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Magical Midlife Flowers by K.F. Breene
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsPreviously part of the Magical Midlife Kickstarter. This is a bonus story that plays into elements in Magical Midlife Battle. It should be read after Magical Midlife Alliance.It isn't necessary to the overall series ARC, but rather a fun little aside into the lives of the Ivy House Crew.Edgar does not cheat in flower shows. He might use a magically enhanced serum, but anyone could do that... -
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Air Ryder by T.S. Joyce
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsEverything is a joke to an easygoing shifter like Ryder Croy. At least on the outside, because inside, he’s on the hunt for a mate and is beginning to feel like he’s not meant for a bond. He’s on the tail end of a slew of bad decisions, but he’s determined to turn it around and get his life back on track... -
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Novak Raven by T.S. Joyce
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsHis entire life, Weston Novak has been followed by the long shadow of his raven shifter people. He’s kept his distance and settled into the Bloodrunner Crew, but his life has just taken a hard right turn. Not only does he have visions of the future now, but a soft-spoken raven shifter named Avery has just tumbled into his life to shake everything up... -
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Tarian Traitor by T.S. Joyce
Rated: 4.62 of 5 stars · 24 ratings**Don't miss this final installment of T. S. Joyce's bestselling New Tarian Pride series.** Annamora Fredrickson is turning a new leaf. Four months ago, she saw a picture of herself that made her determined to change her whole life. She’s a shifter on a mission, and nothing can stand in her way…except for perhaps one person... -
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Under Him by T.S. Joyce
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsTristan is the new Second of the Dart Creek Pack, and trying to support a new Alpha who is recovering from silver poisoning. So much of the Pack’s success rests on his shoulders, so when he is ordered to pair up with a human who has been stalking the Pack, he fights it hard... -
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What He Is Now by T.S. Joyce
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsNash Hudson has done it.After years of being a bachelor werewolf, the Second of the Pack has finally used his one Turn to save the life of a quirky beauty he spent a fun night with, and now reality is setting in. She survived it. She really survived it, and now he and Summer have to figure out where they belong in each other’s lives... -
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For The Soul Of An Outlaw by T.S. Joyce
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 14 ratings**Don’t miss the thrilling final book of T. S. Joyce’s bestselling Outlaw Shifters series** Genie isn’t what people expected. She isn’t just a squirrel, but a shifter in hiding named Tenlee. She’s dug herself into a deep hole, and now her past has come back to haunt her and hurt her friends in the Two Claws Clan. Not only that, but the man she loves had left the ranch, and left her in despair... -
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Gray Back Broken Bear by T.S. Joyce
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsEaston Novak is hiding something fearsome inside of him. An unconventional upbringing has turned his inner grizzly into a berserker—one who has all but destroyed his humanity. Being around people isn’t easy. Not when he doesn’t understand any of their reactions, or half of what they’re saying. And if he can convince his alpha he’s half sane, he just might let Easton live... -
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Outcast by Lexi Blake
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsOn the hunt for a vicious killer, Kelsey discovers that the true threat lies closer than she could have ever imagined. It’s been months since Trent Wilcox was sentenced to exile, but Kelsey hasn’t given up on finding a way to bring him home. Grayson Sloane doesn’t share her enthusiasm... -
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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... -
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Son of Kong by T.S. Joyce
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsTorren Taylor has a gorilla problem. The birthmark on his back says he is supposed to be the new Kong, but he wants nothing to do with his people. Shunning their traditions means his silverback is out of control and on a one-way track to crazy-town. He accepted his shortened life a long time ago, but right now all he wants to do is live long enough to for a couple last bucket list items... -
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Make Her New by T.S. Joyce
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsEveryone has Hunter Kaid all wrong. Even his own brother writes him off as unintelligent, but not all smarts are the same. He just needs one person to understand him and listen to what he’s really saying. All of his life, he’s been searching for that one person who really takes the time to see him, and just when he’s about given up, he stumbles upon Sadey... -
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Tarian Outcast by T.S. Joyce
Rated: 4.53 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsKaty Craigson is on the run. Not from anything too scary, because she is a safe girl and doesn’t do danger, but she’s running from a past that keeps trying to drag her under. All she needs is a week with her best friend in the mountains of Colorado for a week. But when an unlikely hero comes to her rescue, she’s sent on a path she never saw coming... -
