s dug herself into a deep hole, and now her past has come back to haunt her and hurt her friends in the Two Claws Clan. Not only that, but the man she loves had left the ranch, and left her in despair... -
Grim Christmas by T.S. Joyce
Grim is trying to hold it together for the holidays. He’s vowed to be a better Alpha for the Rogue Pride Crew, but he’s at war with the two lions inside of him, and at war with a certain Red Dragon as well. He was raised to be a weapon and had never celebrated like everyone else. All he wants to do is coast straight through the holiday, but his new Crew is messing with his head... -
Bitten Beauty by C.M. Owens
Rated: 4.83 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsZEE. I didn't choose this life. I didn't choose my fate. In fact, fate seems to have thing for fucking me over. Leah is just one more thing I didn't choose, and now I'm fighting everything in me not to turn her into the monster I never wanted to be. But we both know what's going to happen in the end, because as always, I have no control. LEAH. He's wrong and right in the same breath... -
How It Is by T.S. Joyce
Rated: 4.66 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsThe king is dying. Krome has been the leader of the Crow Blooded for years, but his reign is over if he can’t find a way to heal his wings after a war with the Bane brothers. He’s stuck in the in-between, not quite a crow, not quite a man, and unable to choose a form. When his crows break the rules and abduct a human woman they swear can fix him, he thinks they’ve lost their minds... -
Tarian Silver Lion by T.S. Joyce
Rated: 4.65 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsTalon Lawson is a runner. He’s been on the move to keep his daughter safe for years, and now it’s a habit he isn’t capable of breaking. Too long in one place, and his inner lion pushes him to move on. He’s sworn to himself he will only make sure his daughter, Emerald, is settled in her new home with her mate, and then he’ll leave, but something more is anchoring him to the New Tarian Pride... -
For the Heart of the Warmaker by T.S. Joyce
Rated: 4.61 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsKaris Dunway’s instincts are screaming that there is a storm brewing around Two Claws Ranch. With the odds stacking against them, she and the Clan are in a race to save the ranch. A trail ride for a family of tourists could mean a turnaround for her people, but there is a new threat coming out of the woodwork, and they will have to work together to keep the ride on track... -
How It Was by T.S. Joyce
Rated: 4.71 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsNuke’s new Crew has no idea what he is, or the level of destruction he can cause. He’s here for his own reasons, pledging fealty to a group of half-crazed, dominant shifters in hopes of gaining control of his life. But when a mousey, submissive human knocks on his door during move-in day, he starts to second guess his destiny... -
How It's Meant to Be by T.S. Joyce
Rated: 4.65 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsMoore is the only one of the Bane brothers who is upholding a blood oath they made years ago. It has left him at a disadvantage. Without the bond from his mate, his brothers are too powerful to destroy. He has a plan, but it will come with big consequences... -
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The Path of Ascension 6 by C. Mantis
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsDon't miss Book 6 of this action-packed fantasy adventure that blends everything you love about LitRPG with Xianxia. About the This is a mix between LitRPG and Xianxia. It's like a car that looks like a LitRPG with dungeons and skills, but the interior and engine are all Xianxia... -
How It Has to Be by T.S. Joyce
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsMercy. This was a word Brick Bane had never understood until his brother spared his life three weeks ago. As bear shifter with a failed mission, he’s watching his brother’s every move to try and discover what has changed him so much. The only thing that makes sense? The girl his brother has broken the rules with... -
Liam by Nyssa Kathryn
Rated: 4.51 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsShe’s looking for a fresh start…she finds him. Nylah Walker knows what it’s like to be protected. You don’t grow up with five brothers without having someone close by, watching your back at all times. She craves independence, and Cradle Mountain is her fresh start. Her new beginning... -
The Path of Ascension 4 by C. Mantis
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsAfter participating in the Empire's vassal war, Matt, Liz, and Aster now have a fire nipping after their heels. Or rather, their new manager, Luna. And she demands their best at all times, or she will drive them off The Path of Ascension... -
Tuff Enough by T.S. Joyce
Rated: 4.65 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsTuff Enough Fast Burn is the son of the best bucking bull shifter in history. His career path took a hard right turn though, because he isn’t a bull, like his father. He inherited the wolf of his mother instead. Burning up the ranks as the best bronc rider in the world, Tuff is the circuits bad boy that everyone loves to hate... -
Bonds of the Vampire King by Bella Klaus
Rated: 4.72 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsEnemies to the left of us, schemers to the right, and I'm stuck with the worst of them all. Kresnik has gone too far. Not content with taking over the world, he has to drive a wedge between Valentine and me. Neither will any of our enemies attempts to drive us apart. We're going to will this war, defeat those who stand against us, or die trying. This time, I'm fighting fire with blood... -
