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Citrine by Terry Bolryder
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsCitrine, the last unmated gemstone dragon and mentor to the metal dragons, has finally gotten his story! Citrine Vanderguard has searched tirelessly for his mate. And now, hundreds of miles later, he's found her. She's on the brink of mating someone she can't possibly love, all for the sake of responsibility... -
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Banic by Mina Carter
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsShe’s a doc on a mission. He’s a beast with a heart of gold.Dr. Beth Godwin arrives on Parac’Norr with one goal in curing the Blood Rage mutation that plagues the alien warriors. But she didn’t expect Banic, the most feared feral on the planet, or her reaction to him.A caged monster, she knows she should stay away from him... -
![Knighthunter by Anna Hackett]()
Knighthunter by Anna Hackett
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsShe vows to bring her abducted queen home…even if she has to work with the man she hates.Knightmaster Nea Laurier is tough, dedicated, and lives to be the best Oronis knight she can be. All her life, she’s worked hard to live up to her prestigious family name... -
![Savage Exile: A Shifting Destinies Lion Shifter Romance by Cecilia Lane]()
Savage Exile: A Shifting Destinies Lion Shifter Romance by Cecilia Lane
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHe can't save himself, but he'll save her...Rhys is a disaster: too violent for his old pride, and more accustomed to using his fists instead of his words. He's managed to carve out a place among the Crowley lions, but his temper still rides him hard. The only balm is Sage, a shattered woman with a core of fire. He wants to bring it out of her... -
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![The Baron's Bride by Evangeline Anderson]()
The Baron's Bride by Evangeline Anderson
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHi, I’m Natalie Hale and I sell my blood for a living.Not like you’re thinking—I don’t go to the Blood Bank and give plasma to make money. It’s not nearly that easy. Instead, I literally have strange men biting my arms all day for a sip of my delicious blood... -
![Bearly Hanging On by Krystal Shannan]()
Bearly Hanging On by Krystal Shannan
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe best type of romance is the one that’s forbidden. Owen’s become an outcast for losing his Tribe… and that label is enough to prevent him from claiming his mate under pain of death. Tara won’t understand that he’s a bear, anyway. She’ll be scared. She’ll run away. So he keeps his distance...for now... But Tara’s being hunted by a group of guys who act more like a pack-- because they are... -
![The Vampires' Blood Mate by Lili Zander]()
The Vampires' Blood Mate by Lili Zander
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe Complete Vampires' Blood Mate Series, now available in one Boxed Set. The vampires of Shayde want more than just my blood… The first night, I was bitten. The second night, I was hunted. The third night—the night I was marked for death—I attracted the attention of four dangerous, enigmatic vampires. Ragnar, Saber, Zeke, and Nero... -
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Secret by Tana Stone
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFiercely independent . . . A loyal friend . . . And a liar . . .Maya has a secret she can’t tell anyone - even if it means losing everything she loves.Maya planned to come to the sand planet, find her missing friend Cat, and go back to her life as a stew on a star cruiser. But when she arrives, Cat is gone. That wouldn’t be so bad, but then her own chances of leaving the planet are destroyed... -
![Her Orc Warrior by Zoe Ashwood]()
Her Orc Warrior by Zoe Ashwood
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsI escaped a life of crime to save my daughter…But my plan for making it to a safer town has gone awry. The driver of the wagon we snuck on isn’t human at all, and now we’re stuck in a traveling caravan of massive orc merchants.And the driver who first noticed me? He claims I’m his fated mate. The one person destined to be everything to him. He says we’re safe... -
![A Baby for Chashan by Erin Tate, Celia Kyle]()
A Baby for Chashan by Erin Tate, Celia Kyle
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsA mother’s plea, a childless alien’s promise, and a Preor warrior torn between his mate and duty… After a hundred years of mating, Healing Master Chashan thought he knew all there was to know about his mate, Heart Master Khaza. But the sudden presence of one adorable human baby shows him that he’s very, very wrong... -
