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Dungeon Diving 201 by Bruce Sentar
Ken returns from the Elven World to another year at Haylon College.Yet, attitudes towards training have changed, the Naga attack has shifted priorities the world over and Ken finds himself and his fellow classmates pushed harder than ever before.The big four colleges no longer are going to focus on survival of their students, it’s time to push them and let the strongest shine... -
The Bloody Ruin Asylum & Taproom by Seana Kelly
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsI’m Sam, the werewolf book nerd owner of The Slaughtered Lamb Bookstore & Bar. My husband, Master vampire Clive, has been asked to go to Budapest to interview for a position in the Guild, a council of thirteen vampires who advise the world’s Masters. The competition for the recently vacated spot is fierce... -
Their Baby Dragon by Annie Nicholas
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsCOUNT DOWN TO DRAGON BABY Eoin, Harbinger of Smoke and Darkness, and Angie, Angel Dragon of New Port, are very pleased to announce they are expecting the birth of their first child in the spring. The popular celebrity dragon couple cannot wait to meet their newest addition. They were recently spotted at the premiere shifter obstetrician’s office looking upset. Stay tuned for updates...Categorized as:
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By the Fae by Jemma Croft
Rated: 4.71 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsDream job – check.Dream apartment – nearly check.Super-hot fae boyfriend – Uh, she’ll have to get back to you on that one.At age 29, good girl, Holly Briar, thought she’d have it all by now. After all, everything else on her metaphorical (and physical) list is checked off, but she’s still very much lacking in the love dept...Categorized as:
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Purrfectly Naughty: A Maverick Pride Tale by C.D. Gorri
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsPamela has turned her life around for the sake of her son and the Pride, but is this Tigress ready for more than one night of naughtiness?Pamela Brown is a Tigress with one singular focus, to provide her cub with the best life possible.She’s worked hard to mend her past mistakes and to forge relationships with the members of the small, but strong Maverick Pride... -
The Hitwoman Under Pressure by J.B. Lynn
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsMaggie Lee's dedication to her family knows no limits. Even though her life is in chaos, she'll take any chance to repair her fractured family... -
The Enchanted Garden Cafe by Abigail Drake
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsFor her sixth birthday, Fiona Campbell’s mother, Claire, made her a peace sign piñata filled with wishes for a better planet instead of candy. When she got her period, her mother held a womanhood ceremony at their café and invited the neighborhood. On her sixteenth birthday, they celebrated with a drum circle... -
Controlling the King of Floods by Lola Glass
I'm in a city full of fae who despise me because of my magic, with a mate who doesn't have time to see me.Yeah, it's been great .I've about decided to move to the earth fae lands when someone wakes the Mother of All Monsters, and Flood decides I have to go with him into the Aboa to put her back to sleep... -
The First She by Elaine Waters
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsKira distrusts men and is convinced that she can live just fine without any testosterone in her life. When she accidentally gets teleported to a wild planet populated by only alien men, her plans stutter... -
The Werewolf Hunter and the Apprentice by Shari L. Tapscott, Jake Andrews
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsTo have and to hold, until werewolves do us part…At twenty-four years old, Catriona Mason is the youngest trainer in GHOST’s thirty-year history. She’s never met a monster she couldn’t kill, nor a challenge she couldn’t overcome…until the guild president’s wayward son walked into her training room eighteen months ago... -
Sentinel: Reckless Desires by Olivia Arran
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHe’s my past. Not my future. Angel is gorgeous, flirty, and smoking hot. An alpha wolf shifter with piercing blue eyes and a cocky smile. Five years ago I succumbed to his charms in a delicious moment of weakness, and then I ran, never looking back. I’ve craved him ever since, but it doesn’t matter what my body— or my heart —wants. I have a vow to keep: to never let a man hold power over me... -
