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Blackstone Ranger Scrooge by Alicia Montgomery
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHer Best Christmas PresentSanta arrived early for J.D. McNamara and brought her the best gift of all - her own fated mate. Polar bear shifter Cameron Spenser checks off everything on her list: sexy as sin, hot as hell, and a dynamite in the sack. There’s just one little problem: he hates Christmas. But that’s not going to stop the feisty feline shifter... -
![Give Him Hell by Casey Drake, Macy Blake]()
Give Him Hell by Casey Drake, Macy Blake
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsNick Smith is a man with a mission: find the place where he’d been held captive as a child and discover what happened to the kids he left behind. His memories are in flux, returned to him after being blocked for the past fourteen years, along with his ability to shift into his lion form. Nick is ready for answers... -
![Hell to Pay by Macy Blake]()
Hell to Pay by Macy Blake
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsAs a hellhound beta, Solomon has no complaints. Life is fine. His pack and his goddess-given duties as a protector of the human realm are enough. So what if he’s a little bored and a smidge lonely? Not a big deal in the grand scheme of things... -
![Baby It's Cold Out Bear by T.S. Joyce]()
Baby It's Cold Out Bear by T.S. Joyce
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratings****Baby It's Cold Out Bear was part of the USA Today Bestselling anthology, A Very Alpha Christmas. It can absolutely be read as a standalone short story.**** Emry Mason doesn’t expect to be pulled out of an icy ditch by a registered bear shifter, and she certainly doesn’t expect her rescuer to be as alluring as Graylan Young... -
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![Stop Kidding Around by Macy Blake]()
Stop Kidding Around by Macy Blake
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsHis so-called mate thinks it’s fate. Toby has other ideas.When Toby Sanders shows up to interview for a teaching job at a mysterious estate, he’s not expecting his world to flip upside down and backward.Shifters are real… and the hottest, most protective wolf of all is claiming him as a mate... -
![Impromptu Match by Lily Mayne]()
Impromptu Match by Lily Mayne
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsI, Taylor Hough, am a painfully average guy.I have the soul-destroying corporate job, I iron my underpants, and I was unceremoniously dumped for an influencer hippie a few years ago. Every day feels the same, and I don’t know how much longer I can cope before I do something unhinged like rip off my shirt in the middle of my co-worker’s office birthday party and smear lemon cake all over my chest... -
![Faith: Wolves of Walker County by Kiki Burrelli]()
Faith: Wolves of Walker County by Kiki Burrelli
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWyatt Walker won't fall victim to the same spell that ensnared his twin brother and cousin. Whatever force compelled both men to become whipped by their mates, Wyatt wants nothing to do with. He has his hands full with his bar, and their ever-growing wolf pack. Besides, someone needed to stay available to the single population of Walker County... -
![Prophesy Book II: The Bringer of Wrath by A.E. Via]()
Prophesy Book II: The Bringer of Wrath by A.E. Via
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsShifter and Vampire True Mates story. Alek’s older brother, Justice—the Alpha Zenith—was the first shifter to mate with a vampire in many generations, and it was believed the rare, fated pairing would stop at him. But, it hadn’t. Aleksei ‘Alek’ Volkov was second beta, next in succession to the most powerful shifter in the world. He was proud of his title and he took his duties seriously... -
![Dark Wind by Crista Crown]()
Dark Wind by Crista Crown
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSage Wilkins had no idea he had secret super powers until he lost his temper and almost blew down his family home. After a week on the run with this curse spiraling out of control, he’s started to wonder if it wouldn’t be safer if he didn’t exist. Gideon Ward thought having a secret super power was great when he was a kid. Now, it’s just kind of one of those things... -
![The Vampire's Redemption by B.A. Stretke]()
The Vampire's Redemption by B.A. Stretke
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAn act of humility, from a Vampire seeking redemption, turns out to be destiny. An M/MM Romance. Kash Garret wants to make amends. After failing at his job and almost causing the break-up of a fated pair, Kash needs to find himself again. He wants to go back to the beginning, the bottom of the totem pole and work his way back to the man he used to be... -