![Barbarian's Treat by Ruby Dixon]()
Barbarian's Treat by Ruby Dixon
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThe brutal season is underway and the sa-khui tribe needs a break. What better way to shake things up than to celebrate another one of those strange human holidays?Claire suggests that Croatoan’s people enjoy Halloween, and the fun begins as everyone joins in. There are costumes! Vegetable carvings! An ice maze! And a surprise for a beloved couple.This novella features fluff, fluff and more fluff... -
![1001 Dark Nights: Bundle Two by Lexi Blake, Larissa Ione]()
1001 Dark Nights: Bundle Two by Lexi Blake, Larissa Ione
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsDUNGEON GAMES: A Masters and Mercenaries Novella by Lexi Blake: On the hunt for a killer, Derek Brighton enters a shadowy underworld only to find the woman he aches for is working the same case. Karina Mills is searching for a missing girl and won't stop until she finds her. To get close to their prime suspect, they need to pose as a couple... -
![Wrapped in Fire by Viola Grace]()
Wrapped in Fire by Viola Grace
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsRemoved from her bond post, she wasn’t expecting to be moved from a retired overseer to the possession of the new generationRecovering from an attack by a cranky client, Dorra is surprised to be pulled out of her cell and hauled off the floating station and down to the surface to visit a dying client.She arrives at the home of a client she hasn’t seen for months—the general... -
![Covetousness by Randi Cooley Wilson]()
Covetousness by Randi Cooley Wilson
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWelcome to Havenwood Falls, a small town in the majestic mountains of Colorado. A town where legacies began centuries ago, bloodlines run deep, and dark secrets abound. A town where nobody is what you think, where truths pose as lies, and where myths blend with reality. A place where everyone has a story... -
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![Ever After by Carrie Ann Ryan, Marie Harte]()
Ever After by Carrie Ann Ryan, Marie Harte
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFrom five bestselling authors comes five brand new novellas sure to heat up the night. From Carrie Ann Ryan's Dante's Circle series, a demon from the fiery depths of hell must make his choice to follow in the footsteps of his father or love the submissive wolf who lays claim to his heart in His Choice... -
![Mischievous Prince by Michelle M. Pillow]()
Mischievous Prince by Michelle M. Pillow
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHe's a dragonshifting prince, and she's a human. What could possibly go wrong? Dragonshifter Prince Finn will do whatever it takes to save his people from extinction, even if that means sneaking through a portal to Earth to find a bride. With dragon men disappearing and threats to cut off their supply to eligible women, he knows the portal is their only hope of survival... -
![Reborn by Carly Fall]()
Reborn by Carly Fall
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWarrior Hudson from the Six Saviors seems to have it all – good looks, fine clothing, expensive jewelry and women just waiting for their turn to sleep with him. But, what he safely keeps hidden from the world is the terrible pain he’s suffered for many years. As he fights his internal demons, he joins his fellow Warriors in waging war on the evil from their planet that has been let loose on Earth... -
![Wolf A Bye Baby by Rebel West]()
Wolf A Bye Baby by Rebel West
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhen it comes to luck, Jade Fellows has never had any. After student loans and medical bills put her in a financial bind, she’s working two jobs in a desperate bid to keep her head above water. On a rare night out, she picks up a one-night-stand with a hunky shifter who goes wild for her curves... -
![Protecting Their Mate, Part Eight: A BBW Shifter Werewolf Romance by Mia Thorne]()
Protecting Their Mate, Part Eight: A BBW Shifter Werewolf Romance by Mia Thorne
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsProtecting Their Mate, Part Eight (Of Eight) Ashley's heart longs for one man, but her wolf demands that she test herself against the alpha. Can she settle for a life of never knowing, or will she risk everything for Blake? This is the final installment in PROTECTING THEIR MATE, an erotic BBW paranormal romance serial set in the world of The Last Pack... -
![Onyx Dragons: Jasper by Starla Night]()
Onyx Dragons: Jasper by Starla Night
