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  • Dragon Mine by Donna Grant

    Dragon Mine by Donna Grant

    Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    Walk with New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Donna Grant through the doorway into the next engaging installment of her captivating new Dragon Kings series…I am hers, and she is mine…Vaughn has spent eons searching for the woman who captured his heart, only to be disappointed time and again. Sure, he sees her in his dreams. May get to touch and hold her. But it’s not the same...
  • Giovanni's Jackpot by Taylor Rylan

    Giovanni's Jackpot by Taylor Rylan

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    Can vampires from two separate worlds figure out how to mesh their lives together?Giovanni Cardello loves life. He is more than content in his position as a craps dealer aboard the Beloved Gem, and his special bond with the coven master and close friends is all he needs. But mistaken identity leads to him being kidnapped, and he wonders if he’ll ever see his coven family again...
  • The Damning Stone by T.J. Klune

    The Damning Stone by T.J. Klune

    Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars
    · 24 ratings
    A year has passed since the Dark Wizard Myrin attempted to take control of the Kingdom of Verania. Though the scars of the final battle remain, Veranians have come together in unity in order to rebuild. Good King Anthony sits on the throne once more, with Morgan of Shadows at his side.However, a king is not immortal...
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    dragons  lgbtq  magic  mlm  paranormal  adult  book  fiction
  • The Dragon Prince's Secret by Elva Birch

    The Dragon Prince's Secret by Elva Birch

    Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Secret doesn’t always mean safeKenth left the Alaskan palace to raise his secret daughter alone, outside of the spotlight of royalty, and away from the pressures of fame and celebrity. Her abduction drives him raging back for answers, straight to his estranged family...and his spell-fated mate...
  • Embrace the Light by Jocelynn Drake

    Embrace the Light by Jocelynn Drake

    Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars
    · 7 ratings
    A Tragic Story Comes to Light.At last, Caelan and his companions are heading to see a long-time ally of Erya.But New Rosanthe soldiers have already moved into the city, and nothing is quite as it seems.Even as old betrayals reveal new enemies, Caelan’s main goal remains the God of Wisdom and the truth.The only problem is that time is running out and the Dead God is waiting to claim him...
  • Draco Malfoy and the House of Black by starbrigid

    Draco Malfoy and the House of Black by starbrigid

    Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    After going back in time, Draco has tried to follow the path he remembers. But third year brings a new Ravenclaw cousin, a new Boggart, and a newly admiring Harry Potter, along with castle grounds full of Dementors and what they make him remember...
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    lgbtq  mlm  slow-burn  magic  paranormal  romance  fantasy  fiction
  • Ramsey by Taylor Rylan

    Ramsey by Taylor Rylan

    Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    A stubborn and possessive gargoyle alpha. A sweet and sheltered fox omega. Can they find harmony and happiness together? Ramsey Mason felt like he’d never really lived until he was sent to join the council enforcers. He sometimes struggles with authority, but he wouldn’t trade his new life with the council for anything...
  • Becoming D'Vaire by Jessamyn Kingley

    Becoming D'Vaire by Jessamyn Kingley

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    High Arcanist Delaney D’Vaire is the world’s only dark wizard, something that has alienated him from his people since birth. Orphaned as a child, he is shuffled around until the Prism Wizard sees his potential, steps in, and enrolls him in school. Though he never truly feels like he belongs, Delaney excels...
  • Ambrosius by Taylor Rylan

    Ambrosius by Taylor Rylan

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    When you’re the created vampire, and discover your fated mate is a dominant dragon alpha, what could go wrong? Master Ambrosius was created over a millennium ago and had come to terms with spending his life alone. He has his coven, his second, and a few close friends, but he continues to be haunted by the memory of his fated mate running from him in terror...
  • White Knight by Mary Rundle, Nick J. Russo

