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Vampire Academy Box Set by Richelle Mead
Rated: 4.54 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsVampire Academy Lissa Dragomir is a Moroi princess: a mortal vampire with an unbreakable bond to the earth's magic. She must be protected at all times from Strigoi; the fiercest and most dangerous vampires--the ones who never die. The powerful blend of human and vampire blood that flows through Rose Hathaway, Lissa's best friend, makes her a Dhampir...Categorized as:
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![Doggone Mess by R.J. Blain]()
Doggone Mess by R.J. Blain
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsfrom the book's foreword: "While Doggone Mess’s beginning was written before Plaidypus, there are important reasons for why I didn’t renumber the series and insert Doggone Mess before Plaidypus. Doggone Mess’s events after Plaidypus require Plaidypus to truly make sense."Originally a novella in the anthology Dirty Deeds published in Jan, 2021, this edition has been expanded into a full novel... -
![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... -
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Alpha Brock: six-pack series book four by C.J. Primer
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSIX-PACK SERIES BOOK FOUR* While this book can be read as a standalone, I highly recommend reading books 1 - 3 (Alpha Gray, Alpha Theo, and Alpha Jax) for context before starting in on this one.* This book is a slow burn with a very moody, broody protagonist (grumpy/sunshine trope). It will be a bumpy ride for these two to get to their HEA...Categorized as:
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![Librarian Bear by Zoe Chant]()
Librarian Bear by Zoe Chant
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsSarah is looking for love under the covers...of a good book!As a small-town librarian, Sarah has her hands full with projects that range from running an in-library day care to planning her best friend's wedding. Romance is a complication she doesn't need...until he walks in... -
![Doggy Defender Bear by Harmony Raines]()
Doggy Defender Bear by Harmony Raines
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHe wants a mate. She needs a doggy defender! Loving and affectionate. It’s a pity Jane is talking about Boomer, an adorable dog, and not Guy’s adorable bear. Don’t tell Guy’s bear he called him adorable or there might be trouble Or more trouble, since Guy is being hired to protect Boomer from an attempted dognapping... -
![Grim Christmas by T.S. Joyce]()
Grim Christmas by T.S. Joyce
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsGrim is trying to hold it together for the holidays. He’s vowed to be a better Alpha for the Rogue Pride Crew, but he’s at war with the two lions inside of him, and at war with a certain Red Dragon as well. He was raised to be a weapon and had never celebrated like everyone else. All he wants to do is coast straight through the holiday, but his new Crew is messing with his head... -
![Bodyguard Bear by Harmony Raines]()
Bodyguard Bear by Harmony Raines
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsKate Kellan never wanted to be an actress. Although she is thankful for the life changing opportunity her career has given her, she wants to move on with her life. All Kate has to do is convince her overbearing mom she isn’t crazy to ditch the career that changed their fortunes. But before she can break the news to her mom, Kate is pursued in the darkness by someone who means her harm... -
![Blood Bound by R.J. Blain]()
Blood Bound by R.J. Blain
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAfter waking in a shallow grave and clawing her way to freedom, Penelope Francis hunts for the rogue who stole her life and transformed her into a vampire. Despite being corrupted into a feared preternatural, she clings to her humanity and refuses to prey on innocents, instead slaking her thirst on other miscreant vampires... -
![Dowsing the Dead by Ali Sparkes]()
Dowsing the Dead by Ali Sparkes
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsDax and his friends settle into their new secret hideaway in the Lake District, a place where they can be safe. But all is not well in the spirit world - strange messages are coming through and Dax, Gideon, Lisa and Mia must once again join forces... -
![For the Good of All by Nicky Charles]()
For the Good of All by Nicky Charles
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsElijah Stone – a man committed to justice; his heart is as hard as his body. Held prisoner for years, he returns home to tie up loose ends only to find a psychedelic witch capturing his attention. When a rescue mission to Central America spins out of control, he’s forced to make a difficult decision. Every action has its own consequences... -
