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A Wind of Change by Bella Forrest
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsA new hero will rise...From the ruins of the final battle, a new hero has emerged. A hero who will take The Shade into unchartered territories. Who will usher in a new world order, in which no predator may ever be safe again. And who will experience and learn to love, like no man has ever done before.. -
![Forbidden Temptation: Volume 4 by Teresa Gabelman]()
Forbidden Temptation: Volume 4 by Teresa Gabelman
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsTaking on new recruits has always been tricky business for Dell Farris, head protector of the Lee County Wolves. Add in the knowledge that his mate is one of them makes things even more complicated. He knows she has demons to fight, but he’s determined to take charge of that battle. Nothing and no one will ever hurt her again. Roslyn “Ross” Starr has secrets that she plans to take to the grave... -
![Allies by Letty Frame]()
Allies by Letty Frame
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe council have made their move forcing Lottie and her men to take a stand. For too long these men have been in power doing nothing but the bare minimum to protect wolf kind. Danger is coming and it’s up to Lottie and her men to protect them all. The entirety of the UK supernatural community is now watching Lottie and her men. A big fight is looming and they can’t afford to screw up... -
![Seductively Undead in Dark River by Grace McGinty]()
Seductively Undead in Dark River by Grace McGinty
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsTwenty years has passed since Raine Baxter became the leader of the a weird mish-mash of supernaturals. Twenty years in which she raised a family, protected her new citizens, and was completely cherished by the men who gave her their love. Raine should be happy. And she was, deliriously so. Except one small thing.She didn't want to be a leader... -
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![Dark Nights by Christine Feehan]()
Dark Nights by Christine Feehan
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsDark Descent and Dark Dream are combined in Dark Nights. #1 New York Times bestselling author Christine Feehan revisits and expands her classic novella Dark Descent, bringing to breathtaking new life her story of an immortal Carpathian hunter, a beautiful adventurer, and their dangerous journey toward an unforeseen destiny and an undying love... -
![Peace, Love, and Fangs by Crystal-Rain Love]()
Peace, Love, and Fangs by Crystal-Rain Love
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhen the sire/boyfriend's away, the hybrid will play…Detective, that is.Eliza's missing and Danni doesn't think things are as simple as everyone else seems to believe, so even though Rider sent her to Pigeon Forge to hang out with the local wolf pack and relax… she can't get her mind off of her missing friend or the feeling in her gut telling her to check out Lovefest... -
![House Of Vampires 15 : Trouble, Blood And Magic by Samantha Snow]()
House Of Vampires 15 : Trouble, Blood And Magic by Samantha Snow
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsContinue the fun right away...I got enemies.A lot of them.Jessica Clark, a magnet for trouble, blood, and magic.I’m not surprised to learn that someone is trying to kill me, but when I become the prime suspect of a murder, all bets are off!I’m innocent!Mostly.Just when I thought I was getting my life under control, this happened.Thankfully, I’m not alone. My friends are cutthroat... -
![House Of Vampires 14: The Daywalkers by Samantha Snow]()
House Of Vampires 14: The Daywalkers by Samantha Snow
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsContinue the journey right away...Daywalkers.The term is self-explanatory. Daywalkers are vampires who can sunbathe without turning extra crispy. Only a few of them exist, powerful men and women who have somehow found a way to break from the curse that was put on their species centuries ago.Why does any of this matter?Beats me... -
![House Of Vampires 13: The Others by Samantha Snow]()
House Of Vampires 13: The Others by Samantha Snow
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHouse Of Vampires: Season 3 Begins Here! We walk among you. Witches, fairies, and vampires. Humans call us the Others. I’m Jessica Clark, you’re favorite witch, straight out of the ONP. (Order of New Purgatory.)Dad likes to call me his ace, especially when I’ve manipulated someone into serving his purpose... -
![Honor Bound by J.L. Madore]()
Honor Bound by J.L. Madore
