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Red Havoc Bad Bear by T.S. Joyce
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 16 ratings**Don’t miss the epic finale in T. S. Joyce’s bestselling Red Havoc Panthers series** The countdown is on. Crazy Lynn Matheson has six days until she’ll join all the other shifters who have lost their minds and been put down by their alphas... -
![Breaking Badger by Shelly Laurenston]()
Breaking Badger by Shelly Laurenston
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsFans of Thea Harrison and Nalini Singh won’t want to miss this exciting, funny, and sexy novel in the mega-popular series. It’s instinct that drives Finn Malone to rescue a bunch of hard battling honey badgers. The Siberian tiger shifter just can’t bear to see his fellow shifters harmed. But no way can Finn have a houseful of honey badgers when he also has two brothers with no patience... -
![Beast Behaving Badly by Shelly Laurenston]()
Beast Behaving Badly by Shelly Laurenston
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 36 ratingsTen years after Blayne Thorpe first encountered Bo Novikov, she still can't get the smooth-talking shifter out of her head. Now he's shadowing her in New York-all seven-plus feet of him-determined to protect her from stalkers who want to use her in shifter dogfights. Even if he has to drag her off to an isolated Maine town where the only neighbors are other bears almost as crazy as he is.. -
![D-City Underworld: Zontae's Reign by Annitia L. Jackson]()
D-City Underworld: Zontae's Reign by Annitia L. Jackson
Rated: 4.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe Duvall Family has ruled the Underworld for centuries, right under the nose of humans. They are a powerful vampire clan that is known for being ruthless to get what they want. King Zaire Duvall and Queen Esha have done everything in their power to ensure that their family stays on top or, so they thought... -
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![Big Bad Beast by Shelly Laurenston]()
Big Bad Beast by Shelly Laurenston
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 37 ratingsWhen it comes to following her instincts, former Marine Dee-Ann Smith never holds back. And this deadly member of a shifter protection group will do anything to prove one of her own kind is having hybrids captured for dogfights. Trouble is, her too-cute rich-boy boss Ric Van Holtz insists on helping out... -
![Badger to the Bone by Shelly Laurenston]()
Badger to the Bone by Shelly Laurenston
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsShe’s the woman he’s been hired to kidnap. But ZeZé Vargas has other ideas . . . like getting them both out of this nightmare alive. Just one problem. She’s crazy. Certifiably. Because while he’s plotting their escape, the petite Asian beauty is plotting something much more deadly . . -
![The Mane Squeeze by Shelly Laurenston]()
The Mane Squeeze by Shelly Laurenston
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 36 ratingsGrowing up on the tough Philly streets, Gwen O'Neill has learned how to fend for herself. But what is she supposed to do with a nice, suburban Jersey boy in the form of a massive Grizzly shifter? Especially one with a rather unhealthy fetish for honey, moose, and…uh…well, her. Yet despite his menacing ursine growl and four-inch claws, Gwen finds Lachlan "Lock" MacRyrie cute and really sweet... -
![Awakening by S.J. West]()
Awakening by S.J. West
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhile Anna and Malcolm anxiously await the birth of their twins, the universe is besieged by the complications of bringing a corporeal version of Hell into being. As Empress and Emperor of Cirrus, Anna and Malcolm must also deal with the politics of trying to unite those who live in the down-world with the pampered citizens within the cloud cities... -
![Whelon by Celia Kyle, Anne Hale]()
Whelon by Celia Kyle, Anne Hale
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsExperiencing the Knowing is magical… until you have to deal with human in-laws…Local news celebrity Sasha Dane and her mother are fixated on one goal—leverage their media presence to make life supremely difficult for the invading Preor. They want the aliens gone from Earth and for their unnatural hold on human females to end. Permanently... -