![A Pack of Vows and Tears by Olivia Wildenstein]()
A Pack of Vows and Tears by Olivia Wildenstein
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsIn the seductive follow-up to A PACK OF BLOOD AND LIES, Ness Clark’s heart and legitimacy are again put to the test.She thought the fight was over but it was only just beginning.Ness Clark's place amongst the Boulders and at Liam’s side is compromised. First, when her cousin claims Ness helped him elude his death sentence. And then, when August Watt, Ness’s childhood friend, comes home to Boulder...Categorized as:
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![Bear in a Bookshop by Zoe Chant]()
Bear in a Bookshop by Zoe Chant
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsHe'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... -
![Animal Rescue Bear by Harmony Raines]()
Animal Rescue Bear by Harmony Raines
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsWhen closure threatens the animal sanctuary in Bear Creek, Ronni knows she has to act. And act fast. But finding the money needed to buy the land before it’s sold seems impossible. However, she soon realizes she is not alone. Especially when fate steps in and her mate walks into her office—in the heavenly form of Lucas Chance. Tall, dark, and handsome..Categorized as:
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![Black Magic Bear by Bianca D'Arc]()
Black Magic Bear by Bianca D'Arc
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAnd then, there was one… Jack is happy to see his two older brothers mated and settled in Grizzly Cove, but he’s definitely the odd man out—the lone bachelor of their tight-knit family. He takes a job and a mission to track down the problems at a paper plant in Pennsylvania... -
![Treasured by the Dragon by Jessie Donovan]()
Treasured by the Dragon by Jessie Donovan
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIf someone had told Dawn Chadwick that she’d be attending a play put on by children on a dragon-shifter’s land a year ago, she would’ve said they were mad. However, her daughter Daisy has slowly worn Dawn down about her prejudices and she ends up volunteering to help with the play. She’s to assist an eccentric dragonman with the special effects... -
![Transforming Snowridge by Jessie Donovan]()
Transforming Snowridge by Jessie Donovan
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsRhydian Griffiths is the leader of Clan Snowridge in the North of Wales. Not only does he lead his clan, but he also takes care of an orphaned boy on his own. The deadline for any remaining family to collect him expires and Rhydian decides to adopt the boy himself. However, hours later, a human female shows up at his clan's gate, claiming she's the boy's aunt... -
![Redeeming the Rejected by Emilia Hartley]()
Redeeming the Rejected by Emilia Hartley
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsYears ago, Ford lost his clan, his mate, and maybe even himself. Now, he wants to be left in peace—until he meets Daphne, and she awakens passion in him unlike any he has ever experienced—even with his late wife.Ford Coleman has been living a half-life since he avenged himself on his clan king after that monster killed his mate... -
![Firefighter Bear by J.K. Harper]()
Firefighter Bear by J.K. Harper
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHis to protect. Hers to challenge. Theirs to dare.A woman trapped by the stigma of the past...Fox shifter Everly always ends up cornered and cowering. Growing up shunned by more dominant shifter species taught her there's no such thing as real community—or true love. But she's always secretly longed for the sexiest, most dominant bear shifter around... even though he almost destroyed her family... -
![Despair and Destiny by A.K. Michaels]()
Despair and Destiny by A.K. Michaels
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsalternate cover edition for ASIN B010189N62Where is Rebecca? Who has kidnapped the sassy Witch from right under the noses of the Wolf Pack? Jacob is distraught and his anger knows no bounds as they fight to find out where his mate has been taken; and by whom. The answer is unimaginable and the bloody confrontation that leaves death in its wake shocks Jacob and Cam to their core... -
![Teasing Fate by Emilia Hartley]()
Teasing Fate by Emilia Hartley
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWade Santana’s idiot bear thinks it’s found their fated mate—but Carolina’s into women.Dumb beast. It’s been nothing but trouble since Wade woke up with the thing inside him after a feral bear attack. He’s lost his family and steady work. The only upside is the chance of finding forever love, but it doesn’t look like that’s in the cards for him, either... -