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Dawson Fur Hire by T.S. Joyce
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsDalton Dawson is reeling on the anniversary of an event that changed his life forever. All he wants to do is hide from his past for a few days, but in walks trouble in the form of a timid human who has his heart thawing for the first time in years. He’s not looking for a mate, but Kate Hawke is a fascinating and complicated woman that his wolf is desperate to figure out... -
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Chance Fur Hire by T.S. Joyce
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsEmily Vega must avenge her father, and as the last of the Hell Hunters, she has one mission: destroy the Galena pack. Werewolves are carefully camouflaged monsters intent on taking over the world—or at least that’s what she’s been taught—but one meeting with the werewolf she’s hunting, and Chance Dawson is changing her mind, little by little... -
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Boarlander Boss Bear by T.S. Joyce
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 16 ratings***New trailer park. New shifters. New lumberjack crew. Are you ready to see how the Boarlanders live?*** ***The Boarlander Bears can be read as a standalone series*** Audrey Foster is a shifter among humans... -
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Bite Deeper by T.S. Joyce
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsMae Dafoe is back in her hometown chasing ghosts. She’s forgotten what it’s like to be around her big crazy family, and it’s a big adjustment coming from the life she’s created for herself in the years she’s been gone. Three days here, and then she can go back to her apartment in the city, and far away from the swamps of Uncertain. All she needs is closure... -
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Blackwing Defender by T.S. Joyce
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsPanther shifter, Winter Donovan, has her life all planned out: claiming marks, marriage, cubs, and pledging to the Red Havoc Crew. But when the man she cares for chooses another, her life gets caught in a tailspin. A new crew announcement could mean a change in her stars, but there is a catch. It’s the Blackwing Crew, and is run by fire-breathing dragon shifters... -
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A Very Beastly Christmas by T.S. Joyce
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 26 ratings**A Gray Back Bears holiday novella that can be read as a standalone** Dominant grizzly shifter, Easton Novak, hasn’t celebrated the holidays since he was a child, but his mate is about to make this Christmas one for the books. She’s been hiding something from him, and her revealed secrets are about to knock his world upside down... -
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Last Immortal Dragon by T.S. Joyce
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 27 ratings** Can Be Read As a Standalone Dragon Shifter Romance or As Part of the Gray Back Bears Series ** Damon Daye is the last immortal dragon shifter, and has been protecting his mountains and the people who live there for years. His outlook on life is simple. Remain cold enough that no one ever touches his heart... -
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Tarian Silver Lion by T.S. Joyce
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsTalon Lawson is a runner. He’s been on the move to keep his daughter safe for years, and now it’s a habit he isn’t capable of breaking. Too long in one place, and his inner lion pushes him to move on. He’s sworn to himself he will only make sure his daughter, Emerald, is settled in her new home with her mate, and then he’ll leave, but something more is anchoring him to the New Tarian Pride... -
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Bloodrunner Bear by T.S. Joyce
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsAlana Warren has her entire life planned out. She’s making big changes and going after the future she wants, but one thing she doesn’t plan on is the tatted up bad-boy bear shifter who saunters into her coffee shop. The constant snarl in his throat says something is wrong with that man, but for some reason, she can’t get him out of her head... -
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Sword of Mercy by Sydney Addae
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsScrambling to stay one step ahead of the Liege, Asia and Hawke discover more than they had bargained for.Hawke discovers his Alpha was also his father and that he had been given to the Liege as part of an experiment gone bad. Mercy has no place in his heart for the treachery he discovers... -
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Timberman Werebear by T.S. Joyce
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsDanielle Clayton is back in her old stomping grounds after years of avoiding the man she had to leave behind. She’s determined to make Saratoga her home again, but when she sets eyes on her snarly, sexy ex, it’s clear her feelings for him haven’t cooled at all in the years she’s been away. He kept too many secrets the first time around, but Denison has changed... -
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Gray Back Alpha Bear by T.S. Joyce
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsCreed Barnett has one simple rule—no potential mates allowed in his territory. As if there isn’t enough on his shoulders trying to manage his crew of misfit, broken bear shifters, his past is now coming back to haunt him... -
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Tristan's Lyceum Wolves by Kym Grosso
