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A Very Beastly Christmas by T.S. Joyce
Dominant grizzly shifter, Easton Novak, hasn’t celebrated the holidays since he was a child, but his mate is about to make this Christmas one for the books. She’s been hiding something from him, and her revealed secrets are about to knock his world upside down. Making his woman happy should come naturally, but now he’s overthinking everything...Categorized as:
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![Rancher Dragon by Terry Bolryder]()
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... -
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![Wrangler Dragon by Terry Bolryder]()
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... -
![Savage Kiss by Milly Taiden]()
Savage Kiss by Milly Taiden
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsSage Primrose dreams of the day she meets the man who will sweep her off her feet. She didn't expect him to abduct her while she wore nothing but a towel. Why did bad men have to look oh, so good? Feral Kincaid will do anything to protect his family. When a human female supposedly kidnaps his niece, he goes to get her, claws blazing... -
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![Persephone by Alessa Thorn]()
Persephone by Alessa Thorn
'Persephone' unfolds in the captivating world of 'The God's Universe,' introducing a blend of familiar and fresh faces and the inevitable chaos accompanying them. Life in Styx is finally stable for Persephone and Hades. The city is safe, and their re-established friendship with the Egyptian Gods brings a welcomed calm—until the meddling Fates disrupt their peace with an unexpected a baby... -
![Savage Bite by Milly Taiden]()
Savage Bite by Milly Taiden
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsZuri Primrose hasn't been on a date since her divorce over a year ago. About to turn the big 4-0, she's living the life of a hermit without any sex. Her mother isn't going to let her daughter stay single for long. She's gotten Zuri an invite to a shifter ball where she hopes Zuri will find the man who’s going to screw her into a pretzel and give her a dozen babies... -
![Stranded With An Insatiable Shifter by Olivia T. Turner]()
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]()
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... -
![Wed to the Grendel by Cara Wylde]()
Wed to the Grendel by Cara Wylde
For my birthday, I get the worst gift a bride. My kind lives in the deepest woods of Alia Terra. The humans call us forest giants, but we call ourselves grendels, after our ancestor. We live in small communities, and we'd be happy to have nothing to do with humans, except we need. .. their females. My brothers are all married, and now it is my turn. I refuse to do it... -
![Rosewood Ridge Riders Complete Collection by Lilah Hart]()
Rosewood Ridge Riders Complete Collection by Lilah Hart
Rated: 4.80 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsIn Rosewood Ridge, Tennessee, a biker convention has the town full of hunky guys. But for the Rosewood Ridge Riders, the town is home. What they don't expect is that Biker Blast will bring romance into their lives. It includes the. Taken by the Mountain Man. Protected by the Mountain Man. Challenged by the Mountain Man. Saved by the Mountain Man. Charmed by the Mountain Man...Categorized as:
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![Eliza's Cursed Dragon by Bella Blair]()
Eliza's Cursed Dragon by Bella Blair
Once upon a time. .. There was an enchanted Forest where fairy tales came to After our father remarries his new bride shows her true colors as an evil witch and curses my eleven brothers to live the rest of their lives as swans. There is only one way to lift the spell. I must take a six-year vow of silence and collect stinging nettles at night from graveyards and make eleven cloaks... -
![A Witch and Her Minotaur by Emberly Wyndham]()
A Witch and Her Minotaur by Emberly Wyndham
She’s chaos and sparks. He’s calm carved from stone. Now he’s burning for her—and the flames refuse to be tamed. Lyra Wilder has a fire problem—literally and emotionally. As a volatile fire witch with a reputation of leaving scorch marks wherever she goes, she’s one magical mishap away from being expelled from Coven Crest Academy... -
![Dad's Irish Wolf Shifter Friend by Flora Ferrari]()
Dad's Irish Wolf Shifter Friend by Flora Ferrari
***Includes a link to receive a free, new story delivered to your inbox on Easter morning. ***. Keeley Malone is a Mob princess who is none too pleased about being sent to Ireland to stay with her dad’s best friend. .. until she sees him. She has always loved fairy tales, but this time the princess might just get devoured by the big bad wolf...Categorized as:
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![Wallflower Seeks Mountain Man by Marley Michaels]()
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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![Hiss and Tell by Alana Khan]()
Hiss and Tell by Alana Khan
