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Pearl Sky by Elizabeth Hunter
Rated: 4.70 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIt was a friendly visit until a priceless artifact was stolen. Now Ben and Tenzin are up to their necks in secrets that can kill.It’s not just any holiday season in the immortal world. Elder Zhang’s oldest servant is reaching the century mark and Ben and Tenzin are ready to celebrate, but no sooner do they land on Penglai Island than a mystery falls in their path... -
Sloan by Teresa Gabelman
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsReady for the boss man? The Warrior you’ve been waiting for…Sloan Murphy! Sloan (The Protectors Series) Book #9 releases September 28, 2016... -
Wizard by Trade by Jim Butcher
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsFantasy: For Harry Dresden, the only wizard listed in the Chicago phone book, when it rains, it pours. In fact, it pours toads, always a sign something bad is about to happen, But Harry takes such omens in stride, given that his rattletrap VW Bug needs constant upkeep, and his 30 pound guard cat wants regular meals... -
The Griffin Marshal's Heart by Zoe Chant
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHe was imprisoned for a crime he didn't commit. His fated mate? The gorgeous U.S. Marshal transporting him ...Once, Cooper was a U.S. Marshal with a distinguished career. Now he's a prisoner, accused of murder, with his inner griffin suppressed and maybe even dead. He's being transported across the country in leg chains. This isn't how he planned on meeting the woman of his dreams... -
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Fatal Secrets by Jen L. Grey
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe truth shattered everything.After having our worlds ripped apart by everything we'd uncovered, my mate and I thought the surprises were behind us. Unfortunately, Fate has other plans.As a trained warrior, I'd always been confident that I would win, especially with my love by my side. But this war is something different, and I'm not quite sure Justice will be served... -
Fangs, Frost, and Folios by Elizabeth Hunter
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAn all-new holiday mystery for your favorite book-hunting vampires!Giovanni and Beatrice left vampire conspiracies and supernatural adventures for a peaceful family life. But peace only lasts so long for a vampire assassin and an undying scribe.The death of an old friend leaves Giovanni with a rare opportunity... -
Monster Hunter Bloodlines by Larry Correia
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsIN A BUSINESS LIKE MONSTER HUNTING, IT'S ALL ABOUT SETTING PRIORITIES. The chaos god Asag has been quiet since the destruction of the City of Monsters, but Monster Hunter International know that he is still out there, somewhere, plotting, waiting for his chance to unravel reality... -
Viktor by Teresa Gabelman
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsAfter having his life shattered by the woman who held his heart, Viktor Valentino put work before everything. Many years later, learning the truth behind his lover's deceit, his anger shifts to the man responsible for not only her betrayal but her gruesome death. Viktor throws himself into finding him to not only appease his rage but to possibly save humanity... -
Ronan (The Protectors Series) by Teresa Gabelman
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsMost think that newest VC Warrior, Ronan McDonald, is just a laid back cowboy. What they don’t see is the inner turmoil that only his small ranch and horses can tame. At least that was the way it had been until a witch with a beauty none could deny walked into his life. Running has been Kira Grail’s life for as long as she can remember... -
Invoking Infinity by Meghan Ciana Doidge
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsNot all dragons breathe fire and horde treasure, some have a real thing for artifacts, rare books, and magical creatures.I’d given myself and Sisu twelve days to get settled into our new life before tackling my first official day as the head archivist of the magical archives at the National Museum of Ireland... -
Angelina by Teresa Gabelman
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWalking away from her Mate was something Angelina never thought she would have to do. Taking control of her life was something that had to be done for her sake and her sake alone. As she faces a world full of dangers, Angelina begins her new life with the same heart that will forever love her Warrior... -
Blackstone Ranger Rogue by Alicia Montgomery
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe one she’s been searching forDarcey Wednesday’s been looking for love her entire life, with not much luck. Every guy she kisses turns out to be a frog, and not her Prince Charming. But she and her inner swan know that there’s someone out there for them. When her sister’s wedding brings her to the shifter town of Blackstone, she runs into her fated mate, forest ranger Anders Stevens...Categorized as:
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Blackstone Ranger Guardian: Blackstone Rangers Book 5 by Alicia Montgomery
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFighting for his mateWhen John Krieger rescues a stranded fox shifter in the middle of a snowstorm, he never expected that she would turn out to be his mate. However, the darkness lurking in his soul prevents him from claiming her and he pushes her away. When he realizes his mistake, he vows to make himself into someone who deserves her...Categorized as:
