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Cold Foot Croc by T. S. Joyce
Something is missing.Garret Hoffman had the perfect life, back when he was human. He does not remember what happened the night he was Turned into a grizzly shifter, and he hates the snarling animal inside of him. The animal side of him stole his comfortable life, and replaced it with one of chaos... -
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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... -
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![Red Havoc Rebel by T.S. Joyce]()
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: 4.65 of 5 stars · 29 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... -
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Cold Foot Komodo by T. S. Joyce
Sasha Harris is headed into the unknown.In the mountains of Montana, a new Crew is setting up territory, and Sasha has a dozen reasons to pick up her entire life and move to the outskirts of Wreck’s Mountains. Sasha’s sister is paired with the Alpha of that Crew, and though she knows little of shifter life and culture, Sasha has been invited to be a part of their story... -
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For the Pride of a Crow by T.S. Joyce
Rated: 4.64 of 5 stars · 27 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... -
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Tarian Traitor by T.S. Joyce
Rated: 4.76 of 5 stars · 21 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: 4.72 of 5 stars · 22 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 Soul of an Outlaw by T.S. Joyce]()
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... -
![War Bear of Piston (Bears of Slaughter Mountain) by T.S. Joyce]()
War Bear of Piston (Bears of Slaughter Mountain) by T.S. Joyce
Something terrible has happened to Foster. Ghosts from his Alpha’s past have used him as an unwitting pawn in their game of revenge. He is a werewolf who was forced to dig up something evil that has changed the makeup of who he is... -
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Dead of Winter by T.S. Joyce
Rated: 4.76 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsBucking bull shifter, Dead of Winter, is desperately trying to hold onto one of the top three spots in the PBSRC. He’s coming off a shoulder injury though, and he’s looking for something to keep him motivated to put his body through the strain of bucking in rodeos every week... -
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Unchained Beauty by C.M. Owens
Rated: 4.88 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsI've spent my life thinking I knew the worst that could happen. Battles come and go. Wars are almost always won in the end. It's easy to grow complacent and forget even the deadliest should glance over their shoulder from time to time. We thought we had it all figured out. We were poised for this win before we even went to battle. We didn't win. We didn't lose... -
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Healing Hazel: A Dark Paranormal Romance by Tessa Stone
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHazelThe curse is lifted, the dark magic is gone… and so is my mother.It’s time to let go of my pain and heal. But of course, Fate wouldn’t make healing easy. Turns out, I’ve inherited Brookstone and Blackburn Enterprises because, surprise... I’m a Blackburn. My mother murdered my father and stole the company shares. Now, everyone sees me as the enemy... -
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The Hellbeast's Queen by Stephanie Hudson
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHope can be a dangerous thing.It can be all consuming.Can be the only thing you think about.The only comfort you have when locked to the darkness of your own mind.The hope to find light at the end of the tunnel.A guiding hand to led you out of the nightmare.But what of love?For Ella it is the thing she clings onto when all that hope is lost.A love that is always worth fighting for... -
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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]()
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... -
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The Hellbeast's Betrayal : The HellBeast King Book 11 by Stephanie Hudson
THE HELLBEAST’S BETRAYAL (BOOK 11)Love can conquer many things.Sacrifice even more.But what happens when betrayal runs deeper than blood?The journey isn’t over. Jared and Ella’s story continues in the next pulse-pounding installment of the HellBeast Kings story. As darkness looms and the past refuses to stay buried, secrets will be unearthed, alliances shattered, and destinies rewritten... -
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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... -
![The Gargoyle Beguiles The Beauty: A Light Funny Paranormal Romance by Kristen Painter]()
The Gargoyle Beguiles The Beauty: A Light Funny Paranormal Romance by Kristen Painter
Rated: 4.59 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWelcome to Nocturne Falls, the town that celebrates Halloween 365 days a year.The tourists think it's all a show: the vampires, the werewolves, the witches, the occasional gargoyle flying through the sky. But the supernaturals populating the town know better.Living in Nocturne Falls means being yourself. Fangs, fur, and all.Sydney Marlowe is making big changes to her life... -
![How It Is by T.S. Joyce]()
How It Is by T.S. Joyce
Rated: 4.64 of 5 stars · 19 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... -
![Healer's Reckoning by A. J. Manney]()
Healer's Reckoning by A. J. Manney
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsOne minute she was here, and in the next...gone. I won't stop until I find her. You can either help me or get out of my way because I will destroy everything in my path until I find her. Ava is a healer with a sharp tongue and a heart encased in armor... -