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHe's the peace-keeping Onyx brother, but there's unrest in his own heart. Billionaire dragon shifter, Jasper, can have everything he wants. Everything, except for her. Rose is his employee. The woman who makes him breathe fire. Her life is a mess, so she has Jasper tidied away into the just-friends box. It's where he needs to stay for the sake of the Dragon Empire. Except that he doesn't want to... -
![Ozark Mountain Shifters Boxed Set: Books 1-4 by P. Jameson]()
Ozark Mountain Shifters Boxed Set: Books 1-4 by P. Jameson
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA Mate’s Denial- Book #1: Trager was only a wolfling when he was given a devastating foretelling by the pack elders, and tossed from his family home in the Ozark Mountains. A wolf who can’t secure a mate will only endanger the pack. Destined to be denied by his mate, he’s been on his own ever since, surviving, waiting... hunting her. Now that he’s found her, he has a plan... -
![The Priestess and the Thief by Evangeline Anderson]()
The Priestess and the Thief by Evangeline Anderson
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsEllilah is a priestess…but not a very good one. She doesn’t seem to have the right temperament for quiet meditation. And even worse, she broke her vow of chastity at the Christmas party after a dark stranger drugged her punch. Now she’s being sent to the Priory of Extreme Atonement—an ominous place with no windows and daily beatings.But Elli has always had a mind of her own... -
![Missing the Night by Viola Grace]()
Missing the Night by Viola Grace
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsOne night, ten years ago, they satisfied her hunger, and she ran as fast as she could. Now, they are back in her life, and they want more.Nessa has stayed away from home for ten years, but a plea from estranged family brings her home. Nessa is half faerie, half human, and drains sexual energy from the people around her... -
![Subdue by Tana Stone]()
Subdue by Tana Stone
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAs the kalesh of the Taori ship, it's his sworn duty to reassemble his crew and exact revenge on the aliens who destroyed their ship. He has no time for a distraction like her.When Kalesh Naz wakes from crashing in his escape pod, he's enraged to find himself locked in a dungeon... -
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![Pirating the Alien by Ava Ross]()
Pirating the Alien by Ava Ross
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI’m falling for my space pirate boss, but rogue aliens are after him—and now me.It was a simple job. Sneak aboard a pirate spaceship and steal a precious artifact from the brooding, too-hot captain, Matis. Before I know it, I’ll be on my way back to Earth with enough credits to cure my mom’s sickness... -
![Olath: Warlord Brides by Ava York, Starr Huntress]()
Olath: Warlord Brides by Ava York, Starr Huntress
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAll he wants is her. All she wants us to go home.Except the more time she spends with the hulking warrior, the more she has to wonder... what if home is at his side?Even Evelyn can't deny their attraction. Every time she's near him, her heart races, her skin tingles, and heat surges through her belly... -
![Ensnared by the Rabbit Genius by Delaney Rain]()
Ensnared by the Rabbit Genius by Delaney Rain
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsEllis Cole is an FBI research analyst assigned to observe a giant white rabbit while he’s on Earth. Wherever he goes, Ellis must follow. Never told to be covert about it, Ellis finds the only way for him to keep up is by slowing his bouncy bunny down. Getting naked wasn’t part of the plan, but it seems to be working... -
![Bear to Love: Kodiak Den #3 by Amy Lamont]()
Bear to Love: Kodiak Den #3 by Amy Lamont
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSofthearted and rebellious bear shifter Macy Black can’t stand to see any creature, man or beast, in pain. So when her big brother’s two best friends return home from deployment with battle scars that go way beyond skin deep, she makes it her mission to help them heal. But when her desire to help turns to flat out desire, she starts to question everything she thought she knew about love... -
![Purr for Purchase by V.K. Ludwig]()
Purr for Purchase by V.K. Ludwig
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsBaby books never mentioned knotty cravings.HeatherWhat to Expect when the Omega is Expecting warned me about a lot of things when it comes to pregnancy without an alpha around. Never did it mention that I would develop romantic feelings for my balled fist. I need a knot. Or a growl. Hell, I’d do with a purr. So I call the omega distress line, shamelessly taking from the alpha operator what I need... -
![Kwarq by Nikki Clarke]()
Kwarq by Nikki Clarke