Defender: Reckless Desires by Olivia Arran
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHe makes me forget what’s important… Vincent Charles Brownstone III—alpha wolf shifter, British, and an arrogant playboy. He’s the firstborn son of one of London’s elite families. He’s also sinfully handsome, with a rock hard body and eyes that make me think of wicked things... -
My Heat to Bear by Olivia Arran
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHe burns away the memories... The day Fire Chief Max Everson strolled into Jeanie's life she knew she had a battle on her hands. Ripped and handsome, he didn't seem the type to take no for an answer, but she had told him the truth when she said she wasn't looking for that kind of thing. No flirting or kissing, and most definitely not a fling... -
Tusks, Tails & Teacakes by T.L. Stone
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsOne part Legends and Lattes, one part Hallmark rom-com, and a generous sprinkle of cottagecore coziness.Welcome to The Tusk & Tail Tavern where the fire is always crackling, the meat pies are rich and savory, the air is filled with laughter and bard-song, and friends are like family... -
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Mermaid Beach: A Wholesome Romance Novel by Sheila Roberts
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsMermaid Beach by Sheila Roberts will be available Apr 25, 2023...Categorized as:
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Courting the King of Cliffs by Lola Glass
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsI ran away to live with the earth fae for a few days, and ended up sleeping in Granite's bed.It's not as kinky as it sounds.At least, not at first.But then I learn why he's been avoiding me.And why he smells so good... -
Shiver Me Timbers by Cassie Mint
My crush is so obvious, even the ghosts ship us together.But he’s off limits… and my dad’s best friend.Oh, my dad passed away years ago, but do you think that makes Duncan Matlock any less loyal to his memory? No, sir. It does not.Duncan will keep a respectful distance from me until his last breath, I’m sure of it. Never mind the monster crush I’m carrying for him... -
Sweet Dreams by Terry Bolryder
He says he's my dream mate and that he was born to love me. That he came from another world, and he has trained his whole life to make my dreams come true. I thought he was a hallucination.I was wrong. TessI'm a normal girl. Blond. Curvy. 5'11''. A vigilante with extra strength who punishes dudes for their crimes against the women who loved them. Yeah, maybe not so normal. But I like my life... -
Heartsridge Shifters: Cade by Olivia Arran
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsTeam South-One Bear shifter Cade Ayers has been tasked with the mission of bringing a rogue fox shifter in for questioning, something that should be relatively easy, since all intel points to the shifter being only a boy. He already feels bad for the kid, but it isn’t his job to pass judgment. That would happen back home, in the shifter town of Heartsridge... -
Fire, Brimstone and Chocolate Cake by Mina Carter
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsEscape hell. Save the world. Simple, huh? My name's Jynx. This morning I was a princess of hell. Now I'm it's most wanted. __________________ After a coup in hell, Lucifer's niece, Jynx Morningstar, is on the run with the king of hell in her back pocket (in handy stone doll form) and a hellcat with delusions of grandeur... -
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... -
Bearing Scars by Layla Nash
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsKara flees a rogue pack to save her own life, but knows she has to go back to save her brother, Nick. Leaving him behind forever, in the evil alpha's clutches, isn't an option. When the rogue wolves chase her, though, Kara faces a lonely death in the woods -- until an enormous bear shifter races in to save her... -
Watcher: Reckless Desires by Olivia Arran
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI'm not who they think I am… I’m the IT guy, the technology genius behind the scenes, and that’s all they know. They’ve slotted me into one of their neat little boxes, filing me away as safe. Friendly. Easygoing . But, I’m not. Far from it. Push me and I’ll crush you. Touch me? You’re not going to be breathing very long. But I want her to touch me. Scarlett... -
Loving the Boss by Whitney G.
