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Dragons' Bride: Her Royal Dragon Pack by Alex Lidell
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsA bargain struck. A pact made. Now the dragon princes must forge me into a bride. Except dragons’ brides are molded from childhood—while Tavias’s pack has mere weeks to make me into a passable one. To teach me to fight. To behave. To mate. As our ship slices through the perilous sea toward the Equinox Trials, the danger isn’t confined to evil creatures in the ocean’s depth... -
Treasure by Athena Steller
A century-old dragon shifter finds his greatest treasure. The human meant to be his forever.Axel has a good life. He’s made a home with a family of gay or bi paranormal brothers. He owns several successful businesses and loves his massive property and big house. He never expected a visit to the family owned BDSM club would result in him meeting his most precious treasure yet... -
Etched in Frost: A Modern Day Jack Frost Retelling by L.R. Friedman
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsEtched in Frost is a contemporary Jack Frost reimagining with Swan Lake vibes. An angsty, fated mates, shifter/mortal romance, this standalone includes some dark themes and content best suited for those over the age of 18.Jolie I always believed ballet was the love of my life.My fate.Until that tragic day that rocked my world...Categorized as:
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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... -
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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Herculeia the Hero• Spicy Bonus Scenes (Calm Down Monster Fooker, Three Heads Are Better Than One, and the previously unpublished Get Stuffed: A Thanksgiving Special)... -
Sweetheart by Athena Steller
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsLevi He left behind his clutch, his parents, and siblings for the chance of finding his mate. The person who was meant to be just for him. The perfect match promised by the fates for the chosen ones. Finding his mate nearly brought Levi to his knees with happiness. Mason, a park ranger, was everything he could have ever wanted as a partner. As his boy... -
A Prize for Ckzarr by Lynnea Lee
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsWhat’s worse than falling in love with my sexy, musclebound alien boss? Falling in love with my alien boss when I know I’m not his mate. That’s why I keep my emotional distance, even though we work side by side every day.Ckzarr has the body of a god and is a beast in the bedroom. How do I know? Because we’ve already failed compatibility testing. Multiple times. I’m not his mate. End of story... -
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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Her Elemental Dragons: The Complete Series by Elizabeth Briggs
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsFour sexy dragon shifters. A huntress with a dark past. A bond that could save the world. I've spent my entire life running from my past and staying out of trouble. That's how I've kept alive ever since my parents were killed by the Black Dragon, who's ruled the world under her oppressive talons for as long as anyone can remember...Categorized as:
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Landry by Sinclair Kelly
I’m the best-kept secret on the Internet. As one of the highest -paid creators on a provocative, adult-only site, I’ve made a fortune off my natural-born assets. With a legion of followers who have never seen my face, my obscurity has attracted the attention of more than a few obsessive fans, but one, in particular, has discovered more than I ever wanted known... -
Ripples For Skies by Teshelle Combs
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsThe griffin monsters have been at war with the Tru human tribes for as long as Emyri can remember. She must live as a Tru spy in the house of a griffin general, posing as a servant…until the new black wing general enlists her to spy on his behalf. Of the dangers Emyri faces, the most violent is her growing desire for her new master...Categorized as:
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Cinders & Ashes, Book 4 by X. Aratare
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe clock runs down to midnight…Prince Finrael Ravenspar must defy his father’s will and cross back to the Kingdom of Rirea to save his beloved King Rohan De Clare from the undead. Finally together again, Finrael and Rohan desire only to be with one another and enjoy their newfound love, including attending the royal ball to celebrate the kingdom’s alliance against the Death Mage Marikoth... -
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... -
Wolves and Whipped Cream at Hallow's Cove by Ash Raven
After a disastrous gallery opening, Roan needs out of London society fast and Hallow's Cove needs someone to fix up the town art centre. It should be a perfect fit, but after a damp reception from the monster residents Roan is worried she’ll never outshine her royal lineage, especially when rumours spread she might be more scam than artist... -