![Guild Boss by Jayne Castle]()
Guild Boss by Jayne Castle
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsWelcome to Illusion Town on the colony world of Harmony—like Las Vegas on Earth, but way more weird.Living in this new, alien world doesn’t stop the settlers from trying to re-create what they’ve left behind. Case in point—weddings are still the highlight of any social calendar. But it’s the after-party that turns disastrous for Lucy Bell... -
![Wolf with Benefits by Shelly Laurenston]()
Wolf with Benefits by Shelly Laurenston
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsRicky Lee has no plans of getting serious about anyone, but he will protect Toni Jean-Louis Parker. Not just because he’s been hired to do so, but because it’s the right thing to do... -
![Cast in Conflict by Michelle Sagara]()
Cast in Conflict by Michelle Sagara
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsKeep your friends close, and your enemis closerA Dragon and ten Barrani wouldn’t be anyone’s ideal roommates if a person wants peace and tranquility at home. The residue of three Draco-Barrani wars can make things pretty awkward—on a good day. Kaylin Neya has run out of good days.In the upheaval surrounding the Academia, the Tower in the fief of Candallar is now without its lord... -
![The Mane Attraction by Shelly Laurenston]()
The Mane Attraction by Shelly Laurenston
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 37 ratingsEven the king of the beasts can find himself unexpectedly tamed by the right woman. Weddings have the strangest effect on people. Exhibit 1: Sissy Mae waking up in Mitch Shaw's bed the morning after her brother Bobby Ray's nuptials. Exhibit 2: the gunmen trying to kill Mitch. Exhibit 3: Sissy Mae escorting a bleeding yet sexy lion shifter to her Tennessee Pack's turf for safe keeping... -
![Bear Meets Girl by Shelly Laurenston]()
Bear Meets Girl by Shelly Laurenston
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 36 ratingsHe's big, burly, and way smarter than your average shapeshifting bear. He's also about to get trapped by own his game. . .Lou Crushek is a reasonable, mellow, easygoing kind of guy. But once someone starts killing the scumbags he works so hard to bust, that really gets under his fur... -
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![Reign of Mist by D.G. Swank]()
Reign of Mist by D.G. Swank
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsBook two of the Book of Sindal series. (Rowan)Rowan might be the firstborn of the Whelan sisters, but her magic is far from first class. Outshone by her younger sisters’ rare and powerful gifts hasn’t been easy, but she has always taken her position as leader of their family seriously... -
![Crown of Blood by D.G. Swank, Alessandra Thomas]()
Crown of Blood by D.G. Swank, Alessandra Thomas
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsBook three of the Book of Sindal... -
![Black Bear Down by Harmony Raines]()
Black Bear Down by Harmony Raines
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhen his army helicopter crashes in the Himalayas, killing his comrades, Jordan Williams loses much more than his friends. He loses the use of his legs, and his bear. Two months later, he is transferred to Bear Bluff, where he grew up, but he isn’t interested in life. Not until Skyla walks into his hospital room. She’s his mate... -
![Omega's Heart by Ann-Katrin Byrde]()
Omega's Heart by Ann-Katrin Byrde
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsToo big for beauty... All Felix wanted was what the rest of the White River omegas had--a mate, a home, pups. But when you tower over all your potential suitors, romance is hard to come by... -
![Arcade Catastrophe by Brandon Mull]()
Arcade Catastrophe by Brandon Mull
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsIt will take more than magical candy to win this war!Something fishy is going on over at the new amusement centre in Walnut Hills. The trouble seems linked to the mysterious disappearance of Mozag and John Dart, who have spent their lives policing the magical community... -
![Waging War by Faith Gibson]()
Waging War by Faith Gibson
