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Destruction's Desire by Melody Joanne
Remember when seeing ghosts was my biggest problem?I miss those days.Now, I’m magically bonded (shackled) to a creature of unlimited destructive power. He insists we are destined for each other and that I will belong to him.If that wasn’t enough, I’ve been kidnapped by another destructive creature – the one I’m supposed to help kill. Awkward, I know... -
The Shapeshifter's Secretary by Amy Padilla
All Tony wanted was a job that didn’t make his life harder. Being a temp should have made it easier, let him pick jobs that he was comfortable with, but bills needed to be paid and he didn’t have the luxury of turning jobs down. So when his boss offers him what sounds like the perfect job, he’s afraid to hope he’s finally found his place. After all, the job is only temporary... -
Beauty's Beasts by Alex Hanson
I am not a woman.But I am also not a man.I won't pretend to be something I’m not, but those around me—both friends and enemies alike—are determined to make me. My village is adamant I marry the pastor's son, dress like a proper lady, and go only by the name given to me at birth...Categorized as:
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Ever Dark by M. Violet
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsEvil used to exist only in my nightmares. Until I moved to Ever Graves. A town full of secrets, curses, and death.The darkness comes for me now in the form of three wicked Bones, Draven, and Aries.They want to corrupt my soul and leave their filthy marks on my flesh. They are all that is unholy. But their depravity isn’t my only torment. I’ve been plagued by a nightmare since I was a child... -
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A Reign of Embers by Eva Chase
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsCan you make peace with the god of war?The balance of power has finally swung in my favor—on the mortal plane. It seems one of our gods objects to my new position and will stop at nothing to unseat me.I'll have to rely on every trick up my sleeve, all the devotion the men I love have to offer, and the faith that's kept me strong through so many trials before...Categorized as:
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Shadowborn Academy: Year Two by G. Bailey, Scarlett Snow
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsMy past is left in the dark, And my shadow is no longer there. In the Enchanted Forest, some secrets are better left in the past. Year two at Shadowborn Academy is looking like it will be the deadliest yet. Will Corvina and her friends find a way to survive? Full cover and description coming soon! Shadowborn Academy is a Dark Reverse Harem Paranormal Fae Romance for 18+... -
A Dream of Flame and Shadow by Eliza Eveland
A blacksmith unable to forge a future. Every time Nevahn closes his eyes, he is haunted by nightmares of fire and blood. Though he’ll take any distraction he can find, his favorite is his daily work at the forge, where he is the master of fire. But he’s been an apprentice too long, and his nightmares are holding him back... -
Seed of Chaos by Benjamin Medrano
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFame is overrated.Having rescued thousands of people from being sacrificed, Evelyn could use some peace and quiet. Life has other plans. She quickly finds herself drawn into assisting a deity with a small problem, only to return and find that her great grandmother has learned of her existence... -
SOS HOTEL: Luxury to Die for by Adam Vex, Ariana Nash
My big secret is out. Adam Vex may be a tiny bit not human. But it’s not so bad. Just so long as Gideon Cain doesn’t find out.It’s probably best if I keep my head down and stay out of trouble, especially after our ‘accident’ at the vampire chapel.But one little date won’t hurt. We deserve some time off... -
Hell Fae King by Lexi C. Foss, J.R. Thorn
The board has been set.The players have been chosen.Vivaxia tried to make Camillia a pawn in our eternal game—when she’s wrong about her.She’s not meant to be a pawn. She’s our queen.The Hell Fae Realm is in dire need of one, especially when rogue Virtuous Fae magic strikes... -
Spectr: Volume 1 by Jordan L. Hawk
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsIncludes: Hunter of Demons, Master of Ghouls, Reaper of Souls What happens when an exorcist falls in love with the demon he's supposed to destroy? Unregistered paranormal Caleb Jansen only wants a normal life. But when a demon murders his brother, Caleb must avenge Ben's death, no matter what the cost... -
Born to be Witchy by A.J. Macey, Jarica James
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsAris Calisto was not your basic witch in the world of Akasha; with pink hair, sass, and an unusual upbringing that gave her a unique perspective on things, she wouldn’t accept being held back forever. After many twists, turns, and uphill battles, Aris and her men finally have their happy ever after... -
The Whimsical Wolf's Alphas by Lorelei M. Hart