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... -
Visible Panther Line by Milly Taiden
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 21 ratings***STANDALONE***Sky Adler isn't looking for a man. She's happy being Gerri Wilder's newest assistant and excited she's on a mission to scope out a new client. She did not expect the town residents to treat her like she committed a crime and for the client to be hot enough to melt the ozone. She definitely needs a cold shower, but she's a professional, she can handle it. Maybe. Hopefully... -
How It Will Be by T.S. Joyce
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsBron is supposed to be dead. His best friend threw him from the sky to land at the feet of his king in a war Bron never asked for. It’s only three left in his Murder now, and everyone knows the Crow Blooded only survive in numbers. Betrayed by his people, Bron looks to the bears he was supposed to kill for a forbidden alliance, but he and Krome can’t build a crew on their own... -
The Elemental Mysteries: Complete Series by Elizabeth Hunter
Rated: 4.49 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsFor the first time ever, get all of the best-selling Elemental Mysteries in one limited edition bundle. All four books, along with a brand new novella and other bonus content. Welcome to the ELEMENTAL MYSTERIES , where history, romance, and the paranormal collide, and where no secret stays hidden forever... -
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Dirty Blood by Apryl Baker
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsDeep in the swamps of the Louisiana bayou, a horrifying secret lies waiting to be discovered. A legend haunts the bayou, a chilling tale of a beast that is born from a curse…the Rougarou... -
A Good Soul by Tricia O'Malley
Rated: 4.78 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsIn the sixth book in this much-loved series, Tricia O'Malley whisks you away to magickal Siren Island where a mermaid discovers that sometimes love comes around twice. Irma’s life has been defined by tragedy – one which the legends of Siren Island will never let her forget. Because of this, she’s learned that taking a chance on love isn’t worth the high cost that comes with it... -
Grim Justice by Nikki Landis
Rated: 4.78 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsThere's a peace that can only be found on the other side of war. I've waited nearly two decades for justice. And I'm finally close enough to get revenge. The bad blood between me and Razr goes way back to the day his father, Scar, murdered my old pres, Keys. I took out Scar and then Razr's brother, Acid. They paid for their crimes. I won't rest until Razr meets the Reaper and faces judgment... -
Rancher Dragon by Terry Bolryder
Rated: 4.52 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsSave a horse, ride a rancher dragon. .. Beck is a big, growly mountain of a man with a monster of a dragon inside him. He keeps to himself, only leaving Dragonclaw Ranch when his inner beast feels unsafe for his friends. But when a brush with death makes Beck give a stranger his dragon's talon coin, he wakes up to a pretty, curvy woman that he now owes a favor... -
Wrangler Dragon by Terry Bolryder
Rated: 4.65 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsSave a horse, ride a wrangler dragon. .. Tucker C. Thompson, an immortal dragon and legendary gunslinger, is now a simple wrangler who enjoys life on the ranch under his middle name, Clancy. The world has moved on and he's happy to be forgotten. That is, until he sees his old Dragon's Talon coin in an antiques shop in a tiny town... -
Stoneheart Lion by Zoe Chant
Rated: 4.64 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsShe's a shifter fixer who can fix anything . .. except herself. Exiled from her clan, jaguar shifter Max is a P. I. who handles unique shifter problems. Incriminating photos, blackmail, mate problems? Max helps others solve their problems because there is no cure for her own loneliness. At least none that she knows. But she's never had a problem like him before . . -
Stained by Apryl Baker
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsI Am Death. I Am Darkness. I Am Creation. These are the simple truths Emma Rose Crane, AKA Mattie Hathaway, has run from for the last two years, but the situation she finds herself in will not let her flee her past anymore. It’s barreling toward her at the speed of a bullet. Mattie finds herself back in Charlotte, North Carolina, for the trial of Dan’s mother... -
Rogue Wolf by Terry Bolryder
Rated: 4.61 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsSave a horse, ride a rogue wolf…. Reno has been running from his past for a long time. As a powerful alpha tied to the notorious ruling family of the wolves, he wants nothing more than to lay low and never be found. Even if he still dreams of the woman he was forced to leave behind for her own safety... -
Silver by Terry Bolryder
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsA dragon as a coworker? Complicated. Adrien the silver dragon has everything most humans could want. But as a dragon awakened in the modern world he misses his old life, his powers (which have been temporarily restrained) and the way he used to lord his status over others... -
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Bear and Square by Milly Taiden
Rated: 4.65 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFamous Hollywood actress, Paige Kirby, is sick of the limelight. Can’t a woman eat a donut without the tabloids snapping her picture? No matter how hard she tries, Paige can’t outrun the paparazzi. They always find her. After a narrow escape, Paige meets Gerri Wilder, who recommends Bear Paw Protection. A vacation with a well-paid bodyguard might be just the ticket to happiness... -