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHe’s a lone Hound at a crossroad. She’s a woman on the run. Both are trying to find their way home. After the loss of his wife, Gryphon shifter Warryck Lazlo has spent the last twenty-four years alone. War has come to a turning point in his life and must decide whether to return to his family and their motorcycle club, The Hounds of Zeus, or find another path as a solitary Gryphon... -
![The Pretender by Rob Blackwell]()
The Pretender by Rob Blackwell
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA young girl slaughters her entire family in a quiet suburban neighborhood. The police say she snapped, but Soren Chase knows the truth... -
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The Goblin's Curse by Gillian Summers
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWith the help of her elven friends, Keelie Heartwood should be able to heal the cursed tree she planted at the High Mountain Renaissance Faire. But rumors of a gathering goblin army make the elves question her loyalty. And when Keelie loses an important book of magic in a peculiar fire, the elves--including her boyfriend Sean--turn against her... -
![Fallen Star by Karpov Kinrade]()
Fallen Star by Karpov Kinrade
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsDownload the latest adventure in Karpov Kinrade's USA Today Bestselling Series, Vampire Girl, and find out why this series is one of the most popular fantasy vampire romances in the world today! *** I'm a world-renowned archaeologist who happens to have a special gift--I can read artifacts and see their history... -
![Country Star Werebear by Candace Ayers, Kym Dillon]()
Country Star Werebear by Candace Ayers, Kym Dillon
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsBear shifter Derek Holt , now a platinum country recording artist, has finally achieved the pinnacle of fame. He just never thought it would leave him feeling so hollow inside. He knows just the woman who could fill his empty void, his assistant Red. But women like Red don’t fall for men like him. Audrey Reid , a.k.a Red , has had a difficult past with an abusive ex-husband... -
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![The Fiera Princess by Emilia Finn]()
The Fiera Princess by Emilia Finn
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsOver four hundred years ago, Malachai Noble’s family murdered mine.Days ago, he personally ordered the death of my best friend, and in doing so, stole whatever future Roman DeLuca and I were tiptoeing toward.Now I’m Malachai’s prisoner, with no way home, and nowhere to go but forward.He’s my escort toward execution...Categorized as:
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Anchor by Claire Cullen
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsBoth on the run from their pasts, Shane and Reece find themselves at the orchard. Was it chance that brought them there or were they called home?Reece is too tangled up in the idea of who he’s running from to realize the truth about who he’s run to. The orchard is the perfect hiding place, and after escaping the military and his alpha team, he needs to keep his head down... -
![Lost Girl by Anne Francis Scott]()
Lost Girl by Anne Francis Scott
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsLost Girl - Readers' Favorite Award Finalist in Paranormal FictionRenowned sculptor Allison Weathers doesn't believe in ghosts. But when a tragic twist of fate leads her to the small mountain town of Dawson Mills, Tennessee, she soon learns that the dead don't always stay silent. Shadows begin to shift in the rambling, old Victorian farmhouse she's purchased. Voices come from nowhere... -
![Medicine Road by Charles de Lint, Charles Vess]()
Medicine Road by Charles de Lint, Charles Vess
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsMedicine Road will be the first in a series of linked novels by Charles de Lint, profusely illustrated by Charles Vess. Each of the projected three volumes will feature various combinations of the seven red-haired Dillard sisters (from Seven Wild Sisters) as well as new characters introduced as the stories progress... -
![Tamiko and the Two Janitors by Forthright .]()
Tamiko and the Two Janitors by Forthright .
