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Call Back by Denise Grover Swank
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThird book in the USA Today bestselling Magnolia Steele Mystery series.When Magnolia Steele started digging into her father's disappearance, she had no idea she'd find so much dirt. The secrets she unearthed have changed the official story of what happened to him... -
![Drama High: Pushin' by L. Divine]()
Drama High: Pushin' by L. Divine
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIf only there was a potion to make all Jayd Jackson's troubles disappear. . . Even though Jayd's finished with the AP exams and finally has some space of her own at her mother's house, she's got to deal with the drama all around her... -
![Good Girl by Tricia O'Malley]()
Good Girl by Tricia O'Malley
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsFrom New York Times and USA Today bestselling author, Tricia O'Malley, comes a brand new series about love, self-discovery and embracing your inner mermaid. She shouldn't be on this island. If she was smart, Samantha Jameson would turn around and march right back to the plane that deposited her at a faded hut of an airport on Siren Island... -
![Sins of the Father by Denise Grover Swank]()
Sins of the Father by Denise Grover Swank
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsAs the fallout from J.R. Simmons’ death begins to settle, some of the victims are still dealing with the results of that deadly night. Rose mourns the changes in her life and struggles to move on. Neely Kate is devastated when Joe leaves Henryetta two weeks after his father’s death and refuses to speak to her... -
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![Shelter Me Home by T.S. Joyce]()
Shelter Me Home by T.S. Joyce
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThe Alaskan wilderness is no home for the faint of heart, but Farrah Fennel has lived in the small town of Cooper Landing before and knows exactly what to expect. At least, she thinks she does. One chance meeting with her high school crush, Aanon Falk, and she’s second guessing her decision to run from the city. Farrah has come home hiding a secret... -
![Hearts Divided: an Angel Fire Rock Romance by Ellie Masters]()
Hearts Divided: an Angel Fire Rock Romance by Ellie Masters
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThey say true love only comes once in a lifetime...but what if they're wrong? ~ Alpha Men. Steamy Scenes. Heart Pounding Romance ~ the men of ANGEL FIRE have it all. ~ Bash fell hard for his childhood sweetheart. She was the one, his forever, until she broke his heart and taught him the truth about love. Love fails. Love lies. True love doesn't exist... -
![July is for Jonas by Dylann Crush, Eve London]()
July is for Jonas by Dylann Crush, Eve London
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsUnited by chance, bound by love.MadelineThey say love can make a person blind, but I never thought it would happen to me. Now I’m stuck in Mustang Mountain. Abandoned by my ex, disowned by my parents, and with a baby on the way, my only hope of getting my life back on track as a single mom is to gain access to the trust fund my grandmother set up for me... -
![Midlife Bear Protector by Aline Ash]()
Midlife Bear Protector by Aline Ash
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhen their bond defies clan rules and unravels hidden secrets, can Elowen and Clay build a love strong enough to protect their family?ClayClay, a seasoned fighter with a dark past, bears the scars of his time in the cage. As a devoted father to his half-human daughter, he's struggled to find peace in both the human world and his shifter clan... -
![From This Moment by Melody Grace]()
From This Moment by Melody Grace
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsDeck the halls in Sweetbriar Cove this holiday season with this romantic, feel-good novella from the USA Today bestselling series! Rose Cardinelli thought she had happily-ever-after all figured out, until her boyfriend dumps her just ten days before Christmas... -
![Outmatched Witch by Deanna Chase]()
Outmatched Witch by Deanna Chase
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsJust as Marion Matched’s relationship is heating up and her business is exploding with clients, a twisted curse is cast on all the men of Premonition Pointe. Now Marion is unable to make any matches and her own boyfriend is acting very peculiar. If that wasn’t enough, her flighty sister arrives in town looking for help out of a jamb... -
![Time After Time by Melody Grace]()
Time After Time by Melody Grace
