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Den of Thieves by Shannon Mayer
Rated: 4.66 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsIn a world where supernaturals and humans are separated by walls, there is magic to be magicked and quests that still need questing. Yes, quest as a verb.I, Zamira “Reckless” Wilson, thought I had done my part. With a little help from those I love, we stopped the bad guys from mucking up our side of the wall. We won the battle and were left standing on this side of the dirt... -
The Rose Witch by Chandelle LaVaun
Rated: 4.61 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsA Coven Old Magic Stand-Alone NovelHis magic lurks in the shadows…I feel his eyes on my back with every step I take. He’s following me. Chasing me. There’s nowhere for me to go, nowhere to hide that he won’t find me. He moves in smoke and shadows. He is the darkness. He tracks my every move like a predator with gold glowing eyes in the night... -
Freaky Wedding by Amanda M. Lee
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsPoet's big day is finally here. She just needs to figure out what evil has taken over Galveston before she can get the wedding she's always dreamed of having.Batten down the hatches. It's going to be a wild ride... -
Freaky Ways by Amanda M. Lee
Rated: 4.71 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsThe honeymoon is over for Poet and Kade. After a blissful week off from the day-to-day grind of the circus—where the only problem they had to deal with was the weird snake that appeared on the front porch of their cabin—the newlyweds are back with their friends in Phoenix.And nothing will ever be the same again... -
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Driven by Destiny by Lindsay Buroker
Rated: 4.53 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsArwen Forester is on a quest to remove her dark-elven tattoo and get her mother’s evil people out of her life forever. The last thing she wants is for them to magically manipulate her into betraying Azerdash Starblade, the half-dragon refugee she has feelings for... -
Gossamer by Shannon Mayer
Rated: 4.48 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsThe fate of the world rests on my shoulders as we hang on the edge of Ragnarök. And I can't catch a freaking break. Not even for ice cream and strippers. Facing down the monsters of my past left me on the cusp of death, wounded and running from the one person I trusted with my life. Havoc. My chosen mate is consumed by a curse so powerful it overrides his natural desire to protect me... -
Into the Dark by Gena Showalter
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 36 ratingsThree otherworldly tales from the master of paranormal romance and a brand-new Lords of the Underworld bonus guide! The Darkest Fire a Lords of the Underworld prequel Geryon is the guardian of hell, more monster than man. Kadence is the goddess of Oppression, more angel than woman... -
Doggone Mess by R.J. Blain
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsfrom the book's foreword: "While Doggone Mess’s beginning was written before Plaidypus, there are important reasons for why I didn’t renumber the series and insert Doggone Mess before Plaidypus. Doggone Mess’s events after Plaidypus require Plaidypus to truly make sense."Originally a novella in the anthology Dirty Deeds published in Jan, 2021, this edition has been expanded into a full novel... -
Dane by Zoe Chant
Rated: 4.68 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsThis mysterious island hermit managed to avoid entanglements ... until she walked into his cabin.Mira froze.It wasn't fear. It was a strange mix of curiosity, compulsion, and desire.He was bare to the waist, and she hadn't been wrong about his strong, muscular body. There wasn't a scrap of fat on him anywhere, just lean muscle rippling beneath light bronze skin dusted with curls of dark hair... -
Eren by Zoe Chant
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsEren wasn't expecting the stowaway to be so small or so ... female.He let go in surprise.She immediately tried to duck around him.Eren grabbed her around the waist. She started kicking him. For someone who didn't weigh half what he did, she was extremely energetic."Let me go!" she yelled, struggling... -
Heart of Vengeance by Lisa Edmonds
Rated: 4.48 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsWhen dealing with vampires, expect betrayal at every turn…Mage private investigator Alice Worth’s life has changed dramatically. On the plus side, she has a new home to share with alpha werewolf Sean Maclin and her ghost sidekick Malcolm. She’s also gained an office with her name on the door, a fearsome ally, and dark magic inherited from a defeated enemy... -
Fates Entwined (Zodiac Wolves) by Elizabeth Briggs
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsI rejected my fated mate—and now he'll do anything to win me back. Continue the Zodiac Wolves saga with new standalone books in this world! This is Stella and Jordan's story. More info coming Release date may change... -
Perfect Match: The Dragon King by I. T. Lucas
Rated: 4.66 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsTo save his beloved kingdom from a devastating war, the Crown Prince of Trieste makes a deal with a witch that costs him half of his humanity and dooms him to an eternity of loneliness. Now king, he’s a fearsome cobalt-winged dragon by day and a short-tempered monarch by night... -