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsAn erotic paranormal romance...Charismatic and powerful Lyceum Wolves' Alpha, Tristan Livingston, is out for revenge after a devastating attack on his pack. Not only did he survive a building collapse, he orchestrated the rebuild of his chic, state-of-the-art nightclub within a week... -
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Roman by T.S. Joyce
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsRoman Striker is on the hunt. His brothers may have big plans to save his hometown, but all Roman cares about is ridding the world of one vengeful alpha of the Bone-Ripper Pack, Rhett. Getting to Rhett is easy—mess with a submissive she-wolf in his pack named Mila and the alpha makes mistakes. But Roman and Mila grew up together and their history runs deep... -
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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... -
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101 Ways to Die by R.J. Blain
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsOfficer McMarin of the NYPD is in for the ride of her life when the Chief Quinns storm into her station, promote her to the rank of detective, and relocate her to Manhattan. Saddled with the dubious honor of being Chief Bailey Quinn’s primary rider is only the beginning of her woes.Her first case delves into the dark waters of the many ways in which a person can die... -
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Son of the Cursed Bear by T.S. Joyce
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 29 ratings****Don’t miss the exciting first book in T. S. Joyce’s brand new standalone series, Sons of Beasts**** Bounty Hunter, Nox Fuller, has been challenged to do the impossible. He’s supposed to bring the Red Dragon in for a year long stint in shifter prison, but this job could be the death of him... -
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The Dragon Warrior by Jessie Donovan
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsGrant McFarland is the head Protector of Clan Lochguard. His top priority is finding the traitorous former clan members who attacked the Scottish clan. However, the touch of a female he’s known his whole life has started to set his body on fire. Both man and beast want her, but until he can ensure the clan is safe, he must resist her.Faye MacKenzie used to be in charge of security for her clan... -
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Gray Back Ghost Bear by T.S. Joyce
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsGeorgia Ames is a tough-as-nails park ranger hired to protect the mountains where three crews of registered bear shifters call home. The only problem is she’s terrified of bears after a year in Alaska going head-to-head with the notoriously aggressive Kodiak grizzlies. She swore up and down she’d never work around brown bears again, yet here she is, pledging to protect the crews at all costs... -
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Red Havoc Rogue by T.S. Joyce
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsAnnalise Sutter is a newly Turned shifter determined to get her life back on track. The problem? Her inner panther is a monster that attacks anything that breathes. She’s had to let go of her old life completely to protect the people she loves, and the one thing that has kept her steady through this transition is Jaxon Barns... -
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The Finding by Nicky Charles
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsShe discovered a dark secret, witnessed a murder and fled into the night fearing for her life. Three years later, Cassie is still hiding from her past, haunted by a dream lover and fighting to control a terrifying beast that seems to grow stronger each day. When Bryan, pack Beta, appears to claim her, Cassie is forced to face the truth of her existence... -
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Bonded by Nicky Charles
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsReno’s a tough Enforcer for Lycan Link who finds himself drawn to Brandi but duty rules his life. Brandi, just on the edge of starting her career as a Disaster Control officer, falls for Reno at first sight, but are they really meant to be? Is it love or lust and does it really even matter? Enforcers and DCs don't get along...unless fate forces them to. Bonded precedes The Mating... -
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Indirect Lines by Dana Marie Bell
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThere's only one way to win this game: break the rules. Halle Shifters Book 5 James "Barney" Barnwell is losing his ever-loving mind. Between the threat to the white shifters and a riddle he's been ordered to solve stands the woman who's been driving him crazy: Heather Allen, cousin to the white Fox... -
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Running Beside the Alpha by Lola Glass
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsNever run from a werewolf.My life has taught me to expect the unexpected.A serial-killer rampaging through the New York Pack?Sure. Why not?But a serial killer who smells like me?That’s a heck of a lot more than unexpected. With the Alphas of All poking around and my own Alpha on a rampage to figure out who the murderer is, it becomes a race to see who finds the truth first.I'll find the killer... -
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Gentry by T.S. Joyce
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 16 ratings****Don't miss this first book in the brand new Wolves of Winter's Edge standalone series from T. S. Joyce**** Gentry Striker is right back where he swore he would never be again—his hometown. All he has to do is tie up some loose ends and escape the darkness that has enveloped this place, but he can feel his destiny pulling him deeper into the shadows of this old town... -