![The Demon Lord by B.A. Stretke]()
The Demon Lord by B.A. Stretke
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsLord Nael DuFour, the Demon Lord, has been sealed in the Demon Sphere for a Millennia. The Dragon Stone has set him free. Little did Jai and his chosen Levi realize what they were unleashing when they made their deal with the Demon Lord to help save the Crimson Coven. Nael is just looking for a little fun when he drops in on the Crimson Plantation... -
![Shake That Sass by C.D. Gorri]()
Shake That Sass by C.D. Gorri
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHe’s an Alpha looking for a home. She’s an outsider with no one to call her own. Can they find what they’re searching for in each other? Derrick Rand is an Alpha Dire Wolf, a rare and powerful species of Shifter. Tired of the nomadic life, he’s looking for a place to call home. He receives an email from a female Shifter inviting him to a small town called Blue Creek... -
![Constantine by Taylor Rylan]()
Constantine by Taylor Rylan
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSometimes, the greatest gifts are several centuries in the making. At just over four centuries old, Constantine had come to accept that he isn’t going to find his One. He has a good life, a place of prestige as his coven’s doctor, and a close coven family... -
![His Apprehensive Mate by Brea Alepoú]()
His Apprehensive Mate by Brea Alepoú
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsTrue mates are found in the most unlikely of places. Wolf shifter Morgan thinks he’s finally found a place to belong: in the arms of his fated mate. But with Morgan’s life endangered by his old pack, he’s not willing to risk his mate’s safety. Even if his very soul cries out for Kenny. Snow Leopard shifter Kenny always wanted a family of his own... -
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![A Man's Worth by Lynn Hagen]()
A Man's Worth by Lynn Hagen
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratings[Siren Everlasting Classic ManLove: Erotic Alternative Paranormal Romance, M/M, shape-shifters, HEA]Being one of the last Lakeland bears to mate, Bryce isn’t too happy when he finds out the man fated to be his has covered his scent for years. Tired of Ahm shimmering in and out of his life, Bryce finally puts his paw down and demands Ahm make a choice... -
![Knot The Enemy by Liam Kingsley]()
Knot The Enemy by Liam Kingsley
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsDevan Puckett is a rising star in the culinary scene. A well known chef with his own cooking show, he lives and breathes meats and vegetables, grains and fruits... and his years-long rivalry with Ori Wilson. Ori Wilson is a confident omega. Sassy and irreverent, he's not about to let any alpha show him up... especially not Devan Puckett... -
![Wolf's Wild Woman by Lacey Thorn]()
Wolf's Wild Woman by Lacey Thorn
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsRebel… I needed a safe place to lay low for the night. Instead, I met him, and all thoughts of leaving this town behind flew out the window. He gave me a safe place. In his arms. In his bed. In his heart. Taylor… As soon as I caught her scent, I knew she was mine. Then she approached me and willingly touched me. No fear for the behemoth with the scarred face and broken vocal chords... -
![The Crimson Beta by B.A. Stretke]()
The Crimson Beta by B.A. Stretke
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsDeath has taught Jai Livingstone to never take anything in life for granted. Saved from the clutches of death at the hands of a caster by the Sorcerer Lucian, Jai is now a highly regarded Crimson Guard. He is determined to distinguish himself and never again let his soft heart be his undoing... -
![Little Daddy by A. Little]()
Little Daddy by A. Little
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThey call me Merryman.Eternity is too long to go without getting any. Companionship these days is easier to get, thanks to the internet. Hookups, too, thanks to the mini-computers everyone carries around in their pockets to talk to each other. Want a quickie? Just open your chosen app and slide right... -
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Landfall by X. Aratare
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratings(M/M, Gay Merman Romance)The exciting conclusion to The Merman Series is here ... Gabriel Braven knows his destiny, but is he willing to face it? Gabriel has only one day left on land before moving to the wondrous Mer city to live forever with his true love, Mer Prince Casillus Nerion... -
![Kiss of Smoke by Amy Pennza]()
Kiss of Smoke by Amy Pennza