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFall in love with another irresistible stand-alone Sweetbriar Cove romance from New York Times bestselling author, Melody Grace!Stella Hart doesn't believe in fairy-tales. After all, even Cinderella didn't spend her day up to her elbows in other people's plumbing. But when an unplanned pregnancy sent her life off course, it was the community in Sweetbriar Cove that stepped up to offer a hand... -
![Unbreak Your Heart by Katie Marsh]()
Unbreak Your Heart by Katie Marsh
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsONE BOY'S WISH. ONE EXTRAORDINARY LOVE STORY'Gorgeously written, devastatingly affecting and utterly life-affirming' Miranda DickinsonSeven-year-old Jake's heart is failing and he doesn't want to leave his dad, Simon, alone. So he makes a decision: to find Simon someone to love before he goes.Beth is determined to forget the past... -
![The Sight of You by Holly Miller]()
The Sight of You by Holly Miller
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsThe Light We Lost meets How to Walk Away in this romantic and page-turning American debut that poses a heartbreaking question: Would you choose love, if you knew how it would end?Joel has sworn off falling in love. But when he meets Callie, he can't help being drawn to her. In Callie, he sees a second chance at life. And in Joel, Callie discovers the kind of love she'd always hoped was real... -
![Tiger in the Hot Zone by Lauren Esker]()
Tiger in the Hot Zone by Lauren Esker
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhen danger threatens the entire shifter world, two rivals are about to discover they have worse enemies than each other ... Punk-haired reporter Peri Moreland, of the popular conspiracy blog Tell Me More!, has been a thorn in the side of the Shifter Crimes Bureau for years... -
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![Finding You by T.M. Cromer]()
Finding You by T.M. Cromer
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFinding You is a heart-wrenching, suspenseful story about one woman and her faith in true love. Due to adult themes, this book is not recommended for anyone under the age of 18.Heat level: 3.5Tissue consumption level: 1 boxShe didn’t see this one coming.Samantha Holt had the perfect relationship—until one day, she didn’t... -
![Until by Anna B. Doe]()
Until by Anna B. Doe
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI was betrayed by those I loved. Those I believed in. It was the first and the last time I let myself love someone outside my family. Love makes you weak. It makes you wish for things you can't have. It makes you vulnerable, and I swore I would never again go down that path. Until I met him—Jack Daniel Shelton. She left me. She ruined me... -
![City Shifters: the Den Box Set by Layla Nash]()
City Shifters: the Den Box Set by Layla Nash
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe complete five book series of City Shifters: the Den! Find out if Barrett Kaiser and his rowdy bear brothers survive the bad guys, wreak some vengeance, and find true love! Bearing Burdens: Josie just needs enough money to pay off her loan shark and get custody of her nieces and nephew...Categorized as:
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![Eden's Ridge Series Starters by Kait Nolan]()
Eden's Ridge Series Starters by Kait Nolan
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA collection of 3 full-length novels from USA Today Best Selling and RITA® Award winning author, Kait NolanWelcome to Eden’s Ridge, Tennessee... -
![Midlife Forgotten Mate by Aline Ash]()
Midlife Forgotten Mate by Aline Ash
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAfter having all her memories wiped away, will Taylee rediscover her love for her destined mate and the father of her kids all over again?TayleeA horrific accident erased Taylee's memories, leaving her in a terrifying situation... -
![Shadows in the Salon by Kirsten Fullmer]()
Shadows in the Salon by Kirsten Fullmer
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA spooky mystery, a promising romance, and a secret society of scheming women… Michelle owns the Salon, Shear Genius, on Sugar Mountain Main Street, a favorite with the tourists and locals alike. Lately she’s being plagued by eerie and unexplained goings-on... -
![The Color of Heaven Boxed Set by Julianne MacLean]()
The Color of Heaven Boxed Set by Julianne MacLean
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe first three books in the acclaimed Color of Heaven Series are now available in this special collection which continues to delight readers worldwide. Book 1: The Color of Heaven A deeply emotional tale about Sophie Duncan, a successful columnist whose world falls apart after her daughter's unexpected illness and her husband's shocking affair... -