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsKwarq I only came to this planet for a scavenger hunt, a ridiculous child's game, arranged by my twin brother to celebrate our birthday. From the moment we step from our pod, I'm not impressed. Humans are kind of miserable, which is hard for a species like mine that thrives on giving and receiving pleasure. This makes it even more shocking when I catch the sweet scent of the woman on the bus... -
![Alpha Nocturne's Contracted Mate: The Second Chance Mate by A.E. Randell]()
Alpha Nocturne's Contracted Mate: The Second Chance Mate by A.E. Randell
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratings"Fuck, Ada…""Brad... oh, fuck... deeper... harder!" Ada's shrill voice begged between breathy moans.The banging of the headboard against the wall intensified as Ann froze.No... it couldn't be!She took a deep breath and nudged the door a little more. Her chest felt like it would explode as she held her breath whilst the crack widened... -
![Ice Planet Barbarians Part 4: Found by Ruby Dixon]()
Ice Planet Barbarians Part 4: Found by Ruby Dixon
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsI've convinced my big alien barbarian that he needs to help my friends, but of course there's a problem. Not only is this planet cold and dangerous, it's killing us slowly. My alien offers to mount a rescue with his people, but I'm afraid that a 'rescue' means they're going to try and claim all the human women as mates.I'm having a hard time remembering why that's a bad thing, though.. -
![Bound by Darkness by Alexis Morgan]()
Bound by Darkness by Alexis Morgan
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsCaught between two worlds, a powerful warrior must choose between impossible destinies when he meets a woman whose love will either make or break him. . . . As the daughter of a Regent, Sasha has long known about the secret underworld of the Paladins and their work protecting her kind from the dark forces on the other side of the energy barrier... -
![The Darkness Beyond by Alexis Morgan]()
The Darkness Beyond by Alexis Morgan
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsAn online game of cat and mouse leads a Paladin warrior on a deadly rescue mission to claim the irresistible lover who should be his greatest enemy.D.J. Clayborne has finally met his match. After weeks of playing cyber tag, a mysterious hacker bests D.J. at his own game. His nemesis downloads a top-secret history of the Paladins, forcing him to go on the hunt. The trail leads D.J... -
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![In Darkness Reborn by Alexis Morgan]()
In Darkness Reborn by Alexis Morgan
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsAlexis Morgan continues her red-hot paranormal series with a mysterious warrior and his forbidden love for a woman who's allegiance lies with his sworn enemy. . . . Once a warrior for the Others, Barak q'Young is caught between two worlds -- exiled from his homeland, and a pariah among his enemies, the Paladins... -
![Twin Dragon’s Destiny by S.E. Smith]()
Twin Dragon’s Destiny by S.E. Smith
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsThe line between life and death is sometimes blurred... Barrack and Brogan have memories of their death--and it isn't a pleasant one. When the Goddess Aikaterina gives them a second chance at life--and at finding their true mate--they are willing to do whatever it takes to change their destiny... -
![Of Blood & Banes by Courtney Whims]()
Of Blood & Banes by Courtney Whims
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsSecret never die. They’re just buried in a grave.And graves don’t stay hidden forever. Katerina Blackwind and Daeja made it to the Dragon Lands. It should have been the key to their freedom.Instead, it’s only the beginning.The King is closing in—desperate for the one thing Kat possesses. The one thing that’s been missing for ages. The one thing he’ll tear the entire kingdom apart to claim... -
![Rising Zero by Viola Grace]()
Rising Zero by Viola Grace
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAt the end of her contract, she is about to be freed when an attack brings on her rising, and lives are at stake. Now, her life is no longer her own.Dylia was bonded as a private musician for the wealthy. She spent five years paying off her brother’s debts, and the day before she was to be free of the bond, her future plans went up in smoke... -
![Close Enough by Viola Grace]()
Close Enough by Viola Grace
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsOffered up by her government, Cyreen is given over to an ancient hero to placate him into cooperation. No pressure. When the Hero of Morcud was betrayed and put in stasis, he demanded that if they were to ever wake him, he needed the woman that they had denied him.Five hundred years later, his help is needed and Cyreen is one of three women with the DNA profile that he demanded... -
