Books like 'Dead Reckoning'
Readers who enjoyed Dead Reckoning by Shannon West & L.L. Brooks also liked the following books featuring the same tropes, story themes, relationship dynamics and character types.
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Running on Air by Eleventy7
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsDraco Malfoy has been missing for three years. Harry is assigned the cold case and finds himself slowly falling in love with the memories he collects... -
Unholy Trifecta X The Tribulations of Ross Young, Supernat PA: Common Sense Deserts Once Again by A.J. Sherwood
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsRemi steals something she shouldn't. Oops?In her defense, Ivan thought it was a good idea... -
Dead Sea by Pandora Pine
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhen a new client asks the West Side Detectives to look into the Redcoat Murders on Dead Man’s Rock in the years before the start of the Revolutionary War, Ronan O’Mara thinks he might have the perfect case to put his new detective agency on the map. The only problem is that while Ronan’s specialty is cold case murders, he’s never investigated a case nearly three centuries cold... -
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 Study of Poisons by Maria V. Snyder
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFierce, determined, dangerous. No wonder her soul called to his.As Chief of Security of Ixia, Valek has spent the last fifteen years keeping Commander Ambrose and his citizens safe. With his complex network of spies, informers, and soldiers, it’s his job to hunt down and capture criminals, including the intriguing Yelena...Categorized as:
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Lady of Starfire by Melissa K. Roehrich
Rated: 4.78 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsScarlett Sutara Aditya has finally learned the full cost to save her world and correct mistakes that are not hers, but she refuses to accept the fate that has been decided for her. Making demands of her own, she fights for her twin flame, her family, and the realm that balances on her destiny. She has always played games by her own rules, but this time, winning might cost her everything...Categorized as:
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The Crimson Victory by B.A. Stretke
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsLucas Reid has been to hell and back, almost literally. It’s been four months since Lucas was pulled back from the ether and reunited with his earthly form. Found by Sheriff Thibodaux’s chosen Dr. Culpepper, he was brought back by the power of Lucian, the Coven Sorcerer... -
Blood Prophecy by Mary Rundle
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThis is part of a continuing series by Amazon International Bestselling Author, Mary Rundle – reading the previous titles is advised. Readers will enjoy catching up with members of the Blackwood Pack and reading about what is happening to them as the pack does what it does best ̶ caring for one another, fighting evil, and helping shifters everywhere... -
Redemption by Kiki Burrelli
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsTeammates kiss, right?Yanked from duty, Zed is furious to have been benched and exiled to the sticks. The newly-promoted director of the Omega Assassins Club, Remington, is only trying to make it easier for him to push aside the way he feels for Zed. Remington operates as if he believes ignoring his feelings will make them go away... -
The Vampire and the Tattooist by E. Broom
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsGavin Stone is a mess after having killed an evil witch to save his wolf shifter friend, Ian. He desperately wants comfort from his as-yet unclaimed mate, Hunter Marsden, but Hunter has no idea Gavin is a vampire.Hunter Marsden is a tattooist and head over heels in love with Gavin. But he’s concerned. Whenever he goes out with Gavin, it seems someone is always following them... -
Bound by Blood by Lisa Oliver
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA Cloverleah Pack series spin-off story.Maximillian "Max" Lipovsky has been Regent of the Atlanta coven for the past six months. His days are full of meetings and paperwork as he does his best to straighten out the mess left during the disastrous reign of Vadim's brother Ermine... -
Scenes from Cloverleah by Lisa Oliver
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsCloverleah Pack Book 9.5This is NOT a standalone.There have been a lot of things going on in the Cloverleah pack, and if you have been following the series, you will know there were a couple of things that happened that didn’t quite make it in the story line. These four short stories are my way of filling in those gaps... -
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... -
The Husky and His White Cat Shizun 2 by Rou Bao Bu Chi Rou, 肉包不吃肉
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratings... -
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The Stars and the Stage by D.N. Bryn
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratings“If you want to prove yourself, then bleed for me.”Diego refuses to see themselves as their society’s monster. Since fleeing their hometown—and the high school sweetheart who spurned their fangs—a decade ago, they’ve found a new home with the staff of a sensual role play club that creates fantasies for vampire-human couples... -
Dance Around by Susi Hawke
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWatch out for the Assassin’s Claws… but be even more aware of the Ninja Bunnies!Dan Moreno is a paid killer, just like his four brothers. It’s the family business—they fight together, they die together. Whether they’re working as a group or alone, they are a tight unit who protect their own... -
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... -
Blood Sacrifice by B.A. Stretke
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratings“You can’t report this, Theo.” “I will,” Theo stated defiantly. “You won’t,” Bastian stated. Agent Theo Hawke arrived in Mt. Pleasant, not entirely sure what he was going to find. His superiors sent him to investigate the veracity of a letter they received accusing the Sheriff’s Department and Louis DuCane of all manner of crimes and cover-ups... -
Vampire's Soul by Joey W. Hill
