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The Edge of Promise by T.S. Joyce
Rated: 4.78 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsHell has felt like home lately to Naomi Dunbar, but her Maker is about to change everything. She has a secret crush on the man with the glowing gold eyes who saved her life, and gave her the gift of the wolf, but he is distant, and getting quieter by the day. The handsome, dominant Alpha is focused on healing her from the inside out, but it seems like it’s draining him to do it... -
![The HellBeast's Sacrifice by Stephanie Hudson]()
The HellBeast's Sacrifice by Stephanie Hudson
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![Shred of Darkness by J. Kearston]()
Shred of Darkness by J. Kearston
When a dragon sinks their claws into you, it leaves more than a mark. It’s a promise they’ll never let you go. When my stalker closes in, my fated mates convince me to return to the place I swore I'd never see again; Khalida, the shifter safe haven. I sought refuge there once before, only to end up drugged and once again fighting for my freedom...Categorized as:
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![Don’t Look Back by Onyx_and_Elm]()
Don’t Look Back by Onyx_and_Elm
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![A Rift in the House of Bruin by T.S. Kinley]()
A Rift in the House of Bruin by T.S. Kinley
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI never meant to end up in Hiraeth. But when your life is measured in weeks instead of years, you’ll chase hope anywhere. Even into a realm on the brink of ruin. Within the shadowed halls of the House of Bruin, seven beast princes vowed to find my cure, their oath heavy with the weight of an untold destiny. But nothing is as it seems in Hiraeth. The King is dead... -
![Dark Lovers by Elle Boon]()
Dark Lovers by Elle Boon
Rated: 4.47 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsRaina wanted what every female wanted… As the only daughter of the vampire king, and a wolf shifter she was given everything she could ask for. Sheltered her entire life. Until her world was turned upside down as she was kidnapped to become Satan’s consort. Creed was equal parts good and bad, or so he said… Being the son of Satan and an angel, he lived a life filled with death and battle... -
![Heart of Deceit by May Dawson]()
Heart of Deceit by May Dawson
I’ve won the bride trials and married my dragon shifter prince. But happy endings aren’t that easily won in the Ice Fae kingdom. His best friend, Thorne, tells me that he keeps the prince’s lost memories of our past life together. That through those memories, he’s fallen in love with me. And that Kaelan is about to kill me. He's under a dark enchantment...Categorized as:
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![The Red Room by T.A. Cruz]()
The Red Room by T.A. Cruz
The Los Angeles nightlife isn’t for everyone, and Natalie Calder might be at the top of that list. When this curvy photographer is pressured by her friend into an evening at Völk—the hottest club on the scene—she is certain the night will mirror every other night in LA. Deafening Music. Blinding lights. One thing she didn’t count on, though, was meeting him... -
![Their Wicked Wolf by Elle Boon]()
Their Wicked Wolf by Elle Boon
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsShe’d lost her happily. ever after once. She won’t do it again. Sky knew what it meant to hurt thanks to a sadistic alpha,. but what she went through at the hands of a madman had her welcoming death,. instead of suffering anymore pain. They’d do anything to save their mate. Raydon and River thought. they’d never find a mate that would love them, until they found their one true love. Not... -
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Claimed by Nicholas Bella
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsDeacon: Tonight is the night I begin the Claiming ritual with Elijah. He's still trying to pretend that he doesn't have feelings for me, and he's being quite mouthy about it. But all of that will end with a little discipline. Noel: I've learned so much training with Marco, I thought I could fight,but he's showing me what true fighting really is. I just hope I can survive his lessons... -
![Manipulation by Nicholas Bella]()
Manipulation by Nicholas Bella
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThéoden: There is cause for celebration for many reasons. Dante, my young wolf, has lost some of his bite. My sons take their place as official Generals of the city. I appoint my new Lords into their positions and my rules for both will be revealed. On top of that, I get to spend some more quality time with my son, Dante, before the sun rises. It's great to be me... -
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Hunted by Nicholas Bella
