Books like 'Lightspeed Magazine, August 2016'
Readers who enjoyed Lightspeed Magazine, August 2016 by John Joseph Adams, Mercurio D. Rivera, Kameron Hurley, Sherrilyn Kenyon, Kevin J. Anderson, Jeremiah Tolbert, Adam-Troy Castro, Maureen F. McHugh, Delia Sherman, Tim Powers, Carrie Vaughn & Tristina Wright also liked the following books featuring the same tropes, story themes, relationship dynamics and character types.
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A Bone in His Teeth by Kellen Graves
Rated: 5.00 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsWhen a fall from the mast leaves Alba Marsh unable to sail, he finally has the chance to run away from his family debts in search of a better life. He hopes to reunite with his mother, Edythe, where they always promised to meet if things went awry, but finding the small, secluded, secretive town of Moon Harbor proves a greater challenge than Alba ever expected... -
![Draco Malfoy and the Talon Brand by starbrigid]()
Draco Malfoy and the Talon Brand by starbrigid
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA man is dead at Draco Malfoy's hands, and the consequences will reverberate for Sirius, for Harry, for the wizarding world entire, and, most of all, for Voldemort. It is not so easy, though, to forsake his parents and his old friends in Slytherin, as he is forced to choose what he will become and who he will leave behind... -
![The Damning Stone by T.J. Klune]()
The Damning Stone by T.J. Klune
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsA year has passed since the Dark Wizard Myrin attempted to take control of the Kingdom of Verania. Though the scars of the final battle remain, Veranians have come together in unity in order to rebuild. Good King Anthony sits on the throne once more, with Morgan of Shadows at his side.However, a king is not immortal... -
![Dead and Buried by Pandora Pine]()
Dead and Buried by Pandora Pine
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsContent to work insurance fraud and cheating spouse cases, Detective Ronan O’Mara is shocked when prominent YouTube ghost hunter Marlowe Bond and his partner seek him out to solve the most bizarre set of murders Ronan’s ever encountered: thirteen skeletons buried in the flower beds of Trip Cahill’s Massachusetts home.Psychic Tennyson Grimm can hear the thirteen spirits speaking to him... -
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![The Perfect Waters: Odessa. Book Two by LeeSha McCoy]()
The Perfect Waters: Odessa. Book Two by LeeSha McCoy
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIs love really the only thing O'Asia needs to save the waters? Or is that just the tip of the iceberg?O'Asia and Zale need to fall in love, but they're currently surrounded by angry guards ready to uphold the law... -
![Embrace the Light by Jocelynn Drake]()
Embrace the Light by Jocelynn Drake
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsA Tragic Story Comes to Light.At last, Caelan and his companions are heading to see a long-time ally of Erya.But New Rosanthe soldiers have already moved into the city, and nothing is quite as it seems.Even as old betrayals reveal new enemies, Caelan’s main goal remains the God of Wisdom and the truth.The only problem is that time is running out and the Dead God is waiting to claim him... -
![A Mate for Jackson by Alicia Montgomery]()
A Mate for Jackson by Alicia Montgomery
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsBad Alpha Dad Jackson Forrest's got a lot on his plate. A business to run. A clan of unruly werewolves. And of course, a trouble-maker of a son whose mission is to cause as much chaos in his life as possible. What happens when his well-meaning family tries to set him up? Liz Cimms seems to be the perfect woman - beautiful, smart, and would make a great mate and mother to his wild son... -
![All It Took Was One Look by Robokitt, T. Lanay]()
All It Took Was One Look by Robokitt, T. Lanay
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratings“My mate’s a guy!”Aiden is your average seventeen-year-old senior with crazy best friends and a supportive family… unless you count the fact that he’s got a big secret to tell. Aiden is what most people would call a “closet gay,” something he believes he can’t let his school know. And the secrets don't stop there.Aiden goes through high school the best way he knows how—being invisible... -
![Dakota by Shaw Montgomery]()
Dakota by Shaw Montgomery
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsJust because he’s scatterbrained and distracted doesn’t mean he needs a keeper…right? Dakota is creative, passionate, and just a little too focused on his work. It’s helped him grow a single book into an impressive series and career, but it’s not helping his personal life. At this point, he barely has a personal life and even his friends are starting to get concerned... -