When calming magic meets single-mom mayhem, storytime turns sizzling. ASPEN:. When my deadbeat ex disappoints my four-year-old again, I lose my mind at library storytime. Apparently, yelling "are you f*cking kidding me? " when daddies don’t show up isn’t considered appropriate language... -
![Horned to be Wild by Honey Phillips]()
Horned to be Wild by Honey Phillips
Big horns. Bigger… heart? When city artist Lila inherits her great-aunt’s cottage she expects rustic charm—not a fixer-upper with a failing roof and a grumpy, reclusive minotaur living next door. Torin is big, brooding, and annoyingly attractive. He might have the social skills of a tree stump, but every time he stomps to her rescue she’s more intrigued... -
![My Fated Minotaur Hero: Forbidden Instalove Monster Romance by Leela Ash]()
My Fated Minotaur Hero: Forbidden Instalove Monster Romance by Leela Ash
Socializing doesn’t come easy for me, so I practice with flash cards. True story. But they sure didn't prepare me for flirting with a minotaur in a magical hidden town. .. I'm just a historian with an obsession for lists and order. Suddenly, I'm in Fablewood, where myths are real and magic is everywhere. A charming minotaur tavern owner says we're fated mates... -
![Odin by Sandra R. Neeley]()
Odin by Sandra R. Neeley
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratings“What fool believes that any Demon would choose happiness and forgiveness? ! Obviously, I am the one Demon in all of creation who is that ridiculously foolish! ”. Odin has spent his entire adult life hiding himself away. Not from any one being, he has never feared anyone. He hides from memories. Those memories lay at the very core of all the bitterness that made him who he is... -
![How to Seduce a Slender by Lizzie Strong]()
How to Seduce a Slender by Lizzie Strong
Melody Deathless is in trouble. Having spent her life with no memory of the day her brother disappeared, she's used to a merciless world that doesn't care for poor little orphan werewolves—the only exception being this waitress's most peculiar regular...Categorized as:
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![Monster Daddies by Sue Lyndon, Lola Dawson]()
Monster Daddies by Sue Lyndon, Lola Dawson
One, two, Daddy’s coming for you…. You’ve met Daddies living on sprawling ranches out west. Mafia Daddies in huge, sparkling mansions. Now, meet the Daddies living underneath your bed. While these Daddies might look monstrous to some, they have one common Find and claim their little ones, by whatever means necessary. And they do mean by any means necessary….Categorized as:
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![Taming the Viscount Viper by Evangeline Priest]()
Taming the Viscount Viper by Evangeline Priest
Her Majesty has deemed your Season a failure. With no further prospects at this time, you are hereby ordered to attend The Monsters Ball. Imogene Dalloway’s Season on the Marriage Mart has been a disaster. However, unlike other young ladies of her station, she prefers the freedom of spinsterhood...Categorized as:
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![Hot Summer's Prey by Latrexa Nova]()
Hot Summer's Prey by Latrexa Nova
the 6' total catch who swept me off my feet last night. Sleepy little Cryptic Cove is just the break I sunshine, salt air, and beach parties ‘til the sun rises. On break from a career as a plus-sized dancer in Hollywood, I’m not even here to hook up. But once I spot Pacari with his piercing green eyes, abs like armor, and thighs I’d love to sink my teeth into, I have better plans... -
![Love in Limbo, Vol. 2 by Haji]()
Love in Limbo, Vol. 2 by Haji
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsA poignant story of love and atonement in the afterworld. Calen, the new reaper in Limbo, develops feelings for his purehearted caretaker, Makoto. But can love flourish in a place where even existence can be fleeting? New reaper Calen has spent many a peaceful day with his friend and lover Makoto, protecting the people of Limbo. But one day, the time for Makoto’s father to be reincarnated arrives... -
![Bread with the Orc by Veronika Kane]()
Bread with the Orc by Veronika Kane
When your life’s in shambles, maybe it’s time to steep yourself in temptation. My dreams of running a quaint tea shop just went up in steam—along with my savings. But when my gruff neighbor Dorvak offers to let me set up in his bakery, I can't resist one last chance to prove I'm not a failure... -
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![The Cutthroat King by Nicole McKeon]()
The Cutthroat King by Nicole McKeon
A hidden heart. A captive soul. A chance for redemption. Beneath the glittering streets of New London, the Cutthroat King rules the criminal underground with a heart as cold as ancient stone. They say he is a monster. And Willow Bowbriar needs a monster... -
![Beauty's Twisted Tyrant by Nichole Rose]()
Beauty's Twisted Tyrant by Nichole Rose