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsI need to protect my daughter. If that means mating a stranger… or two, so be it.When I lost my mate, leaving me a single father, my heart broke into a thousand pieces. The only thing keeping me going was our beautiful daughter, Thia I vowed to do whatever it took to keep her safe and give her the life she deserves. And I have... -
Northern Pines Den Bundle: Books 1-3 by Susi Hawke
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe Northern Pines Den series is an mpreg shifter series about found families, finding joy after pain, and the yummy scents of fated mates! The Northern Pines Den of bears found a solid ally in the newly formed Northern Lodge wolf pack—and together they face a foe as fierce as she is evil: the den Alpha’s estranged sister... -
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Weaving the Dragon's Heart by Minerva Howe
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhen dragon shifter Elowyn arrives at the keep in the Rocky Mountains, he's just there to help out with a baby who needs a nanny. But what he gets are two very grumpy warrior dragons and a living situation that he's not sure he can handle. He's pretty certain he doesn't want to, in fact... -
Frostine by J.E. Cluney
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsI moved to Silver Springs to enjoy a quiet life away from my family who wished for me to take a mate of their choosing. Sadly, there’s no running from my family, and they send two potential suitors out to fetch me. Throw in the broody ice-phoenix who has fallen for me, and things are about to get heated. I’m Frostine, and things are about to get hot... -
Heart of Ice by May Dawson
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsKaelan, the mysterious prince of the ice dragon shifters, never notices the women who fawn over him.But he notices me. When the spy guild I work for assigns me to steal from him, his arrogant, maddening best friend, Thorne, catches me.In retaliation, Kaelan forces me to pose as his adoring fiancé and future queen. Even though he knows I fantasize about murdering him in his sleep.We have history... -
Power of Draken: A Fated Mate Fae Romantasy by Alex Lidell
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsThe next generation of the bestselling Power of Five must find their fated mate—and Kai’s just happens to be human... and his sworn enemy.ROWANI’m an alchemist, not a soldier. But when your mother is an ambitious war hero and your rare magic is the key to defending the kingdom from draken-riding fae, you don’t get a choice... -
Fairytales Slashed by Megan Derr
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsFairytales never grow old, because there is never an end of new ways to tell them, new ways to see them. In this first volume of many to come, see what happens when a humble blacksmith fights a duel, a prince conspires with bandits, and a lonely thief seeks shelter in a lone tower... -
Court of the Fae Princes: The Complete Collection by Lacey Carter Andersen
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsI agreed to a fake marriage with a handsome fae prince, and then everything went wrong…As a human, I’m little better than scum to the fae. I’m good enough to scrub their butts and clean their floors, but that’s about it. But when I’m fired from the only job I’m qualified for, I’m in serious danger of starving to death.Which is when the Summer Prince makes me an offer I can’t resist... -
Acceptance by Nicholas Bella
This book is the final episode of Season One. It's a new night and that means more of Theoden's lessons, one of which I was still recuperating from. I was so out of control last night and if my current physical condition is any indicator, my brothers definitely had their way with me. As far as my relationship with Theoden goes, I can't help but feel drawn to him... -
Witches Be Crazy by A.J. Macey
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsNothing in Aris Calisto’s life has ever been basic, and after a cauldron full of unexpected events, she finds herself a fugitive. Going on the run should have been the biggest challenge of her life, but after being separated from her tethers, she’s faced with an impossible choice--submit or run.With time ticking down, Aris and her ragtag band of witches have to risk it all... -
Of Wind and Terror by Katie May
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThe devastatingly wicked princes don’t just want my powers…They want my mind, body, and soul. After a brutal attack on Gaia’s temple, I find myself turning to an unlikely ally for help. Only he can save me from this new threat. But past and present collide when I reunite with the very princes I once feared. They no longer want to cage me away... -
Twilight by Megan Derr
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsMore than seventy years have passed since Neirin du Lac was banished from the dragon clans he called home. Though he misses them, he and his dragon Troyes have built a happy life with his lover Barra, and their friends Devlin and Midnight. It is a not a life he would ever trade, not even for a chance to return to the clans... -
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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... -
Satan's little helpers: An Unlocked Mates Special Edition by Athena Steller