![Getting Gold by Xavier Neal]()
Getting Gold by Xavier Neal
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFrom best-selling author Xavier Neal comes the next book in the page-turning, laugh-out-loud, paranormal romance series you don't want to miss... Fate hates me... -
![Mystic Guardian by Mary Rundle]()
Mystic Guardian by Mary Rundle
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe 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... -
![The Dragon, the Lion, and Their Unicorn Omega by Lorelei M. Hart, Wendy Rathbone]()
The Dragon, the Lion, and Their Unicorn Omega by Lorelei M. Hart, Wendy Rathbone
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA dragon and a lion walk into a bar…really.Alpha dragon shifter George might not love helping to run his family’s empire, but he really has no choice. As the alpha son, it is his responsibility to keep the hoard growing. It’s the way of things. If only he had the courage to be more like his brother and break away just enough to find his happily ever after, too. Being responsible sucks... -
![The Pirate's Treasure by Lisa Oliver]()
The Pirate's Treasure by Lisa Oliver
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratings“I have watched you from afar for so long. ‘Tis only fitting, as I breathe my last, that I do it in the arms I’ve longed to feel around my person for two plus years or more.”Rojan Purchanting, Pirate Captain, and half-brother to the King of Gunkermal didn’t mean to blurt out fateful words as he stumbled into Petrov after a disagreement with a knife... -
![The Whimsical Wolf's Alphas by Lorelei M. Hart]()
The Whimsical Wolf's Alphas by Lorelei M. Hart
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI need to protect my daughter. If that means mating a stranger… or two, so be it.When I lost my mate, leaving me a single father, my heart broke into a thousand pieces. The only thing keeping me going was our beautiful daughter, Thia I vowed to do whatever it took to keep her safe and give her the life she deserves. And I have... -
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![Burning for His Omega by Lorelei M. Hart]()
Burning for His Omega by Lorelei M. Hart
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsZyranI had a thriving business in the Cauldron Mountains until I put too much trust into my business partner. He said that he was taking the money for an opportunity of a lifetime. He left with the money, promising that we would be set up for life. Then he ghosted me.He used our connection to nearly bankrupt me and shred my heart in the process... -
![Draco Malfoy and the Heir of Slytherin by starbrigid]()
Draco Malfoy and the Heir of Slytherin by starbrigid
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsDraco Malfoy never asked for a second chance, nor did he particularly want one... -
![Alexei's Mouse by A.C. Katt]()
Alexei's Mouse by A.C. Katt
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAfter leaving his place as the Russian Second and immigrating to America, Alexei Davidoff just wants to settle in and not upset the status quo. He wants to start his position with Garou Industries and improve the conditions for his packs. The gods have a different plan for him. Donal Berne ran away from home at fourteen to escape a bad situation and found himself in an even worse one... -
![The Dragon's Alliance by Samantha Sabian]()
The Dragon's Alliance by Samantha Sabian
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsRaine enjoys a respite with her dragon lover in the land of the Ha’kan, recovering from the wounds sustained battling the dark demons of the Underworld. Skye is melancholy, thinking she has endangered everyone with her uncontrolled magic... -
![Dragon Void by Ophelia Bell]()
Dragon Void by Ophelia Bell
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA woman born on the wind... A Turul princess, Evie North has waited long enough for her “one true love” — a man she’s stopped believing truly exists. She throws caution—literally—to the wind and decides to take matters into her own hands. She chooses a handsome stranger from a crowd and falls into bed with him, hoping love might find her in his arms... -
![Dragon Power by Alexis Pierce]()
Dragon Power by Alexis Pierce
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSerenity has a problem.She and the guys have barely escaped death, but now they have something else to deal with.Amelie has called them to a summit in New York.It's time for Serenity to be a leader, but she is far less than prepared.With Rebels and Hunters closing in, will Serenity rise to the occasion, or will she lose herself?Dragon Power is an 18+ Reverse Harem Paranormal Romance... -
![Dragon Queen by Alexis Pierce]()
Dragon Queen by Alexis Pierce