The Stars Afire by Elizabeth Hunter
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsA new anthology of short fiction featuring your favorite characters from the Elemental Mysteries. In Lost Letters and Christmas Lights, Christmas in Rome wasn’t quite what Giovanni and Beatrice had in mind, until a set of misplaced letters leads them back to their library in the heart of Italy... -
Savage Caress by Milly Taiden
Rated: 4.47 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsZelda Primrose's world comes crashing down when a family crisis calls her back to her hometown. A town she hates. Everything she’s ever wanted is under threat, but Zelda’s used to heartache and disappointment. This time, she isn’t backing down. She’s been through too much to quit. Determined, she sets her sights on her goal... -
Baby It's Cold Out Bear by T.S. Joyce
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 16 ratings****Baby It's Cold Out Bear was part of the USA Today Bestselling anthology, A Very Alpha Christmas. It can absolutely be read as a standalone short story. ****. Emry Mason doesn’t expect to be pulled out of an icy ditch by a registered bear shifter, and she certainly doesn’t expect her rescuer to be as alluring as Graylan Young... -
Somebunny to Love by Zoe Chant
Rated: 4.51 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsShe’s having a bad hare day. .. Rabbit shifter Emmy didn’t mean to get caught in a quick-release trap. Luckily, the hiker who rescued her is purely hop stuff—and Emmy is sure he’s her fated mate, too. But he’s clearly a through-hiker, probably not even stopping in her home town, so even if he’s hare today, Emmy is afraid he’ll be gone tomorrow! He finds her ear-resistible. . -
The Elemental Collective: Volume One by Montana Ash
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsYour favourite characters from the Elemental Paladins series return in The Elemental Collective: Volume One. This collection is filled with novellas and short stories featuring some of the characters you’ve been dying to hear more about – as well as your old favourites. Mordecai... -
Wolfing Her Down by Milly Taiden
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsAva North is more comfortable talking to a dead man than a live one. Unfortunately, that also means it's that much harder to find love. She's in her forties and an introvert. Chasing down bad guys and being the best homicide Lieutenant is a piece of cake. Mmm cake. Finding a good man to share life with? That's another story...Categorized as:
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Claimed By The Barbarian Dragon by Terry Bolryder
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsA brand new dragon series from the dragon shifter queen herself. Terry Bolryder has written more than 40 well-beloved dragon shifter novels and returns with a fresh new take on dragons in Crystals, Curves and Castles. Book 1 coming soon! -
Stranded With An Insatiable Shifter by Olivia T. Turner
It's been a lifelong dream and I'm doing it. Driving across the country in a skoolie, which is an old school bus I converted into my house on wheels. It's going great until I get deep into the Montana mountains when my bus decides not to bus anymore. I'm stranded. With no reception, nowhere to go, and with no one to help. Days turn into weeks...Categorized as:
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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... -
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Real Men Bite by Celia Kyle, Marina Maddix
His wolf wants her to submit. She wants him to heel. After years of kicking ass in the Army, Captain Valerie Logan needs a break. And she can’t think of a better place for some R&R than her best friend’s small mountain hometown. Except her sister from another mister no longer lives in Tremble, Georgia. Who does? Her BFF’s frustrating, domineering, sex-on-two-legs older brother... -
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... -
My Orc Nanny by Veronika Kane
Just when I think I’m at the end of my rope, the universe sends a gorgeous, talented, and oh-so-caring nanny to rescue me. What’s the catch? Every morning I wake up and remind myself I was the one who decided to kick out my horrible ex, and it’s my choice to raise my kids alone... -
Dad Bod Gorgon by Kat Baxter, Violet Rae
Gideon:. It doesn’t take me long to realize the curvy little human is meant to be mine. She’s reluctant, though. I mean, who can blame her? The first time we met, I turned her to stone. Now, she’s afraid to look me in the eyes. Still, I’m using any excuse I can to spend time with her, and I think it’s finally working... -
Stray Magic by Zile Elliven
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFrom the author who eats plot bunnies for breakfast, comes another book that jumped the line and ruined hours of painstaking planning. The utterly unremarkable and forgettable assistant for the Boston chapter house is having the best/worst day ever, and it just keeps going! He's either getting a monster boyfriend or getting eaten by one, and neither of them is sure which one they want more... -
Wallflower Seeks Mountain Man by Marley Michaels
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsSerena Black has never liked being the center of attention. She’s always been the girl swaying to the music at the side of the room, happy to watch everyone else. Having put her life on hold and moved back home to look after her father, she’s happy to read her beloved mountain man books and work at their family store. The less peopling involved, the better...Categorized as:
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