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsThéoden: Far be it from me to refuse an invitation from the Celestial Dragon King, Evander. Besides, what's the point of living forever if you can't have fun? A little distraction would serve me well. I still had so much to do this night. Children to Sire, a rebel hybrid to hunt down and a test to conduct with Noel that would surely elevate his status in my eyes. That is, if he passed... -
![Murder on Hunter's Eve by Morgan Stang]()
Murder on Hunter's Eve by Morgan Stang
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsA werewolf terrorizes the city of Lamplight! It's the week of Hunter's Eve, a yearly celebration of monsters, ghosts, and things that go bump in the night. But for Huntress Isabeau Agarwal, the event is a stark reminder that in her line of work, there is never a day's rest. Murders rock the city, and Isabeau is charged with solving them before the killer strikes again... -
![Seer by Hettie Ivers]()
Seer by Hettie Ivers
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsTen years ago, seers across the globe were wiped out, thrusting the supernatural world into figurative darkness. When word spreads that the first new seer in a decade has been found, powerful forces will hunt her. The dead will unite to defend her. And a repressed sadist werelock will abandon his century-long vow of celibacy to claim her as his own... -
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![Lost Girl by Dee Garcia]()
Lost Girl by Dee Garcia
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsWendy. I was just a normal girl in a normal human world. I’d loved. I’d lost. I’d grieved, and after some time, I moved on. Then, and quite suddenly, he returned. He—Peter Pan, my first love; a monster in disguise. In the end, he paid the ultimate price, but his demise wasn’t enough... -
![Rise of the Alpha by Cassie Lein, Bre Rose]()
Rise of the Alpha by Cassie Lein, Bre Rose
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe following has been instilled in me from the day I was born…. 1) Our pack is the best. 2) Everyone else is inferior and beneath us. 3) Women are purely for producing powerful male pups and sexual gratification. I hate it, the whole mentality of the Exodus Pack repulses me. When a rare opportunity presents itself to escape the confines and everyday scrutiny of the pack I loathe, I pounce on it... -
![Grey's Tribute by Rachelle Mills]()
Grey's Tribute by Rachelle Mills
He was a wild animal cutting down anything that came in his path towards me. His icy gaze paralyzed me, holding me hostage, all I could do is watch, I tried to will myself to walk away, to move, to take myself to safety. I was firmly rooted, my heavy legs felt like anchors weighing me down, holding me in place... -
![Cruelly Bitten by Lexi C. Foss]()
Cruelly Bitten by Lexi C. Foss
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsOnce upon a time, humankind ruled the world while lycans and vampires lived in secret. This is no longer that time. Ismerelda:. The male I’m forever bonded to is now a monster. A cruel beast. A vampire without remorse and no memories of our previous existence together. He has no idea who I am. What I mean to him. Who we used to be together. But I’m not giving up. He will remember me... -
![Seduce My Soul by Yumoyori Wilson]()
Seduce My Soul by Yumoyori Wilson
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe seduction in my blood leads me to find not one, but two mates. Will it help me discover where I stand between love and war? Being a private secretary to two NYC billionaires is a rewarding experience. Not only do I gain a position where I keep my independence, but I'm also given the chance to get closer to the two very opposite Smith brothers...Categorized as:
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![Touched by Darkness: by Harleigh Beck]()
Touched by Darkness: by Harleigh Beck
Touched by darkness and dipped in black ink, I call him out from the shadows where he hides, waiting to torment my nightmares. After bringing sin into Eden, I do the one thing I should never do. Something I know will backfire. I make a deal with Amenadiel to help me escape Eden. Sin changes you. It invites the darkness inside to slowly feed on the last remnants of light... -
![Buried Destiny by Anne Malcom]()
Buried Destiny by Anne Malcom
Death. For everyone, even immortals, there is nothing after death. No takebacks, no comebacks. It's a full stop. The end of a story. The end of everything. For Sophie, it's little more than a comma. A prelude. A footnote in her true destiny. She was fated to die. Many times. To know what lay beneath in the underworld. To bring the darkness back with her... -
![What Beats Within the Tunnels by Ashley O'Donovan]()