![The Last Bachelor Dragon: by Serena Meadows]()
The Last Bachelor Dragon: by Serena Meadows
Rated: 4.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsShe was running for her life. He was the last person she wanted to trust.Max never expected his tropical resort to become a battleground for love, survival, and redemption. After rescuing six women from a harrowing fate, he finds himself drawn to one enigmatic survivor who refuses to reveal her name... -
![The Bear's Perfect Mate by Harmony Raines]()
The Bear's Perfect Mate by Harmony Raines
Rated: 4.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFinn strikes again! And this time it's Nero turn to find his... -
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How It's Meant to Be by T.S. Joyce
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 18 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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![How It Was by T.S. Joyce]()
How It Was by T.S. Joyce
Rated: 4.69 of 5 stars · 16 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... -
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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... -
![The Bear's Blooming Mate by Harmony Raines]()
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![Pegasi and Cherry Pie by Zoe Chant]()
Pegasi and Cherry Pie by Zoe Chant
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSolving this ghost mystery should be easy as… well, pie.Right?Pegasus shifter Ethan Roan eats, breathes, and sleeps his work, preparing for the day he’ll take over his father’s corporate law firm. The daily grind leaves him with no time for fun, let alone love… and he’s fine with that. Or so he tells himself, anyway... -
![A Bear to Remember: Small Town Shifter Romance by Harmony Raines]()
A Bear to Remember: Small Town Shifter Romance by Harmony Raines
When Alison moved to the quiet town of Bear Creek, all she wanted was a fresh start for herself and her young daughter, Tessa. After escaping a toxic marriage, the last thing on her mind was love—until she met Jay.Jay has been lost for too long... -
![A Very Outlaw Christmas by T.S. Joyce]()
A Very Outlaw Christmas by T.S. Joyce
Rated: 4.52 of 5 stars · 21 ratings****Can be read as a standalone. A holiday short story based off the international bestseller, For the Love of an Outlaw**** Outlaw grizzly shifter, Trigger Massey, has been on the naughty list most of his life, but things are different now. He’s got a new mate, is in a race to save his ranch, and is the brand-new alpha of the Two Claws Clan... -
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Finding Closure by Erin R. Flynn
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![How It's Supposed to Be by T.S. Joyce]()
How It's Supposed to Be by T.S. Joyce
Rated: 4.52 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsAuxor Bane has made a pact. He and his brothers made a promise to each other that they would let their bear shifter lineage die off with them, for the betterment of mankind. They aren’t fluffy, and they aren’t cute. As one of the three remaining bear shifters alive, Aux struggles daily with the predator inside of him... -
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The HellBeast's Mistake by Stephanie Hudson
Rated: 4.65 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsIt all started the moment I woke finding myself facing a new nightmare. A face I knew well… my own. So now there’s an imposter pretending to me at The Devil's Ring And the question now, is how long will a HellBeast King be fooled? But then with two of us trying to get close, I can’t help but wonder, Which of us will be hunted, And which of us, Will be claimed... -
![How It Needed to Be by T.S. Joyce]()
How It Needed to Be by T.S. Joyce
Rated: 4.68 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsDivar Stockton isn’t supposed to exist.The Bane brothers were supposed to be the only remaining bear shifters on earth, but they aren’t. There is an entire clan of them in hiding, and Divar has escaped his people in an attempt to survive, and maybe, just maybe, learn how to be a good man from Krome’s rag-tag Crew of misfits. His inner animal has different plans though... -
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Raven: Part One by Piper Scott, Michael Ferraiuolo
Rated: 4.47 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsBertram Drake, the most mysterious Drake brother, leads a life shrouded in secrecy. Taken from his brothers at a young age and shaped into a weapon to be used by the dragon council, he has one sole obey the orders given to him, no matter what they might be. Once a perfect jewel of the Pedigree, Sorin’s sparkle has been dulled... -
![How It Started by T.S. Joyce]()
How It Started by T.S. Joyce
Rated: 4.72 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsFamous Amos didn’t only earn his nickname from being the only Bald Eagle shifter in existence. He also earned it from a dark past he’s trying to move on from. He’s trying something different by joining a misfit crew of monsters, and pledging his fealty to keeping Nuke, a volatile dragon shifter, from burning the town to ashes... -
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Unlove Me by T.S. Joyce
Rated: 4.47 of 5 stars · 22 ratings**Don’t miss this standalone short story from 80-time bestselling author, T. S. Joyce.** One wild night with friends, and Brock Evans comes up with a plan to rake in the room reservations at his lodge. Instead of celebrating Valentine’s Day, he is going to throw an UnValentine’s Day party for the singles who want to escape the hearts, and romance, and frills of February... -
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Chance Fur Hire by T.S. Joyce