    White Knight by Mary Rundle, Nick J. Russo

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    The Blackwood Pack saga continues…This is part of an ongoing series by Amazon international best-selling author Mary Rundle. Catching up on previous titles is advised. Listeners of the past books will enjoy meeting old friends once more as the pack does what it does best - caring for one another and helping shifters everywhere...
  • The Dragon, the Lion, and Their Unicorn Omega by Lorelei M. Hart, Wendy Rathbone

    The Dragon, the Lion, and Their Unicorn Omega by Lorelei M. Hart, Wendy Rathbone

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    A dragon and a lion walk into a bar…really.Alpha dragon shifter George might not love helping to run his family’s empire, but he really has no choice. As the alpha son, it is his responsibility to keep the hoard growing. It’s the way of things. If only he had the courage to be more like his brother and break away just enough to find his happily ever after, too. Being responsible sucks...
  • Eradicate by Lisa Oliver

    Eradicate by Lisa Oliver

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    After a horrific time with their first case together, it was understandable that Lucifer and Stefan wanted to take some down time and get to learn more about each other. But on their first day officially back at work, with Monty and Darwin's new anchor division this time, an ex-friend of Lucifer's turns up and things quickly go from bad to worse for the fated pair...
  • Burning for His Omega by Lorelei M. Hart

    Burning for His Omega by Lorelei M. Hart

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    ZyranI had a thriving business in the Cauldron Mountains until I put too much trust into my business partner. He said that he was taking the money for an opportunity of a lifetime. He left with the money, promising that we would be set up for life. Then he ghosted me.He used our connection to nearly bankrupt me and shred my heart in the process...
  • The Vampire and the Tattooist by E. Broom

    The Vampire and the Tattooist by E. Broom

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Gavin 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...
  • All Is Bright by P. Jameson

    All Is Bright by P. Jameson

    Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    ***A brand new stand-alone holiday story from P. Jameson*** All Francesca Brightwood wants for Christmas is a cure for loneliness. Past tragedies have left her with nothing but her home, her family’s inherited flower shop, and a desperate hope that something brighter is on the horizon. In walks Malcom, right off the streets, and her heart takes notice...
  • Dragon's Tears by Lisa Oliver

    Dragon's Tears by Lisa Oliver

    Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    Byron Hollingsworth was an emotional wreck and after ranting at his younger brother Samuel, and calling his brother's impending offspring an abomination, now everyone else knew how unstable Byron was too. It’s not as though he hadn’t tried to be the perfect son, brother, and cousin. He tried to keep his affliction hidden from others...
  • The Doable Dragon by Lorelei M. Hart

    The Doable Dragon by Lorelei M. Hart

    Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    PeterI was one of the lucky ones.At least that was what I’d been told my entire life. And maybe I was. Not many shifters will take in a foundling dragon the way my adoptive rabbit colony did. Only I was taken in but not accepted, and that sucked.When my beau of two years left me to mate with another, it sucked. But I was used to it. No one stuck with me for long...
  • A Kiss to Revive Me by Michele Notaro

    A Kiss to Revive Me by Michele Notaro

    Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    A prickly mage has me under his spell, and I think I kinda like it. The first time I met him, I knew I was in trouble, but I hadn’t known just how much. I hadn’t been looking for a relationship, hadn’t wanted one, but it seems that a stubborn little mage did it for me because he’s impossible to resist...
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    lgbtq  magic  mlm  paranormal  shapeshifters  adult  book  dystopia
  • Bluewater Coast Dragons: The Complete Series by Roxie Ray

    Bluewater Coast Dragons: The Complete Series by Roxie Ray

    Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    Bluewater Coast Dragons is a captivating collection featuring Roxie Ray's seven Possessive Dragons, each on a quest to find their destined mate and protect her at all costs. While each story can be enjoyed on its own, the author recommends reading them in order for the ultimate experience...
  • Pegasus Summer by Zoe Chant, Helen Kestrel