Cursed to sleep, awoken with a kiss…and destined to be his. But no one warned her how much she'd love her prince's twisted games. Thalia. Cursed to sleep. Awoken by a kiss. You know the drill. But why didn't anyone warn me that Prince Charming is a tyrant? And why didn't anyone tell me how much I'd love his filthy games? Because the more time I spend with this wicked man, the harder I fall... -
![Sweeter Than Honey by Liz Paffel]()
Sweeter Than Honey by Liz Paffel
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsShe’s on the run. He’s her reluctant protector. Will there be a second chance for the alpha bear shifter mountain man? Or will he lose it all… again? One minute Cara Neal is celebrating her win as Kansas City’s Entrepreneur of the Year by maybe drinking too much and finding the wrong guy… the next, she’s carrying a secret and every male bear shifter in three states is after her...Categorized as:
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![To Crown A Beast by R. Scarlett]()
To Crown A Beast by R. Scarlett
She tasted his sweetness, his power, and his love, and it destroyed him. That iron heart has turned to ashes, leaving only a heartless beast. One she vows to tame. One she vows to save. Before he rips her own heart out.Categorized as:
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![Experiment b4hR by Miranda Martin]()
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. Sophia. As if life wasn’t hard enough...Categorized as:
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![Once Upon a Krampus by KD Fraser]()
Once Upon a Krampus by KD Fraser
I was alone in the world, and alone in my house in the woods. My husband had passed, leaving me to tend to our dream home by myself. Then one day he showed up. The tales were real. Krampus was real. And he was in my home, sharing my meals, and my bed. -
![Betrothed to a Dinosaur by Cassandra Gannon]()
Betrothed to a Dinosaur by Cassandra Gannon
Kleo is High Commander of the Amazons. For years, she’s been warring and winning against her countless enemies. Now she’s facing her toughest battle Marrying off her two useless sons. Luckily, the Interspecies Rendezvous is the perfect place to hunt them up some desperate brides with low expectations. The fancy gathering will be filled with eligible cavewomen and dinosaurs... -
![Quicksilver Dragon by Zoe Chant]()
Quicksilver Dragon by Zoe Chant
They don’t know the first thing about being dragons. But they need to learn fast…. City planner Lindsay never expected to find a dying dragon on her local beach. (She was just trying to pick up some litter! ) And she really never expected its final breath to change her life forever… and make her a killer’s next target. But it’s the best thing to ever happen to her...Categorized as:
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![Delivered by the Orc by Alana Khan]()
Delivered by the Orc by Alana Khan
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAn earthquake shattered her world. An orc firefighter became her only lifeline. Mara. When a catastrophic earthquake hits, I'm trapped with Krull, a powerful orc who sets my body ablaze with a single touch. As the city crumbles, our passion rises from the ruins. Krull. Mara’s curvy body fits perfectly in my arms, like she was made for me. She's my fated mate, my soulbound... -
![Burn by Keri Arthur]()
Burn by Keri Arthur
Will a woman with no memory be the salvation of her people… or the means of their final destruction? Nara Velez wakes in a prison pod with no idea how she got there. She quickly learns that things have drastically changed during the time she can’t remember—and not just with her situation. The Mareritt—an ancient enemy—now control most of Arleeon and treat her people little better than slaves... -
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![Abdominal Snowman by Lana Kole, Zoe Abrams]()
Abdominal Snowman by Lana Kole, Zoe Abrams
Things aren’t always sunny in Florida, at least not for Sage. Not when she gets burned one time too many, and the palm trees stop calling to her like they used to. Lost without the passion for her photojournalism, Sage decides a change of scenery is just what the doctor ordered... -
![The Monster's Obsession by Kelsey Gamble]()
The Monster's Obsession by Kelsey Gamble
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsWho could ever love a monster? My first mistake is barging into the house my estranged brother shares with Frankie, his mysterious roommate. Nothing about my brother’s life as a scientist or his house on the hill is what I expect. Because Frankie isn’t just my brother’s best friend. He’s his creation. As tension in their small town rises, I start planning my escape... -
![The Accidental Werewolf's Mate by SJ Sanders]()
The Accidental Werewolf's Mate by SJ Sanders
Arawl is the youngest son of the alpha and portal guardian for Evarue werewolf tribe. It is a thankless, demanding duty and he despises the impingement on his freedom that other unmated males enjoy. He wants his freedom more than anything, instead he is expected to take a mate and be an upstanding male in the tribe. There is no fun in that... -