![Suspended by Maggie Ryan]()
Suspended by Maggie Ryan
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsTorn between duty and desire… Charlize Fullerton has spent years proving she’s a strong, capable, professional woman in a male-dominated profession. As a DEA officer it’s imperative that she presents herself as tough. But on the night she goes undercover, that shell begins to crack.Dillon MacAllister is a Special Agent with the FBI working with various agencies training their K-9 corps... -
![Dead Even by Patti Larsen]()
Dead Even by Patti Larsen
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsRetired Guild Artemis Inquisitor Georgia Drake has left the paranormal world behind after the death of her partner in the line of duty. Along with her job investigating crime and murder. With her Hades Guardian mastiff, Benjamin, and raven pair for company, she moves her entire life across the continent to escape not only the loss but her oppressive and powerful family... -
![Cursed by Laurann Dohner, Kele Moon]()
Cursed by Laurann Dohner, Kele Moon
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAlpha wolf Jazz Zendell lost his true mate as a teen and has no hope of finding another. Marcy was the only one. Betrayed by his own father, she was taken from him before they had a chance to seal their bond.Now his days are filled helping his best friend Desmon manage the Nightwind pack. The work is rewarding enough for a werewolf destined to be alone…until a mysterious werewolf hunter shows up... -
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![A Few Pecans Short of a Pie by Molly Harper]()
A Few Pecans Short of a Pie by Molly Harper
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsSexy school principal Kyle faces the biggest challenge of his career: getting his (pregnant) event planner girlfriend Margot down the aisle before the baby arrives! Readers first fell in love with big city event planner Margot in the first Southern Eclectic novel, Sweet Tea and Sympathy , as she discovered a long-lost branch of her family—the McCreadys, of McCready's Bait Shop & Funeral Home... -
![Fern Valley by T.L. Haddix]()
Fern Valley by T.L. Haddix
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsRachel Campbell is doing just fine on her own. The forty-seven-year-old divorced single mother of a nearly grown teenager, she's also a shape shifter. She isn't opposed to the idea of love, but she isn't looking for it, either. But then state trooper Lee Harrison moves in across the street... -
![Claustrophobic by Bernadette Franklin]()
Claustrophobic by Bernadette Franklin
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWorking as a mall elf is Chloe Mitchell’s worst nightmare, but when her best friend calls in a favor, she’s forced to face her Claustrophobia—of the Santa variety—head on. Unbeknownst to her, Santa Claus has her in his sights, and he’s determined to make sure she finally has the happy holidays he believes she deserves... -
![Twilight Vendetta by Maggie Shayne]()
Twilight Vendetta by Maggie Shayne
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratings"My inspiration has always been Maggie Shayne's WINGS IN THE NIGHT." #1 New York Times Bestselling Author CHRISTINE FEEHAN Devlin doesn’t like humans. Most would support the extermination of the entire vampire race, and that’s exactly what will happen, unless his plan to organize a resistance force succeeds. Eva is the only mortal who’s ever managed to get under his skin... -
![The Great Disapurrance by Anya Nowlan, Rory Dale]()
The Great Disapurrance by Anya Nowlan, Rory Dale
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsOne ex-SEAL weretiger looking to cause trouble + one curvy woman already in too much trouble + an unexpected pregnancy at the worst time = Explosive and sexy as hell shifter romance! Arlen Johnson has done a lot of things right in life, and a lot of things wrong... -
![Kathy by T.L. Haddix]()
Kathy by T.L. Haddix
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWomen's Fiction Romance Life changed forever for Kathy Browning one tragic, fateful day in 1960 when her husband murdered their children, another man, and himself in front of her. Three years later, she's battling serious depression, still trying to pick up enough shattered pieces of what's left to continue living... -
![Forsaken by Dean Murray]()
Forsaken by Dean Murray
