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The Blackstone She-Dragon by Alicia Montgomery
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsSybil Lennox longed for a mate of her own, but she wasn’t expecting the dragon Prince Aleksei to swoop into town and proclaim her as his. Even though her own dragon wants him, he’s too arrogant, brash, and dominant for her tastes and she fights her attraction to him... -
The Blackstone She-Bear by Alicia Montgomery
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe Blackstone Mountain series continues with The Blackstone She-Bear Amelia Walker's heart and bear have been broken once. So, when her ex, polar bear shifter Mason Grimes, breezes back into town, she does her best to stay away from him. But neither can resist the pull of the mating call... -
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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... -
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Fated to Her Alpha Protector by Roxie Ray
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsMy fated mate has promised to protect me. But can he protect me from myself…Since discovering I’m not human and come from an ancient line of royal wolves, things have gone from bad to worse.I’ve had to do battle with the wolfhiding inside me, and I’m the only one who can stop the royals from ending shifter existence... -
Bears Of Forest Heights: The Complete Series by Roxie Ray
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsBears of Forest Heights is the bundled collection of Roxie Ray’s five hunky Biker Bears and follows each on their enthralling tales of finding love. 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.Daddy Biker BearHe found out we were having a baby. Then he rejected me as his mate...Categorized as:
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Bear Haven Box Set by Terry Bolryder
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsBear seeking Mate: Curves preferredFour full-length, fast-paced shifter romance novels! Enjoy these big, growly Montana men as they find the perfect curvy mates for a happily ever after!Mountain BearBear shifter Shane McAllister never thought he'd use an online dating site, but right now he's desperate. He has just months to find a mate before he and his brothers lose the family ranch... -
Unicorns and Honey Cakes by Zoe Chant
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsEverything is coming up roses. Way too many roses.Gale has a problem. A really thorny problem.He can’t touch anything made of wood without it bursting into bloom… which is inconvenient, to say the least. Clearly, his unicorn is cranky about something – Gale just wishes he knew what... -
Red Dragon's Flame by Anastasia Wilde
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMikah, red dragon of the Al-Maddeiri clan, is bored out of his mind. For over a decade he’s been the chief administrator for the clan, the king’s right hand, head paper-shuffler in an office full of desk jockeys. He and his dragon want more—they need more.So when he meets a mysterious, adventure-seeking woman online, he can’t help but be intrigued... -
Red Dragon's Heart by Anastasia Wilde
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHe’s been shot with an anti-shifter serum that turns him into a homicidal monster.She’s the one who made it…Zakerek’s entire life was ripped away in a single moment. While he was on a mission to rescue captive shifters from a lab, one of the scientists shot him with a bolt carrying an experimental shifter toxin... -
Bear’s Midlife Miracle by Aline Ash
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsGlendy never imagined she would find love again, and Thaddius had sworn off the idea of a mate, let alone a stepdaughter. But fate had other plans in store for them.GlendyAfter finalizing her divorce just in time for her fortieth birthday, Glendy and her four-year-old daughter were uprooted across the country to protect her ex-husband's shifter clan from exposure... -
Midlife Wolf's Pack by Aline Ash
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIn Greenacre's embrace, shadows fade, secrets unfold, and hearts dare to hope again...StephanieAfter the sour sting of a failed marriage, romance is the last thing on Steph Walker's mind. Her compass now firmly points towards her four children, dedicating herself entirely to their laughter and dreams... -
Redemption by Sherrilyn Kenyon
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsBonus Short story available for free on Kenyon's website. http://www.sherrilynkenyon.com/book/t... It is available in print in Dark Bites.In Redemption, demigod Seth and Were-Hunter/Dream-Hunter Lydiawill see if light can shine through the darkness...With new plot and storyline details, the bonus scene should only be read after finishing The Guardian... -
Fury by Julia Mills
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsDrowning in visions of an ever-changing future, unable to recognize reality from fantasy, this powerful Guardsman was driven from the world of his kin and forced to take refuge atop the mountain of his Ancestors. Decades passed, the predictions eased, and Fury finally learned to deal with the loneliness... -
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Lion on Loan by Zoe Chant, Murphy Lawless
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHe’s just lion around on the job.. -
Her Protectors by Tamara White
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsDeath. That’s what my life has become. My mother died protecting me. My father died from poison intended for me. How long until someone tries to kill my mates? The third trial is here. The day after saying farewell to her father, she’s forced to move on and complete the next trial. To make matters worse all the elders insist coming with her... -