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsLoss left them only rage...Until they found each other…Cai doesn’t want to be with anyone. He doesn’t want a damn servant, he doesn’t want to be associated with damn vampires. Rand just wants to forget his human side, stay in his wolf form and find a satisfying and hopefully violent, bloody way to bring it all to an end... -
Race Against Time by B.A. Stretke
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratings“The answer is yes. To all of your questions.” Damien Forsythe is on the run. He saw something he shouldn’t, something he can’t even begin to explain. He can’t talk to anyone about it; why would they believe him if he did? He can’t talk to his sister Amy; she was there but claims nothing happened... -
Wolf Whistle by A.C. Katt
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsCan a whistleblower find a new future with a wolf while being chased by a corrupt cop and the Serbian mob?Richard Kerrigan is on the verge of losing hope. Fired from his job for blowing the whistle on a defect that would harm service members if used as designed, he is now blacklisted in the Chicago area. A local Serbian mobster wants Richard and won't take no for an answer... -
Henri's Little One by A.C. Katt
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAlpha Henri Giraud has finally found his Mate; but Vitas Kosloff comes with a host of problems not the least of which he carries a great gift and the Russian First, Fydor Chernof, claims Vitas is his.After much hardship, Vitas Kosloff finds his Mate, Henri Giraud, Director of Security for the North American Council and Garou Industries... -
Echo by Chani Lynn Feener
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe Devils of Vitality always hit their mark.Rabbit Trace is a musical prodigy with a secret.Ever since an event that took place a year ago, he gets terrible stage fright before every performance. With a famous mother who's dedicated her entire life to her craft, and the weight of her expectations heavy on his shoulders, Rabbit is only one panic attack away from crumbling... -
The Vampire Black Prince by B.A. Stretke
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe Black Prince, Edward is one of the most feared vampires to have ever lived. He’s gone by many names, but all tell the story of his dark and fearsome ways. He’s an ancient vampire who cut his teeth in the chaos of medieval warfare. A tragedy sent him into the blackest of magic and power, searching for vengeance at any cost... -
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Bitten and Bound: The Complete Trilogy by Amy Pennza
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe day I rode to the Rift with my brother the king, I never expected him to deliver me into the hands of our enemies. Desperate to stop the Deepnight from covering his kingdom in shadow, he’s pledged me as a blood slave to King Laurent, ruler of the vampire kingdom of Nor Doru. It’s a humiliation I never imagined I would bear. A betrayal I’m not sure I can forgive... -
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... -
V.A.M.P.: Book Two—Born by Kimberly A. Todd
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA family secret challenges everything Katerina Davenport knows to be real. Will it enlighten or destroy her? Katerina fell madly in love with an 800-year-old lesbian vampire—that was the easy part. Now she must learn to navigate the seductive and dangerous consequences of the vampire world... -
Blood Fall by Crista Crown
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsJosh Thomas had been turned into a vampire three years ago, and every day had been torture ever since then. Until he escaped his captors. But he wasn't trying to grab a chance at life, he was trying to find escape in true death.Kaden Ward had never imagined he could be so compatible with someone he could hear their thoughts, but he's found that in Josh. And Josh's mind is a dark and broken place... -
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... -
Quench by Kiki Burrelli
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsVan is an omega assassin used to taking care of himself. Hudson is an older alpha who sees through Van’s rough exterior to the mate within. When Van’s latest mission forces him into hiding, he’s certain all the free time will drive him insane. Working as an assassin for the OAC is his life. He takes on the worst of the worst—alphas who don’t see value in an omega’s life... -
The Reaper by Garry Michael
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratings“I chose to live my life in the shadows, and one day it could get me killed.”Obliterate.Extinguish.Repeat.Serving justice was my specialty. I was a ruthless monster, a fierce hunter, a mad sadist, and the list went on. But one thing I wasn’t… hunted... -
Little Drop of Blood by Clio Evans
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratings25 years after Little Kiss of Snow...Welcome to Creature Cafe 2.0Creatures of all kinds go to the Barista to find love, including the broody vampire professor, Malachi.Malachi is ready to find the one. With Valentine’s Day near, lust is in the air…only it’s for a rebellious human the professor shouldn’t be with.After a bad first date, Leo decides rules are made to be broken... -
Don't Bite by Lisa Oliver
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsTrent Summers keeps a smile on his face, even though he feels like he's dying inside. Since he was horribly knifed by a killer bear he's had trouble with anxiety and panic attacks. Knowing most of his friends are shifters and immune to such things doesn't help. Mace's mating with Roan gives him some hope, but a mate of his own is just a pipe dream... -
Reckless Roulette by Alice Winters
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsSeven days until game over.LenKade has seven days left to live… unless I do something about it. I amone of the best assassins around, after all. But… I’m not sure I exactly care what happens to Kade. He’s rude, only cares about himself and his casino, and did I mention he doesn’t know a single thing about video games?Okay, okay... -
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Lily's Boy by Somewhere’s Sword