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsEmily Vega must avenge her father, and as the last of the Hell Hunters, she has one mission: destroy the Galena pack. Werewolves are carefully camouflaged monsters intent on taking over the world—or at least that’s what she’s been taught—but one meeting with the werewolf she’s hunting, and Chance Dawson is changing her mind, little by little... -
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Forbidden Love by Teresa Gabelman
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsBrock walked away from the Wolf County Nightwalkers, leaving behind the weight of his Alpha status and any ties to pack life. A lone wolf by choice, he vowed never to be bound by duty or loyalty again until he learns his sister and nephew are in danger. Now, the past he fought to escape is pulling him back, and this time, walking away may not be an option... -
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Dragon Forged by Donna Grant
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHe is fire and fury. I am forbidden to want him. But some fates refuse to be denied.I have seen the war that will tear our realm apart. As a seer, it is my duty to stop it, and the path to peace is clear—until him.The Dragon King is dominance and destruction, a force of nature my gift didn’t foretell… and one I cannot escape.He is dangerous—untamed, possessive... -
![Outfoxing Fate by Zoe Chant, Murphy Lawless]()
Outfoxing Fate by Zoe Chant, Murphy Lawless
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFate is for second chances...Fifty years ago, fox shifter Sam Todd defied his family’s wealth and connections in favor of love...but disaster struck, and Sam was never able to tell his beloved Lola that they were fated mates, meant to be together forever.As a young woman who had lost everything, Lola left her home town of Virtue, vowing never to return to a place full of heartache and memory... -
![A Bolt of Magic by Charlene Hartnady]()
A Bolt of Magic by Charlene Hartnady
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFind a powerful witch.Escape the fae Court together.Do it before the eclipse tomorrow.It sounds straightforward, but my plan is riddled with more holes than a block of cheese. No self-respecting witch with any kind of clout will spare me a second glance. It doesn’t matter that we’re all captives here, shackled under the cruel rule of the fae... -
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Claim the Twilight by Debbie Cassidy
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMy mentor taught me to always expect the unexpected and to prepare accordingly. But there is no way I could have expected this,,,Orina's story concludes in Claim the Twilight... -
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Tuff Enough by T.S. Joyce
Rated: 4.68 of 5 stars · 13 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... -
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![It Begins with Her by T.S. Joyce]()
It Begins with Her by T.S. Joyce
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsMorgan is finally hitting her stride with her new life. She’s accepted her inner wolf and is feeling good, getting work done, building a pack with her new mate and finally feeling like she’s on top of the world. Too bad the Silver Wolf world never stays steady for long... -
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Quickdraw Slow Burn by T.S. Joyce
Rated: 4.49 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsBucking bull shifter, Quickdraw Slow Burn, has had one focus, and one focus alone—winning that coveted title of number one bull in the world at the final Battle of the Bulls event. He’s trained relentlessly for this day, but he’s been drawn into a small herd of other monstrous bull shifters and is figuring out that he doesn’t have to celebrate his successes, or mourn his losses, alone anymore... -
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Savage Torment by K.C. Kean
Everything happens for a reason…I’m sure the person who came up with that saying was never cursed and had their life tied to another. I’m also sure they never had all their memories removed or their existence reduced to a single letter. And I’m sure they were never shipped off to a secret world full of supernaturals... -
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Mate Fur Hire by T.S. Joyce
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 29 ratings**The full-length third book in T. S. Joyce’s new Bears Fur Hire series.** Vera Masterson has been called a lot of names through the years: witch, misfit, mad scientist. She’s let the rumors go because they kept her safe... -
![G.A. Aiken Dragon Bundle: The Dragon Who Loved Me, What a Dragon Should Know, Last Dragon Standing & How to Drive a Dragon Crazy by G.A. Aiken]()
G.A. Aiken Dragon Bundle: The Dragon Who Loved Me, What a Dragon Should Know, Last Dragon Standing & How to Drive a Dragon Crazy by G.A. Aiken
Rated: 4.61 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsOnly for those I love would I traipse into the merciless Northlands to risk life, limb, and my exquisite beauty. But do they appreciate it? Do they say, "Gwenvael the Handsome, you are the best among us--the most loved of all dragons?" No! For centuries my family has refused to acknowledge my magnificence as well as my innate humility... -
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Laid Bare by Kotah Jean
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsHow can this possibly be my life?If I could go back to the morning before the gala, trust my gut, and stay home, I would in a heartbeat.But that’s not possible, so I’m stuck with the repercussions.Because of what I am—not who, mind you—there’s a whole new set of rules for me to follow.And I’m doing it completely exposed...
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