![How to Claim a Human Mate by SJ Sanders]()
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... -
![My Eye Adored You by Kylie Marcus]()
My Eye Adored You by Kylie Marcus
Rated: 4.09 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsHe may only have one eye, but it adores her … he just doesn’t know it yet. Reece Spencer became a monster after a Halloween party gone wrong, but instead of letting it ruin his life, he dedicated his life to monsters. After selling his portion of a successful investment firm, he funded the creation of a college for monsters just outside the monstrous little town of Screaming Woods... -
![Sink or Swim by D.J. Russo]()
Sink or Swim by D.J. Russo
Some secrets can cost you your life…. It was supposed to be a routine job, like any other. Deliver the package, wipe his hands clean, head back to headquarters and receive his pay. But when Nick learns the terrible secret that’s been keeping the mafia flush with cash, he abandons all rational thought and abandons the only family he’s ever known... -
![The Halloween Hug by Hawke Oakley]()
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... -
![Darthan by Ava Ross, Alana Khan]()
Darthan by Ava Ross, Alana Khan
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAn adoring alien merman has claimed me as his mate. I’m zipping across the ocean on an outer space jet ski above the mythical Lost City of Antheum when a freakish storm gathers so fast I can't make it to shore. I’m knocked overboard by ten-foot swells and sucked beneath the waves... -
![The Troll Bride by SJ Sanders]()
The Troll Bride by SJ Sanders
Cavek, youngest son of the Troll King of the Middling Kingdom, never thought he would fall in love with a human, but when he sees Kate, he knows that she is his fated bloodbonded mate. They have one perfect night and he promises to return for her, but when he is delayed for a year in returning for her, he does not know how welcoming she will be...Categorized as:
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![Kings and Monsters by Clio Evans]()
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... -
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![The Dark Embrace by Daemonica Draco, SJ Sanders]()
The Dark Embrace by Daemonica Draco, SJ Sanders
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsIn a world generations after the collision between the human and otherworldly realms, Robyn was born with powers she never asked for, powers of necromancy that demanded training by the joint law of the western kingdoms and changed the course of her life forever... -
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Neil by Erin Havoc
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsA BBW Shifter Romance. CLAIRE. People use the Shifter Dating App to find their mates. I use it for something else. Life’s meant to be enjoyed, and no man’s going to tame me. This girl doesn’t want forever. Not even if I find my “meant to be”. NEIL. I’m a hopeless romantic, but nature’s not bringing me my mate. Come now, fate. I need to woo her. Take her out. Buy her flowers. But when I find her…...Categorized as:
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![Dekar by Julie K. Cohen]()
Dekar by Julie K. Cohen
An exiled alien. The woman he vows to protect. And a dangerous past he can’t shake…. Sara. Now 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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![Swearing at a Sea Monster by Lauren Connolly]()
Swearing at a Sea Monster by Lauren Connolly
Everyone needs to relax. Even mythical creatures. Moira MacNamara cannot stand Levi Abadi, and it has nothing to do with the fact that he’s a literal monster. Who cares that the man can transform into a terrifying beast? The truly bothersome things are how he ambushes her in council meetings and wants to demolish her prime real estate on Lake Galen...Categorized as:
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![The Alpha's Heart by R.E. Butler]()
The Alpha's Heart by R.E. Butler
Rated: 3.99 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsAlpha wolf Acksel wakes up one morning in the bed of the one human who was kind to him in school. Now, ten years later, Brynn Mara is snuggled up at his side, smelling like passion and sweet dreams. Even though Acksel has declared that his pack members can mate with humans from now on, he knows that any woman he takes as his mate will have a target on her back. Especially if she’s a fragile human... -
![The Bear Who Loved Me by Georgette St. Clair]()
The Bear Who Loved Me by Georgette St. Clair
Rated: 4.04 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsBear shifter Heath’s brutal upbringing on the streets has taught him that there’s no such thing as happy endings, and love is a cruel lie…so why does his inner bear go crazy every time curvy cub reporter Tonya Crandall shows up, bugging him for an interview? His sister swears that Tonya is his fated mate – which means it’s time for him to get the hell out of Dodge...
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