    Pegasus Summer by Zoe Chant, Helen Kestrel

    Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    She's the only human counselor at a summer camp for shifters...Paige isn’t looking forward to spending her summer trying to wrangle kids who can turn into animals. But no matter her own feelings, family comes first. This job is the only way she can afford to send her little brother Archie back to camp this year - and now, more than ever, he has to get better control of his bear...
  • The Summoner's Path by Jessamyn Kingley

    The Summoner's Path by Jessamyn Kingley

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Grand Summoner Dre’Kariston D’Vaire understands firsthand the brutal reality of war. Barely surviving a gruesome battle, he is one of the few remaining warlocks. After recovering from his wounds, he returns to the castle of his birth only to find his entire race annihilated. For centuries he disguises his power and appearance, refusing to be another victim...
  • Irresistible Indigo by Jessamyn Kingley

    Irresistible Indigo by Jessamyn Kingley

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Since arriving at the Draconis Court of D’Vaire at the age of sixteen, Idris has done everything he can think of to make his new family proud of him. After five years of challenging work, he is finally poised to reach the highest rank within the Spectra Wizardry. The only glaring thing missing is his mate...
  • Alexei's Mouse by A.C. Katt

    Alexei's Mouse by A.C. Katt

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    After 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...
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    lgbtq  mlm  paranormal  shapeshifters  adult  book  fiction  fantasy
  • His Devoted Mate by Brea Alepoú

    His Devoted Mate by Brea Alepoú

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    True mates are found in the most unlikely of places.Emory can’t be with Clyde.Clyde is a predator and Emory is prey. At least that’s what Emory’s head is telling him. But his inner rabbit screams that Clyde is the one--Emory’s true mate. And it’s hard to fight against his instincts.Clyde finally found his mate. It was love at first sight...
  • Saving Choice by Susi Hawke

    Saving Choice by Susi Hawke

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Find your mate and choose your fate. After a lifetime of struggling to exist within an Unseelie Fae community that doesn’t accept him, Tyler of the Wartroot Grove Clan is near death when a portal unexpectedly opens in his path...
  • Race Against Time by B.A. Stretke

    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...
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    insta-love  lgbtq  mlm  paranormal  shapeshifters  abuse  adult  book
  • Dragon Desire by Emilia Hartley

    Dragon Desire by Emilia Hartley

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    He wants to keep his family’s secrets. She wants to find the story that will set her apart as a journalist. Too bad they can’t both have what they want.Ever since Devin failed spectacularly at leading the Dragon Quarry Shifters, he’s kept to himself. Now that his cousin is back in charge, nobody needs him...
  • The Cub and His Alphas by Lisa Oliver

    The Cub and His Alphas by Lisa Oliver

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Twenty-three year old bear shifter, Daniel Borden had his life crash around his ears at the tender age of fifteen when his parents were killed in a car accident. Struggling to control his shifts during puberty, Daniel left the foster care home he'd been placed in the day he turned eighteen...
  • Emperor of Dragons by Davidson King

    Emperor of Dragons by Davidson King

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Peace has descended on Black Veil once more, and hope is on the horizon.Until a new threat arises…Emil is the head of security, first line of defense for Cain and Black Veil. He takes great pride in his job, is fully prepared to sacrifice everything in order to keep everyone he cares about safe and the world from crumbling...
  • Precious Perfection by Lisa Oliver

    Precious Perfection by Lisa Oliver

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Shunned by his pack for being born without feet and suspected of being an omega wolf, Devyn had a lucky escape when he was found and raised by a bear shifter. Now twenty six years old, Devyn fills his days carving elegant items of furniture out of wood, catering to the rich who can afford his custom pieces...
  • The Dragon Prince’s Mates by Lorelei M. Hart, Trisha Linde

    The Dragon Prince’s Mates by Lorelei M. Hart, Trisha Linde

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Life as a dragon is all fun and games… until someone uncovers the truth.Omega dragon shifter Spencer is living his best life. That is, until a secret is revealed—one that not only turns his life upside down, but also threatens the royal line of his kingdom. He feels alone for the very first time.Alpha dragon shifter Raphael was raised to be the perfect prince...
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    dragons  insta-love  lgbtq  mlm  paranormal  shapeshifters  adult  book
  • Ezra's Awakening by B.A. Stretke