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe rebellion has started. The goblins are coming for us. My time to prepare is over.The battle for the Dornte crown has begun and we're not ready. Ruic Breard has an army, a stockpile of weapons from the Human Realm, and the knowledge that the Amberloq force consists of two Elbirfae warriors, and me. Go team!What our enemies don't know is that Dune, Tundra, and I have a support network behind us... -
![Honor Guards by J.L. Madore]()
Honor Guards by J.L. Madore
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsOne who possesses me. Two who revere me. And one who needs me more than ever. My mind is spinning. There’s so much I want to try, to feel, to do. I want to stay in bed forever... Except, as the Guardian of the Crown, I have a quadrant to secure and a rebellion to stop. The illegal importing of weapons from the Human Realm has empowered the goblins, making them even more dangerous... -
![Shifted Scars by Elena Lawson]()
Shifted Scars by Elena Lawson
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIt is law: every good thing in my life must be paid for with at least one bad thing…and I’m long overdue.Four years and I’m finally starting to feel like I’ve earned my place in the Forest Grove pack. Business is booming at the quarry. Our new pub is thriving. We are thriving... -
![Redeemers by Tara Brown]()
Redeemers by Tara Brown
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHappily Ever After... They say that if you don't have your happy ending, the story isn't over. They have no idea just how right they are. This story is only just beginning... And it begins with a bang. Aimee James, along with every dream and every person she has ever loved, has changed. Each of the people she loves is holding onto their humanity by a thread that gets thinner each day... -
![House Of Vampires 12 : A Walk Into The Sun by Samantha Snow]()
House Of Vampires 12 : A Walk Into The Sun by Samantha Snow
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsContinue the fun right away...Witchin’ ain’t easy.Let’s just look at the ever growing list of things Blair has to find.1.A missing fairy.2.An enchanted object.3.A way to bring her men back from the dead.4.Her mind. (No time.)And when finals at Endor University finally arrive, Blair’s got to make a choice... -
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![The Avowed by Ivy Asher]()
The Avowed by Ivy Asher
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsJust when I think things are starting to look up...I manage to get myself kidnapped.All I want to do is figure out how the hell to get home. But instead, I’ve been shot out of the sky, netted, half drowned, and now I’ve been taken to Kestrel City, home of the Avowed.The Hidden claim the Avowed are the enemy, but I’m about to learn nothing is ever just black and white... -
![A Shade of Kiev by Bella Forrest]()
A Shade of Kiev by Bella Forrest
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsMy name is Kiev Novalic. I am a vampire, and a murderer.Having betrayed the trust of my own kind and that of the enemies I sold myself to, I have three days left to live. I stare at the girl in the cell opposite mine. Mona, she calls herself. A witch born without magic.She might be my key to freedom, but I should know to stay away. I should know: some scars are etched too deep to heal... -
![Dreaming of a Blood Red Christmas by Nicola Claire]()
Dreaming of a Blood Red Christmas by Nicola Claire
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsYou wanted more? Well, here it is! A Christmas Special Novella (just over 16,000 words) from Michel's point of view, set after the end of book eight in the Kindred Series: Kiss Of The Dragon. A sweet surprise full of a few Kindred secrets, wrapped up in a Michel package, just in time for Christmas. "When I look at her, I see the strong, independent, courageous woman I have always seen... -
![Sanibel Surrender by Talyn Scott]()
Sanibel Surrender by Talyn Scott
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhen Molly’s pristine life crumbles around her, she inadvertently steps over the immortal threshold, finding that her ex-husband led a double life. Through his nefarious secrecy, Wilson exposed her to a dangerous underworld, and she has no other choice but to rely on powerful werewolf males to escape the unthinkable... -
![Sanibel Alpha by Talyn Scott]()
Sanibel Alpha by Talyn Scott
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsTatum, Jayce, and Bren welcome their precious Youngling, the next appointed Alpha, into their loving family. However, their celebration is darkened when Jayce is forced to handle a troubled Pack stricken by rogue vampires. Following his inborn need, Mike Carter takes his place next to his co-mates, protecting Tatum and her newborn son with raw determination... -