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhat was supposed to be a dream vacation just turned into a nightmare. It’s not every day you board a private jet for an all-expenses-paid trip to Scotland with your two gorgeous bosses. And it’s not every day you spot your fiancé kissing another woman across the terminal.The man I was ready to marry has been cheating on me for a year... -
![Bear Seeking Bride: Thorn by Ruby Shae]()
Bear Seeking Bride: Thorn by Ruby Shae
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsLonely, curvy girl, Ava Redmond is flailing aimlessly after selling her dream business six months ago. A new job and a new group of friends would be wonderful, but a family is what her heart truly desires. A devoted man, who appreciates her curves and freckles, would be just what the doctor ordered to push her loneliness away... -
![A Very Shaney Valentine's Day by Stephani Hecht]()
A Very Shaney Valentine's Day by Stephani Hecht
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsValentines, shmalatines…just give Shane somebody to kill, or at the very least punch around a little bit. Shane is known for killing, maiming and causing fear. He sure as hell isn’t known for being sappy or sentimental. So when Valentine’s Day rolls around, he finds himself at a loss as to what to get Trevor... -
![Lost Bear by Ruby Shae]()
Lost Bear by Ruby Shae
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsDave Yeager is the deputy in Bear Mountain, and the only human in town who knows about the shifting abilities of the sheriff and his friends. After watching yet another couple mate, his dreams for a family resurface, and loneliness sets in when he’s reminded he may live out the rest of his life alone... -
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![Protected by the Tiger Shifter by L. Rose]()
Protected by the Tiger Shifter by L. Rose
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsNoxPeople see me as the asshole who deals with the hellish jobs. That’s because people fear me, which is how I like it.Unfortunately, I also have to put up with the tiger inside me. My beast should have protected me when I was younger, but instead, all he’s ever wanted are pats and attention.I’ve hated that tiger… until him.Our fated mate... -
![Abel's Omega by Ann-Katrin Byrde]()
Abel's Omega by Ann-Katrin Byrde
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsBax is desperate. Recently widowed, he takes his pups and flees his pack to avoid a new mate who wants him—but not his babies. At Mercy Hills, he finds the help he’d hoped for, but also a man who both attracts and unnerves him. He doesn’t want another alpha mate, or even any mate, though he knows that an omega has to have one... -
![A Cold Winter's Day by Lynn Hagen]()
A Cold Winter's Day by Lynn Hagen
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsSiren Everlasting Classic ManLove: Erotic Alternative Paranormal Romance, M/M, older hero, shape-shifters, HEA] Malcolm Lakeland has watched most of his sons find their mates. He never thought a day would come when he would find one of his own. Leaving the rec center on a cold winter's day, Malcolm hears a baby crying in the bed of his truck... -
![Christian's Menace by Lynn Hagen]()
Christian's Menace by Lynn Hagen
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 12 ratings[Siren Ménage Everlasting ManLove: Erotic Alternative Paranormal Ménage a Trois Romance, M/M/M, vampires]Minsheng and Yasuko are wary of strangers, especially those that have fangs. Kidnapped from their home country, the two try desperately to find their place in their new lives. Minsheng is angry and bitter over the ordeal he has suffered through. Yasuko is still so naïve... -
![The (Maybe) Murderer Who Knocked Me Up by Amy Bellows]()
The (Maybe) Murderer Who Knocked Me Up by Amy Bellows
Rated: 4.06 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsI’m the runt of the litter. Not only am I much smaller than my four raccoon shifter brothers, I’m always behind. They all know what they want to do with their lives, and they can’t wait to move away from home to follow their dreams. All I know is that I like to bake, and I like Slade—the huge grizzly shifter next door who my brothers say I should stay away from... -
![Forbidden by Claire Cullen]()
Forbidden by Claire Cullen
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsAll his life, Jonah’s been warned about wolves. The last of a dying species, hiding amongst the humans, Jonah accepts his lonely life, knowing one day he’ll lose himself in the call of the sea. And then a pack of werewolves moves in next door. Wolves are dangerous, cunning, and vicious. He knows he has to chase them off before they discover the truth about what he is... -
![Nicholas's Wolf by Lynn Hagen]()
Nicholas's Wolf by Lynn Hagen
