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Stone Sentinel by Jex Lane
Rated: 4.54 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsAs a gargoyle, Jet would prefer to spend his days sitting on the corner of a building, but when Samantha insists that Krampus is going to ruin Christmas, the two of them set off on an adventure to stop the creature. At least that’s the plan... -
Wild Fire by Mika Nix
He’s my nemesis, my rival, and the man I can’t get out of my head. We may be star-crossed but there’s enough heat between us to start a wildfire. I’ve never been one to follow the rules, but sleeping with a wolf shifter might be over the line, even for me. So, why can’t I get him out of my head? Or his scent out of my nose. Even on the other side of the world, I swear I can still smell him... -
Benjamin by Taylor Rylan
Rated: 4.52 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsCan a powerful warlock from an original line be everything a broken shifter needs to heal? Benjamin Ward loves seeing his fellow enforcers find their fated mates. He wants that and has made it no secret that he would love someone to cherish and spend his life with. When his aura reacts to the adorable cutie cooking, his heart hurts when he realizes who his fated One is and what he’s been through...Categorized as:
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Pack of Lies by Charlie Adhara
Werewolf meets human. Werewolf snubs human. Werewolf loves human? Julien Doran arrived in sleepy Maudit Falls, North Carolina, with a heart full of hurt and a head full of questions. The key to his brother's mysterious last days might be found in this tiny mysterious town, and now Julien's amateur investigation is starting to unearth things the locals would rather keep buried... -
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Mist and Marrow by Mary Calmes
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsLinden Van Doren is in a strange position. He’s an emancipated omega holding down two jobs, so he should be out from under anyone’s thumb but in reality, there are still weird lupine rules to follow. For instance, if an alpha wants to court him, he’s not allowed to say no... -
Frozen Dragon by Minerva Howe
A Dragon Veil Universe mpreg romanceOldest cousin and brother dragon Zeke has resigned himself to being the one lone dragon in his family. As his brother and cousins find their mates one by one, he ignores their protests that he'll find own love someday soon, and contents himself with caring for their growing brood of babies...Categorized as:
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Everett by Taylor Rylan
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWhat started over a century ago has come to fruition, and somehow, two lives from opposite sides of the same conflict discover they’re fated for each other. Did the fates get it right?Everett Fabré was thrust into a life not of his own choosing when his entire family and the majority of his pack were killed during a tragical attack on their ship during the Civil War... -
I Kid You Not by Macy Blake
Zachary Perry is willing to do whatever it takes to win the heart of his mysterious, gruff, and oh-so-gorgeous forest ranger neighbor, even if it means transforming his very bookish, nerdy self into someone (gulp!) outdoorsy so he can fit into Roan’s world... -
Sidhe by Amanda Meuwissen
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsNathan Grier returns from the Veil a changed man. The consequences of his time with Malak, the dark sidhe king, and the deal made to free him may be more than he can bear. The weakening of the Veil and new enemies foretell of a greater battle still ahead... -
Shifting Winter by Minerva Howe
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsJohn Leahy had no idea how he became a werewolf, but there's one thing he does know. He's struggling with everything from fitting into the wolf community up in the high mountains of Utah to controlling his shifting. John wants to fit in, to find a home, but most of all, he wants to impress pack co-leader Keegan... -
Nox by Stella Rainbow
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe fearless Keeper of the Chasm. An ex-warlock recovering from death. An evil rising from the flames.NoxWhen my idea of sneaking into the Burning Chasm for a recon mission was shot down by everyone, including the King of Otherworld, I probably should've listened... -
Cosmo and the King by Macy Blake
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsWhen Cosmo learns the faun king is in the human realm, he panics. See, Silenus happens to be his fiance... and he's never told any of his friends in the human realm that he ran away on his wedding day, leaving his king at the alter. Silenus made a deal with the devil--the queen of the fae--when he learned the human realm was going to be closed, keeping him separated from his mate and betrothed... -
The Hound of the Burgervilles by E.J. Russell
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsThis case is really going to the dogs… After I try a little off-the-books interrogation to locate my selkie almost-boyfriend’s nearly-ex-husband (don’t ask, it’s complicated), I’m in the doghouse again with my bosses, who bust me back to surveillance. Ugh... -
