Books like 'What Hunts Inside the Shadows'
Readers who enjoyed What Hunts Inside the Shadows by Harper L. Woods & Adelaide Forrest also liked the following books featuring the same tropes, story themes, relationship dynamics and character types.
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A Court of Thorns and Roses (Part 1 of 2) [Dramatized Adaptation] by Sarah J. Maas
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsThe sexy, action-packed first dramatized audiobook adaptation in the #1 New York Times bestselling Court of Thorns and Roses series from Sarah J. Maas. Adapted from the novel and produced with a full cast of actors, immersive sound effects and cinematic music! When nineteen-year-old huntress Feyre kills a wolf in the woods, a terrifying creature arrives to demand retribution... -
Unicorn Marshal by Zoe Chant
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIf he’s her fated mate, fate’s made a huge mistake.In the elegant but oppressive unicorn village of Purity, only the best and brightest unicorns are allowed to get married. Iris never expected to be one of them... especially after showing her true self ended in a disaster that left her forever unable to smile. Literally... -
Song of Sorrows and Fate by L.J. Andrews
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA storyteller with the power of twisting the tales of Fate never lives long. From the beginning, Calista has always told her royals this truth, but she's determined to break the chain of violence by avoiding the attention from the tricky Norns... -
The Last Warrior by Jennifer Ashley
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsBen, the last of a warrior race destroyed by the Fae, has lived a thousand years in exile and now has found a place among the Shifters. He’s the caretaker of a sentient house outside New Orleans, and the Shifters turn to him when they’re in dire trouble. Even so, Ben is aware of his aloneness, his people gone forever.Rianne, daughter of the powerful Lady Aisling, is in a jam... -
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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... -
Dark Crown by J.L. Madore
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA curse to break. A witch to find. A quadrant to rule. After two years of being separated and held at the mercy of a usurper queen, Creed is in a position to reclaim his throne. Honor is recovered. Our mating quad is complete. Now all we have to do is repair the damage to the Dornte quadrant and pull it all together. The citizens want safety. And freedom. And the restoration of the royal family...Categorized as:
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Dark Soul by J.L. Madore
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA curse to break. A sister to find. A quadrant to reclaim. After the initial shock of being soul seared to a stranger, Creed and I realize the universe might know what it's doing afterall. As the two realms unite and initial relationships are made, the news of our mating breeds more than salacious curiosity throughout Dornte—it ignites hope. The citizens want safety. And freedom...Categorized as:
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The Scepter by J. Bree
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsThe witches of my coven burned.The Favored Children of the forest were abandoned by the magic that had protected them since time immemorial. Only my brother and I escaped the massacre. Now we’re the last two living Ravenswyrd witches in the Southern Lands... -
Taught by the Dragon by Jessie Donovan
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA dragonwoman who doesn’t know how to shift, a single dad struggling after an injury, and a student/teacher relationship that turns into something more… After spending seven years as a prisoner inside an illegal dragon research facility, Persephone “Percy” Smith is rescued by Clan Stonefire and taken back to their land... -
Fates Entwined by Elizabeth Briggs
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsContinue the Zodiac Wolves series with this collection of brand new stories about all the characters you've grown to love, including an extended epilogue for Ayla and Kaden!This collection includes the following stories:Fire Mated: After Stella is mated to her worst enemy—the Leo alpha, Jordan—she rejects him. But the stars won't let her escape her fate so easily...and neither will Jordan... -
Hawk's Heart by J.L. Madore
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThis is an alternate cover edition for ASIN B08F323CMXThe Phoenix has Risen. Things are getting hot.The quint is aligned and as much as I hoped life would simplify once the five of us mated... it's a big 'Hells No' on that.Don't get me wrong, the guys are great, with me, with each other... -
ACOMAF Part 1: The House of Beasts by IllyrianTremors
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThe first 13 chapters of ACOMAF told from Rhys's POV. Includes some brief details of his three months without her after he comes home from UtM and some improvised scenes, but most of it concerns his time with Feyre... -