Cupcake Kisses & Dragon Dreams by Julia Mills
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe books in this epic saga can be read as stand-alone stories, or you can experience all the love, thrills and exploits of the whole series from beginning to end. It's up to you. ENJOY! A cup of Love, a teaspoon of Hope, and a pinch of Destiny makes every recipe perfect, however, broadcasting her True Love Spell all over the world has made Kalliope the sweetest treat in the bake shop... -
Phoenix and the Dragon by Bianca D'Arc
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsDragon and man, Paul recognizes the magic in Syd, a woman just coming into her fiery powers. Can they withstand the flames, or will they both burn…with desire? Paul is a dragon shifter - the only one of his kind. He's been searching the world over for signs of other dragons, but so far, he’s the only one... -
To Find a Mate by Camryn Rhys, Krystal Shannan
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHe's nursing a broken heart, and he's her first love... she just needs to tell him... Everyone in Adam VonBrandt's world seems to have found their mate. Except him. With several families of wolves in town for a moon run, there have never been so many choices. Surely, he can find a mate among all those single women. Paige Wheeler sees the big, smiling rancher every Friday morning for six years... -
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... -
Gray's Hollow Dragon Shifters Collection #1 by Zoe Chant
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFour sizzling paranormal romances from Zoe Chant's bestselling Gray's Hollow Dragon Shifter series! Wealthy dragon shifters fall for their courageous curvy mates in a very special small town... -
Their Alpha Kings by Theodora Taylor
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsLIMITED EDITION BUNDLE (normally 5.99 each) 5 Crazy Hot Shifter Novels PLUS a special preview of Theodora Taylor's most epic shifter story yet, HER DRAGON EVERLASTING! HER VIKING WOLF When Chloe Adams was four her shiftless shifter parents abandoned her on the side of the road... -
Onyx Dragons: Alexandrite by Starla Night
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsBillionaire dragon shifter, Alex, is too enchanting to be true.His eyes are as deep as the ocean.His heart as cold as ice.Alex found me when my life was in shambles.Jobless. Homeless. An absent family.He never promised me anything when he took me away.Not until now.Alex is on a deadly mission.A mission that will save the planet.Ruthless aristocrat dragons are about to invade Earth... -
Rapunzel and the Griffin Prince: An Adult Fairytale Romance by Vivienne Savage
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsUndertake a magical journey in Vivienne Savage's new romantic fantasy series loosely based on the lore of multiple fairy tales. Meet strong heroines supported by a cast of sexy heroes, intriguing friends, and devious villains. As always, the story is predominant with an intimate scene or two -- or even an innocence-claiming reformed manwhore... -
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Twisting Fate by Emilia Hartley
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsVaughn Carson vowed never to step foot in Bearclaw Castle again.The cursed place has brought his family nothing but pain for generations, so he doesn’t understand why his brother would want to restore it. Better to tear it stone from stone and hope the bitter memories crumble with the rubble... -
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... -
Heavenly Scents by A.K. Michaels
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsTake one cheeky Wolf willing to do anything, even give herself as payment to help her best friend find a mate, and never expected the bill owed to be collected. Until it is. Add in the most infamous Matchmaker in the Universe, Gerri Wilder. Stir in said Love Guru’s nephew to help in her devious plan, a hot-as-Hades Lion, who needs a mate more than he needs a chocolate chip cookie... -
Toying With Fate by Emilia Hartley
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAll Ana wants is an explanation.She thought Brandon was her forever love right up until he didn’t show up for their wedding. He left without a word. No apology. No justification. The year since has been grueling, and Ana wants to move on. But she can’t do that while she’s holding onto Brandon’s engagement ring—and his memory... -
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... -
Polar Opposites by C.D. Gorri
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsShe's got a thing for bad boys, and he's as bad as they come!Bowie Atiqtalaaq was new to Barvale, but not to the prejudices of man and Shifter alike. He'd heard the vicious slurs against him for the way he'd been conceived for most of his life... -
Jade Crew: Forgotten Bear by Amelia Jade
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsRussell Warne is caught between two things that he can't compromise on: love and duty. On the one hand is his ex-Alpha, who has refused to accept his new position in the Ridgeback Bears. Everything screams for Russell to abandon him. Except for the fact that he owes him a debt... -
Jade Crew: Captive Bear by Amelia Jade
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsDarren Shaw had no idea why he'd gotten from his chair and asked to be introduced to a woman who he'd never seen. Her back had been turned to him the entire time, and he'd only just been made aware of her presence... -
Jade Crew: Outcast Bear by Amelia Jade