Hot Head by Mika Nix
Protecting him is my job. Finding out he’s my fated mate wasn’t part of the assignment.Lake Forrester III entered my life like a wrecking ball. Drake Security, my firm with my brothers, was hired to protect him from a stalker ex, but what Lake doesn’t know is that he’s not dealing with your average unhinged human... -
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Shadow's Embrace by M.A. Church
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsKage: Am I still a monster? Very much so. Am I loved? Absolutely. Will I burn it all down to protect my mate? You better believe it. Hunters have come to San DeLain once again, and they’re targeting humans and paranormals for their sick experiments. Many have gone missing. Some for many, many years... -
Someone to Hold Me by Lisa Oliver
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsSomeone to Hold Me. The Gods Made Me Do It #6 (Can be read as a standalone) Hades, Lord of the Underworld, has spent years searching the world for his Fated Mate. He's watched his brother and nephews find their "light" and yet he can't find his. On the verge of giving up hope, Hades attends his brother Poseidon's wedding; so outside his comfort zone, but his discomfort proves worth it... -
(Never) Feed the Crows by Jennifer Cody
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAmosUniversity is a strange experience, but I’ve managed to make it as weird as possible by accidentally befriending a flock of crows that like to hang out on campus. Anyone would have started feeding them if they knew how vengeful crows can be. I was worried about getting pooped on! I wasn’t going to find myself an enemy of the birds, but now I’m more like a friend... -
How the Necromancer in the Gold Vest Saved My Life: Disaster #4 by Jocelynn Drake
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsDisaster #4: Who Woke the Dead?Something has escaped from the underworld!Sky would like to point out that this is NOT his fault.But, yes, something has escaped, and it has all the dead crawling out of their graves.Naturally, the humans are freaking out.Except for the sexy one living across the street.Nolan is ready to jump into the fray and help Sky round up the underworld fugitive... -
Freefall by Andrea Speed
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIn a world where a werecat virus has changed society, Roan McKichan, a born infected and ex-cop, works as a private detective trying to solve crimes involving other infecteds. Conceived bearing the lion strain of the virus, Roan is the only fully functioning virus child in the country—maybe in the world. But that doesn’t mean he’s okay... -
Stranded by Claire Cullen
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsThe sea is the only home Aden has ever known. Aden’s heart was encased in ice when he gave in to the call of the ocean. Weak from sickness, he’s caught in a net and dragged from the water by people who are more than human. Bad wolves. All except one. There’s a trick to hiding in plain sight: don’t get noticed... -
Wolves Always Bite by Lori Ames
What’s a simple human to do when he discovers supernatural beings are real?Ask many, many, many questions and take lots of notes, of course.Jeremy had always wanted to befriend mythical creatures, play with forbidden magic, and meet his fated mate. Okay, okay... -
The Deputy and His Enforcer by Kiki Clark
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsA deputy bent on finding the truth and the Enforcer whose job it is to stop him...Nothing is more important to Marcus Rivera than protecting his pack, so he doesn’t understand why he has the sudden urge to tell a nosy human deputy things he shouldn’t. Marcus follows the rules. Always. But something about Robson’s scent has him tempted to break them... -
A Sterling New Year by J.L. Langley
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsShort story about Rhys and Sterling on New... -
Lone Wolf's Omega (Mercy Hills Pack) by Ann-Katrin Byrde
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsDamian thinks it's just one night. Salem thinks Damian's just another customer. They're both wrong. Damien grew up so poor even dirt was richer. So when the government approached him with a devil's deal, he leaped at a chance to provide for his parents and the rest of his family. All he had to give up was everything--his history, his pack, even his name... -
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The After Show by A.J. Sherwood
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSmith, his soul shattered after suffering a crushing personal loss, is left to fight for the survival of his son and the new colony on a planet that’s far more dangerous than anyone expected.WINNER: Pinnacle Book Achievement Award - Best Science Fiction Series~~~“This sensational book is a breathtaking page-turner with an enthralling storyline that rivals a Star Trek episode... -
Connor by Taylor Rylan