Black Claw Dragons: The Complete Series by Roxie Ray
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsBlack Claw Dragons is the bundled collection of Roxie Ray’s Six possessive Dragons and their stories as each of them finds their fated mate and does anything to keep her safe. Each book in the series can be read as a standalone but for the best reading experience, the author suggests you read them in order... -
Song of the Fae by Tricia O'Malley
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsShe sings the song that only his heart can answer. His loyalty lies with the Royal Fae Court and with his people. Love is a distraction that royal warrior, Nolan, will not let ruin his future.Alone and distrustful, Imogen refuses to accept her attraction for the warrior after he steals her ship and forces her on a quest where Dark Fae battle good and magick rules the night. A prophecy realized... -
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The Dark Deceit by Emma V. Leech
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA dangerous secret lies at the heart of the Fae Lands. A secret that could save three kingdoms - or burn them all to the ground. The secret is Prince Corin's to bear alone, if his sanity can stand it. But while Corin suffers, his mother's machinations continue and queen Audrianne makes plans of her own to secure their realm's future... -
Solomon's Surrender by Michelle Dare
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsCocky. No word better described Solomon. He projected the playboy image, but only he knew the truth. Deep inside, he wanted what his brother and friends had—a mate. Fifteen hundred years was a long time to be alone. Solomon’s pure vampire bloodline and family name made him desirable, but that didn’t take away the loneliness... -
Snow Magic by Bianca D'Arc
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsEvie has been a lone wolf since the disappearance of her mate, Sir Rayburne, a fey knight from another realm. Left all alone with a young son to raise, Evie has become stronger than she ever was. But now her son is grown and suddenly Ray is back.Ray never meant to leave Evie all those years ago but he’s been caught in a magical trap, slowly being drained of magic all this time... -
Dancer's Fated Mate by R.E. Butler
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAn invitation to spend Christmas with her cousin is too good for Gabriella Fitzpatrick to pass up. When she awakens in the early morning hours and can’t go back to sleep, she walks into the front room and faces a polar bear, who miraculously changes into her cousin’s husband.Declan, the second position on the sleigh team, has been waiting forever to find his fated mate... -
Donner's Fated Mate by R.E. Butler
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsJack, a quad shifter from North Pole City, has come to the human world on the advice of Mrs. Claus, who is certain he’ll meet his fated mate at a small-town bar.Ivy Donovan just wants to write music and sing, feeling most at home with her beloved guitar on her knee and a song in her heart... -
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Throne of Dreams by Hillary Raymer
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFrom the author who brought you Crown of Roses, come the the second thrilling second installment of the Faeven Saga...For Maeve Ruhdneah, being blessed with the soul of a goddess comes with a price. Now, war is on the horizon and she finds herself relying on the callous High King of Summer, Tiernan Velless, to help her control the magic in her blood... -
Of Shadows & Fae by Jen L. Grey
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA brooding Winter King losing his power.A found fae princess of Summer Court who has everything he needs.A tournament that jeopardizes everything.Kidnapped from Earth and plunged into the heart of Fae court intrigue, I discover a shocking truth—I‘m the true heir to the Summer Court Throne, a crown my sister has claimed in my absence... -
Sneak Peek for Fall of Ruin and Wrath by Jennifer L. Armentrout
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSHE LIVES BY HER INTUITION. HE FEEDS ON HER PLEASURE.From Jennifer L. Armentrout, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of From Blood and Ash , comes a searing fantasy romance for adults, Fall of Ruin and Wrath . Download a FREE sneak peek today!Long ago, the world was destroyed by gods. Only nine cities were spared... -
Cain's Shadow by Lisa Oliver
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHellhounds who love scritches, a hellhound baby who’s as adorable as he is menacing, a special tree with beautiful buds, and Lord Hades in a pale pink shirt. This story has everything to make you smile.Hellhound Cain was beyond frustrated. He couldn’t even visit his pack mate in New York without some curly headed blond following him around... -
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House of Sky and Breath (Part 2 of 2) [Dramatized Adaptation] by Sarah J. Maas, David Cui Cui