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The Dragon Family by Jessie Donovan
Rated: 4.51 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsLOCHGUARD HIGHLAND DRAGONS BOOK 5 **This isn't a standalone story. Please read at least Healed by the Dragon (Stonefire Dragons #4) first. I would highly suggest reading the other books in the Lochguard series as well... -
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Never More by Dana Marie Bell
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsLove takes wing faster than a Raven in flight.The Gray Court, Book 6Amanda Pierson’s long-overdue holiday at the Dunne farm unexpectedly turns into a working vacation when she’s roped into throwing together a last-minute dream wedding for Michaela Exton and Robin Goodfellow. No biggie for one of the best party planners at Fantasy Events, Inc., right?Right... -
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Time Without End by V.M. Black
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsBound to the VampireCora Shaw was bonded twice to the billionaire vampire Dorian Thorne, once though blood and again through her promise to marry him. She knew that her life with him could never be easy. But the dangers that lurk in their bond—the incredible power it gives him over her and the recklessness that it stirs in her—are only a start of the peril that they face... -
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Wicked Howl by Celia Kyle
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsCan cats and dogs get along? Maybe. What about werelions and werewolves? If it’s Tilly and Mitchell, definitely. Or rather, maybe. If he’d just get his head out of his… Half-werelion Tilly McBride owns Bless Your Tart, the South’s latest and greatest bakery. Or at least the best one in Georgia. Fine. It’s the best in Wilder, Georgia, mainly because it’s the only one... -
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The Billionaire Shifter's Secret Baby by Diana Seere
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsA masquerade ball in Malibu led to a single night of passion under the stars… and set the wheels of fate in motion.Three years ago, waitress Kara Jablonski gave in to her wilder side with a fellow weretiger, the rock star billionaire Lars Jensen, a sun-kissed blond drummer with a viking's build. Six weeks later, the pregnancy test came back positive... -
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Caribou's Gift by Eve Langlais
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsDamn it, a man had his pride and a caribou a certain majestic presence, all of which could wind up ruined if he abased himself to play a simple-minded reindeer in the town’s Christmas parade.No way was he wearing damned tinsel in his antlers.Like hell was he sporting a red nose and pulling a sleigh.But he changes his mind when he meets the woman in charge of the event... -
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Call of the Bear by T.S. Joyce
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsWhen tragedy brings former childhood sweethearts Samantha Young and Bronson Cress together in the town they grew up in, Samantha learns that things are not always what they seem. Six years ago, Samantha was devastated when Bron made a decision that shattered their relationship. Determined not to fall for him again, she must avoid the man who broke her heart... -
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Forbidden Hunger by Teresa Gabelman
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsA shifter without a pack, Janna Lawson goes in search of the man who her mother died trying to protect. What she finds is Garrett Foster, a man who has the power to decide her fate and causes a hunger inside her that is forbidden to them both... -
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Sealed with a Purr by Celia Kyle
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsGoing to Georgia in order to watch over a handful of women is not Harding’s idea of a good time. With the death of Alistair McCain¬—ex-leader of Freedom—there’s a lot of clean up going on. That includes helping Freedom’s released captives recover in a safe environment. Hence, Harding having to make the trip down south. Really…how hard could it be to keep five women safe? Harder than he thinks... -
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Michael & Shyne by R.E. Butler
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsMichael Gerrick was beginning to wonder if he would ever find his truemate. Fate seemed to smile on him, when he fell hard for the delectable fitness instructor, Shyne. The only problem: three were-hyenas want her for their clan and are willing to do anything to get him out of the way.Shyne Jackson was smitten with Michael from the moment they met... -
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Poker Night by Nalini Singh
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsFor those of you unfamiliar with this series, this story features the DarkRiver Leopards (Alpha: Lucas) and the SnowDancer wolves (Alpha: Hawke). The narrator is Nate, the most senior sentinel in the DarkRiver pack. *Found in Nalini Singh's 10/2/12 newsletter... -
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Steel Beauty by Dana Marie Bell
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsShe’s everything a big bad Wolf could want. Halle Pumas Book 4 A devastating injury left Belinda “Belle” Campbell unable to take up her duties as Luna of the Poconos Wolf Pack. When her mate finally tires of waiting to claim her, she’s more than ready for him. But is the Pack ready for a Puma Luna? Rick has waited patiently for Belle to heal enough for him to bring her home where she belongs...
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