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhen you’re a fae born in the shifter realm, the last thing you expect is to discover your mate is fae, sent from the fae realm just for you. Connor Romano loves his family. Born to a vampire father and a fae mother, he’s spent his entire life witnessing firsthand the level his father would go to protect his mother, him, and their fae sister... -
Comet by Abigail Kade
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA himbo reindeer went hiking…It came upon a midnight clear that Santa told me in no uncertain terms I had to take a vacation this year. The thought of laying around on some beach doing nothing was my idea of hell, so hiking the Appalachian Trail was my plan. Everything was great until a near-sighted barn owl sent me careening down the side of a mountain in a snowstorm... -
Coyote, Vol. 4 by Ranmaru Zaria, Ranmaru Zariya
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsA forbidden romance between a werewolf and a human whose passion conceals a dark secret.Coyote, a werewolf, goes through life hiding his true identity. But when a handsome human pianist catches him in heat, forbidden passion explodes... -
Dragon It Out by Arden Steele
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAs some of the last remaining dragon shifters in the world, Uriah Maddock and his siblings are regarded as something akin to royalty in the paranormal community. It’s one of the main reasons their hotel has become such a coveted destination for Otherlings. All he wants, though, is to be left alone. He’s not looking for love or romance... -
Shield by Claire Cullen
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAn alpha who’s forgotten what it means to be human. An omega in hiding. And a pack ready to welcome them with open arms.After his life takes an unexpected turn, Jacob winds up moving from safe house to safe house, never truly feeling safe. When he finds himself at the orchard, he thinks there’s been some sort of mistake... -
Mystic Guardian by Mary Rundle
The Blackwood Pack saga continues… This is part of an on-going series by Amazon International Bestselling Author, Mary Rundle – catching up on previous titles is advised. Readers of previous books will enjoy meeting old friends once more as the pack does what it does best ̶ caring for one another and helping shifters everywhere... -
An Enemy Dragon by Aiden Bates, Jill Haven
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsDragons are scum. I know this. So why does this one make me feel so good? I know I should be proud to be a Templar. My daddy was one, and my granddaddy, too. And I am proud, don’t get me wrong. Of course I want to be part of ridding the earth of dragons before they can hurt anyone else. It’s just that the money doesn’t hurt, either... -
Cosmic Spells and Vampire Lairs by Mia Monroe
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsAre we destined to be star-crossed lovers or is Fate on our side?My friends are finding mates while I’m stuck with a sexy but silent vampire. Sure, Pietro is everything a boy could want- handsome, strong, brooding, and possessive. It’s just that with my gift, I’m well aware that he’s not the one fate has in store for me. He couldn’t be. For one thing, his mercury is always in retrograde... -
Unwanted Appeal by Kaje Harper
A sequel to, and contains spoilers for, Unexpected Demands - Hidden Wolves Book 2. Werewolf packs traditionally stay aloof from one another, but gossip still spreads like wildfire. Whispers and rumors about Simon and his mate-bonded male lover, and the pack's experiences with human were-hunters, are still making the rounds... -
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Caught by Claire Cullen
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsRafael is about to betray his oldest friends. Traveling to the Cove under the guise of friendship, Rafe is there for one reason and one reason only— to steal a siren. Drawn to Skye from the moment their eyes meet, he finds himself torn, but there are no good choices here. You're supposed to run away from a predator not toward them. Raised among humans, Skye isn’t a typical siren... -
The Professor's Dragon by Louisa Masters
It was love at first sight… with my professor. What’s a dragon to do?For two years, I’ve been pining over Professor Sarris. I knew the moment I saw him that we were meant for each other, but it’s not to be. For one thing, I was his student, and he’s the most ethical man I know. For another, he has no idea I’m actually a four-thousand-year-old dragon from another dimension... -
Half Moon Rising by Sandrine Gasq-Dion, Jennifer Fornes
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsBook Four This book is part of a series. It is in the process of being re-edited and I've left it up as is for those who are just starting. Enjoy! They say you can never go home... After more than a decade, Troy Bishop is going home to the family he left behind when his parents died. Little does Troy know, he's about to get a lot more than he bargained for...Categorized as:
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Hero by Kiki Burrelli
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsMercenaries. Outcasts. Alphas.Knox knows all the five of them have left now is each other. That, and the driving desire to find who had slaughtered their pack and make that person pay.But investigating a tragedy with only rubble as evidence requires money and time. Knox can find one and use it to buy the other... -