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsDear Satan. Those two words are some of the sweetest that Lucifer has ever read. From December first to December twenty-fifth Lucifer dedicates everything to the happiest time of the year. With a snowstorm raging out his window, his fireplace roaring and warm, and a hot cocoa in his hand, Lucifer is enjoying his favorite month when a portal opens in his office.Gage and Cary are desperate... -
The Dragon, the Bear, and Their Sugar Glider Omega by Lorelei M. Hart, Wendy Rathbone
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsDragons don’t always lay eggs. Sometimes their sugar glider mate does.Alpha dragon shifter Rome is the failure of all dragons. His hoard is useless, he no longer has a flight, and he’s working not one, but two minimum wage jobs to make ends meet. He dreams of life with a mate and a family, but who would want a loser like him?Omega sugar glider shifter Clayborne is adorable. Everyone says so... -
Dragon's Blood by S. Legend
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsThe Thrilling Conclusion to the Tristan Trilogy Tristan's got it made. He fights alongside his beloved, he has two men who dote on him faithfully, and the stars have promised him he's to do great things for his Elven people... -
The Owl, the Zebra, and Their Bear Omega by Lorelei M. Hart, Wendy Rathbone
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsArranged matings don’t lead to happy ever afters at least not with your betrothed. Alpha owl shifter Kam loves his small business delivering produce to the local restaurants. The work paid the bills, but better than that, he got to make some pretty good friends along his route... -
Delivered to My Gargoyles by Mazzy J. March
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsSo I take a dare. As a “human” I have no real right to be looking for a “mate” on an app for shifters and other paranormal beings. But I never have been able to hold my liquor, which is why I rarely drink to excess. I am not entirely sure shifters or vampires or whoever exist beyond cosplay anyway...Categorized as:
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Corviticus University by J.E. Cluney
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsNew life? Check. Road to a career? Check. Housemates? Check. Can you keep your hands off them? Undetermined. I wasn’t expecting my new housemates to be as hot and sexy as they are. And it’s going to be a struggle to stick to my personal rules of no sexual relationships with them. They’re all so tempting, sweet, and funny. Well, except for one. Yep, definitely hard... -
Caresses Between the Sand by Aleera Anaya Ceres
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe secrets of the kingdom are finally unravelling, and now that Maisie knows the truth of why Kappur and Thalassar are at war, she will do everything she can to make it right. Starting with finding out where the missing royal is.To do that, she’ll need to retrace Princess Odele’s every move, and she knows she can’t do it alone. Not with the queen monitoring her every move... -
Trading In Blood by Brea Alepoú
Rheland is the king of vampires and in these trying times, he is reminded that ruling with fear alone isn’t good enough. People change and Rheland is the embodiment of that. He knows his past isn’t the cleanest but he wants to spend the rest of his eternity trying to clear off a spot.Lynk needs housing for his pack and Rheland wants the man closer. A win-win... -
Great Falls Rogue by Alex Lidell
At the stroke of midnight, anything can happen. Lera is walking a dangerous tightrope. By night, she takes off her veil to hunt the dark creatures leaking into the mortal world. By morning, she is Leralynn of Osprey again, failing her classes and dodging Deputy Headmaster River’s keen scrutiny. River is watching Leralynn like a hawk...Categorized as:
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Hopeless Sacrifice by A.K. Koonce
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsWar is hell. A war built from reckless fae magic is total annihilation. Even the gods are turning their backs on the dwindling race of mortals. But Kara and her friends refuse to let the world crumble without a fight. An unlikely friend offers them one thing. The mysterious gift might be their last hope. There will be destruction. There will be bloodshed. There will be death... -
Tangled Warriors by Jocelynn Drake, Rinda Elliott
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsLucien CummingsThe pestilents are trying to kill him.He’s pretty sure the Water Weaver wants to kill him as well.But after two months of fighting an attraction for a man who couldn’t possibly be his mate, Lucien cracks when he’s pulled into an impulsive threesome with Calder and a sexy man they picked up in a bar.That night was earth shattering... -
Arrested By Magic by Avery Song
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHomeless at the age of twelve. Misfit among my peers at sixteen. Unemployed by eighteen. I have bad luck, but never thought I'd be in handcuffs by the golden age of twenty. Some would blame the universe for being in the wrong place at the wrong time, but I know better. So does the Alpha wolf hidden inside me... -