![Cowboy Brother Bears Complete Series by Harmony Raines]()
Cowboy Brother Bears Complete Series by Harmony Raines
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsCowboy Bear Blues What woman wouldn't want a smokin' hot cowboy in her life? Lynn has moved to the Hawkins Ranch, left to her by her Uncle Freddy, who she had not visited for years. This leaves her with a wedge of guilt, that is difficult to shake off. She should have been here for him, and nursed him...Categorized as:
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![The Girl Who Cried War by Heather Hildenbrand, Bam Shepherd]()
The Girl Who Cried War by Heather Hildenbrand, Bam Shepherd
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsRomy’s no stranger to a good old fashioned Instawar, but fighting behind her phone’s screen is a far cry from the real thing. Sure, Romy may have accidentally on purpose inserted herself in the middle of a werewolf war. And yeah, she’s kinda being hunted by an insane werebro with an axe to grind, but Romy isn’t going to let that stop her from living her best life... -
![The Grisly Grizzlies: Maximus by Kim Fox]()
The Grisly Grizzlies: Maximus by Kim Fox
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsKennedy vowed never to return to Redemption Creek. At least not while Maximus is still there. He abandoned her when she needed him the most and it would take the threat of death to bring her back. Unfortunately for her, that’s exactly what she’s facing. The alpha of The Grisly Grizzlies is a hell of a fighter. In fact, he’s been beating himself up for years... -
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![Alpha Bound by Sloane Murphy]()
Alpha Bound by Sloane Murphy
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI used to want nothing more than to escape my destiny.Except escaping wasn’t an option. The fates are a cruel mistress, and running got me nowhere.Rejected. Tormented. Betrayed.With my world under attack from someone I considered family and the one person I thought hated me most standing by me, my entire world is upside down.The pain of rejection was nothing compared to the pain of betrayal...Categorized as:
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![Return to Bear Creek Collection Two: BBW Paranormal Romance by Harmony Raines]()
Return to Bear Creek Collection Two: BBW Paranormal Romance by Harmony Raines
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsForever Bear Can Cal convince Teagan he is her forever bear? Teagan’s mom never got over her mate leaving after a brief relationship. Unable to cope, she handed her baby over to foster care. A part of Teagan always felt abandoned, and yet she never let herself believe she was unworthy of love. Yet her childhood and all the unanswered questions she has stored up, still haunt her...Categorized as:
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![Power of the Seers by Jada Fisher]()
Power of the Seers by Jada Fisher
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThey thought I was dead. Who knows, maybe I was. But I’m coming back and I have learned so much. Will it be enough? A urban fantasy from #1 Bestselling author James David Victor Davie was lost and presumed dead. With no choice but to move on without her, Bron, Mallory, and Mickey are forced to prepare for a war they appear incapable of winning... -
![Healing The Wolf's Heart by Skye Wilson]()
Healing The Wolf's Heart by Skye Wilson
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHe’s the first wolf to make me feel like I belong. And the most irresistible…Kaleb Bryant is everything I’m not. Strong and confident, he belongs to our pack’s inner circle and is our fiercest protector.When he steps in to lend me a helping hand, I’m surprised. As a shifter who is unable to shift, I’m used to being overlooked, but Kaleb won’t leave my side until he’s sure I’m safe... -
![Some Like It Psychic by Ruby West, Ella Winters]()
Some Like It Psychic by Ruby West, Ella Winters
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAs a forty year old single mom, it’s been too many years since I lived for myself. So when both my kids graduate and go to college, it’s time to make some changes.When my great-aunt invites me to move to the coast to help with her bed & breakfast, I’m ready for it. Queen’s Landing has always had a magical quality to it.Maybe more than I know... -
![The Alpha Decides by A.K. Michaels]()
The Alpha Decides by A.K. Michaels
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsalternate cover edition for ASIN B00UY3LLY2Cameron Sinclair, multi-billionaire businessman, and now he is also the Alpha Wolf, a position he never wanted.With his instinct to protect the Pack and those he cares for stampeding through his system, he struggles to awaken the white She-Wolf who now lies in a coma... -