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Fated Hearts by Jen L. Grey
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWith my world in shambles, it’s hard to tell friend from foe. The joy of finding my fated mate is overshadowed by a dark reality. Someone is hunting wolf shifters. Everyone is in danger unless we can stop those responsible. But we have to find them first. Our only lead is a familiar face. Once a friend. Now an enemy. It makes it impossible to trust anyone... -
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Fastlander Fallen by T.S. Joyce
Rated: 4.71 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsAce has one last promise to fulfill.His father has asked him to try to join one of the Crews of Damon’s Mountains. When the new Fastlander Crew starts accepting applicants, Ace puts his name in the hat on a whim. Will the new Alpha ever allow him to be a part of his Crew? Not if he finds out who he really is... -
Forbidden Desire by Teresa Gabelman
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsFrom the moment Marcus Foster saw Roxy Patel, he knew she was his mate. Remaining patient because of her troubled past, he was determined to build her trust. She was his and nothing would change that, not even time. Leaving her past behind, Roxy refused to remain a broken shell of a woman. Determined to start afresh, moving to a new town was just what she needed... -
The Pegasus Marshal's Mate by Zoe Chant
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsHer new beginning is off to a bad start… Tiffani's first marriage was a disaster. And now her first day of her new life as a court reporter has involved a jackass judge, a bomb threat…and a sexy silver fox of a US Marshal. One who tempts Tiffani to give up her new determination to prove she doesn't need a man... -
Nomad by Victoria Danann
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratings• A rainy night, a seedy motel.• Two lonely people out of options.• He had a date with the Reaper. Then he met her.New York Times bestselling author brings her "A game" for Book Three of the Sons of Sanctuary MC... -
Confusing Hearts by Julie Trettel
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsA forbidden love. Unlikely mates. A secret romance. Jenna Lockhardt has always been the perfect daughter. Being a princess means making sacrifices. Her responsibilities are clear. Keep the Royal lineage pure. Her future is set. She must take a compatible black panther as a mate. But a moment of rebellion has her transferring across the country to attend Archibald Reynolds College...Categorized as:
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Micah by Louisa Masters
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsWanted: Demon assistant for incubus genius. Personal services required…Nobody ever expected to find a secret cave protected by a giant puzzle door in the mountains near our village. Even more surprising was the knowledge that it’s been there for thousands of years and was created by a dragon. I’m not the only one who’s dying to find out what’s inside... -
Awaken the Darkness by Dianne Duvall
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsHe awakens encapsulated in dirt with no knowledge of how he came to be there. Riddled with injuries, he can remember neither his past nor who he is. Nor can he remember what he is. But surely no mortal man could survive being buried deep beneath the earth... -
The Renegade Hunter by Lynsay Sands
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 36 ratingsThe Argeneau Family Has A Secret...One Of Their Own Is A Rogue Vampire!Nicholas Argeneau was once a successful hunter who went after rogue vampires who break the immortal law. Except no one has mentioned his name in the last fifty years, not since he turned into a rogue himself. But once a hunter, always a hunter... -
Pet Rescue Panther by Zoe Chant
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsWhat's hotter than a sexy man holding an adorable kitten? A sexy, protective panther shifter cop holding five adorable kittens! Curvy cat-rescue volunteer Tessa Davelos can't fix her wounded soul, so she's out to save the world instead, one kitten at a time... -
A New Prospect by Julie Trettel
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWolves mate for life. For better or worse. I’ve lived it all--the good, the bad, and the ugly. Still, I don’t back down on my commitments. Living with Annie isn’t always easy and some things need to change. I need to change. But the damage runs deep...Categorized as:
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Shattered Wolf by Jen L. Grey
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMy fated mate ruined my whole world.My grandparents and their entire pack are missing.I’m left with one clue…A gorgeous, infuriating traitor who just exposed the supernatural world to humans.There’s only one place I can turn for help.My silver wolf pack I ran from to escape my pain.And now, I regret coming back.Because he’s here... -
Protected Promise by Julie Trettel
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsEveryone has secrets. Mine's just worse than most.For the four years Kaitlyn has been at Archibald Reynolds College she has been watched over and cared for without question by each and every member of Delta Omega Gamma. Most don't even know why and they never ask.Now, she's about to graduate and leave the safe haven they've created for her. She can't go back home...Categorized as:
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New Promise by Julie Trettel
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHe's made it clear I'm not what he wants. I'll do whatever it takes to change his mind. I'm a wolf, not a chicken shifter.Jessie Parker rang in the new year with a bang, or at least that's how it felt when she saw her one true mate for the very first time. Then, he ghosted her.For the last year, she has done everything possible to avoid being home...Categorized as:
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Sam by Candace Ayers
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA Paranormal Werebear Bear Shifter Romance Series This is a standalone of about 150 pages with a Happily Ever After ending and No cliffhanger. This book also contains several additional bonus stories to enjoy! Sam has watched his buddies go through the mate bonding process, and he couldn’t be happier for them. Really. He can’t help the little twinge of jealousy, though... -
Black Wings, Gray Skies by Hailey Edwards
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsMonsters with a taste for children are nothing new, but fairy tales never mentioned this nightmarish predator. Rue has her hands full tracking the creature hunting the streets of Charleston, but a call from home divides her attention—and her loyalties... -
His Prince by Mary Calmes
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsJason Thorpe was content living a quiet life in New Orleans. He and his best friend Ode opened their cozy curios shop in the French Quarter, and he was making some new, albeit interesting, friends….Then Jason met Varic Maedoc, the prince of the vampyrs, and his life changed forever... -
Lightning Dragon by Charlene Hartnady
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsDragon Shifter Novel The last thing Tamara expected was to be snatched away by a winged beast. This hadn’t been part of the brief. Was this normal hunt behavior? Surely not. Tamara had a really bad feeling about this. Once the feeling settled in the pit of her stomach, it wouldn’t let go. The Story Contains strong sexual themes/language and is not intended for readers under the age of 18... -
Broken Dawn by Dianne Duvall
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsDelve into an exciting new stand-alone novel in New York Times bestselling author Dianne Duvall's "fast-paced and humorous" (Publishers Weekly), "utterly addictive" (RT Book Reviews) Immortal Guardians series.Nick Belanger can't stop thinking about the single mother who lives next door. She's smart. She's funny... -
The Reluctant Vampire by Lynsay Sands
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 35 ratingsHas this immortal finally met her match?Rogue hunter Drina Argenis (from the Spanish side of the Argeneau family) has been many things in her years as an immortal, but bodyguard/babysitter to a teenage vampire is something new. There's an incentive, however: the other vampsitter, Harper Stoyan, may be Drina's life mate.Trouble is, having just lost a life mate, Harper is resigned to being alone...Categorized as:
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Conjure Web by Yasmine Galenorn
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAs January delves into her family history, she discovers dark secrets about her great-grandmother Colleen and those secrets threaten everything she ever thought she knew about her heritage. Now, with her confidence already on shaky ground, January takes on a case with her friend Ari... -
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Virgo by Kim Faulks
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMichael's the fifth of twelve Guardians. Dragon-born in the sign of Virgo, he carries all the traits of his sign—the good and the bad. He’s practical and kind. The one with pure purpose—and until now that purpose has been to keep his family together. Until he finds a letter foretelling the arrival of a vicious dark mage—the same b*tch who’d tortured his brother, Zadoc... -
Rogue by Patricia A. Rasey
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsROGUE Sons of Sangue: Book 4 Vampire MC member Anton “Rogue” Balan, aka Blondy, has turned his back on the powerful Sons of Sangue, betraying the brotherhood he once considered his family. Or so his vampire brethren think. Changing his appearance, his persona, and signing up with rival gang, the Devils, Rogue has gone deep undercover to catch the La Paz Cartel’s kingpin... -
Howl for It Bundle: The Mane Event / Angel of Darkness / Howl for It by Shelly Laurenston, Cynthia Eden
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMace Llewellyn. Brendon Shaw. Two tall, gorgeous, sexy alpha heroes who are 100% male--with a little something extra. Lion-shifters, to be exact, who can unleash every woman's animal side and still look good--make that spectacular--in a suit. . .and even better out of it. . .NYPD cop Desiree Dez MacDermot knows she's changed a lot since she palled around with her childhood buddy, Mace... -
Vampire Man by Mimi Jean Pamfiloff
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFrom New York Times Bestseller Mimi Jean Pamfiloff, comes a standalone Paranormal Romcom about second chances. CAN THIS EVIL VAMPIRE CHANGE HIS WAYS? Just a few short years ago, a medical miracle turned this ancient evil vampire into a human baby. Just a small setback in Mr. Nice’s plans for world domination, right?Wrong...Categorized as:
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Dance of the Dryad by Bianca D'Arc
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA crippled ballerina and a Special Forces cat shifter dance a dangerous and magical pas de deux, dodging assassins and discovering the undeniable attraction that sizzles between them.Could she really be his fated mate?Captain Dennis Palmer is auditioning for a spot in the infamous shifter mercenary company known as the Wraiths... -
Lachlan by D.B. Reynolds
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsScotland—sweeping forests, tumbling waterfalls. . .and towering highlands where vampire warriors have ruled for centuries.Lethal and charismatic, vampire Lachlan McRae woke on his first night to death and devastation—his clan slaughtered, his fortress destroyed... -
Forbidden Drink by Nicola Claire
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsI watched as he comprehended what it was that he saw on my face, in my eyes. And I watched as a part of him shut down, locked away from me forever. And I hid the fact that my heart was breaking even as I lied to him, even as I broke his. And I swore I would never let him know otherwise, or I would truly be lost and the war would be over... -
Hunger by Alexis Calder
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWhy can’t I stay away from the Vampire King?I thought if I kept my head down and ignored the supernatural drama, I’d make it to the solstice and finally get free of Lost Harbor.Instead, the dead vampires were just the beginning.Something even worse has come to town and I’m forced to choose between the life I think I want and the male who has my heart.Any choice I make feels like the wrong one... -
The Immortal Hunter by Lynsay Sands
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 36 ratingsIrresistible Even vampires need a vacation. But Decker Argeneau's ends abruptly when he's asked to help hunt the group of rogue vampires targeting mortals - one that might include a defector in his own family. Before he can worry about that, though, he's got to rescue the latest victim. It's all part of the job, including taking a bullet for a beautiful doctor. Insatiable Dr... -
Prophesy Book II: The Bringer of Wrath by A.E. Via
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsShifter and Vampire True Mates story. Alek’s older brother, Justice—the Alpha Zenith—was the first shifter to mate with a vampire in many generations, and it was believed the rare, fated pairing would stop at him. But, it hadn’t. Aleksei ‘Alek’ Volkov was second beta, next in succession to the most powerful shifter in the world. He was proud of his title and he took his duties seriously... -
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The Last Blackstone Dragon by Alicia Montgomery
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThis is a short novella that serves as a prequel to the Blackstone Mountain series. Brooding dragon shifter + feisty human + a marriage of convenience = sexy shifter action, hot romantic moments, and a HEA to satisfy you! Henry “Hank” Lennox was the last of his family of dragon shifters, and heir to the crumbling Blackstone empire... -
Saving Rafe by Jocelynn Drake
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsRafe VarikThe troublemaker. The risk taker. The sexy club owner full of wicked promises.Rafe has devoted his immortal existence to pleasure and causing mischief.The only ones who can depend on him are his brothers. Of course, that’s very much a Varik thing.But when the leader of the Arsenault clan specifically requests Rafe’s help in tracking down a killer, he can’t say no... -
Vampire Academy: The Untold Stories by Richelle Mead
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsAn exclusive, never-before-seen collection of stories that sheds new light on the Vampire Academy world and its players:The Turn and the Flame takes a deeper look into the dark stain on the Ozera dynasty . . .From the Journal of Vasilisa Dragomir unearths the princess's private thoughts from a transformative period of her life . .Categorized as:
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A Small Fairy Tale by Nalini Singh
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsShort story in the November Newsletter:Authors Note:This story stands fully alone, so you’ll be able to understand it even if you’ve never read the Guild Hunter series. All you need to know is that this is a world that includes angels and vampires as well as humans.For GH series readers, this story is set after Archangel’s Shadows and contains some spoilers for earlier books in the series... -
Hour of Darkness by Lara Adrian
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsBorn and raised as an assassin in the notorious Hunter program, Breed vampire Cain has since put his specialized skills to use as a mercenary willing to clean up any problem for a price. Or so he thought. After a job in Las Vegas strains even his dubious code of honor, Cain pulls up stakes and lands in Miami for a much-needed break... -
In Still Darkness by Dianne Duvall
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsOriginally published in "Predatory"In Dianne Duvall s world of Immortal Guardians, the stakes for mortals are high, but the cost especially to the heart might be higher "It s not the first time Immortal Guardian Richart d Alencon has saved a human life from eternal damnation. Usually, he moves on, a nameless savior like a ghost in the night...
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