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIn doing her part for world peace, she puts one crosser’s whole world at risk.Conspiracy theories, werewolf scares, and protest rallies have hampered the peace process in America, where social and political unrest keep most Amaranthine from declaring themselves. Those not in seclusion rely heavily on illusion to mask their true nature... -
![The Secret of Ashona by Kaza Kingsley, James Ng]()
The Secret of Ashona by Kaza Kingsley, James Ng
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsErec Rex might still become king—but the closer he gets, the more dangerous his tasks become.Given his romance brewing with Bethany, the discovery that his siblings are secretly king and queen of the Fairy world, and the knowledge that the Stain brothers are growing more and more underhanded, Erec Rex isn’t exactly in an ideal state of mind to face his next two tasks... -
![Human Error by Eileen Wilks]()
Human Error by Eileen Wilks
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIn this urban fantasy novella set in New York Times bestselling author Eileen Wilks’s world of the lupi, a family holiday provides respite from an ongoing war—but not without a few skirmishes of its own...Benedict would do anything to make Arjenie happy, even spend Christmas meeting her large, Wiccan, entirely human family... -
![A Beta's Haven by Carrie Ann Ryan]()
A Beta's Haven by Carrie Ann Ryan
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsBeing the Beta of the Redwood Pack isn't an easy task, but Jasper has never complained. He's spent his entire adult life dropping everything so he can take care of others. Now he's a father, a husband…and tired. His mate, Willow, knows Jasper won't let others know that he might need a break, even for a weekend, so that's where she comes in... -
![Defy by Raine Thomas]()
Defy by Raine Thomas
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsSeventeen-year-old Tate is about to make her parents’ dreams come true. Unfortunately for her, their dreams foretell her death.Eager to explore more of the Estilorian plane and prove her abilities, Tate goes against her parents’ wishes and leaves the area of protection surrounding her home. Her choice puts her on a deadly path…one that leaves her alone, severely injured and battling for her life... -
![The Box and the Dragonfly by Ted Sanders]()
The Box and the Dragonfly by Ted Sanders
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsExperience the fantastic adventure filled with magical objects, secret sects, and life as we know it on the line! Mixing magic and physics, Ted Sanders has created an epic story that has the feel of classic fantasy but twists it into something new and innovative.From the moment Horace F. Andrews sees the sign from the bus a sign with his own name on it everything changes... -
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![Demigods and Monsters by Raye Wagner]()
Demigods and Monsters by Raye Wagner
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsCan Apollo’s curse be broken? Seventeen-year-old Hope Nicholas is done running. Apollo’s curse has ruled her entire life, limiting her choices and robbing her of the things that matter most. But she refuses to live in fear any longer. In fact, she’s ready to do whatever it takes to break the god’s power over her existence... -
![A Shifter Christmas Carol by Jennifer Ashley, Cris Dukehart]()
A Shifter Christmas Carol by Jennifer Ashley, Cris Dukehart
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsDylan Morrissey forgoes the Shifters’ traditional Yule celebration, to his family’s dismay. Instead, he joins Ben at the haunted house in New Orleans, planning to meet with potential, if dangerous, allies in the Shifters’ constant struggle for freedom. But the sentient house has other ideas... -
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Infinite Bond by L. Rose
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsWith three hearts to worry about, as well as my own, time will tell if I’m up for the task.I’ve always been normal. Okay, maybe more of an average guy, who’s quiet and awkward. Just someone who’s trying to survive living in my trailer while dodging my mom’s debt collectors. Everything changes when a power within me surfaces, and my eyes are thrown wide open... -
![The Search for Truth by Kaza Kingsley]()
The Search for Truth by Kaza Kingsley
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsIn The Search for Truth, Erec’s task involves finding the long lost Awen, and it is not only Erec’s crown on the line, but the Substance that holds Alpyium together. To complete the task, Erec must risk the life of his best friend, something he is not sure he can do. The only thing that can save him and Alpyium is a trip back to his own childhood... -
![Leven Thumps and the Ruins of Alder by Obert Skye]()
Leven Thumps and the Ruins of Alder by Obert Skye