![Who Bears Wins by Harmony Raines]()
Who Bears Wins by Harmony Raines
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhen bear shifter, Caleb, meets Zoe, he realizes returning to Bear Bluff is not a choice, it’s a necessity. One look at his mate and he’s ready to settle down and start a family—with an emphasis on practicing baby making, of course. In fact, he’s willing to start making babies right now… But Zoe isn’t sure that’s what she wants. At all... -
![BELOVED by C.K. Bryant]()
BELOVED by C.K. Bryant
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe highly anticipated conclusion to The Crystor Series.Refusing to believe that Kira is dead, Octavion searches for the truth about her disappearance. But time is running out. The king of Panthera will come for him soon and Octavion can’t leave without knowing she is safe.Kira thinks the only way she can keep her friends alive is by faking her death, but the lie has only put them in more danger... -
![The Fiery Trial by Cassandra Clare, Maureen Johnson]()
The Fiery Trial by Cassandra Clare, Maureen Johnson
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsEmma Carstairs and Julian Blackthorn become parabatai. Simon and Clary both act as their witnesses, so they can see what a parabatai bond forming looks like as they want to become parabatai as soon as Simon graduates — and because Emma asked Clary... -
![Wolf Valley Raiders Complete Series by Harmony Raines]()
Wolf Valley Raiders Complete Series by Harmony Raines
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA wolf needs his mate! Come along for the ride, as four hot, sexy wolf shifters, finally find their one true mate. Redeem the Wolf Kurt has made mistakes, big mistakes. Like the time he chased his cousin up into the mountains and nearly caused her death, all for the chance of power in the otherwise lawless town of Wolf Valley...Categorized as:
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![Cursed Bear by Harmony Raines]()
Cursed Bear by Harmony Raines
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsTwenty-five years ago, Cath’s husband walked out of her life, leaving her to raise two sons alone. She threw herself into raising her boys and showered them with love. Her sense of betrayal ran deep. After all, Hector had told her they were true mates, fated to be together forever. Now, another man is telling her the same thing... -
![Doctor Daddy Bear by Harmony Raines]()
Doctor Daddy Bear by Harmony Raines
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsSuzie has taken over responsibility for placing shifter children with suitable foster parents, while Fiona is on maternity leave. When a shifter baby is abandoned at Bear Bluff Hospital, it is Suzie’s job to ensure she is properly cared for. When Suzie arrives at the hospital, she finds the baby in the safe hands of Kit Malvern. Who tells her he is her mate... -
![Blackwood: Book 2 by Sunny Mawson]()
Blackwood: Book 2 by Sunny Mawson
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIn the conclusion of the Blackwood Duet, Jagger Thorne rules his pack with an iron fist, doling out punishments that go beyond the limits of appropriate standards. He is hellbent on fulfilling his father's twisted legacy and will stop at nothing to capture Isabella Greyson. Making her his mate and ending her legacy drives him over the edge...Categorized as:
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![Bad Boy Bear by Harmony Raines]()
Bad Boy Bear by Harmony Raines
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsI’ve found my mate. Those are the words rattling around in Louise’s head when her car breaks down on the side of the road. Stranded, she accepts help from a motorbike riding guy in tight leather pants. Not that she is interested in tight leather pants and the kind of men who wear them—oh no, she’s been there, done that, and got the baby to prove it... -
![A Long Conversation by Cassandra Clare]()
A Long Conversation by Cassandra Clare
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsWhat does it mean to be married? What do we commit to when we commit to each other for life? On a tense, hot summer night at the New York Institute, one couple will begin to find out as they celebrate their engagement. Another couple will explore that step, only to be thrown back by a violent emergency that calls them to duty before love... -
![Forever Bear by Harmony Raines]()
Forever Bear by Harmony Raines
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsCan Cal convince Teagan he is her forever bear? Teagan’s mom never got over her mate leaving after a brief relationship. Unable to cope, she handed her baby over to foster care. A part of Teagan always felt abandoned, and yet she never let herself believe she was unworthy of love. Yet her childhood and all the unanswered questions she has stored up, still haunt her... -