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsBryce Quinlan and Hunt Athalar are trying to get back to normal-they may have saved Crescent City, but with so much upheaval in their lives lately, they mostly want a chance to relax. Slow down. Figure out what the future holds.The Asteri have kept their word so far, leaving Bryce and Hunt alone. But with the rebels chipping away at the Asteri's power, the threat the rulers pose is growing... -
Resounding Silence by Quinn Loftis
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThe events chronicled herein occur after the destruction of Reyaz the Warlock, which was recounted in Sacrifice of Love. A few months of peace were enjoyed by the various supernatural races before an increase in attacks by vampires in the human realm, which was recounted in Den of Sorrows, forces the elves, fae, and werewolves to go to battle once again. Duty, sacrifice, service, and discipline... -
Brave Heart by Emma Hamm
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIf they cannot free themselves from the bindings of an ancient curse, then all is lost...Lorelei has seen the best and worst of this kingdom. She has fought through armies of the dead, fallen in love with a dragon, and discovered there may be more to her origin than she originally thought. Now, free from the rebellion, she can make her choice for where her life leads... -
Secret by Tana Stone
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFiercely independent . . . A loyal friend . . . And a liar . . .Maya has a secret she can’t tell anyone - even if it means losing everything she loves.Maya planned to come to the sand planet, find her missing friend Cat, and go back to her life as a stew on a star cruiser. But when she arrives, Cat is gone. That wouldn’t be so bad, but then her own chances of leaving the planet are destroyed... -
The Ever Mage by Angelina J. Steffort
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhen fate beckons, will you dare to listen?Fairy bargains should have been familiar for Sanja by now. But even with Eherea’s best interests at heart, she can hardly come to terms with the deal she struck with the Crow King. Leaving her mate behind was supposed to protect him, but the Crow King’s cruelty knows no bounds... -
The Never Mage by Angelina J. Steffort
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhen you lose everything, how fast will you break?Killing the Crow should have been Sanja’s death. Instead, she finds herself with the fairy king unwilling to heal her, and a palace full of gorgeous fairies swarming the halls she’s been walking in solitude for the past months... -
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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Surrender by Quinn Loftis
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratings“So I just might die a virgin after all. That’s what sucks about the end of the world, you just don’t plan for it and once it’s upon you it’s too late. It’s been a few weeks since I’ve had time to actually write anything down, which sucks because more has happened in my life in the past three weeks than it has in all my seventeen, (soon to be eighteen) years... -
Broken Promise: Between Worlds: Volume 2 by Julia Crane, Talia Jager
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThe follow up book in the "Between Worlds" series. Book #1 is "Dark Promise" By: Julia Crane & Talia Jager... -
The Fate of Eternity by K.C. Kean
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThe path to greatness is paved with valuable lessons and this journey has proven that nothing is as it seems.Everyone at Heir Academy has a secret, friends and enemies alike, and it’s up to me to navigate them all and get us out alive.Raiden, Kryll, Brody, Cassian … I’m not sure I would have survived this long without them and it’s about time I stop ignoring my heart... -
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Bluewater Coast Dragons: The Complete Series by Roxie Ray
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsBluewater Coast Dragons is a captivating collection featuring Roxie Ray's seven Possessive Dragons, each on a quest to find their destined mate and protect her at all costs. While each story can be enjoyed on its own, the author recommends reading them in order for the ultimate experience... -
Heart of the Mists by Eva Chase
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWill I sacrifice my heart to save my home?War has finally come to the Mists. The Murk have invaded, and if they have their way, the men I love and all the other fae in the place I now call home will fall before their twisted magic.I may be only human, but I won't let my lovers fight alone. I've proven again and again that I'm more than a cure for their curse... -
Lone Wolf by Bianca D'Arc
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsShe’s a holy woman. He’s a holy terror. Josh is a werewolf who suddenly has extra, unexpected, and totally untrained powers. He’s not happy about it - or about the evil jackasses who keep attacking him, trying to steal his magic. Forced to seek help, Josh is sent to an unexpected ally for training... -
Enchanting the Dragon Lord by Alisha Klapheke