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 20 ratings"Do you think he'll be able to do it?" Clover asked, worried. "I'm not sure," Geth replied, amazed by his own doubt. "I'm not sure." In the fifth and final volume of the epic saga of Leven Thumps, all of Foo is rushing madly to exit the realm of dreams while Leven is headed in the opposite direction. Fate snatches him to the island of Alder, where he is poised to pass or fail the final test... -
![Spark by Brigid Kemmerer]()
Spark by Brigid Kemmerer
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 37 ratingsGabriel Merrick plays with fire. Literally. Sometimes he can even control it. And sometimes he can't. Gabriel has always had his brothers to rely on, especially his twin, Nick. But when an arsonist starts wreaking havoc on their town, all the signs point to Gabriel. Only he's not doing it. And no one seems to believe him... -
![Sword and Shadow by Michelle Sagara]()
Sword and Shadow by Michelle Sagara
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsBeyond the Emperor's law In the city of Elantra, the law is upheld by a few groups, and the most feared are the Wolves—the Emperor’s executioners. The newest member of this elite force is Severn Handred.Granted a leave of absence to pursue information about his unknown past, Severn joins a mission to an enclave well outside the boundaries of the Empire. And he will be in danger the entire time... -
![Pivot Point by Kasie West]()
Pivot Point by Kasie West
Rated: 4.09 of 5 stars · 40 ratingsKnowing the outcome doesn’t always make a choice easier . . .Addison Coleman’s life is one big “What if?” As a Searcher, whenever Addie is faced with a choice, she can look into the future and see both outcomes. It’s the ultimate insurance plan against disaster. Or so she thought...Categorized as:
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![Fix by Ferrett Steinmetz]()
Fix by Ferrett Steinmetz
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAmerica's long sent its best SMASH agents overseas to deal with the European crisis. As of today, they decided dismantling your operation was more important than containing the Bastogne Broach. Now you're dealing with the real professionals.Paul Tsabo: Bureaucromancer. Political activist. Loving father... -
![Witch's Broom by Ruth Chew]()
Witch's Broom by Ruth Chew
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAmy's mother found the little broom in their back yard, near the peach tree. It didn't sweep very well... -
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![Josephine Against the Sea by Shakirah Bourne]()
Josephine Against the Sea by Shakirah Bourne
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMeet Josephine, the most loveable mischief-maker in Barbados, in a magical adventure inspired by Caribbean mythology.Eleven-year-old Josephine knows that no one is good enough for her daddy. That's why she makes a habit of scaring his new girlfriends away... -
![Blood of the Pack by Jenny Frame]()
Blood of the Pack by Jenny Frame
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAs the new Alpha of the Scottish Wulver pack, Kenrick Wulver has a bright future ahead. All she needs is her destined mate to share it with. Zaria Lupa isn’t looking for love. She’s been on the run from Leroux, Alpha of the American Lupa pack, ever since Leroux killed her sister... -
![The Bear's Flamingo Bride by Candace Ayers]()
The Bear's Flamingo Bride by Candace Ayers
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA rare polar bear shifter in a clan of grizzly’s, Wyatt is poised to assume the role of Alpha to the Sterling Shifter Clan. There’s only one problem, all Alpha’s must be mated and all Wyatt can seem to find is a string of horrendously bad dates.With tensions running high between the warring Wolf Packs, the Sterling Clan needs Wyatt to step into his fated position as Alpha... -
![Dragonrider Academy: Episode 4 by A.J. Flowers]()
Dragonrider Academy: Episode 4 by A.J. Flowers
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWe’ve beaten back the wild dragons and my father’s name has been cleared on Earth. With Max Green dealt with, as well as the looming threat of wild dragons, it’s a well-earned time of respite while I dive into my studies to become a true Dragonrider.I haven’t forgotten my goal, though. To find my father’s murderer… and I think I know who—or what—took him from me... -
![Joker by Elsa Jade]()
Joker by Elsa Jade
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA 'Mating Season' novella.Leela Jones had a mission: kill a werewolf. Instead, she was captured by one. Now Bastian Villalobos, bad boy of the Mesa Diablo pack, has a werewolf hunter on his hands. Wolf shifters and hunters have always been mortal enemies. But under the hungry light of the mating moon, they might be lovers too... -
![Rancher Bear's Surprise Package by Candace Ayers]()
Rancher Bear's Surprise Package by Candace Ayers
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSometimes the search leads right back home. After his younger brother inherited control of the family ranch and his older brother went into hiding, Lucas Long got into his truck and hit the open road. Heading out across the country, he was on a mission. A mission to find something that may or may not even exist...
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