    Ezra's Awakening by B.A. Stretke

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Ezra Bentley loves his life with his beloved, Louis DuCane, and has come to see the Palace and the Coven in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan as his home. There have been trying moments, forces within the coven who didn’t see him as worthy, but those days are passed and there looks to be a bright future ahead. But as they say, two steps forward means one step back...
  • A Hoard for Flame by Lorelei M. Hart

    A Hoard for Flame by Lorelei M. Hart

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    It all started with a pink slip…Omega Karl followed the rules…all of them. He went to school, got the best grades, and paid his dues in the corporate world. Where did it get him? Jobless and broke. With nowhere to go, he calls the one person who won’t judge him, his aunt Karma. Unlike him, she never followed any rules, and where did that leave her? Blissfully happy...
  • Destined by Surf by Ashe Moon

    Destined by Surf by Ashe Moon

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Alpha sea dragon Kai has a problem with his impulses. He’d rather run his guesthouse or hit the waves with his brothers than worry about the unwanted expectations of his family and clan, who have him pinned as the island’s next great chief...
  • Lost With Lightning by Ashe Moon

    Lost With Lightning by Ashe Moon

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Eli is an orphan omega who has always taken care of himself. He’s completely shunned the use of his thunder dragon form to learn the human healing arts and has never once wanted an alpha—but when an accident puts him into the protective “dad arms” of Theo, a fire drake many years his senior, a lifetime of repressed desires comes crackling to the surface...
  • Secrets and Kisses by M.A. Innes

    Secrets and Kisses by M.A. Innes

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    StefanMagic. As a librarian, Stefan knows there’s magic in books and imagination, but it isn’t until he moves to the mountains of North Carolina that he realizes people can come with magic too…well, the locals at least seem to come with magic…and fascinating relationship dynamics he thought were just on TV and in books.Boyd Dragons...
  • Missed ConEGGtions by Lorelei M. Hart, Colbie Dunbar

    Missed ConEGGtions by Lorelei M. Hart, Colbie Dunbar

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Living as a human is fine… that is until you find yourself shifting on a hike…in front of your natural enemy, only to have your snake declare them your mate.Alpha dragon shifter Laden was down on his luck, when a distant relative took him in and gave him a new start. Now he has his own company and a flight he feels at peace among. If only he wasn’t so lonely...
  • The Friend-Zoned Fox's Omegas by Lorelei M. Hart

    The Friend-Zoned Fox's Omegas by Lorelei M. Hart

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    KevinMy fox knows exactly what he wants. My fox is frantic with need for a family. But that doesn’t come easy for any latent animal, especially not a fox. We mated in triads and I couldn’t even find one fox, much less two during mating season in my skulk. No one wanted an alpha without a beast...
  • A Father for His Wolf Cub by Lorelei M. Hart

    A Father for His Wolf Cub by Lorelei M. Hart

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Alpha wolf shifter Crete never planned to be a single father, but that is exactly what happens when his brother is killed in a plane crash, leaving his nephew in need of a forever home. Crete drops everything to give his nephew the home he deserves, including leaving his passion job for a position at Hansen and Wolfe Enterprises. He can pick up his painting dreams later. Family comes first...
  • Wrong Number, Right Dragon by Colbie Dunbar, Lorelei M. Hart

    Wrong Number, Right Dragon by Colbie Dunbar, Lorelei M. Hart

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Sometimes the wrong number is the exact one you need.I never answer my phone, especially not when the caller’s number is “private.” Today is no exception, only unlike normal, they leave me a message and for the first time, I’m kicking myself for not answering...
  • The Wolf's Forbidden Alpha by Ava Beringer