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 14 ratings[#418 Siren Everlasting Classic ManLove: Erotic Alternative Paranormal Romance, M/M, werewolves, public exhibition, sex toys]Dr. Nicholas Sheehan lives under his father’s thumb—Dr. William Sheehan even picked out a fiancée for him—until he was called to the house of Maverick Brac... -
![Very Much Alive by Dana Marie Bell]()
Very Much Alive by Dana Marie Bell
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsHer destiny rests in their hands. True Destiny Book 1 Kiran Tate and Logan Saeter have been on the run from Oliver Grimm for so long they’ve forgotten what it’s like to be free. Ending Grimm’s power games won’t be easy, but this time they have an ace in the hole. PI Jordan Grey, Guardian Investigation’s resident hot shot—and Grimm’s step-granddaughter... -
![Duke's Baby Deal by Ann-Katrin Byrde]()
Duke's Baby Deal by Ann-Katrin Byrde
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsAll his life, Bram’s been told what he would be, and what he would do. No one ever gave a thought to what Bram might think he wanted. There was only one career option for an omega—a mating and pups and looking after the household. But Bram wants more. He wants adventure and excitement and romance, and something different than looking after pups for the rest of his life... -
![His Imperfect Mate by Lynn Hagen]()
His Imperfect Mate by Lynn Hagen
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 12 ratings[Siren Everlasting Classic ManLove: Erotic Alternative Paranormal Romance, M/M, vampires, shape-shifters, HEA]Dudley has been taught that shifters are savage beasts that will sooner tear out a vampire's throat than mate them. He was also taught that shifters would rather let vampires starve than feed them... -
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![A Tiger's Tale by Lisa Oliver]()
A Tiger's Tale by Lisa Oliver
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsA Tiger's Tale Arrowtown Series #1 (M/M, Shifters, true mate, MPREG, HEA) Seth Carmichael never did anything wrong, but instead of working at the local library, he was running for his life. His herd was hunting him and with few resources, Seth's options were fading fast. Until, that is, he heard the rumble of a motorcycle. Peeking through the tree he was hiding in, he couldn't believe his eyes... -
![Calming a Demon Heart by Charlie Richards]()
Calming a Demon Heart by Charlie Richards
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsInto the paranormal world: A wounded heart is not easily mended, requiring a soothing, patient hand.Matthew Beakman’s life just got turned upside down. His brother, Marty, stumbled across something strange and fascinating and amazing! Gargoyles exist! Matthew wants to know everything about them. First, though, he wants to find the gargoyle that saved his brother’s life and thank him... -
![Giving Perrin Life by Charlie Richards]()
Giving Perrin Life by Charlie Richards
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIt’s taken over a week for Terence Williams to heal from defending his friends against an alpha lion shifter. Although he’d lost the fight, badly, Terence was saved by his mate. Unfortunately, Terence’s mate didn’t stick around to enjoy the victory, and Terence wants to know why. While Terence heals, his friends are out searching for the mysterious black lion shifter who’d saved him... -
![Ignite by Wolf Specter, Angel Knots]()
Ignite by Wolf Specter, Angel Knots
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsBen wants a baby, and for five hundred years, he’s been searching for the one man who can give him that: his fated mate.Dragon shifters have split souls, and when they find their other half, they bond for life... -
![Scorch by Wolf Specter, Angel Knots]()
Scorch by Wolf Specter, Angel Knots
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFor two hundred years, Maksim has kept his true nature as a dragon shifter secret from the humans he lives among. Secrecy means that he can’t allow himself to get too close to any of the men who flow in and out of his life, but that’s never been a problem. Maks doesn’t like complications. He prefers things to stay easy and fun. Lately, though, he’s been restless... -
![Attack of the Killer Dust Bunnies by J.L. Langley]()
Attack of the Killer Dust Bunnies by J.L. Langley
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsShort Story from the With or Without series.I have Aubrey and Matt on the brain, so of course I chose to use them. This is related to their book, but not. I sort of wrote this scene as if it would go in their story after the Epilogue. I don’t think I’m giving anything away because of course ya’ll know they get a Happily Ever After. And I don’t think you have to know them well to enjoy this scene... -