The Bear's Unexpected Mate by Harmony Raines
Rated: 4.71 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsThe Bear's Unexpected MateClint never expected to find his mate. But he was wrong... -
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Dragon Typhoon by Charlene Hartnady
Rated: 4.65 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsA dragon shifter series set in the same world as the bestselling Bride Hunt booksTyphoon doesn’t have a mate. It’s not for lack of trying, or interest. He just hasn’t found the right person yet. He’s pretty sure that it will happen in good time. The problem he faces is that he is desperate to have a baby. It’s all he can think about. He’s seen his friends pair up and have whelps... -
I Am Only One by Emeline Rousselot
Rated: 4.78 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsOn WP After Dark App 100 Most Read List!Her body was exquisite. I wanted to run my tongue around her hardened nipples and grasp her hips while sinking inside her. I contemplated what sounds she would make when I nudged her deep, and how long it would take before she screamed my name. It wasn't a matter of if she would scream my name, only when.I shook my head, trying to clear my rampant thoughts... -
Odds and Ends by Gwen DeMarco, Janine Granda
Rated: 4.64 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsThe thrilling conclusion to the Sophie and the Odd Ones series…A cryptic message from the Great Mother sends Sophie on a mission to uncover her own dark past. This quest will lead her on a journey to the Queen Maeve’s former stronghold on Earth. Sophie soon discovers the shocking truth about her erased history and the destiny that awaits her... -
Dead Weight by G.P. Robbins
Rated: 4.69 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsNewly promoted Detective Jace Smithson has his hands full with solving the murders of ten men and the kidnapping of a unicorn capable of producing diamonds. On the surface, the crime appears to be a classic tale of greed and violence, but digging deeper reveals something sinister has come to Cauldron City... -
My Gifts at Christmas by Alanea Alder
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsAs the holidays approach Caspian has resigned himself to the fact that life in the City of Eternal Night is just one meaningless day after another. When his older brother, Magnus, asks him to greet a scientist working on improving the quality of their blood resources, he is surprised to hear that the man is a shifter. Once they meet he is shocked they are mates... -
Heart of the Pack by Lisa Edmonds
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsSurvive the Holidays with Alice, Private Investigator of the Supernatural. The pack’s greatest strength is its heart. Mage private investigator Alice Worth has plenty to celebrate this holiday season. She and alpha werewolf Sean Maclin have settled into their new home just in time for their first Christmas... -
Bound by Forever by S. Young, Samantha Young
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsNiamh Farren has been burdened by knowledge for most of her life. As one of seven fae children born into the human world with the ability to open the gate to Faerie, Niamh’s mission is to guide her fae brethren to do what’s right. Because Niamh has seen what will happen to the human world if she does not protect the gate... -
The Magical Christmas Cat by Lora Leigh, Erin McCarthy
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 44 ratingsPut a little "meow" in their stocking this year with these tales of Christmas and felines―from beloved bestselling authors! New York Times bestselling author Lora Leigh and top-selling authors Nalini Singh, Erin McCarthy, and Linda Winstead Jones have a special gift for readers this year: heartwarming holiday stories featuring passionate romance, paranormal adventure, and a distinctly... -
Bitten Shifter by Brogan Thomas
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsBetrayed, shattered, and transformed. Sick of everyone’s crap, can this snarky lone wolf find belonging, respect, and love?Lark Emerson vaguely remembers being happy. After catching her husband and her sister in the sack, the IT professional walks away from twenty-seven years of marriage and takes a job on the border of a shifter community... -
Big Magic by Kim Richardson
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsJoin Tessa and her aunts on a thrilling adventure filled with magic, mystery, and unexpected twists. With their unique bond and unbreakable spirit, they prove that even in the face of darkness, light will always prevail.I was sure that once I got married my crazy life would calm down so I could get some well-deserved romantic interludes with my new husband.It didn't... -
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Fury of Frustration by Coreene Callahan
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsAmbition can be deadly…Born of a powerful god, but exiled on earth, dragon-warrior Kruger conceals the truth of his origins from the world. Forced to live a lie, he proves his worth by becoming a tycoon in a powerful business empire. But when a beautiful woman with ambitions of her own gets in his way, he must decide—accept what he cannot change, or eliminate the threat once and for all...Categorized as:
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The Monsters We Are by Suzanne Wright
A brand new trilogy from worldwide bestselling author Suzanne Wright, author of The Dark in You, continues. A seriously spicy fantasy romance perfect for fans of Sarah J Mass, Raven Kennedy and Scarlett Sinclair. Meet Wynter and Cain . . .'This wonderfully wicked lady never fails to deliver the absolute best always . . -
Odds and Ends by Gwen DeMarco
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe thrilling conclusion to the Sophie and the Odd Ones series…A cryptic message from the Great Mother sends Sophie on a mission to uncover her own dark past. This quest will lead her on a journey to the Queen Maeve’s former stronghold on Earth. Sophie soon discovers the shocking truth about her erased history and the destiny that awaits her... -
Heart of Lies by Lisa Edmonds
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsWhen the truth will get you killed, lies are the only way to save your soul… Mage private investigator Alice Worth and alpha werewolf Sean Maclin have finally moved in together. Their new domestic arrangement is strained by the presence of Alice’s father, a longtime lone wolf struggling to fit into his daughter’s dangerous and unpredictable life... -
Tor by Zoe Chant
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 12 ratings"Bernie," Tor said, reaching for her.She leaned into his grasp and allowed herself to be drawn inside, as if some part of her had crumpled inwardly at the sympathetic touch. And Tor already had her inside before he remembered what she was going to see... -
Guardian's Mate by Jennifer Ashley
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsShe wasn’t ready to lead... Chosen as the Guardian of her Montana Shiftertown, wolf Shifter Rae Lyall is facing opposition—for no woman has ever been selected for this powerful position. Still adjusting to the new authority thrust upon her, Rae travels to train with Zander Moncrieff, a Shifter healer, tasked with teaching her about her new role and its responsibilities... -
101 Ways to Die by R.J. Blain
Rated: 4.59 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsOfficer McMarin of the NYPD is in for the ride of her life when the Chief Quinns storm into her station, promote her to the rank of detective, and relocate her to Manhattan. Saddled with the dubious honor of being Chief Bailey Quinn’s primary rider is only the beginning of her woes.Her first case delves into the dark waters of the many ways in which a person can die... -
Hell's Kitty by Eve Langlais
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsGood thing this Hellcat has nine lives because he’s going to need them if he’s going to survive Lucifer’s latest scheme and land on his four furry feet. Okay, so Felipe ate a few of the Styx sea creatures. In his defense, they were awfully tasty. Depleting the monster reservoir didn’t mean Lucifer had to go all Lord of Hell on him and order him to go on a stupid mission... -
Vampire in Atlantis by Alyssa Day
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsThe most unexpected of all allies to Poseidon's warriors has proven to be the fiercest-Daniel, a vampire and Night Guild mage. But even the strongest alliance can be destroyed when a vampire's oath crosses paths with a maiden's quest, and an eleven-thousand-year-old desire is reborn... -
Bad Wolf by Jennifer Ashley
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsBroderick is stuck looking after some Collar-less Shifters who are driving him crazy, but he’s putting up with them for Joanna, the human woman he, for some reason, wants to impress. The new Shifters are bringing danger to Broderick’s family, though, and he’ll need Joanna’s help to protect them. A short novel of the Shifters Unbound series, this story follows Bear Attraction and Mate Bond... -
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Second Chances by Sherrilyn Kenyon
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 31 ratingsSet in the Dark-Hunter universe. Originally included in the Dark-Hunter Collectible Booklet and Dark Hunter Companion.This is the short story that was given away with Unleash the Night about Acheron and his brother Styxx.It can be found in Acheron and Dark Bites... -
Iron Wolves MC Books 1-4 by Elle Boon
Rated: 4.49 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsGet the First 4 books in the Best Selling Iron Wolves Series, Plus The Bonus Christmas Novella only available here. by USA Today Bestselling Author Elle BoonFour larger-than-life alphas. Four sexy as sin heroes. Four complete stories that will capture all your emotions in one complete set plus a bonus story available nowhere else... -
Dorian by Nalini Singh
A changeling who can never shift lives a life of quiet frustration—until he learns how to let his leopard come out and play . . . Timeline: Takes place right after Hostage to Pleasure.This story can be found in the short story anthology Wild Embrace...Categorized as:
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Untamed Fate by Veronica Douglas
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsLast week I was a waitress. Now I’m turning into a monster.No one knows the truth, except the faceless man—a twisted sorcerer who’s hellbent on stealing my soul.With secrets and danger close on my heels, the only one who can help me tame my inner beast is Jaxson Laurent—the Chicago alpha. Our chemistry is explosive, but the rift between our families runs too deep...Categorized as:
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The Catalyst of Corruption by Becca Andre
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsAddie Daulton wants nothing to do with her dark past as an Alchemica alchemist. Content with her new life surrounded by the people she cares about, she has chosen to live with amnesia rather than face the person she was. She focuses on alchemy’s healing properties, helping others and hoping to find a way to save Rowan before his magic consumes him. But Addie isn’t the only one with a dark history... -
The Alpha's Curse by Heather K. Carson
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsI never expected life to be easy...As the youngest female Alpha in the region, I had to fight to keep my title and claim my pack. Through blood and sweat, I dragged Cerberus out of the dark ages and built a safe haven. I was proud of everything I’d done.Everything changed on what was supposed to be the best day of any shifter’s life... -
Darkfire Kiss by Deborah Cooke
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsFor one woman, he will risk more than his life... Rafferty Powell has exchanged challenge coins with his arch-nemesis Magnus Montmorency, and their next battle will be their last. But Rafferty never expected to meet a woman whose desire for Magnus’ downfall matches his own—and whose presence sparks Rafferty’s long-awaited firestorm...Categorized as:
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A Dragon's Family Album by Thea Harrison
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsThis collection contains Dragos Takes a Holiday, Pia Saves the Day, and Peanut Goes to School (two novellas and a short story in the Elder Races series, previously published separately). All three stories focus on the Cuelebres, the First Family of the Wyr. Dragos Takes a Holiday: When the Cuelebre family heads to Bermuda for some much needed R&R, it’s no ordinary weekend in the sun... -
The White Wolf of Wishing Moon Bay by Harmony Raines
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsA second chance shifter romanceHe has a reputation for being a grump wolf. But when his mate arrives in town with her adorable son, he’ll do whatever it takes to make her stay.After a devastating tragedy left him orphaned, white wolf shifter, Logan, was adopted by Valerie and raised in Wishing Moon Bay, a town like no other.Most of the inhabitants have supernatural powers...Categorized as:
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Heart of Malice by Lisa Edmonds
The first time Moses Murphy’s granddaughter killed on his orders, she was six years old. For twenty years, she was a prisoner of an organized crime syndicate, forced to use her magic to make Moses the most powerful and feared man on the East Coast. To escape his cruelty, she faked her own death and started a new life as Alice Worth... -
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Heart of Fire by Lisa Edmonds
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsJoin Alice. Private Investigator of the Supernatural. It has been a rough month for mage private investigator Alice Worth. Alice hasn’t had a decent night’s sleep in weeks, her relationship with werewolf Sean Maclin is on the rocks, a federal agent hounds her every step, and a powerful vampire whose ulterior motives have ulterior motives watches her every move... -
Seducing the Dragon: Part Four by Jessie Donovan
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsWill Evie be able to bring back Bram’s human half? Will they rescue baby Murray? And is Evie Bram’s true mate? All of these questions, and more, will be answered in this final... -
Earp & Chandra by C.P. Rider
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsFamily can be found in the most unexpected places.Gila monster shifter Jedidiah Earp is over seventy, prefers to bite first and ask questions later, and he knows the desert scrub outside Sundance, California like the back of his claws.Alpha hyena shifter Chandra Smith is in her late twenties, protective to a fault, and she knows how to hunt down enemies and make them disappear...Categorized as:
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Healed by the Dragon: Part 4 by Jessie Donovan
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsPART FOUR The final installment of Finn and Arabella's story... -
Silverback Bear by Harmony Raines
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsBear shifter, Dean, has almost given up on finding a mate. Instead, he’s carved out a fulfilling role as a foster parent to older kids. Then she walks into his life, the most beautiful woman he’s ever seen. His mate. His life will never be the same again. A birthmark on her face has haunted Elizabeth her whole life. She has always struggled to meet new people and visit new places... -
Dark Alpha's Hunger by Donna Grant
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsDark Alpha's Hunger is the seventh paranormal romance novel in New York Times bestselling author Donna Grant's Reapers series featuring a brotherhood of elite assassins who wage war on the Fae at Death's behest--and the women who change their hearts. There is no escaping a Reaper. I am an elite assassin, part of a brotherhood that only answers to Death...
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