What Beats Within the Tunnels by Ashley O'Donovan
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsCan the man who shattered her heart also be the key to saving her soul? Lyra has endured far more than any woman her age should. She has a heart full of scars and a mind teeming with questions that can only be answered in Zomea, the alleged realm of the dead. To get there, she must complete the last ceremony to open a bridge... -
![Fae Farewells by M.F. Adele]()
Fae Farewells by M.F. Adele
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsI am not a good person. Torture and murder can’t even ease the wrath that’s thrumming through my veins. I’m that f*****g angry. This vendetta might actually kill me, but it goes so far beyond the mess my parents left for me to clean up. All the pieces have finally started falling into place. The lies, the hidden agendas, and the games begin to paint a crystal-clear picture... -
![Blind Girl by Mary E. Twomey]()
Blind Girl by Mary E. Twomey
A Fantasy Adventure. Stumbling blindly through too many ups and downs wasn’t how Rosie was hoping her life would turn out. With her sight still gone, it becomes harder and harder to find her way. Still, she’s determined to heal as many cursed citizens as she can find, restoring their lives to them at much painful cost to her... -
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![Half Truths: Then by Elena M. Reyes]()
Half Truths: Then by Elena M. Reyes
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI’M A BEAST. UNTAMED. WILD. I have no need for a mate, much less a witch. Her kind is untrustworthy and cruel, yet this one beckons me and the pull is near volatile. My wolf thirsts for her pinned beneath us while my teeth break flesh—mark her as ours. Rejecting her is right, but at what cost? It’s the first time the animal and I are at odds. A KING does not bend the knee...Categorized as:
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![Omega Captured by Romy Lockhart]()
Omega Captured by Romy Lockhart
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThere’s no escaping the clutches of a true immortal, and my master already has me firmly in his grasp. It only takes breaking down the barrier to our hidden town for him to reach me. We can’t stop him. We can’t kill him. We’re all out of options. The secretive plan of a demon who wants me for his mate is the only thing that might save us... -
![Shift of Morals by K. Webster]()
Shift of Morals by K. Webster
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsI found him when he was a boy. Bloody. Mangled. Near death. If I’d been a merciful alpha, I would’ve snapped his neck and ended him right then. Except, I didn’t. Something in his big brown eyes tugged at my heart strings. I kept him. Healed him. Raised him to be fierce, loyal, and brave. Now that he’s an adult, everything’s changing. He’s no longer the soft, scared beta I once thought he was... -
![Bad Moon Rising by Katie May, Steffanie Holmes]()
Bad Moon Rising by Katie May, Steffanie Holmes
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsI’m Lily Dean, and all I want is a normal life. Prom night is approaching, and I’m trying to build up the courage to ask my two best friends—Jackson and Orion, the dark and mysterious Bellua twins. We grew up next door to each other, and even though the rest of the town thinks they’re freaks because their parents were killed during some spooky occult ritual, I love hanging out with them...Categorized as:
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![The Wolf in the Watchtower by Sue Wilder]()
The Wolf in the Watchtower by Sue Wilder
Before my mother died, she warned me about these things. Werewolves would always hunt me. Sentinel Falls held a trap I wouldn't see. And I should not - no matter how romantic or inevitable I thought the idea was - believe in fate. Because Grayson Devante believed in fate. And if he has his way, I'll probably end up dead... -
![Mating Games by Nikki Jefford]()
Mating Games by Nikki Jefford
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 9 ratings* Nominated Best Romance Novel of 2018 by Penned Con. *. When resistance turns to desire, all bets are off. Beautiful and vivacious wolf shifter, Jordan spurns the match her father is pushing between her and the swaggering mammoth, Raider. She'd happily let one of her fawning sisters have him, but her packmates are taking bets on who Raider will ultimately claim... -
![Fractured Magic by Jessica Wayne]()
Fractured Magic by Jessica Wayne
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI gave the savage my body…and my heart. With Merrick at my side, I have the power to control my own destiny. He is my rock. My alpha. Together we are the force that will bring a kingdom to its knees. There's only one problem, though. Merrick's control is slipping. The curse that binds him grows more volatile every day. If we don't find a way to break it, my warrior will become the beast--forever... -