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsPerfect for fans of Sarah J Maas and Holly Black, this stand-alone fantasy romance about a princess and a dragon-shifter prince is certain to be unforgettable.An enemy princess. A cursed prince. A kiss of flame.When artifact-hunting princess Brielle discovers a rune stone, she unwittingly calls forth a wild dragon bent on destruction... -
Of Werewolves and Curses by Emma Hamm
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHer father is alive, but curing him might destroy an entire faerie court... Freya saw her father in the depths of the werewolf's eyes. She knows he's still in there, but the only way to save him is to convince the Summer Lord to work with them. And the Summer Lord hates both her and Eldridge with a burning passion. Once there, Freya realizes she has to manage more than just curing her father... -
Baby Protector Bear by Harmony Raines
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHe would die to protect her. But he would much rather live with her. Forever. Joel has been a protector of people his whole life. Now the stakes have been raised. When his mate offers to protect baby Sam, he has no choice but to volunteer to stand by her side. One look at her luscious curvy body tells him he’d like to lie in her bed too. But this is serious, this is life or death... -
Eternal Flame by Chrissy Peebles
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSarah continues to fight for the people she loves. She lives in hiding from the Blue Ring Immortals who wish to use her DNA to cure the virus that some immortals are inflicted with. Jackson comes up with a plan to throw the immortals out of power and rid the world of them once and for all. But he can't do it without Sarah's help... -
Dragon Desire by Emilia Hartley
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHe wants to keep his family’s secrets. She wants to find the story that will set her apart as a journalist. Too bad they can’t both have what they want.Ever since Devin failed spectacularly at leading the Dragon Quarry Shifters, he’s kept to himself. Now that his cousin is back in charge, nobody needs him... -
Fae King's Vengeance by Layla Harper
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWill love be enough to save them?For weeks, the promise of the high queen’s aid fueled my drive to the western hemisphere, and despite the obstacles thrown in our path, I charged ahead relentlessly, set on the hope Queen Menora would remove Kyra’s mark and free her from the dark magic binding her to this plane.But now? Now the last thread of that hope has been stripped from my heart. I am…Broken... -
Fae King's Sacrifice by Layla Harper
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA blossoming love threatened…The journey to the fabled lands of my ancestors is wreathed in unforeseen dangers. I will slay any who dare harm my precious càirdeil. There is nothing I will not do—no sacrifice too great—to keep her safe... -
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Compel by Rachel Van Dyken, Patti Stanger
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFrom #1 New York Times bestselling author Rachel Van Dyken and bestselling author Patti Stanger comes a gripping love story of cursed soulmates who are forced to relive tragedy over and over again until their curse is broken…Compelled to seduce, designed to kill... -
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Torn Heart by Emma Hamm
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsCan a dragon win a battle when death is the enemy?Abraxas learned long ago that a life without his soul is not one worth living. Heart shattered with the loss of his mate, he does the only thing he can think of. He packs up his children and he leaves the Kingdom of Umbra. The journey across the sea is arduous and long, but soon he finds himself on a very familiar shore.Dracomaquia... -
Raven by Rachel Morgan
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe glittering magic of high society faerie life, with a hint of forbidden romance ... When design student Raven Rosewood, daughter of high society fae, is almost killed in an explosion, her parents insist on assigning a bodyguard to protect her at all times. Raven agrees, but only if she can choose the guard. Flint's life couldn't be more different from that of his employers... -
Dance of the Forest King by Alessa Thorn
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMagic between the human world and Faerie is dying, and it's going to take more than the average heroes to heal the rift. It will need the Lost Fae Kings.King Oberon and his brothers, Taranis and Mananan, have been separated from the rest of Faerie and their family, the Tuatha Dé Danann, for centuries. With Morrigan and her generals dead, they are finally free to roam both realms once more... -
Cinders & Ashes: Book Four by X. Aratare
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA Gay Fantasy Series Based on Cinderella.The clock runs down to midnight…Prince Finrael Ravenspar must defy his father’s will and cross back to the Kingdom of Rirea to save his beloved King Rohan De Clare from the undead...
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