![Alien Hunter by Sue Mercury, Sue Lyndon]()
Alien Hunter by Sue Mercury, Sue Lyndon
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHe'll protect her, claim her, and hunt her enemies down! The time has come for Zann, the most skilled operative the Vaxxlian military has ever known, to settle down and claim a human female as his own... -
![Trusting A Tiger by Marissa Dobson]()
Trusting A Tiger by Marissa Dobson
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFelix Grady’s world came crashing down around him when he received confirmation his twin brother was torturing women. One of the victims was none other than his destined mate. Torn between his twin and protecting his mate and clan, Felix must make the ultimate choice between the two. Harmony Kirk suffered for years under her former Alpha and Henry... -
![Finding My Faith by Carly Fall]()
Finding My Faith by Carly Fall
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsGrowing up in a small Northern Arizona town, Faith Cloudfoot's life was spent playing in the forests surrounding her house under the protective eyes of her father, and learning about the legends of her Native American heritage. Yearning for more out of her life, she moves to Phoenix, Arizona, where she is kidnapped and almost killed... -
![Reincarnated Hunger by Marisa Chenery]()
Reincarnated Hunger by Marisa Chenery
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsBook five in the Ra's Chosen series.Unlike his fellow warriors, Kysen already found his mate-the woman who stirred his blood like no other. But he'd been mortal at the time. When she died, he vowed to never love again. He feared the day Ra's decree that all his warriors take mates would fall upon him... -
![Foreseen Hunger by Marisa Chenery]()
Foreseen Hunger by Marisa Chenery
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsBook six in the Ra’s Chosen series.Takan has hidden who he is for three thousand years, but the time for secrecy is coming to an end. He knows it, and more importantly, Ra knows it. To complicate matters, Takan has found his mate. And she means more than happily-ever-after and smokin’ hot sex. She’s the key to ending the demon god Apep’s threat to the mortal realm... -
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![Cabin Bear Heat Box Set by Bella Love-Wins]()
Cabin Bear Heat Box Set by Bella Love-Wins
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsDo bear shifters fall in love at first sight? This box set is the complete Bear Shifter retelling of the Cabin Heat Series No Cliffhangers... -
![ReEmergent by A.M. Hargrove]()
ReEmergent by A.M. Hargrove
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsXarrid Yarrister is barely surviving...he’s living a life in hell. The love of his life, Saylan, has vanished into thin air, and his telepathic powers can’t connect with her mind. Saylan, a Guardian of Vesturon, doesn’t know herself anymore... -
![Delivered by the Defender by Evangeline Anderson]()
Delivered by the Defender by Evangeline Anderson
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThis is a Super-Plus Length Novel, almost 135,000 words longA woman alone on a dangerous planet, where females must have male protection to survive...A warrior intent on keeping his vow never to call a bride...When Selena is framed for a crime she didn't commit, can Valen save her?And will he lose his heart in the process?The Vampire and the Violinist.. -
![Hostage: A Dark Sci Fi Romance by Loki Renard]()
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![Tempest And The Warrior by C.L. Scholey]()
Tempest And The Warrior by C.L. Scholey
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHurting and angry, Cy, a lone Zargonnii warrior spends years banished from a planet he loves. Home. The word eats his soul. Planet after planet he travels, but there is only one place for him. His ship crashes during a battle with a mind altering Angano alien, landing him on a desolate planet with a human female and her young son. Tempest is his ticket home... -
![Hidden Rage by Evangeline Anderson]()
Hidden Rage by Evangeline Anderson
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIs it wrong to fall in love with your kidnapper?*This is an Extra plus-length novel, over 120,000 words long*Dr. Roberta McClelland--Bobbi to her friends--is a Xeno-Cultural Anthropologist living her lifelong dream of studying an alien species. On the peaceful planet of Avria Pentaura, she spends her days tending crops and learning her new people's customs...
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