The Cub and His Alphas by Lisa Oliver
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsTwenty-three year old bear shifter, Daniel Borden had his life crash around his ears at the tender age of fifteen when his parents were killed in a car accident. Struggling to control his shifts during puberty, Daniel left the foster care home he'd been placed in the day he turned eighteen... -
A Pact of Blood by Eva Chase
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe trials are over. The game has only just begun...I came to Dariu to win a husband—and an empire. I wasn't prepared for that husband to be so set in his brutal ways, for his people to see our marriage as a bad omen... or for my heart to be aching for three princes I can't have.I can't afford to let any of those problems stop me...Categorized as:
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Matched to His Wolves by Lorelei M. Hart, Colbie Dunbar
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsSometimes the mate you’ve been looking for is only an app away… times two.Human alpha, Troy, is lonely. Sure he has a decent job and a few close friends, but it’s not enough. He sees the life his cousin has, complete with a husband, and can’t help but want the same. When he learns his cousin met the love of his life with the help of a phone app, he signs up. Maybe it will work for him too... -
The Merry Moose's Mates: M/M Shifter by Lorelei M. Hart
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI love living out in the middle of the woods, far from everyone. It’s the life I choose, and I wouldn’t change anything. My brother thinks I’m throwing my chance at happiness away. What does he know? He hasn’t seen me in two years, works sixty hours a week, and just watched his third marriage crumble... -
Under His Embrace by Kiki Burrelli
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsCan three broken men feel whole again? Inexperienced alpha, Fritz knows he is called to protect Link. The fox shifter has lost everything he loved in a tragic attack, including--he thinks--his mate... -
Matched To His Dragons by Lorelei M. Hart, Colbie Dunbar
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsSometimes the mate you’ve been looking for is only an app away… times two.Human Alpha Jackson needs a date for his brother’s wedding. He refuses to prove his parents right, that he will be alone forever because he’s too picky to take a chance on love. Even if they are right. Jackson invites a co-worker, who declines, citing other plans. They hook him up with a dating app... -
Their Wife: Book 2 by xoDirtyLove, D.R. Knight
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsContinuation of Book...Categorized as:
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A Game of Veils by Eva Chase
Play for a husband. Don't fall for his enemies...As the second-born princess of a kingdom conquered by a brutal empire, I'm nothing but a pawn. Little do I expect my parents to arrange my marriage to the most powerful bachelor of the son of the emperor himself...Categorized as:
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Resting Witch Face by A.J. Macey, Jarica James
Rated: 4.06 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsAris Calisto is no longer the newest student at Aether Academy but after her creepy headmaster finds out about her relationship with a professor, she’s finding her seemingly new home is quickly becoming hellsticks. To make matters worse, when someone leaks Aris’s new powers, her and her guys are faced with a Council inquiry... -
Silenced by Jayce Carter
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsFrom spoiled rich girl to imprisoned siren—sometimes life sucks.My life was perfect—a cute, loving boyfriend, a rich and well-connected family and an immaculately planned-out future.As it turns out, perfection is a lie... -
Veiled Flame: A Paranormal Shifter Demon Academy Romance by Cassandra Featherstone
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsOne letter.That was all it took to change the course of my life forever.Typing too quickly in the application program cost me my dreams of finally being accepted for who I am and now I'm stuck here.Discordia University's acceptance made everything I knew go up in a puff of sulfur.Demons are real and they just admitted me into their elite boys' school... -
Their Omega by L.C. Davis
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA relationship between an omega and a beta may be frowned upon by society, but Mel is an omega who lives life on his own terms. He's already been through a difficult medical transition and the hell on earth that was the Mountain Ridge Breeding Program, but he came through it all stronger and determined to protect other omegas from facing the torture and abuse he went through... -
Regret and Redemption by Vera Valentine
When the door to her rental place comes crashing in, Jess is ready to fight back and protect her best friend Desi’s whereabouts at any cost. Betrayed by her own phone, she’s violently pulled into a world full of monsters and mayhem, forced to fight back with the sharpest weapon she has...Categorized as:
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