![Stake-Out: An Urban Fantasy Romance by Lily Luchesi]()
Stake-Out: An Urban Fantasy Romance by Lily Luchesi
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsEnter the Underworld of Chicago. Detective Danny Mancini is on a case, following a murder suspect. When he catches him, he finds out that the perp isn't even he's a two hundred-year-old rogue vampire. The Captain doesn't believe him, and puts him on early retirement, despite his many years of service to the Chicago Police Department, which sends him into a downward spiral... -
![Curses & Kitsune by C.J. Ravenna]()
Curses & Kitsune by C.J. Ravenna
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsJinta. Nothing’s easy when you’re fated to a yakuza boss. I’m possessed by an ancient, powerful kitsune hellbent on chaos and destruction. Until we can find a way to lift the curse, I’m a threat to everyone I hold dear. Tensions within the Namikawa-kai, hunters lurking in the shadows, and vengeful ex-boyfriends want to thwart us at every step... -
![The Bloody Chamber and Other Stories by Angela Carter]()
The Bloody Chamber and Other Stories by Angela Carter
Rated: 3.95 of 5 stars · 62 ratingsAngela Carter was a storytelling sorceress, the literary godmother of Neil Gaiman, David Mitchell, Audrey Niffenegger, J. K. Rowling, Kelly Link, and other contemporary masters of supernatural fiction... -
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![Red by K.D. Miller]()
Red by K.D. Miller
Rated: 3.88 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThey don’t go into the woods…. Every full moon, the Beast rises within the woods. Every full moon, some poor soul is sent into that forsaken forest as a sacrifice. Every full moon, the village holds its collective breath that the sacrifice will be enough. Any other time, the woods are supposed to be safe, but no one dares take a chance. Not until Sloane Whelan... -
![Embraced by the Alpha Pack by Serenity Rayne]()
Embraced by the Alpha Pack by Serenity Rayne
Your wedding day is supposed to be the happiest day of your life—until I scent the presence of an unknown fifth mate. I thought Ashina and I were safe, nestled in the small town with loves I never expected and dreams I didn’t dare to have before. The decision to marry Alpha Ethan was meant to keep me alive, but when I smell the new mate, I do the only thing I can: I run...Categorized as:
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![Wanting Joycelyn by Kylee K. Yount, Kyle Kay]()
Wanting Joycelyn by Kylee K. Yount, Kyle Kay
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsAlpha Lennox Hall has been waiting for a shewolf to interest him. When he meets Jocelyn he senses she is different. His immediate attraction to her is completely one sided. Her fear of the big bad alpha keeps Jocelyn from seeing his attraction to her. She thinks his over protective attitude is because she's weak and doesn't want her to interact with his pack...Categorized as:
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![Escaping Hallow Hill Academy by A.K. Koonce, Aleera Anaya Ceres]()
Escaping Hallow Hill Academy by A.K. Koonce, Aleera Anaya Ceres
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsI’m the last of my kind. The final devout witch of my Holy Lady of Death. Or so I thought…. A mysterious Academy beneath the veil of this city is hiding one of my own within their institute. He’s nothing like I thought he’d be. An asshole. He’s a total witchy asshole. And now we’re both school property. As is the blood sucking vampire bound to my beating heart...Categorized as:
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![Escaping Darkness by T.A. Note]()
Escaping Darkness by T.A. Note
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratings"It only took one night for my life to change. A baptism in my brother's blood created a darkness I couldn't escape. I know when I wake up, nothing will be the same. "When I witnessed a pack of wolf shifters murder my family, my whole world changed overnight. S. P. P, The Shifters Protection Program, finds me and offers me a place to heal and a new start in life I wasn't expecting...Categorized as:
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![Knight of the Hunted by Elizabeth Dunlap]()
Knight of the Hunted by Elizabeth Dunlap
400-year-old Lisbeth was born a vampire. She has lived most of her life in the castle of her Order, drinking the blood of her companion to stay healthy and maintaining the rules laid down centuries ago. But when a Lycan child inadvertently crosses their border one day, instead of killing it Lisbeth sets it free... -