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSerenity is ready to give up.The queen is dead, and Serenity is left as the leader of the Draecus Clan, a nation that's been revealed to the rest of the world.With her men at her back, though, there's nothing she can't do.She's determined to carry on and get justice for her mother's death... -
![Julio's Wolf by A.C. Katt]()
Julio's Wolf by A.C. Katt
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsJulio Reyes has had a hard life. Orphaned at fourteen, he ran away from a group home to avoid rape but wound up being an independent prostitute in NYC. He has a life plan—go to school, become a stylist and open his own salon. Etienne Daurensbourg is one-hundred and thirty-nine years old and fears he’ll never find his Mate until his friend Alexei introduces him to Julio... -
![The Dragon Prince’s Mates by Lorelei M. Hart, Trisha Linde]()
The Dragon Prince’s Mates by Lorelei M. Hart, Trisha Linde
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsLife as a dragon is all fun and games… until someone uncovers the truth.Omega dragon shifter Spencer is living his best life. That is, until a secret is revealed—one that not only turns his life upside down, but also threatens the royal line of his kingdom. He feels alone for the very first time.Alpha dragon shifter Raphael was raised to be the perfect prince... -
![A Hoard for Flame by Lorelei M. Hart]()
A Hoard for Flame by Lorelei M. Hart
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIt all started with a pink slip…Omega Karl followed the rules…all of them. He went to school, got the best grades, and paid his dues in the corporate world. Where did it get him? Jobless and broke. With nowhere to go, he calls the one person who won’t judge him, his aunt Karma. Unlike him, she never followed any rules, and where did that leave her? Blissfully happy... -
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![New Moon by Marcelle Sixx]()
New Moon by Marcelle Sixx
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSasha finds herself lost and confused and simply not figuring out how or why. It seems that her beast, Aaron, has more of a hold on her than she thought. Not believing in fate, she tries to carry on, ignoring the cry in her heart and the song in her panties for her prince. Wanting to go back but wanting to stay away, Sasha feels as if she's being watched at every turn... -
![Good Son by Beau Brown]()
Good Son by Beau Brown
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsOmega Piper Gray has spent most of his life running from his problems. He figures the best way to be happy is to avoid emotional entanglements. Have sex. Move on. That’s his recipe for a long and fulfilling life. But when he gets word his estranged mother is dying, he’s pressured by his sister Trina to come home and help out... -
![Draco Black and the Prisoner of Nurmengard by starbrigid]()
Draco Black and the Prisoner of Nurmengard by starbrigid
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWHORE. BLOOD TRAITOR. MURDERER. I will accept no restitution but your life.Those are the words Theo sent Draco, once Draco Malfoy and now Draco Black. The words Draco will never tell anyone that Theo sent. As Draco enters into that fatal sixth year, those are the words that hang over him as he tries to protect his friends, his new family, his godfather... -
![Under His Enemy by Kiki Burrelli]()
Under His Enemy by Kiki Burrelli
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhen alpha shifter Orion accepts a mission that takes him behind enemy lines he expects to find hate. He never expects to find a mate. Crow Brownstone's family has known much loss from the hands of shifters. It is that loss that compels Crow's father to create the Protectors of the Pure, an organization committed to protecting humans against shifters. Being a Protector comes with sacrifice... -
![Missed ConEGGtions by Lorelei M. Hart, Colbie Dunbar]()
Missed ConEGGtions by Lorelei M. Hart, Colbie Dunbar
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsLiving as a human is fine… that is until you find yourself shifting on a hike…in front of your natural enemy, only to have your snake declare them your mate.Alpha dragon shifter Laden was down on his luck, when a distant relative took him in and gave him a new start. Now he has his own company and a flight he feels at peace among. If only he wasn’t so lonely... -
![The Friend-Zoned Fox's Omegas by Lorelei M. Hart]()
The Friend-Zoned Fox's Omegas by Lorelei M. Hart
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsKevinMy fox knows exactly what he wants. My fox is frantic with need for a family. But that doesn’t come easy for any latent animal, especially not a fox. We mated in triads and I couldn’t even find one fox, much less two during mating season in my skulk. No one wanted an alpha without a beast... -
![A Father for His Wolf Cub by Lorelei M. Hart]()
A Father for His Wolf Cub by Lorelei M. Hart