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsCorey Shaw has never fit in among the bear shifters of the Jade Crew. He longs for his old crew and the life he used to have. So when a member of his old crew approaches him out of nowhere, offering him what he desires most, Corey is torn between accepting the offer, and knowing what he would have to do to earn it. Corey hasn't shared his feelings with anyone before, but that's about to change.. -
Jade Crew: Hunted Bear by Amelia Jade
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsJoel Murray has watched his Crew find their mates one by one, until he was the only one unmated. With the ongoing chaos in Genesis Valley, it's been a blessing in disguise. But while Joel may have accepted his single status, his bear certainly hasn’t. Courtenay Laurel is the sole medical doctor employed by the Mining Consortium... -
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Jade Crew: Fallen Bear by Amelia Jade
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe stunning final chapter in the Jade Crew series. Mysteries unravel as the invasion of Genesis Valley looms large. Evan Mosier sits behind a row of metal bars, contemplating his life. He's used up more second chances than anyone should be entitled to. And yet he's about to be given one last chance to prove his worth to Genesis Valley... -
Earth Dragon's Kiss by Riley Storm
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAll he wants to do is help, but she’s determined to do it on her own… Nearly five years ago, Sarah Mingott moved to the little town of Plymouth Falls. She says it was to help support her grandmother, but the truth is darker than that. Hiding her secrets was easy, until she lost her job. Now she’s forced to turn to the one place she doesn’t want to go... -
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... -
Unicorn's Instinct by Elva Birch
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAll that Tara wants is for her mommy to be happy. (And a puppy.)Kirin are supposed to be lucky, but Vivian feels like her own luck is anything but good. Vivian had a literal unicorn…and tragically lost him while she was three months pregnant and chasing a three-year-old... -
Save a Horse, Ride a Dragon by Julia Mills
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe books in this epic saga can be read as stand-alone stories, or you can experience all the love, thrills, and exploits of the whole series from beginning to end. It's up to you... -
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... -
The Selkie Sorceress by Sophie Moss
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAmerican detective Sam Holt has a knack for finding people who shouldn't be found. When his last case almost killed an innocent woman, he swore off detective work forever. But when that same woman asks him for one last investigation--to find her husband's long lost mother--Sam cannot refuse... -
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... -
Dark Alpha's Lover by Donna Grant
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThere is no escaping a Reaper. I am an elite assassin, part of a brotherhood that only answers to Death. And when Death says your time is up, I am coming for you…I answer to no one but Death. I am impenetrable, impervious, immortal. I exist to do Death’s bidding and no one–not Reaper nor human nor Fae–can stand in my way. Except for the bewitching half-Fae, Catriona... -
Wraith by Sandrine Gasq-Dion
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsShifter Wraith Panthera has spent most of his life in a cage. Now, he lives in Seattle with other rescued shifters, surrounded by the people who saved them. His urges are strong, though, and he fears his panther side will endanger others if he can't get it under control. When he discovers he must attend a summer camp as protector to one of the Twelve Olympians, he's not singing 'Kumbaya... -
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Alpha Rancher Bear by Zoe Chant
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA take-charge alpha with commitment issues + a midwife who's not about to give up control of her well-ordered life + a roadside winter disaster = an EXPLOSIVE romance that's about to blow up everything they both thought they wanted!This is the third book in the Bears of Pinerock County series.Alec Tanner isn't looking for a mate... -
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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Dragon Got Run Over by a Reindeer by Julia Mills
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA real quick 11,000 word Short Story to warm your heart and tickle your funny bone! The books can be read as stand-alone stories, or you can experience all the love, thrills and exploits of the whole series. It's up to you... -
The Beginning by Victoria Sue
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe Winter Circle is on the rise and the most desperate hour for humankind is at hand. Working from the shadows, the dark god Anubis, jealous enemy of the goddess Sirius, is setting years' long plans in motion, a master scheme that will strike home in the heart of Jefferson Pack.Nate is a survivor. He survived rejection by his father and his pack when he was a child... -
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... -
Alpha Wolf by Amy Green
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAlison Masterson has been in love with werewolf Brody Donovan since she was twelve years old. Now he's the alpha of the Donovan pack, and she's just a waitress at the local diner, dreaming of the man she can never have. Until the night she accidentally discovers his secret.Brody Donovan has never noticed the pretty redhead who would do anything for him...
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