Rated: 4.09 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsClaire Gracen finally has the life she’s always wanted: A career she loves, a man who’s willing to do any and everything for her, and friends that show her the true meaning of the word ‘friendship...Categorized as:
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Claiming Charity by Violet Rae
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsRyderWhat could be worse than Christmas? Working security on a Christmas movie a week before the “big day.” The only consolation? Charity Pine is also working as props master on this movie. The problem? Charity has haunted my dreams for years, but she's my best friend's little sister and the one woman I can never have.Luke and I enlisted together... -
Ghost by Lyla Oweds
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsMy abilities are growing every day. But thanks to my new friends, I know that I'm not insane. Even so, there's a darkness inside me. It's been getting stronger. A reality that I've been trying to avoid. Being near the boys draw it out. Being close to them also make me unafraid for the first time in my life... -
Bear Guards by J. S. Striker
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWelcome to Orville. You won’t find it on a map and it is full of secrets… Evan Deana Thomason has had enough of heartbreak, and moving away from the city and into her grandmother’s town seems like the perfect way to recuperate. The people are friendly, sometimes nosy, and everything has its charm…except maybe the cops. Okay, one cop... -
Bearing Hearts by Layla Nash
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsLucy Randall couldn't save her partner, Ragnar, when their mission against a rogue wolf-pack went bad, but she can finish the job and at least honor Ragnar's memory by killing the men who ambushed him. Reaching the investigator who hired her, Smith, seems easy enough -- until she runs into a man with Ragnar's face and twice as much attitude... -
Bearing Demons by Layla Nash
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsGreer O’Brien has seen all kinds of tragedy as a homicide detective, and she’s witnessed her fair share as a banshee, too. When she finds a dying man, the banshee sings his death-song – except the handsome shifter doesn’t stay dead. Greer isn’t ready for Malcolm MacNevin to disrupt her solitary life, and she certainly isn’t ready for him to kidnap her... -
Enforcer: Reckless Desires by Olivia Arran
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI’m a stone cold killer… I’m the assassin. The one they send to do the jobs no one else wants. They think I don’t have a heart, that I don’t care, and they could be right. So, why does Frankie insist on ignoring the warnings? She’s there, everywhere I look, her lush body calling to me, her words punching craters in my ego. She’s not afraid of me. She wants me, any way she can have me... -
A Seer Among Shifters by Lola Glass
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI belong to fate.The Supernatural Underworld has called to me for longer than I can remember, sending visions as it reaches for me.Or at least, that's what I thought was happening.In reality, I somehow managed to tap into the stream of fate and have been stealing bits and pieces from it throughout my life.But every time I took from fate, it took from me as well. Over time, it captured my soul... -
Bearing Secrets by Layla Nash
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsSunshine Wilkes runs a shelter and escape route for women with nasty husbands. She handles whatever the world throws at her... until she rescues a crazy pregnant lady raving about werewolves -- and carrying a little boy with a puppy tail. Sunny realizes she's in over her head in a magical world she didn't realize existed... -
Honey Bear: A Kinship Cove Fun & Flirty Romance by Ellis Leigh, Shifters In Love
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsSometimes the happy in happily ever after is relative. Or related. Sort of. The third slice of sweetness from the Cake-ily Ever After bakery in Kinship Cove will definitely satisfy your sweet tooth. I’m supposed to be the nice sister. The good one. The girl everyone can count on and who rallies the troops whenever one of us needs a little boost. I’m not supposed to be anything other than sweet...Categorized as:
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The Deal by L.L. Frost
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsLocked out of her apartment with nowhere to go, Adie’s day goes from bad to worse when she finds out she’s been accused of breaking demonic law. While hunting down a red hot demon, seeking refuge with her mentor, and doing a little research, Adie finds herself stalked by more than misfortune... -
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Having Her Enemy's Secret Shifter Baby by Celia Kyle, Marina Maddix
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsShe’s pregnant and he’s determined to have her under his roof and in his bed...no matter the cost! Reese can’t get the delectable she-wolf Jane Coleman out of his mind. They shared one passionate night on a Ft. Lauderdale beach and she disappeared by morning. He should forget her, but his wolf won’t let him dismiss the memories of her silken skin, lush curves, and seductive smile... -
Running to my Wolf by Lola Glass
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsIt was time to chase my mate.After a few lonely years of modeling, babysitting for my friends, and enough therapy to fix a serial killer, I was ready to reclaim my mate.I boxed up my sexy, expensive clothes and threw them in storage.I quit the job that put up a massive wall between us.I chopped the hair that made me millions... -
The Hopeless Series: Complete Collection by A.K. Koonce