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAlpha wolf shifter Crete never planned to be a single father, but that is exactly what happens when his brother is killed in a plane crash, leaving his nephew in need of a forever home. Crete drops everything to give his nephew the home he deserves, including leaving his passion job for a position at Hansen and Wolfe Enterprises. He can pick up his painting dreams later. Family comes first... -
![Make Mine a Unicorn by Harper B. Cole, Colbie Dunbar]()
Make Mine a Unicorn by Harper B. Cole, Colbie Dunbar
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsUnicorns are supposed to sparkle.Alpha Roscoe works from home creating jingles for ads. It's a lucrative business, and he works as much or as little as he wants. But recently, he’s taken to doodling on scraps of paper, and without giving it much thought, each time he’s drawn a unicorn.Intrigued, he heads to the local library to research the mythical beasts where he meets an elderly man named Mr... -
![Apples for His Omega by Lorelei M. Hart]()
Apples for His Omega by Lorelei M. Hart
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsKendallHe only wants me for my apples…I’ve been living here in this old cabin, where I came to take care of my grandfather in his final illness for over two years, That’s a year and a half since he passed, and I need to move on. But somehow I never get the traction. Grandfather loved this place, dilapidated as it may be, and as an artist, I love the seclusion and the peace of the forest... -
![Hungry for His Omega by Lorelei M. Hart]()
Hungry for His Omega by Lorelei M. Hart
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMacsenTrust funds don’t come with a lot of trust for others.I live alone, the last of my pride. In the past, I’ve been taken advantage of by people who were after my money. But when I see Jett, my tiger wants to take the chance, even if that means having my heart broken all over again... -
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![Nesting for His Omega by Lorelei M. Hart]()
Nesting for His Omega by Lorelei M. Hart
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsQuinn Aster has been my best friend since forever. He loves Oliver Creek and while we’ve lived in separate parts of the country since college, he encouraged me to come to his town. He thinks I came all this way for a business opportunity but really…I’m here for him. I’ve always loved Aster but never had the guts to tell him. Now is my my chance... -
![Delicious Alpha by Lorelei M. Hart]()
Delicious Alpha by Lorelei M. Hart
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsRansomMy career as a chef doesn’t leave me much time for dating. Besides that, I’ve never been the suave type. It’s not that I don’t want to be, but issues with relationships in the past have left me cautious. So, when I receive an invitation to the famous Bearclaw Inn, I jump at the opportunity. All I have to do is show up, and an omega is almost promised... -
![Secluded Alpha by Lorelei M. Hart]()
Secluded Alpha by Lorelei M. Hart
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsCollinLike the owner of the Bearclaw Inn, I lost my mate over two decades ago. We were madly in love, although he was not my fated. His time was up too early; we’d never even had cubs. I miss him every day.I want to love again. To find a mate, but I don’t know where to start. I’m not as young as I used to be and have secluded myself in grieving the life we should’ve had... -
![It Was All Just a Game by write_me227, We-have-problems]()
It Was All Just a Game by write_me227, We-have-problems
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFandom: Harry PotterRelationships: Draco Malfoy/Harry Potter, Pansy Parkinson/Blaise Zabini, Hermione Granger/Ron Weasley--------------------------------------------------When Draco comes up with an idea to mess with Harry during the Triwizard Tournament, will he be the one who will get burned in the... -
![Alpha Dragon's Jackal by Hawke Oakley]()
Alpha Dragon's Jackal by Hawke Oakley
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsNo rules—or locks—will stop the eldest alpha dragon from claiming his mate.Muzo is an incurable optimist. After losing everything but the clothes on his back, the young omega still looks brightly to the future. His upcoming appearance on the third Dragonfate Games is bound to be a blast, even if he doesn’t find his mate... despite how badly he wants to.Cobalt is a perpetual worrier... -
![The Confused Cougar's Omegas by Lorelei M. Hart]()
The Confused Cougar's Omegas by Lorelei M. Hart
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSometimes one plus one equals three. My life is full and my product is famous. Well, famous locally… My Realtor swore I’d never find a piece of land with the zoning I needed and the water I wanted…but I held my ground and, after more than a year of research, they showed me to this hillside overlooking the national forest. The spring is more than ample for my needs and incredible to drink... -
