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Lone Wolf: Bennett Pack by K.C. Mills
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFated Bonds are nothing to take lightly. Jo wasn’t the type to settle because she knew her mate was out there somewhere. When her Alpha attempted to claim her, she had no choice but to run. Jo became a lone wolf and would run as long as she had to because the alternative was far worse -spending an eternity with someone she wasn’t destined to be with.Laz understood what it meant to have a mate...Categorized as:
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Dark Spy Conscripted by I.T. Lucas
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsJin possesses a unique paranormal ability. Just by touching someone, she can insert a mental hook into their psyche and tie a string of her consciousness to it, creating a tether. That doesn't make her a spy, though, not unless her talent is discovered by those seeking to exploit it... -
Her Dragon Rebel by Roxie Ray
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsIs he more than a spoiled playboy?I need people in this town to take me seriously.I’m the only female handyman -- er, handywoman -- around, and my business depends on it.But the town’s men just won’t listen.Enter Rico. He’s a troublemaker, but he needs a job.Nobody else wants to work for me.It’s perfect.There’s no way I’m falling for the playboy.She’s my only hope.Get a job or lose everything...Categorized as:
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The Last by Lynnie Purcell
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe war between Lorian and Darian has ended, but Clare's fight has just begun. She is determined to stop Marcus. With Daniel and the rest of the Saints at her side, Clare searches for answers and starts the fight to bring Marcus down for good. But are they enough to stop the growing storm? The Last is the fourth and final book of The Watchers Series... -
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Surfaced by T.J. Yelden
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsI was a wolf. An honest to God, wolf shifter. How cool was that!?! The problem? I was a latent, which meant that I had to learn how to make my wolf surface. Oh, and apparently latent wolves were rare. Especially white ones. And the Shifter High Council was none too happy to learn about my existence. I was starting college. A new beginning...Categorized as:
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Growing Alpha by Erin R. Flynn
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsDivision Chief Seraphine Thomas knows that progress isn’t made without sacrifices. Their side has lost people, and the cost to her own life is sometimes too high.But now that the political climate for supes shifts widely back the wrong way, everyone is scrambling to secure the protections supes desperately need. It’s simply impossible to play a fair game when the other side cheats... -
Her Dragon Destiny by Roxie Ray
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsNo guy is worth risking my heart until Maddox gets close … I can’t keep using my daughter as an excuse to stay out of the dating pool, but finding a partner as a single mom is hard. I’d much rather get lost in my work, but I don’t want to be alone forever. Enter Madd. He’s not what I expected: too young, not settled, but he might be just what I need...Categorized as:
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Her Dragon Lover by Roxie Ray
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsHe shot me down -- why can’t I forget about him? I gathered up my nerve to approach Stefan -- only for him to reject me. That was months ago, but I still can't stop thinking about him, no matter how hard I try to get over it. Unfortunately, fate keeps throwing us together...Categorized as:
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Soul of the Pack by Lola Glass
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsALONE. POWERLESS. HUMAN.Tendira is a world of beastly shifters and deadly animals… except me.The Human Queen.When my home is taken over by an angry pack who wants me dead, I'm forced to run, so I go to the one place my attackers won't dare follow:The Blood Lands.But the Blood Alpha watches his territory more closely than I imagined. His people catch me, and drag me to their pack's capitol... -
The Vampire and the Case of the Baleful Banshee by Heather G. Harris, Jilleen Dolbeare
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsI thought I was finally getting the hang of being a paranormal policewoman, but when one of the gemstones powering the barrier around the town is stolen, I’m as terrified as the average Joe. Of course, there’s nothing average about the Joes in this town. It’s chock full of mythical creatures, and some of them think the barrier is a waste of time...Categorized as:
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Ford's Fate by Michelle Dare
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAs a young vampire, Ford had experienced more than those much older than him. The love of his life left him. He fell for his best friend. People he considered friends were killed. Blood was on his hands. Through it all, he never forgot his first love. The one who stole his heart then shattered it when he least expected...Categorized as:
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The Queen's Shadow by Alexandra St. Pierre
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsRaven and Rycon are on a warpath to reclaim what was stolen from them.As Raven fights to protect those she loves, she must also somehow manage to build political allies for the looming war... -
Wicked Moon by J.R. Rain, Matthew S. Cox
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSamantha Moon is back and doing what she does best: solving crime, finding killers, and helping those who can't help themselves...For years, Samantha Moon has wanted to be normal. It seemed an impossible dream—right up until it happened.Well, sorta happened; after all, normality is a relative thing for a vampire detective.With the final defeat of Elizabeth, Sam's world was rocked again... -
The Saints by Lynnie Purcell
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAfter the devastating conclusion of 'The Seekers, ' Clare finds herself trapped in a prison. With no way out, uncertain if Daniel is alive or dead, she fights to stay sane and maintain her hope. Her only ally her dwindling hope, Clare fights for survival and searches for a way to end the war once and for all... -
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Alpha Gray by C.J. Primer
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsGRAY: I've got a lot on my plate. Not only do I have my own pack to protect, but I keep the whole six-pack territory secure by training and running the security squad. The new recruits are here for the summer, and it's my job to whip them into shape. I can't afford any distractions, but one of the female recruits is doing just that- distracting me... -
Naya’s Most Important Visitors by Nalini Singh
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsA short story involving Naya, Sascha, Lucas and members of the DarkRiver pack. Timeline: Takes place some time during Kiss of Snow.This story can be found on Nalini Singh's official website... -
Bite of Loyalty by R.L. Caulder
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsBeing the sole survivor of the Van Helsing family was never a burden I wanted to carry.Yet here I was, an orphan with a score to settle against Dracula for orchestrating the near genocide of my bloodline.One small kink in that plan: I was turned into the blood sucking creature that I was born to destroy... -
Feral Queen by Alexis Calder
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsIvy's quest for freedom might cost her everything.The war between the Shadows and the Umbras will tear the entire shifter community apart. All the packs have picked a side and if something isn’t done, it could mean the end of everything.The feral shifters outnumber the packs and with Ivy’s encouragement, they are ready to bring down the system that has oppressed them for so long... -
Walker by Leia Stone
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsWith humans and werewolves on the brink of war, Anya finds herself right in the middle. When she has a terrifying vision, which her Shaman mentor says will come to pass, she stops at nothing to try and save everyone. Armed with new responsibilities, Anya is stalked by the Skin Walker who wants nothing more than to see her dead... -
Midnight Torment by L. Ann
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsCormac Jacobs was born to lead… Moving the pack and building a new life for them is proving harder than expected for the mysterious Alpha of the Midnight wolves. Life has rapidly become a case of survival of the fittest between them and the Hunters who threaten their safety. After a life inside the Hunter Sect, the female he captured is confused and conflicted about the Alpha’s motives... -
Vampire in Chaos by Dale Mayer
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsTessa's life has plummeted into chaos. Her father is missing, Goran is unconscious and showing no signs of healing, her mother has taken several steps off the deep end and David, well, she'll deal with him when she sees him - if she can find him... -
Vampire in Crisis by Dale Mayer
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThis is the 8th book in the popular Family Blood Ties series and continues the saga of Tessa and Cody as they battle both humans and vampires alike. Surrounded by friends and family, every step they take puts them further into danger - a danger that could mean the end of everything they know - including each other... -
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... -
Ancient Enforcer by Katie Reus
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAn ancient dragon warrior determined to protect what’s his…Former general Mikael lost everything thousands of years ago. His clan, his family, his honor. Now he’s awakened in a new world that has devolved into chaos—fire, blood and destruction. He and his brothers are ordered to live with Avery, a human female, and her younger brothers. Avery is nothing he should want... -
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Lupus Deus by Sophia Moore
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIn a world where Lycans are a myth, the werewolves believe of a monstrous beast whom they call, Lupus Deus—a wolf god behind the name Zaliver.The gods become unhappy with Zaliver, who has spent hundreds of years bringing slaughter on the face of the earth. Thus, Vivian is created as the latter’s mate to tame his loathsome nature...Categorized as:
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Coti's Unclaimed Mate by Elle Boon
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsWill they find beauty in the ashes as the fire settles, or will they go up in flames? Shifters and humans don’t mix, at least not in Coti’s opinion. He’s more than just a wolf though, but his pack and fellow MC brothers don’t know everything there is to know about him, and he likes to keep it that way…until one human female comes along and changes everything... -
Apple of My Eye by Alyssa Day
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA detective who turns into a tiger. A pawn shop owner who can see how you'll die. The criminals never had a chance. If you enjoyed Sookie Stackhouse and True Blood, you’ll love Tess Callahan and the Tiger’s Eye mysteries. Tess and sexy shapeshifter Jack solve mysteries with supernatural flair, and the laughs fly as fast as the clues... -
Change: A Lacey Hannigan Novel by Elaine Pierson
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsChange is the second book in The Lacey Hannigan trilogy. Eighteen year old Lacey Hannigan always thought her human life was hard and unfair, but now that she is no longer human, her life is about to get a whole lot harder... -
Broken Omega by Paulina Vasquez
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA storm is coming!Lukas Theodorus is unlike any other Alpha. A descendant from the Gods, Lukas possesses elemental gifts never before seen and couldn’t care less. This powerful Alpha isn’t used to being challenged. Feeling cursed by the Moon Goddess a fire burns deep inside that has turned into a slow burn... -
Fighting Darius by Nicole Riddley
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsI still remember the first moment our eyes met, something happened. Those icy blue eyes. I couldn't take my eyes off him. I could feel the magnetic pull and we're both helpless against it. Our eyes constantly met across the room. He would always be the first to pull away.He's so powerful though, so charismatic. He's a lycan, I'm just a regular werewolf. I couldn't stop thinking about him...Categorized as:
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Dark Whispers by Helen Harper
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThe Supernatural Summit is about to start at the DeVane Hotel in London. Vampires and werewolves, ghouls and gremlins, and pixies and druids have all come together to find better ways to get along with the human community and address the strict laws which govern their existence. It's a real opportunity to change the world for the better and I'm proud to be a part of it... -
The Deputy and His Enforcer by Kiki Clark
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsA deputy bent on finding the truth and the Enforcer whose job it is to stop him...Nothing is more important to Marcus Rivera than protecting his pack, so he doesn’t understand why he has the sudden urge to tell a nosy human deputy things he shouldn’t. Marcus follows the rules. Always. But something about Robson’s scent has him tempted to break them...Categorized as:
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Choose The Bears by Sam Hall
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsI met a man and a bear in the woods, and I chose the bear.Not just one either, but three hot bear shifters.No sooner had I escaped my awful ex when a creepy stranger advances on me in the woods. I’m alone, exposed, vulnerable… until three massive men come charging out of nowhere to save me.And when the creepy stranger turns scary stalker, they insist on sticking around to offer their protection...Categorized as:
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Forbidden Sin by Alexis Calder
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsSince returning from the Umbra Estate, I’ve traded one prison cell for another. Dax keeps me under guard, tracking my every movement. He says he wants to be with me, but I know he wants to use me for whatever dark power he thinks I possess.The mating bond gets stronger by the day, pulling me to Madoc. I can’t be with my mate, but I can’t be with Dax, either... -
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Sacred Silence by Quinn Loftis
Rated: 4.52 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsSacred Silence is a novella in the award-winning Grey Wolves Series. This novella takes place after Sacrifice of Love. It is the events that happened the days after Thia is born. I thought there couldn’t be anything eviler than Desdemona, Reyaz, or any villain we’ve faced or would face. But there is. They’re called postpartum hormones... -
Hot Vampire Next Door: Season Three by Nikki St. Crowe
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsOne of the scariest vampires in Midnight Harbor loves me. I'm not sure if that's a good or bad thing, but I'm not going to look too closely at it. Not when secrets are coming out about my past and a rival vampire is hellbent on not only possessing me, but my sister too. If I want to survive the secrets and plotting, I'm going to need Bran Duval by my side. Having him in my bed is just a bonus... -
Ravening Hood by Kendrai Meeks