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsIf life really was a fairy tale, Zakara would never be the damsel in distress. She’d be a thief, and Prince Charming wouldn’t have a clue how to steal the heart of the conniving criminal. Zakara saves not one, but three men locked inside the tallest tower. Her first instinct is to ditch them as soon as possible, but they have one thing that intrigues her more than wealth: Magic... -
Guardian: Reckless Desires by Olivia Arran
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWho does he think he is? The wolf shifter at my door. I pegged him as a shifter the second I laid eyes on him. It was the way he stalked into my apartment flexing his muscles and throwing his weight around, his lips twisted in a smirk. Acting like he owned the place. Smoking-hot, alpha jackass. It was meant to be just a job... -
The Shadow Fae: A Sexy Paranormal Romance Fae Series by A.K. Koonce, Rebecca Grey
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsI dreamed up a sexy fantasy man.And the iron fae prince has somehow become a chaotic reality.College and exams are a thing of the past and cruel Queens and dark magic are now trying to kill me on the daily. All because a seer says a true heir to the crown exists: A lost child. A girl. Just like me.That makes me a target. A threat. A dead woman walking... -
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... -
Blood Tree - Part Two by Scarlett Dawn
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhere there is light, there is dark.The two halves make a whole…Or do they constantly battle for dominance? Juliet Julius has watched her daughter, Kenna, grow into a fierce young woman. She has protected her. She has guarded her. She has sacrificed all she had to give. And she tried her hardest to keep her from the Dark. But now it's Juliet’s turn. Her social life is no longer on hold... -
How to Woo a Wyvern by Sheryl Quinn
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWelcome to Beastly. Neutral shifter territory and home of four dragon shifters looking for love. Only they don’t know it yet. Everything was fine until she walked in. She smells…different. Not quite human, not quite beast. I can’t figure it out and it’s making my dragon rise to the surface. It wants to claim her. And the gods help me, but so do I. I’m hunted. Scared... -
Signed by Layla Nash
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsHannah loves her life in New York, even though her boss doesn't appreciate her and her long-overdue promotion went to someone else. When her crazy best friend signs up for a mail order bride dating site, Hannah signs up as well just for laughs -- except things turn serious when her bestie falls in love and drags Hannah to North Dakota to meet the guy and his devastatingly handsome brother... -
Courage by Carrie Butler
Rated: 4.03 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsRena Collins never thought she'd long for the past--back when affection from Wallace, her freakishly strong boyfriend, was the most dangerous aspect of her life. But now that the human-altering organization known as ERA has gone on the offensive, nothing is safe. Her bloodline is exposed, her relationships torn apart, and just when it seems like things can't get any worse, ERA ups the ante... -
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Possessed by the Dark King by Lola Glass
Rated: 4.02 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsHe thinks I'm his gift, but I'll be his end.I told my friends that I'd kill the Dark King, but it was a lie. After surviving twenty years of torture, the last thing I want is to bring more violence into the world.Despite my best efforts at remaining hidden from him, the king finds me and drags me back to his castle... -
Fae Trials by Sofia Daniel
Rated: 3.98 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsOne Fated Mate Is A Blessing. Four Is A Curse Until my sister made a deal with the dark fae, I was 100% human. Now she’s missing and I’m cursed with wings and four fae princes as my fated mates. Prince Bradwell, August, Rory, and Caulden are as gorgeous as they are cruel. They rule my academy and don’t want a magic-less mate who can’t see through basic glamors. They want to get rid of me... -
Running from my Mate by Lola Glass
Running away never sounded so good.After years of an awkward arranged mating, I decided enough was enough and left.The only problem?I was pregnant.With triplets.Cue the overprotective male hormones.Now, the mate who didn't want me is determined to talk me into giving him another chance, and not even my best friends will help me get rid of him.It's time to learn how to stand up for myself... -
Lion Fur The Baby / Unbearable Cage by Aya Morningstar
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHe saved her life, and gave her a night she'd never forget... Curvy Allison Vinter's career and love life are in a rut--she's jumping from one dead-end job and dead-end guy to another. When her boss partners her with a creepy “dragon truther,” he shows her a video proving that dragons are real... -
Vampboozled: A Lovespelled Novella by E.F. Watson
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsAnita Andrews has always been a moon-half-full kind of girl. Until recently, when symptoms of ADWitchD started to surface, making it impossible to focus on her studies. Determined to make it through her final term of college, this werewolf-witch hybrid will do whatever it takes—even if it means breaking a few rules.But finals aren’t the only thing brewing up trouble for her...Categorized as:
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Resisted by Delilah Mohan
Never pick dare if you aren’t willing to suffer.The fates only gift shifters one mate in this lifetime. That’s the rule. That’s how it has always been. One mate, one subpack. Which was why it was so devastating to watch our mate die mere moments after learning she existed. It was our job to protect her, and we failed. But we wouldn’t fail her twice...
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