![The Mistake and the Lycan King by Asha Nyr]()
The Mistake and the Lycan King by Asha Nyr
In a world shrouded in mystery and supernatural law, wolf-shifter Ragna's eighteenth birthday sends shockwaves through the realm. Every unmated male believes she is their destined companion—a contradiction to the very essence of their beliefs...Categorized as:
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![Through Wolf's Eyes by Jane Lindskold]()
Through Wolf's Eyes by Jane Lindskold
Rated: 3.93 of 5 stars · 38 ratingsFirekeeper only vaguely remembers a time when she didn't live with her "family," a pack of "royal wolves"-bigger, stronger, and smarter than normal wolves. Now her pack leaders are sending her back to live among the humans, as they promised her mother years ago. Some of the humans think she may be the lost heir to their throne. This could be good-and it could be very, very dangerous... -
![Viciously Bitten by Lexi C. Foss]()
Viciously Bitten by Lexi C. Foss
Rated: 3.93 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsA Blood Alliance short story, best enjoyed after reading Rebel Bitten. Once upon a time, humankind ruled the world while lycans and vampires lived in secret. This is no longer that time. This is not a love story. This is about desire. No, not even that. It’s about f*cking. Harsh, hot, violent f*cking. There’s blood. There’s biting. There’s a heck of a lot of moaning. Some screaming, too... -
![Haunted Sanctuary by Moira Rogers]()
Haunted Sanctuary by Moira Rogers
Rated: 3.88 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe shadows of her past could destroy their future. Green Pines, Book 1. Eden Green can’t remember a time she didn’t believe in monsters—her cousin was born one. Her family’s dark past casts a long shadow, making it hard to make friends and harder to commit to a lover. She lives a quiet life in small-town Clover, Tennessee, but she’s always waiting for the other shoe to drop... -
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![The Alpha Wolf’s Bullied Bride by Kayla Wolf]()
The Alpha Wolf’s Bullied Bride by Kayla Wolf
Rated: 3.88 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHe was my personal tormentor. Now, I’m his forced mate and pregnant with his baby…. He was my brother’s best friend and bullied me for being shiftless and too big. My stupid heart fell for him anyway. When he found out, he publicly humiliated me. But he’s the Alpha now and announces he’ll claim me as his Omega. And I have zero choice. I’m the lowest in the pack hierarchy. The outcast. The fat one... -
![Bessa by Rachelle Mills]()
Bessa by Rachelle Mills
“Let me see your face. ”. Savage, fierce, unforgiving, the world of the Far North is nothing like the land of Dunes where Bessa was birthed. From the first moment Bessa’s feet touch the Far Northern land she has to fight tooth and claw for her rightful place within a pack that holds strict to the Old Ways...Categorized as:
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Wolf by Alaska Angelini
Rated: 3.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratings★☆★☆★☆★☆ OPTIONED FOR FILM★☆★☆★☆★☆. Tragedy was something I knew all too well. My years as a detective showed me the worst life had to offer. .. but it wasn’t the homicides that had me stepping down from the force. Losing my fiancé and partner, Martin, to a senseless act of violence had. Now I'm a private investigator and I choose my own assignments... -
![Stolen Destiny by C.R. Jane, Mila Young]()
Stolen Destiny by C.R. Jane, Mila Young
What is a siren without her power? I'm about to find out, and I have no problems embracing the darkness to do so. I was thrown into a literal hell, and every day feels like it could be my last. But amid such darkness, I thought I found light with three men who've shown me happiness is possible even in a place like this. Except, maybe I was too quick to trust and give my heart away... -
![Bessa by Rachelle Mills]()
Bessa by Rachelle Mills
“Let me see your face. ”. Savage, fierce, unforgiving, the world of the Far North is nothing like the land of Dunes where Bessa was birthed. From the first moment Bessa’s feet touch the Far Northern land she has to fight tooth and claw for her rightful place within a pack that holds strict to the Old Ways... -
![Knot A Trace: Part Two by Liliana Carlisle]()
Knot A Trace: Part Two by Liliana Carlisle
Just when I thought things couldn't get any worse. .. My best friend is missing. Now so am I. Being held captive as an unmated Omega is just another event to add to my list of problems. But this time, there are no cookies, cakes, or macarons to distract me from the trauma. I can only hope that Landon, River, and Vincent are on the case, saving as many kidnapped Omegas as they can...Categorized as:
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