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe power he needs to protect his friends and family is just outside of Alec Graves' reach. The dominant shape shifter pack in North America is circling like vultures and there are other, more savage opponents approaching in the distance.Given the danger he's in, Alec doesn't have time for a broken heart, but Adri's departure has left him barely able to function...Categorized as:
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![In the Billionbear's Den by Zoe Chant]()
In the Billionbear's Den by Zoe Chant
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA stressed-out BBW in need of a break + a sexy billionaire bear shifter in need of a mate to share his home + the remote woodland house he built himself = one steamy romance! Curvy Kristin Harris can’t get a break. Between her overbearing boss, all-nighters at the office, and her needy ex-boyfriend, she’s stretched to the limit... -
![Cats Got Your Tongue by Anya Nowlan]()
Cats Got Your Tongue by Anya Nowlan
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsNo such thing as going easy in love or war.... This is a full 50 k novel with a guaranteed HEA. It has violence, steam, a forbidden pregnancy and lots of hot shifter commandos that are sure to knock down all your walls. Read it as a standalone and fall for the scorching werecougar twins who know just what to do to save the day! Kelis Murdoch has her life set out on a line... -
![Lion's Hunt by Zoe Chant]()
Lion's Hunt by Zoe Chant
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA curvy woman who longs for adventure + a daring lion shifter on a dangerous mission + evil experiments in a secret lab = one action-packed romance! Cassie Shaw spends her days shuffling papers and dreaming of travel, excitement, and romance. She has no idea that her seemingly dull office is a front for something secret and sinister... or that her true love is about to walk in the door... -
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![Ava's Thor (n) by R.J. Fletcher]()
Ava's Thor (n) by R.J. Fletcher
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFeisty and no-nonsense, Ava is a powerful, successful woman. If only she wasn't also horribly single and alone. Spending most of her nights with her head buried in a good romance, Ava didn't know what to think when she first met the tall, handsome tattoo artist named after a Norse God. She was too busy looking for things to hit him with... -
![A Little Bit Closer by Evelyn Adams]()
A Little Bit Closer by Evelyn Adams
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFrom New York Times bestselling author Evelyn Adams... Blake Southerland is tired. Building an empire is hard work and his meteoritic rise in wealth and power has come at a steep cost... -
![Taming the Girl Dad by Khloe Summers]()
Taming the Girl Dad by Khloe Summers
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHe’s a Rockstar without a care in the world. She’s young but determined. Can a surprise baby bring the two of them together?RykerAngel is everything I should stay away from.She’s young, sweet, and she’s my ex-best friend’s little sister.But when a baby is left on my doorstep, I’m a lost man, and running into her at the market is the best thing that could’ve happened... -
![Can't Stop the Feeling by Janet Elizabeth Henderson]()
Can't Stop the Feeling by Janet Elizabeth Henderson
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe local branch of the Scottish Women’s Institute want to use Kintyre Mansion to hold their annual fundraising ball. There’s only one problem—its owner. Duncan Stewart is a young widower, still reeling from grief two years after losing his wife, and making the town suffer while he does it. The artist doesn’t paint anymore—he’s become a bad-tempered recluse... -
![Into It by Loni Ree]()
Into It by Loni Ree
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsGiving her up isn’t an option. Now, I need to come up with other plans.I’ve become the king of bad ideas.Obsessing over my brother’s Personal Assistant-bad idea number one.Temporarily switching PA’s with my brother-worse idea.Taking the secret object of my desires to London for an extended business trip-worst idea yet.Spending day and night with her sends my obsession into overdrive...Categorized as:
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![Keeping Her Pride by Lauren Esker]()
Keeping Her Pride by Lauren Esker
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFalling in love with a human was never part of her plan. Lioness shifter Debi Fallon doesn't have time for romance, let alone any opportunity to meet fellow shifters...Categorized as:
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![Black Light: Protocol by Shane Starrett]()
Black Light: Protocol by Shane Starrett