A Lot To Be Thankful For by J.L. Langley
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsShort story about Sterling and... -
Cursed is the Worst by E.J. Russell
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsAn awkward swan shifter walks into a barre… …after he’s already walked into the door, two people on the street, and a rack full of tiny pink tutus... -
Playing You by Claire Cullen
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsNeeded—one omega assistant. Should be proficient in filing, typing, and, um, role-play.Riley just can’t catch a break. With no job and no place to live, things are tough. He clings to his love of acting—pretending to be someone else, even for a day—but he can’t get hired to wait tables let alone get a bit part in a play. Just when he’s at his lowest, he meets Brendan. And his luck changes... -
The Alpha's Candy-Kissed Omega by Lorelei M. Hart
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMM Non-Shifter Mpreg Romance. What better place to meet your fated mate than an extraordinary candy store? And what better season than Halloween? Liam is arranging the amazing treats in the window of his gourmet candy shop, Sugar, when a jogger taps on the window. Despite his policy not to let strangers in when he’s alone in the closed store, this stranger is too irresistible to send away... -
January Blues by Jax Stuart
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhile practically human in a coven of powerful witches, Cody has still picked up an enemy. After an assassination attempt fails spectacularly, his rival summons a demon to get rid of him.Contracted to ruin Cody's life, Toth tries everything within the rules to break the perpetually cheerful man. Nothing he does seems to work, and he is pressed to try something else: seduce Cody... -
Witchbane by Lissa Kasey
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA power awakening within is tearing him apart.All Sebastian ever wanted was a place to call home. Bound to Liam, his fated mate, and nestled in the center of a werewolf pack, he’s found one. However, opening portals filled with monsters in his sleep, Sebastian’s power is a wild thing he’s unable to control. And it’s slowly destroying him.He never asked to be part fae, or for any of their magic... -
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Salvaged Omega by Kian Rhodes
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThree hundred and twenty plus years after the infamous witch trials, Salem still lagged significantly behind the rest of the nation in the rights of both Omegas and everyone who wasn't a human. Unfortunately for Sky - one of the unfortunate humans to have been born with the holdover Omega gene - that was where he was born... -
Omegas Unchained by Samantha Cayto
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsTwo omegas with the same radical idea – breaking free from their constraints and taking charge of their own destinies! Shy, brutalized Ryan has a simple goal of carving the best life for himself and his pup that he can. Being accepted into the Rogue Pack has given him that chance. He also harbors the hope of mating with Griffin, the beta he has loved for longer than he should... -
Gruff by Morgan Brice
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsGoat shifters in love! Brave goats, wicked fae, and a cursed castle Supernatural historian and goat shifter Adiel Nielson moved to Fox Hollow to write about the town's unique history as a haven for shifters and psychics. He never expects to encounter the cute guy he flirted with at a rest stop—or to discover that Joel is a shifter as well—and the photographer assigned to his project... -
The Drummer's Heartbeat by Giovanna Reaves
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFollowing his family’s advice, Grayson goes off to college to expand his horizons beyond his small hometown. Years later Grayson is ready to head back home after he's accomplished his goals, both socially and academically. The holidays are the perfect time to return home with a mission in mind... -
Into the Wind by Shira Anthony, C. (Cody) Kennedy
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsMermen of Ea: Book Two Since learning of his merman shifter heritage, Taren has begun building a life with Ian Dunaidh among the mainland Ea. But memories of his past life still haunt him, and as the threat of war with the hostile island merfolk looms ever closer, Taren fears he will lose Ian the same way he lost his beloved centuries before... -
Tied to You, Vol. 1 by What, Chelliace
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsWooseo Shin was never one to believe in fate...until a ring of red thread appears around his finger, that is! This ring marks a person’s meeting of their soulmate, and with it, neither can fall asleep if the other is absent. This development is not a welcome one for Wooseo, who decides to keep it from his close friend and crush Jiseok Kang at all costs...Categorized as:
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