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Experiment b4hR by Miranda Martin
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsI’m a monster. The moment I see her, I know. This beauty is my treasure.Once I was a male to be admired and desired. That was before. Before the experiments, before the procedures. Now I’m a monster.A beast.I didn’t mean to kidnap Sophia. I saw her and I acted. Now I can’t let her go. I won’t. She must understand what I know. We are meant to be together.SophiaAs if life wasn’t hard enough...Categorized as:
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Conviction by Stella Rainbow
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA half-troll hiding his insecurities behind his mask. A human who has finally found a home.SilasWhen I turned eighteen, I left the place I'd called home for five years and ventured out into the world. It didn't take me long to realize the world outside was an effed up place that would never accept me... -
If The Broom Fits: A Quirky Paranormal Menage Story by Sinclair Kelly
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAn ogre, a troll, and a witch walk into a bar...yeah, it would be funny if the joke wasn’t on us. Without warning, the three of us are thrust into a new magical world where winging it is the name of the game. All this talk about our other forms? Yeah, we really need to figure that out. This witch business is a lot to take in, and the black hat and broom are really cramping my style... -
Into the Dark by Reece Barden
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsHolly goes to Sutton, an isolated mountain town with a dark reputation, to find answers after the father she never knew goes missing. The last thing she expects while trying to piece together who this man really was is to meet a man. Or two...Categorized as:
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The Orc Lord of Pleasure by Rosemary Dark
The massive monster satisfies my every forbidden desire. But can I win an orc billionaire’s heart?I’m suffering through the Sahara Desert of dry spells, unable to find a man who can give me what I most want. Because I’ve got a naughty little secret—I like a guy who can bend me over his lap and give me the spanking I so desperately crave.It turns out I don’t need a man at all. I need a monster... -
Rose Moon by Heidi Adams
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsWhat secrets do we keep to protect the one we love? What lies do we tell, and what are we willing to sacrifice?Karter Quint has the perfect life: star athlete, gifted pianist, straight A-student, handsome and charismatic, he seems fated for success. What nobody knows is that he has battled debilitating episodes during which a strange force invades his mind and body... -
Fate Promised by Jocelyn Montana
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFOR HER HE WILL BREAK ALL THE RULES …Juri lives to protect Ulterra. No mate. No family. It’s the werewolf way. Yet deep inside, he yearns for the girl he vowed to marry at age ten. And as danger threatens her, he won’t stay away any longer...Categorized as:
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Tentacles Rock by K.C. Carmine
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA tentacled waiter. A grumpy musician. A song that brings them together.NereusI arrived in Miami to learn about the restaurant business so I could sail towards my goal of taking over my dad’s taverna. Or so I thought. Because when I meet Rick, a talented rockstar with a body to die for, my love for music reawakens... -
Snowed In with a Dragon by Sara Ivy Hill
Snowed in for the weekend with her dragon stalker...Ivy's cute dragon neighbor offers her a ride on his motorcycle when she needs a quick getaway after a bad breakup...Categorized as:
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A Traitor Shows His Hand by Mia Monroe
Rated: 4.09 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsMy power is seeing the darkness inside people, but can I learn how to use it to reveal our worst enemy?This war is seriously getting on my nerves. It seems like every day there’s a new obstacle to overcome, but hopefully, it’s bringing us closer to the end of it all. But then what?Living with the sexy vampire Geoffrey has me feeling all kinds of new things... -
How to Claim a Human Mate by SJ Sanders
Rated: 4.09 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsLynn Taylor: After fifteen years of marriage, I’m out. I’m finally free while my ex-husband has moved on to greener pastures. I don’t have much to my name outside of a failing coffee shop I inherited and my cat, Casper, but I’m determined to make it a success, even if that means scouting a new location for it... -
Big Bad Daddy by Morganna Williams