![Return to Bear Bluff Complete Series by Harmony Raines]()
Return to Bear Bluff Complete Series by Harmony Raines
Rated: 4.54 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe Bear is Back in Town Ten years is a long time to hide from your past. After a terrible accident, Dylan left Bear Bluff, his grandpa told him never to return. But now he’s back. And what was supposed to be a short trip looks as if it’s going to turn into something much longer. Like forever... Steph doesn’t need a mate...Categorized as:
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![Kiss of Her Dragon by Julia Mills]()
Kiss of Her Dragon by Julia Mills
Rated: 4.53 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsPreviously part of the USA Today Bestselling anthology Once Upon a Valentine. Now available as a stand alone story. Book 19 in the Dragon Guard series. The books can be read as stand-alone stories, but it is advisable to read them in order to get the most enjoyment from the series... -
![Over My Head by Charles de Lint]()
Over My Head by Charles de Lint
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsJosh Saunders knew his troubles weren’t over. He just never thought that everything would blow up as hard and fast as it has. Sure, he’s got a mountain lion living under his skin, but he still thought he could keep his head down and get a few days of respite.But life is still complicated in the once-quiet beach town of Santa Feliz... -
![Perpetual Prey by Viola Grace]()
Perpetual Prey by Viola Grace
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHunted through history, Elsinor has had enough. She is going to fight her stalker, whoever he is. Elsinor has walked the earth for thousands of years, but every few decades, she must start over. Waking up in agony with her organs slowly regenerating, she has coined a new phrase Prometheus Syndrome... -
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![Fern Valley by T.L. Haddix]()
Fern Valley by T.L. Haddix
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsRachel Campbell is doing just fine on her own. The forty-seven-year-old divorced single mother of a nearly grown teenager, she's also a shape shifter. She isn't opposed to the idea of love, but she isn't looking for it, either. But then state trooper Lee Harrison moves in across the street... -
![Stone's Divide by Lisa Blackwood]()
Stone's Divide by Lisa Blackwood
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSome victories feel more like defeat. Although the Siren's downfall was necessary, it also brought about a growing divide between Lillian and Gregory. However, personal matters will have to wait, for there is a more immediate concern which must be dealt with first... -
![Love of the Dragon by Harmony Raines]()
Love of the Dragon by Harmony Raines
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsNo Cliffhanger What's the the worst thing that can happen to a dragon who is nearly as old as time itself? Make his soul mate young and immature. Then tell him he has to look after her while her sister goes away. But to top all that? Want her to have a normal life. And then stand by while she wants to date boys and push her curfew... -
![Untamed Wolf by Heather Long]()
Untamed Wolf by Heather Long
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWillow Bend Hunter, Dylan Royce, is a natural flirt and courted his fair share of she-wolves, but he’s never found the woman who makes his heart beat. With the new pack’s borders verging on Willow Bend territory, he’s tasked with keeping an eye on them. His job grows more challenging daily, especially since one seductive female keeps crossing the line... -
![Lost Wolf by K.L. King]()
Lost Wolf by K.L. King
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMay Jensen has had a rough few months. While protecting her friend Iris from an attack by cougar shifters, she suffered a tremendous head injury that would have killed a human. Plagued by headaches and memory difficulties ever since, the petite wolf shifter can no longer work as a police officer. Left adrift without the job she loves, May struggles to heal and find her new place in the world...Categorized as:
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![Swipe Right for Passion by D.J. Bryce]()
Swipe Right for Passion by D.J. Bryce
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsShonda is lonely. Over a decade ago, she'd fallen for the man she knew was her mate, only to have him flee the pack and never return. She's lived her life on automatic. No boyfriends, no excitement, only work and friends...
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