![Honor Empowered by J.L. Madore]()
Honor Empowered by J.L. Madore
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFour elite warriors. One fae princess to bind them. And a destiny to realize.I had a rocky start to my appointment as Guardian of the Crown, but I am resilient and determined to seize the reigns of my destiny—even if it means going up against an evil man like Ruic Breard... -
![Turbulent Expansion by Erin R. Flynn]()
Turbulent Expansion by Erin R. Flynn
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAfter surviving Halloween, Arabella Baker is determined to do things better while achieving what she planned with her daughters in moving to Boston. The fates seem to help her a bit, and the stars align along with putting together some helpful suggestions, and she manages a way to expand... -
![Royally Enraged by Catherine Banks]()
Royally Enraged by Catherine Banks
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAs battle looms closer, problems plague Jolie and the princes.Nico keeps sneaking off, Justina and Brayden are still on the loose, and Jolie must learn to harness her powers before the battle.It’s going to take everyone working together to win. Join Jolie, and the Four Princes of Jinla, in the final book of the Her Royal Harem Series... -
![Crystal Dragon's Kiss by Ava Ward]()
Crystal Dragon's Kiss by Ava Ward
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsShe's the strongest Dragon of the century. But can she master her power before someone else traps her with it?Layla Price is a Royal Dragon Bind, a rare and dangerous type of Dragon-shifter. Able to bind other Dragons to her will, Layla's power calls only the strongest mates.But after nearly killing her ex-boyfriend in Seattle with her magic, she's got a target on her back... -
![Tempt by Mary E. Twomey]()
Tempt by Mary E. Twomey
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThis is the fourth book in the 8-part Terraway series, which is based in Filipino folklore. Running off with Captain Finn to deliver a portion of the stone to Silo seemed to October like the perfect way to get some breathing from her two Reapers, but she soon learns how horrible life without them can be... -
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![His Twisted Tail: Paranormal Dating Agency by Melanie James]()
His Twisted Tail: Paranormal Dating Agency by Melanie James
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsCalder Lorenson inherits one hell of a mess when he’s thrust into the limelight to fill the role of Alpha at Twisted Tail Pack. With treachery in the ranks, Calder quickly finds himself in over his head. If that wasn’t enough to deal with, pack law decrees that he must be mated... -
![Moon Blest by Jay Lynn]()
Moon Blest by Jay Lynn
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsUnleash this action-packed werewolf shifter romance.“Pack a bag and get out!”Three days before her sixteenth birthday, Ella’s lonely life is twisted into a full disaster. The alpha’s son, Carrel, rejects her the instant he senses their bond. Refusing his mate isn’t enough. Carrel humiliates Ella, threatens her, and then banishes her from the pack... -
![Mated by Letty Frame]()
Mated by Letty Frame
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsLottie has realised that Roseville County isn’t what it first seemed like, and she’s aware that most of the citizens are wolf shifters, and the remaining few who aren’t, are vampires. She’s met her eight mates, been reunited with her biological parents (people whom she never knew she was missing) and realised she’s Luna to two extremely large packs... -
![Slade by Bianca D'Arc]()
Slade by Bianca D'Arc
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe fate of all shifters rests on Slade’s broad shoulders, but all he can think about is her.Slade is a mystery. A warrior and spy who serves two masters - those in the human world and the Lords of the Were. They've sent him to Nevada to track a brutal murderer before the existence of all shifters is revealed to a world not ready to know... -
![Vampirherz by J.R. Ward, Astrid Finke]()
Vampirherz by J.R. Ward, Astrid Finke
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsButch O'Neal, Ex-Cop aus Caldwell, New York und die Vampirin Marissa verbindet eine Liebe gegen jede Regel. Und Butch verliert allmählich den Glauben daran, dass sie es jemals schaffen werden, die Widerstände, die sie trennen, zu überwinden... -
![Prophecy: Caelestis and Aurorea by Felicity Heaton]()
Prophecy: Caelestis and Aurorea by Felicity Heaton
