Bodyguard Shifters Series by Zoe Chant, Lauren Esker

A tough bear shifter bodyguard undercover in a coffee shop + a curvy barista with an adorable 5-year-old + a deadly shifter assassin = a scorching thrill ride of a romance! Tough as nails and hard as steel, Derek Ruger has spent his life in dangerous parts of the world, and has the scars (emotional and physical) to show for it... moreA tough bear shifter bodyguard undercover in a coffee shop + a curvy barista with an adorable 5-year-old + a deadly shifter assassin = a scorching thrill ride of a romance! Tough as nails and hard as steel, Derek Ruger has spent his life in dangerous parts of the world, and has the scars (emotional and physical) to show for it. But this is his most difficult assignment yet: going undercover in a coffee shop to protect a curvy witness, who happens to be his fated mate! Single mom Gaby Diaz is just trying to make ends meet, working as a coffee shop barista while taking night classes, caring for her 5-year-old son, and supporting her widowed mother. Then she witnesses an armed robbery, and now she's being hunted by an assassin and protected by a hot, gruff bodyguard who just might be able to coax Gaby into opening up the heart she's been sheltering for years. Hot as a fresh cup of coffee, Bearista is a standalone BBW paranormal romance with a Latina heroine and a protective bear shifter hero. No cliffhangers! less

What's hotter than a sexy man holding an adorable kitten? A sexy, protective panther shifter cop holding five adorable kittens! Curvy cat-rescue volunteer Tessa Davelos can't fix her wounded soul, so she's out to save the world instead, one kitten at a time. But when her tragic past comes back to haunt her in the form of an unstoppable dragon assassin, a drop-dead gorgeous cop cruises through the door of the cat shelter and into her broken heart .. moreWhat's hotter than a sexy man holding an adorable kitten? A sexy, protective panther shifter cop holding five adorable kittens! Curvy cat-rescue volunteer Tessa Davelos can't fix her wounded soul, so she's out to save the world instead, one kitten at a time. But when her tragic past comes back to haunt her in the form of an unstoppable dragon assassin, a drop-dead gorgeous cop cruises through the door of the cat shelter and into her broken heart ... Ben Keegan knows his panther can't fight a dragon and survive. But he doesn't care, not with Tessa in harm's way. She's his mate, whether she'll believe it or not, and any dragon that wants to hurt her is going to have to go through Ben first. A fast-paced and funny paranormal romance featuring a hot, protective hero, a heroine learning to open her heart to love, and enough cute kittens to make your heart melt! less

He's all wrong for her. So why do his arms feel so right? When shy bookworm Melody daydreamed about her perfect man, "must love books" topped the list. She never dreamed of someone like Gunnar blowing into her neatly alphabetized and indexed world to turn it upside down. Finding out that her one true mate is an ex-con with a grade school education must be fate's idea of a cruel joke. Never mind that his kisses make her swoon and his touch turns her traitorous knees to jelly .. moreHe's all wrong for her. So why do his arms feel so right? When shy bookworm Melody daydreamed about her perfect man, "must love books" topped the list. She never dreamed of someone like Gunnar blowing into her neatly alphabetized and indexed world to turn it upside down. Finding out that her one true mate is an ex-con with a grade school education must be fate's idea of a cruel joke. Never mind that his kisses make her swoon and his touch turns her traitorous knees to jelly ... Sent to prison for a crime he didn't commit, Gunnar is six and a half feet of gruff, dyslexic, tattooed bear shifter ex-con hiding a gentle heart. He knows he could be the man Melody deserves, if only she'll let him unleash the passionate woman hidden underneath her sexy librarian cardigans. But with danger from both their pasts closing in fast, Gunnar is running out of time to prove to Melody that a good girl and a guy from the wrong side of the tracks just might be able to write their own happy ending. A sweet and funny paranormal romance building to a thrilling climax, #3 in the Bodyguard Shifters series. All books in the series are standalones with a guaranteed HEA, and can be read in any order. less

"Put me down, you ... thing!" ... were not the first words Loretta expected to say to the love of her life. Look, you try having a dragon snatch you out of a burning building when all you're wearing is a towel. He just saved her life. Why doesn't she look happy about it? Billionaire dragon shifter Darius is a man in control—of his business, his family, his life... more"Put me down, you ... thing!" ... were not the first words Loretta expected to say to the love of her life. Look, you try having a dragon snatch you out of a burning building when all you're wearing is a towel. He just saved her life. Why doesn't she look happy about it? Billionaire dragon shifter Darius is a man in control—of his business, his family, his life. But stubborn, outspoken, redheaded Loretta and the rowdy preschoolers at her day care are about to turn his well-ordered life upside down. The fire at Loretta's apartment was no accident, and the closer he keeps her, the safer she'll be. But Loretta's not about to let anyone treat her like a treasure to be locked up for safekeeping. Even if two stubborn people can overcome the odds and fall in love, it's going to take all Darius's strength and Loretta's wits to keep a dangerous enemy from sending their chances at a happy ending up in smoke. Day Care Dragon is a full length paranormal romance with humor, heart, and suspense. If you like T.S. Joyce, Terry Bolryder and Harmony Raines, one-click today! less