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratings“Yes, sir.”Galen Harmon lives to hear those two words. And for fifteen years he lived the dream with a submissive who’d knelt at his feet and offered that simple phrase over and over again.But then she was gone. Ripped away in a heartbeat of savage betrayal and anguish that still haunts him.Until he met Alex.She’s everything that was taken from him...Categorized as:
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![Beyond the Sea by JoAnn Ross]()
Beyond the Sea by JoAnn Ross
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFrom New York Times bestselling author JoAnn Ross, the romance Shelter Bay readers have been waiting for! While in Ireland to bake a wedding cake for movie star Mary Joyce, Sedona meets Conn Brennan, an Irish rock star who refuses to fit into any of her tidy, concise boxes... -
![Wyoming Nights by Olivia Gaines]()
Wyoming Nights by Olivia Gaines
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratings****2017 IRAE Award Winner- Best Contemporary Novel**** In one night, she lost everything she loved. In one man she learned to love everything she lost. Starting over, never felt so damned good... -
![The Snow Leopard's Baby by Zoe Chant]()
The Snow Leopard's Baby by Zoe Chant
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA curvy single mom + a snow leopard shifter in need of a family + the blizzard that brings them together = a sweet and steamy romance! Curvy Leah Sanders has struggled to make ends meet since her fiancé left her and her baby daughter Emily... -
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![Wallflower Seeks Mountain Man by Marley Michaels]()
Wallflower Seeks Mountain Man by Marley Michaels
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsSerena Black has never liked being the center of attention. She’s always been the girl swaying to the music at the side of the room, happy to watch everyone else. Having put her life on hold and moved back home to look after her father, she’s happy to read her beloved mountain man books and work at their family store. The less peopling involved, the better... -
![Shielding Instinct by Fiona Quinn]()
Shielding Instinct by Fiona Quinn
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe next book from the World of Iniquus!How is he supposed to shield her from danger when she keeps running right toward it?Dr. Petra Armstrong has made the most of her neurodivergent gifts. She’s at the top of her game as a leading FBI brain security researcher. But it isn’t work that brings a handsome ex-Green Beret into her life. That honor belongs to an ill-fated trip to St...Categorized as:
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![Bear With Me by Zoe Chant]()
Bear With Me by Zoe Chant
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA lonely bear shifter + a workaholic conservationist + a sudden storm = one wet and wild mountain adventure Jamie Sullivan doesn’t have time for a relationship – and she definitely doesn’t have time to disentangle herself from the one-night stand she somehow fell into at her best friend’s wedding. She’s tried the dating game before, and it never works out... -
![Lover Wolf by Amy Green]()
Lover Wolf by Amy Green
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWerewolf Heath Donovan has always had it all. The favored son of Shifter Falls' hated alpha, Heath was given the easy life - and his looks have women falling at his feet. Now the old alpha is dead, and Heath runs Shifter Falls' favorite werewolf bar. It's hard work, but the women are still easy. Except Tessa Keefe. Not only is Tessa a sexy blonde bombshell, she's Heath's employee... -
![The Bearfield Baby Heist by Jacqueline Sweet]()
The Bearfield Baby Heist by Jacqueline Sweet
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMina Brooks knew having a shifter baby would be problematic, but she never reckoned she'd have to deal with super strength, enhanced senses, magic surprises and running her bakery all at the same time. She has it all just under control, until a mysterious creature kidnaps her and demands her baby. Matt Morrisey is a bear shifter without a bear... -
![Roar for Her by Anya Nowlan]()
Roar for Her by Anya Nowlan
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsTeresa Lopez has wanted to make a change in the world for as long as she can remember. Being a curvy woman of color from Mississippi doesn't make that as easy as she would like, though. A kindergarten teacher by trade and a photographer by hobby, Teresa waits patiently for her chance to do something that could leave the world a better place...
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