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFandom: Harry PotterPairing: Draco Malfoy/Harry Potter-------------------------Before his third year of Hogwarts has even begun, Harry faces three whole weeks of unsupervised time in Diagon Alley. In that time he takes a trip to Gringotts - and that changes everything... -
Twice Bitten by Jayda Marx
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsSam - Lately, I’ve been feeling restless. My best friends are happily mated and constantly loving all over each other. While I’m happy for them, I also can’t help but be a little jealous. It’s a foreign feeling for me; I’ve never been interested in a relationship, since all of my adult life has been about the next hookup with whatever man was in front of me at the time... -
Pride and White Trashing by J.D. Light
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsPride makes you do some really stupid things sometimes…When I was in high school, I had a goal. I was going to graduate, find a respectable job and finally ask Cameron Walden on a date... -
Never Let Me Go by B.A. Stretke
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAn M/M/M Romance. Benny Lakatos has been with the Hadden Coven for a couple of years now and has healed in many ways from the traumatic years at his home pack. One would think a wolf shifter would feel out of place in a Vampire Coven, but it’s the best home Benny has ever known... -
Logan's Love by B.A. Stretke
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratings“Give him to me.” Logan snarled Logan Brown is the bartender at the Dark Side Bar at St. Louis. He works for legendary vampire John Dyer, a dangerous kingpin with his finger on the pulse of everything that goes down in this old river city. Logan is much more than a bartender. He’s a soldier, a loyal friend, and a trusted right hand to the vampire leader... -
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... -
Mine to Keep by Megs Pritchard
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsTroy Bailey hated vampires and wanted them all dead. There was only one small problem – he was one and he fought hard to deny his true nature. But, by avoiding the truth he didn’t know the signs, didn’t know how to recognize when his mate stood in front of him… until it was too late. Because of his ignorance, he was now tied to a man who didn’t want him... -
The Vampire Next Door by B.A. Stretke
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIker Dawson is a Police Detective who moved to Pittsburgh from Harrisburg looking for a new life, what he didn’t imagine he would find is love right next door. He’s captivated by the young man, Stanley Binkman. Stanley dresses to the nines and has a sexy, slight frame - not usually the kind of man Iker goes for... -
Psyche Honor by Chrissie Buhr
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratings“Silence filled the room, thick and palpable. No Elder Meeting had ever been this divided. Conflict had always existed towards something or someone else, and they came together to resolve it together. They’d disagreed many times, but they’d never been divided.” Until Sadie.Sadie didn’t believe in werewolves until her girlfriend came to her rescue wearing fur... -
Home Ground by Ann Somerville
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWepizi is ready for the challenge of a new post, but it will test him more than he ever imagined, and Prince Juimei will learn the true role of a leader in a great crisis. In 'Bearing Fruit', it’s time for Kei, Arman and their friends to explore the fruits of peace and to build on the hard work of the last two decades. But if they thought life had settled down – they were much mistaken... -
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The Prince and the Ice King by Amanda Meuwissen
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsEvery Winter Solstice, the Emerald Kingdom sends the dreaded Ice King a sacrifice—a corrupt soul, a criminal, a deviant, or someone touched by magic. Prince Reardon has always loathed this tradition, partly because he dreams of love with another man instead of a future queen.Then Reardon’s best friend is discovered as a witch and sent to the Frozen Kingdom as tribute... -
Hanging Antlers by Joyee Flynn
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratings[Siren Classic ManLove: Erotic Alternative Paranormal Romance, M/M, elves, bondage, spanking, sex toys]Twelve elves left the North Pole to be free of all things Christmas and have been living together for decades. They have gone without their mates for years, but when the first of the twelve finds his, the others have hope of finding theirs... -
Violent Mistake by Ariana Nash
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsInternet sensation, Kazimir Skokan, is loved around the world for his luxury photoshoots and envious lifestyle. But Felix Quaid has never hated a man more. Ex-investigative journalist turned true-crime podcaster, Felix knows something is off with playboy Kazi. From the late-night back-alley meetings to the people around him who later vanish, behind Kazimir’s flashy smile, he’s rotten to his core... -
The Case of the Guilty Ghost by Amber Kell, R.J. Scott
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsBob is lost in grief, Sam is fighting for his life, and there is no middle ground. Can their love survive? Bob is grieving over his brother’s sacrifice. Guilt-ridden and devastated, he buries himself in vampire mourning and pulls away from Sam.Magic tears Sam from the vampire castle and he has to face new adversaries alone, when all he wants is Bob at his side... -
Blood Kiss by Christa Tomlinson
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsPassion burns slow, sweet, and hot between a ruthless vampire and a human mob prince. Everett – powerful vampire and ruthless crime lord. He doesn’t have time for relationships and has zero interest in taking care of a human in exchange for their blood. Then, one night, he attends an auction where humans are sold as blood pets to wealthy vampires... -
A Vampire Called Leander by Michelle Frost
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsCan an uptight vampire and a free-spirited human find some common ground?Merrick’s family name is one of the oldest and most influential in Solston, but maintaining an empire has never interested him. He prefers his books, the company of his cat, and to his surprise, a prickly vampire with an aversion to dust...
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