His second chance is her salvation ... Big, tatted-out bull shifter Maddox used to work as a thug for hire, but now he's a drifter with his old life in ruins. All he knows is that he wants to be better than he was. When he hitchhikes into the small town of Silvermine, Arizona, he's not planning to stay. But first he helps out a teenager in trouble, and the next thing he knows, the kid's alluring aunt walks into his life, and runs away with his heart... moreHis second chance is her salvation ... Big, tatted-out bull shifter Maddox used to work as a thug for hire, but now he's a drifter with his old life in ruins. All he knows is that he wants to be better than he was. When he hitchhikes into the small town of Silvermine, Arizona, he's not planning to stay. But first he helps out a teenager in trouble, and the next thing he knows, the kid's alluring aunt walks into his life, and runs away with his heart. For the first time in his life, Maddox has something of his own to protect. Blind tea-shop owner Verity has been caught up in a dangerous struggle with the town's corrupt sheriff and a greedy landowner trying to force her to sell. First Maddox saves her niece, and then he offers to help her save her business. Teaming up might be the solution she's been hoping for, but Verity has spent her life learning not to believe in happy endings. And with a sheriff who would break every law to stop them, it'll take all his strength, her wits, and their courage to get out of this alive ... less

Two dragons. One second chance. Once, music-loving Esme and proud clanlord Heikon were each other's everything. She danced only for him, and his love was the song that filled her world. And then a single act of treachery destroyed it all, their mate bond severed beyond repair. Esme retreated to her dance studio and music hoard to salve her broken heart. But Heikon believes some part of him still lives in her soul. There must be a way to fix it, to somehow win her back... moreTwo dragons. One second chance. Once, music-loving Esme and proud clanlord Heikon were each other's everything. She danced only for him, and his love was the song that filled her world. And then a single act of treachery destroyed it all, their mate bond severed beyond repair. Esme retreated to her dance studio and music hoard to salve her broken heart. But Heikon believes some part of him still lives in her soul. There must be a way to fix it, to somehow win her back. If he can only figure out the steps of the dance that will make them true mates and partners again. Before the enemy that destroyed their happy ending comes back to make sure this dance is their last ... Dancer Dragon is a steamy second-chance dragon shifter romance, latest in the Bodyguard Shifters series. All books in the series stand alone with a guaranteed HEA. One-click Dancer Dragon today! less

He takes care of other people's kids ... but he craves a family of his own.Enter a single mom waitress with a broken heart and a whole lot of trouble behind her.Army vet Dan is still figuring out how to deal with being a three-legged bear, but it turns out kids don’t care how many limbs he has as long as he’s willing to be a climbing frame. He didn’t come to Autumn Grove to be a babysitter, but before he knows it, he’s got a job changing diapers and braiding hair... moreHe takes care of other people's kids ... but he craves a family of his own.Enter a single mom waitress with a broken heart and a whole lot of trouble behind her.Army vet Dan is still figuring out how to deal with being a three-legged bear, but it turns out kids don’t care how many limbs he has as long as he’s willing to be a climbing frame. He didn’t come to Autumn Grove to be a babysitter, but before he knows it, he’s got a job changing diapers and braiding hair.Now if he could just catch the eye of the beautiful woman who makes his bear stand up and say "Mine."But Paula has been burned one too many times. With two kids to worry about, Autumn Grove's only diner to run, and a deadbeat ex, she's not ready to open her heart again.Even to an amazing guy who's great with kids, with shoulders to die for and amazing eyes and ...Okay. Maybe she's not holding back her feelings as well as she hoped.Return to Autumn Grove in a standalone paranormal romance with heat and heart, featuring a few familiar faces and a brand-new couple fighting for their HEA. less

He burns for his fated mate's touch.But touching each other would destroy them both.Literally.Once a resident of Griffin Island, Tyr—known to humans as Terry—has been exiled to the human world, bearing a magic tattoo that prevents him from being able to reveal his true nature. In the small town of Autumn Grove, he begins to rebuild his life.An outcast from his people, he believes he has no fated mate—until she comes to him, carrying a stolen child and seeking sanctuary... moreHe burns for his fated mate's touch.But touching each other would destroy them both.Literally.Once a resident of Griffin Island, Tyr—known to humans as Terry—has been exiled to the human world, bearing a magic tattoo that prevents him from being able to reveal his true nature. In the small town of Autumn Grove, he begins to rebuild his life.An outcast from his people, he believes he has no fated mate—until she comes to him, carrying a stolen child and seeking sanctuary. He must teach her to live in the human world, and protect her from those who would seek to harm her.But she has magic too, a cruel curse that will physically harm both of them if they touch each other. Doomed to be together yet apart, they can't live without each other, and can't give in to their yearning.Their love is a ticking time bomb, and something has to give, before they both combust. less