![The Dragon's Discovery by Jessie Donovan]()
The Dragon's Discovery by Jessie Donovan
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe Department of Dragon Affairs sends Dr. Kiyana Barnes to Lochguard with a group of human women open to having dragon mates. She's supposed to help them adjust to being around dragon-shifters while also observing how the clan works on a day-to-day basis... -
![Alpha Dragon's Eagle by Hawke Oakley]()
Alpha Dragon's Eagle by Hawke Oakley
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWill buried secrets ruin season two of the Dragonfate Games —or will the truth set fated mates free? After a whirlwind of controversy ten years ago, Matteo was done in the spotlight—or so he thought. He dropped his stage name, iconic costume, and celebrity status to live out a humble life as a golden eagle omega. But a second chance at the Dragonfate Games makes him yearn for his fated mate.. -
![Of Heart and Wings by Debbie McQueen]()
Of Heart and Wings by Debbie McQueen
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsRaiden is the firstborn son and heir to the throne. When his father is injured, the weight of the crown is heavier than ever. At seventeen years old, Raiden isn’t sure he can live up to the king’s legacy.Egan is a dragon who appears human. He works for his family as a blacksmith. The secret he must protect keeps him from getting close to anyone... -
![Matched to His Polar Bear by Lorelei M. Hart]()
Matched to His Polar Bear by Lorelei M. Hart
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAn M/M Mpreg Shifter Dating App RomanceSometimes the sweetest things in life don’t come from the bakery… sometimes they own the bakery.Alpha polar bear shifter Winslow lost his bakery in a fire. When his landlord decided not to rebuild, he had two choices: start over or give up. He chose starting over... -
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![He's Coming in Hot by J.D. Light]()
He's Coming in Hot by J.D. Light
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA Jock and Nerd Mpreg In high school, Newell was a nobody. He was completely invisible, and for the most part, he liked it that way. He had one friend and a completely hopeless crush on a football playing god who seemed to be everywhere all the time and was actually really nice. What more could he have possibly needed from his high school experience? As an adult, not much has changed really... -
![His Reclassified Omega by L.C. Davis]()
His Reclassified Omega by L.C. Davis
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAn omega who wants nothing to do with Alphas meets an Alpha who feels he’ll never measure up. Myron has never fit the mold of a typical omega. For one thing, he has no interest in settling down with anyone other than another omega. When the woman he loves leaves him for a far more conventional mate, he takes a job he’s hardly qualified for just to get out of the country... -
![At Sixes and Sevens by M.A. Church]()
At Sixes and Sevens by M.A. Church
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWerecats mating with humans was bad enough…. But an Alpha werewolf? Aidric’s life takes an unexpected turn when he meets Alpha Carter Lovelock of the Dark Lake Pack—who is apparently his mate. Now Aidric must decide whether to accept the mate the goddess chose, or deny her gift because cats and dogs just don’t mix. Carter is in a pickle. He always assumed his mate would be a female werewolf... -
![Fairytales Short & Sweet by Megan Derr]()
Fairytales Short & Sweet by Megan Derr
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA collection of short little fairytales about kings, princes, knights, and witches.Author's Note: These stories are all posted free on my website and livejournal. They've simply been turned into an ebook for the convenience of those who asked... -
![Omega Shaken by Aria Grace, Lorelei M. Hart]()
Omega Shaken by Aria Grace, Lorelei M. Hart
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsGerald's story continues as he finds not one but two alphas to love. This book can be read as a standalone. Ezra has finally decided his big house is just depressing without people living in it. His attempts at finding a sane roommate are scary at first, but he doesn't throw in the towel right away... -
![Birthday with His Omega by Lorelei M. Hart, Aria Grace]()
Birthday with His Omega by Lorelei M. Hart, Aria Grace
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFinding love isn't easy. Even when it seems to fall into your lap like a birthday present.But not every birthday present is wrapped in a neat little bow. Sometimes they're messy and tangled and...devastating.But the great thing about birthdays is that there's always another one just around the corner..
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