![Fangs and Lullabies by Kallysten]()
Fangs and Lullabies by Kallysten
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsan alternate cover edition can be found hereA child’s birth. His first teeth and first steps. School friends and bullies, recess, school plays and science projects. A girl, a crush and a broken heart. These childhood experiences are shared by countless little boys from different horizons.And yet… Jacob is anything but average... -
![Lucky Bear by Ruby Shae]()
Lucky Bear by Ruby Shae
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFinnegan “Lucky” Davis, a grizzly bear shifter, has spent the last year searching for a place to call home, and a mate to share his life. When he stops in Liberty to visit an old friend in the Wild Bear Bar, he falls for the feisty she-bear behind the counter the moment she scolds him for making a mess. Tall, curvy, tomboy Isabelle Taylor hates the way her body reacts to the new bear in town... -
![Mated Under the Mistletoe by Connor Crowe]()
Mated Under the Mistletoe by Connor Crowe
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsLike your favorite Hallmark Christmas movie...only way more gay. A Dragon In Denial... Sebastian Wallace spread his wings (literally) and left Vale Valley for business school in the city the moment he was able. Ambitious and full of big ideas, he wanted to find his own place in the world. With an MBA under his belt and a startup business venture in New York, things are looking up... -
![A Very Holland Valentine by Toni Griffin]()
A Very Holland Valentine by Toni Griffin
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsValentine's Day is fast approaching and with it the completion of the renovations to their home. None could be happier about this then Zack who can't wait to get away from Maryanne and all her fussing. Plans are being finalised for all four couples for the happy day. However, sleezy tradies, an over protective mother-in-law, and unexpected complications throw spanners in the works... -
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![Diego by Angel Martinez]()
Diego by Angel Martinez
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsDiego and Finn's peaceful life in Montana shatters when Diego unwittingly rips a hole in the Veil to the Otherworld - mysterious prophecies, dying fae, hostile government agents, and there's so much more that could still go wrong.After defeating an evil wendigo, a man and his pooka lover deserve a little quiet... -
![Love is Danger by B.A. Stretke]()
Love is Danger by B.A. Stretke
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsDmitry Duskin is the political and strategic mastermind of the Hadden Coven. He operates out of Harrisburg, the State Capitol, instead of the Coven HQ in Pittsburgh, keeping tabs on the changing winds and shifting sands of the political landscape and making sure Nik Hadden and his Coven always get the best end of the deal... -
![Blood Sins by Jex Lane]()
Blood Sins by Jex Lane
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsVampire Cyprian Von Bamberg has spent centuries hiding in the shadows, existing only to eliminate those his sire wants dead... -
![Fates, Mates & Apple Turnovers by Dani Gray, Lisa Oliver]()
Fates, Mates & Apple Turnovers by Dani Gray, Lisa Oliver
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhile dumpster diving for food to feed his brother and himself, Peter Ames was discovered by the shop owner Cupid. When the offer for a free meal was giving to him, Peter was overjoyed at the prospect. Later, when Cupid offers him a job washing the dishes, a very grateful Peter would have done just about anything for the man who helped to make sure he could support himself and his brother Harvey... -
![Nobody's Hero by Katey Hawthorne]()
Nobody's Hero by Katey Hawthorne
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsJamie Monday lives in two different worlds. With his family, he's the golden child of awakened superpowered society. He's meant to do Great Things and pass on his powers--with the appropriate girl, hand-picked by his mother. He's already failed at the former, so he can't bring himself to tell her that the latter isn't happening, either... -
![Mine to Keep by Lynn Tyler]()
Mine to Keep by Lynn Tyler
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsChris Towns is overworked and lonely. As the only beta wolf in the Fraser Lake Pack and co-owner of a fledgling business, he barely has time to sleep, let alone commit to a relationship. Until a simple trip to the airport changes everything. When Eagle Elder Rylan Blake lands in Fraser Lake, he's expecting to treat a sick, lone eagle...
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