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsRAVENING: To seek or seize, as with prey. To hunt. To devour. I may be relinquished, but I am resigned. I will see the Ravens destroyed. Istanbul harbors the ancient clutch of vampires known as the Ravens, but the city has a thousand shadows and a million secrets. What I find there will be far more than I bargained for, and nothing I could have imagined. Some legends don’t want to be told... -
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... -
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... -
Blink of an Eye by Alyssa Day
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA detective who turns into a tiger. A pawn shop owner who can see how you'll die. The criminals never had a chance. If you enjoyed Sookie Stackhouse and True Blood, you’ll love Tess Callahan and the Tiger’s Eye mysteries. Tess and sexy shapeshifter Jack solve mysteries with supernatural flair, and the laughs fly as fast as the clues... -
Mated to the Enforcer by Georgette St. Clair, LeTeisha Newton
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsKalinda Thorton is having a bad day. A big bad wolf offering to eat her, facing death-by-lion, and creating lustful thoughts with her magic were not her idea of maintaining the carefully crafted reputation of Kalinda’s Katering. To make matters worse, her magic has put her on the radar of the Trinity Council—Encantado’s crème de la crème of the Mage Society... -
Kate by Sherry Foster
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThey call her a guest. She knows she’s a prisoner. With females being so scarce some feel they should be collected and parceled out to males who deserve them. Others think they should be protected and given the choice of who they will call mate. Kate watched as her guardians were murdered. The killers don’t know she saw them. Claiming to rescue her they take her to a guarded location... -
Obtaining Hope by Elizabeth Knight
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe time has come to end this.No longer will I hide away locked in my own sorrow. Instead, I will channel that pain into righteous fury. Once again I’m reconnected with my mates, and with new allies who have been dealt the same ruthless hand as me— finally have the army I need.The call has been sent out for those who want their pound of flesh to come together... -
Connor by Taylor Rylan
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhen you’re a fae born in the shifter realm, the last thing you expect is to discover your mate is fae, sent from the fae realm just for you. Connor Romano loves his family. Born to a vampire father and a fae mother, he’s spent his entire life witnessing firsthand the level his father would go to protect his mother, him, and their fae sister... -
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An Ancient Bond by Merri Bright
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA love lost, a wolf adrift... but destiny has other plans.Annalise's heart shattered with her soulmate's death, leaving her alone for decades. Rebin, a young wolf struggling to shift, is on the verge of giving up on his pack...Categorized as:
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Genesis by Jennifer Cody
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsJade:Sometimes a fox just wants to take a little vacation from the stresses of being the alpha of his skulk. He just wants to put on his mask and enjoy some tail time chasing his ball. Occasionally a fox even manages to do that, but not tonight... -
The Incubus's Assistant by Amy Padilla
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhen Avery showed up for his temp job on Monday morning, he’d had certain expectations in mind. He was not expecting to end up bent over his new boss’s desk. It was an innocent mistake, and he’s determined to move on, but the experience left him breathless and more than a little curious. So when his new boss is left without a feeder, he volunteers to help... -
Tamed by Aidy Award
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratings*A Curvy Girl and Dragon Shifter Romance*He has a darkness in his soul that he doesn't know if he can contain. She's smart as hell, or maybe she's actually from Hell.Neo can't lead the Black Dragon Brotherhood in their fight against evil if he can't get back to their headquarters in Rogue with news of the newest threat from Hell - shadow warriors...Categorized as:
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Matt by Bianca D'Arc
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA woman he could never forget… Matt Redstone met Morgan Chase just once, but he’s never forgotten the lovely Florida panther shifter. He just can’t figure what it is about her that intrigues him so. A man who frightens her, but makes her want to forget all her fears… Morgan doesn’t want to work with Matt, but she has a job to do, and she’s nothing if not professional... -
Seducing the Dragon: Part 1 by Jessie Donovan
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsNOTE: This is the first installment of a serialized story arc and it has a cliffhanger. I would also suggest reading the Sacrificed to the Dragon: Boxed Set first. PART ONE On her first visit to Clan Stonefire, Department of Dragon Affairs inspector Evie Marshall has an ulterior motive—she needs to seduce its clan leader...
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