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHer scent told him she was his mate. Her blushes told him she was his little girl.Dax Trace came to Wolf Creek to meet his long-lost brother, not to find a mate for himself, but the moment he set eyes on Layla Haynes they both knew she was his to claim.But taming this sassy little wolf will require more than an alpha's mark and his knot... -
Beach Shots & Monster Knots: A Monster Romance Anthology by M.J. Marstens, Gemma Nye
This charity anthology (all proceeds to St. Jude's) is chalk full of monsters with muscles as well as heart. Light, sweet, and spicy--perfect to curl up and read on the beach or anywhere you're relaxing!_______________________________________________Authors GEMMA NYE (M.J. MARSTENS & SEDONA ASHE)JADE WALTZNESSIE SREILAMI WRIGHTEVE L...Categorized as:
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The Halloween Hug by Hawke Oakley
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA ghost-hunting omega , a glowing blue alpha, and fate collide on October 31st... When Mel followed his passion to start a ghost-hunting Viewtube channel, he knew it was a risk. Single and living in a cramped apartment, Mel struggles to stay afloat—especially when his bully of a landlord keeps hiking up his rent. But Mel is determined to make it work... -
Rose Moon by Heidi Adams
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhat secrets do we keep to protect the one we love? What lies do we tell, and what are we willing to sacrifice?Karter Quint has the perfect life: star athlete, gifted pianist, straight A-student, handsome and charismatic, he seems fated for success. What nobody knows is that he has battled debilitating episodes during which a strange force invades his mind and body...Categorized as:
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Wed to the Lionman by Cara Wylde
Betrayed. The female I'd thought was my mate ran off with someone else in the middle of the night. Now I'm the mock of the pride, the lionman who couldn't rein in his lioness. I don't care what they say. I don't want to control my female, I want her to be with me because I'm her world, like she is mine. For that to happen, we have to be fated mates. So next time, I won't make the choice...Categorized as:
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Dekar by Julie K. Cohen
An exiled alien. The woman he vows to protect. And a dangerous past he can’t shake…SaraNow that Earth’s conquerors have fled, Sara’s excited about her future. Until a handsome alien complicates her life. Dekar, with his glowing hands and sweet smile, claims that she’s his fated mate. Yeah, right. But it’s hard to hate him even though he’s an alien...Categorized as:
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Bride of the Sea King by Lola Glass
I kissed the King of the Sea, so he made me his bride. He's offering me everything I could ever want. Good food. A castle. Immortality. Endless numbers of books to read. But in exchange, he expects to breed me. His people are dying out, and they want me to help boost their numbers. When I immediately refuse, he doesn't protest or try to force me... -
To Wear a Demon Crown by Madeleine Eliot
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Kings and Monsters by Clio Evans
Dying was supposed to be a once in a lifetime event.And yet, after falling off an overpass onto a mafia boss’ car, not only am I still alive—I’m a demigod in a world where myths are reality and monsters are hot.My unlikely hero is the Minoan Bull, a fierce Minotaur hated by many. Embers ignite between us, leading to an unforgettable night and a pact to never see each other again... -
Claimed and Mated by Delta James
Rated: 4.02 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsHe tried to romance her, but now it is time for his mate to be claimed.When Catherine Livingston travels to Italy to investigate her sister's disappearance, it isn't long before she crosses paths with the man who has been ravishing her almost every night in her dreams... -
Anthropologists Like It Wet by Elliot Ason
Despite numerous reported sightings, anthropologist Alice knows the infamous river monster Haltamaha-ya doesn't really exist. All she wants is to get this land survey around the river done so she can go home and get back to her life.But after a run-in with a mysterious stranger she finds herself looking deeper and deeper into the river... and its inhabitants...Categorized as:
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Snowed In With the Grizzly by Ariana Hawkes
The first time I saw her, I was too feral. Now I’m ready to make her mine I was a beast the first time I saw Rowan at her grandma’s mountain cabin. Not worthy of her. But all this time she’s been gone, I’ve been working on myself. Trying to become the man she deserves. I’ve just gotten back to town when she takes me by surprise, turning up at my cabin in the dead of winter...Categorized as:
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Little Spark of Flame by Clio Evans
MNBi Monster RomanceCreatures of all kinds go to the Barista to find love, including the dapper mothman, Fitz.Fitz has been searching for his little flame for ages. He wants someone who will enjoy the same cottagecore lifestyle he does... -