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsIn a world of darkness and danger, Prophecy will fight to her limit to save the vampire she loves and stop a terrible evil from unleashing Hell on earth... -
![Magical Academy for Delinquents by Ann Denton]()
Magical Academy for Delinquents by Ann Denton
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsNo one wants to be sent to Academie Metamorphose, the magical academy for delinquents. No one but me. I’ve purposely gotten kicked out of three prestigious academies. It’s taken two and a half years. Finally, I’m about to get put into their reform program. And I’m thrilled. Not about the shit classes at this boarding school. Definitely not about the intense physical regimen... -
![Shifted Rule by Elena Lawson]()
Shifted Rule by Elena Lawson
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsFool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice…I don’t think so.I hated Ryland from the start. Now that he’s my alpha, hate is nowhere near a strong enough word. I’m barely holding on as it is, I don’t need him barking orders at me every chance he gets.Layla and Viv aren’t speaking to me, and I mean, I can’t really blame them... -
![The Somber Call by Michelle Dare]()
The Somber Call by Michelle Dare
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsA tragic loss. A broken pack. A lone wolf.The pack war was drawing closer, and Ariane found herself at a crossroad amid the chaos that was her life.Which road should she follow? One gave her a chance at normalcy, while the other threw her deeper into turmoil. She had new powers, a shifter for a boyfriend, and blood on her hands... -
![After Twilight by Amanda Ashley, Christine Feehan]()
After Twilight by Amanda Ashley, Christine Feehan
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsThree of romance's hottest bestselling authors -- Amanda Ashley, Christine Feehan, and Ronda Thompson -- invite you to explore the dark side, to taste the forbidden, to dive into danger with heroes who fire the blood and lay claim to the soul in these striking tales of sensual passion. A man hunts for a woman... -
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![Hunger by Felicity Heaton]()
Hunger by Felicity Heaton
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsBetrayed by one of her own and turned into a vampire, hunter Eve is consumed by her hunger for vengeance and has spent five years surviving hell, driven to take the life of the man she once loved... -
![Celestia by Yumoyori Wilson]()
Celestia by Yumoyori Wilson
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA magical discovery leads to a path of hope, but will the darkness be stronger than light? Celestia Rainbow never expected to find out the truth about her birth or the role she now plays in the crisis going on throughout the dimensions.Forsaken are getting stronger and are now attacking hunters and huntresses across the dimensions out of their desire for immense power... -
![Sanibel Sizzle by Talyn Scott]()
Sanibel Sizzle by Talyn Scott
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMistaken for Renee Shirley, Rebecca Walker remains Ciaran's captive. What breaks a blood debt oath when blood demands blood? Rebecca doesn't know, but Ciaran has an idea...or two.Gage holds a secret. Should he make a bold move to save Rebecca if it means turning Tatum's newfound happiness upside down?Curl your toes in the Sanibel sand. Whisk away to cold castles and warm Scottish beds... -
![The Scary Godmother by Dominique Kristine, Vivienne Savage]()
The Scary Godmother by Dominique Kristine, Vivienne Savage
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHalf-faerie Skylar Corazzi doesn't have to go hunting for trouble—it finds her on its own. After earning a spot in the university sentinel program, Sky thinks she has it made... until the first days of boot camp. The vampire and shapeshifter coaches mean serious business and have no qualms about whipping her into shape... -
![Rampant by Amy Lane]()
Rampant by Amy Lane
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsLady Cory has carved out a life for herself not just as a wife to three husbands but also as one of the rulers of the supernatural communities of Northern California-- and a college student in search of that elusive degree... -
![Celestia by Yumoyori Wilson]()
Celestia by Yumoyori Wilson
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe Darkness is always portrayed as evil, but what if the Darkness simply wants to be accepted like any other element? To be...good and save humans and shifters alike? Celestia Rainbow goes from the lands of the living to another realm far darker and more depressing than she'd ever imagined... -