Ironheart by Alessa Thorn
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsOnce upon a time, a sorcerer trapped a swan princess in a tower and she waited for a prince to save her...this isn't the story you know.'The Swan Princess' meets 'Gargoyles' in this brand new series that's full of sinister magic, warring gods, and scorching romance.Zori has spent her entire life knowing she could die at any moment from a rare brain disease... -
Bite Size Daddy by Jayda Marx
Rated: 3.97 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsDenver is used to being tough and taking charge. As a police officer, it's necessary for survival. But he has a deep desire for someone to take care of him - to allow him to relax and embrace his little side. It's a desire he's never expressed or experienced, and at 53, Denver's afraid that he's missed his chance. He worries that no one would want a six foot two, burly, gray haired boy... -
The Demon Decoy by Hawke Oakley
Rated: 3.98 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsA demon, a human, and a fake relationship... What could possibly go wrong?As far as Miguel's meddling family is concerned, he's over the hill. At 32-years old and still single, they're pressuring him to find an alpha ASAP. With his sister's wedding coming up and his entire family present to nag him, Miguel's desperate to get them off his back with a decoy—a fake boyfriend... -
Arrival by Minerva Kayden
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMy name is Angel Ryan, a thirty-six-year-old assassin from California, and, as I soon discover, future queen to the four Pirate Kings of Nyxleia. Yeah, apparently a world full of sexy pirates actually exists. And according to the Sea Witch’s prophecy, me becoming their queen will save their seas from dying and islands from sinking. But all that save-the-world BS seems like a lot of work to me... -
Song For His Siren by Mary Jane Darling
In the heart of a Renaissance Fair, where history and fantasy exist as one, Calli's enchanting voice captivates every listener. Little does she know, her life is about to be transformed forever.Khuldruk, a formidable orc from a distant realm, arrives with a single to find his one true mate and save the dying magic of his clan... -
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Cosmic Heat: An Alien Burlesque Romance by Clio Evans
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratings“An aerialist, a performer, an eclectic rising star—please welcome the Maximalist!"Max has finally made it to the stage. As he shoots for the stars, the last thing he expected was to fall into the arms of the most striking aliens he’s ever seen.Moss has never been so charmed by a human before. A simple touch pulls them both into a passionate heat that can only be relieved in bed... -
The Red Dragon's Mate by Delaney Rain
Rated: 3.98 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsParanormal investigator Clark Banning is in Maine to try to get to the bottom of the local legend of the Red Dragon of Piney Bay. While he isn’t sure this episode will ever air since his show is on the chopping block with the streaming channel, he has just enough work ethic left to see the investigation through... -
Craved by the Alien Beast by Ava Ross
Rated: 3.98 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsI was stolen from Earth and gifted to an alien warrior. Will I find a new home with Aizor?Vanessa: One minute, I’m working as a cook, the next, I’ve been abducted by robocops and sent to a distant planet where I’m attacked by a ferocious beast. Then a seven-foot-tall, blue-skinned alien rescues me with crystal spears slashing... -
Lamb by K.L. Mann
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsCress Winchester has lied about her life more times than she can count. Being raised by a notorious con-man instilled skills of deceit and a flare for the dramatics deep into the woman at a young age. And coming up with a new identity had never failed her before. Until now, as she stands with her arms bound and mouth gagged, waiting to be sacrificed. Yes. F*cking sacrificed... -
Claiming Bite by Silvia Violet
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhat if the one thing you wanted most was forbidden? Alpha werewolf King Howler seems to have everything he could want: power, wealth, and his own club where he can act out his dominant fantasies. But the one thing he lacks is his fated mate. Shy loner Emerson has always craved submission, not to another human—to a shifter... -
Ash & Stone by Alexa Piper
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsTwo years ago, the world ended with a wish, and it’s all Rory’s fault. Now, after he’s managed to survive all this time, it looks like karmic justice is finally coming for him. It looks like a monster is going to eat him, and Rory, while he is sorry for what he did, doesn’t want to die.And he does not, because a stranger saves him from becoming monster food...
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