![The Fire of the Dragon's Heart by Willa Hart]()
The Fire of the Dragon's Heart by Willa Hart
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMy best friend is still missing, time's running out, and I'm all out of ideas...My five guys and I travelled to Europe to rescue Zoe from her dragon kidnappers, but my newly developed powers are failing me. Instead of pinpointing her location, the most I can manage is a little static and a lot of frustration... -
![Elemental Taken by Helen Scott]()
Elemental Taken by Helen Scott
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhoever said that Dresden’s home was on the brink of war lied...When we arrived, the war had already started, and we landed in the middle of it. Right next to Dresden’s dead parents. Between mad queens, dragons, and seers, Dresden’s realm holds more danger than any of us expected...Categorized as:
reverse-harem paranormal magic vampires shapeshifters urban-fantasy dragons slow-burn -
![Hindsight's a Witch by Skyler Andra]()
Hindsight's a Witch by Skyler Andra
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHindsight’s a Witch and I should have seen it coming.I won my team’s respect, but I haven’t won their trust. If we want out of this prison, we’re going to have to fight like hell, and catch the most dangerous escaped supernatural to earn enough points for our freedom. But my men have dark secrets that could lock us away for good. Secrets we can’t keep forever... -
![For Dear Life by L.J. Swallow]()
For Dear Life by L.J. Swallow
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI expected the guys to assist me in solving the Thornwood Academy murders, not add a new victim to the body count. Following events at the lodge and my unfortunate encounter with the fence post, I've no choice but to turn to my father for help. Of course, my blood-covered entourage of guys don't exactly receive a warm welcome, but at least Grayson walks away in one piece...Categorized as:
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![Bound by Amy Lane]()
Bound by Amy Lane
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHumans have the option of separation, divorce, and heartbreak—for Corinne Carol-Anne Kirkpatrick, sorceress and queen of the vampires, the choices are limited to love or death. Now that she is back at Green’s hill and assuming her duties as leader, her life is, at best, complicated... -
![Winter's Kiss by Felicity Heaton]()
Winter's Kiss by Felicity Heaton
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsTheir lord drinks blood and they are dead men walking. The tales of the mansion don't stop Nika from falling for one of the guards, but when wolves attack her and he rides to her rescue, she discovers that her knight is anything but saintly. He is a vampire and she is becoming a werewolf, and love between their species is forbidden—the penalty death... -
![Hunter's Moon by Felicity Heaton]()
Hunter's Moon by Felicity Heaton
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe horror of the night he failed to save his werewolf pack from the cruelty of their vampire masters has haunted Nicolae for one hundred years, driving him deep into the Canadian wilderness in search of peace... -
![Wounded by Amy Lane]()
Wounded by Amy Lane
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsGreen: "If someone gives their life for you, it is because they can not bear to live in a world without you. This is a great gift and a terrible burden, and if you are going to live, you need to be grateful for the gift and prepared to bear the burden." Cory: "I do fearsome things, when I'm touching people who love me.. -
![Of Flame and Light by Cecy Robson]()
Of Flame and Light by Cecy Robson
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsTaran Wird holds the unique ability to conjure fire and lightning. She is mated to Gemini, Second in Command to the Squaw Valley Pack of the Lake Tahoe Region, and the sole werewolf to possess the ability to split into two wolves. And although they are mates, Taran's insecurities have driven them apart... -
![Potions and Punishments by Helen Scott, May Dawson]()
Potions and Punishments by Helen Scott, May Dawson
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThree strikes and you’re out? If only.In my world, it’s more of a one and done situation, even if you get that one strike trying to do something good.I’ve been on the run for years, never staying anywhere too long, never getting attached to anything or anyone because he will always find me.Bane.He’s the best bounty hunter in existence, and I’m the one that got away, well, keeps getting away...
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