    The Wolf's Forbidden Alpha by Ava Beringer

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    My fated mate leads our rival pack. Can our forbidden love flourish, or will a terrible secret rip us apart?Omega wolf Larkin Bolder was raised by his much-older brothers after a tragedy rocked the family. Back home from college, he’s all grown up, but they still treat him like a pup. Then Larkin meets his fated mate, Tracer Ramirez...
  • Dragon Chains by Becca Brayden, Grace Goodwin

    Dragon Chains by Becca Brayden, Grace Goodwin

    Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    Dangerous. Tortured. Desperate. King Ryker of the Draquonir will make one last sacrifice to save his people and his kingdom before he loses control of the raging beast inside him. Dragon kind are dwindling, no longer able to hunt for their true mates in this contemporary, high-tech world...
  • Prancer's Fated Mate by R.E. Butler

    Prancer's Fated Mate by R.E. Butler

    Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    Kerri’s excited to be able to help plan the wedding of her sister’s friend. Decorating her sister’s middle-of-nowhere cabin and taking some R after finally finishing cooking school is exactly what she needs before she starts her job hunt. Unable to sleep, Kerri heads out into the woods before dawn on Christmas Eve to cut pine boughs to decorate the fireplace mantel...
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    insta-love  magic  mlm  paranormal  shapeshifters  adult  book  fiction
  • Alpha Dragon's Jackal by Hawke Oakley

    Alpha Dragon's Jackal by Hawke Oakley

    Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    No rules—or locks—will stop the eldest alpha dragon from claiming his mate.Muzo is an incurable optimist. After losing everything but the clothes on his back, the young omega still looks brightly to the future. His upcoming appearance on the third Dragonfate Games is bound to be a blast, even if he doesn’t find his mate... despite how badly he wants to.Cobalt is a perpetual worrier...
  • The Timid Tiger by Lorelei M. Hart

    The Timid Tiger by Lorelei M. Hart

    Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    GiorgioI was the first person to suggest people needed to settle down and find a mate. And by suggested, I mean I signed my brother up for the Male-Order app behind his back. It worked well for him—better than I could’ve possibly imagined, but when it comes to me finding a mate? I want to do it the old-fashioned way. I owned half a bar and peopling was what I did. Surely I could find my own mate...
  • Diego's Heart by Taylor Rylan

    Diego's Heart by Taylor Rylan

    Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    Can Diego prove to sweet Nigel that he’s not the monster that some think he is?As head of security aboard the Beloved Gem, Diego Santiago loves his job and position in the coven. He’s happy for his fellow vampires that have found their beloveds and longs for that connection—someone to care for, love, and call his own. Because he often wonders if he truly is a monster like those in his birth coven...
  • Dragon Fight by Sam Hall

    Dragon Fight by Sam Hall

    Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    I escaped the terrible queen’s clutches so I should be safe, right?Apparently the fates didn’t get the message because while I’m on my honeymoon someone tries to kill me.Twice.And right in the middle of it is him.Crown Prince Draven...
  • Alpha Dragon's Eagle by Hawke Oakley

    Alpha Dragon's Eagle by Hawke Oakley

    Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    Will buried secrets ruin season two of the Dragonfate Games —or will the truth set fated mates free? After a whirlwind of controversy ten years ago, Matteo was done in the spotlight—or so he thought. He dropped his stage name, iconic costume, and celebrity status to live out a humble life as a golden eagle omega. But a second chance at the Dragonfate Games makes him yearn for his fated mate..
  • Wolf's Jailbird by Candace Ayers

    Wolf's Jailbird by Candace Ayers

    Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    Bestselling authors Candace Ayers and Kym Dillon bring you SHORT "lunchtime quickie" reads—condensed romances intended to be read in under 2 hours!Paranormal passion only a shifter can deliver. Let the games begin!When I'm offered a get-out-of-jail-free card, I take it.All I have to do is pop out a pup for money.One minute I'm entering some weird mating ceremony...
  • Raiden by Taylor Rylan

    Raiden by Taylor Rylan

    Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    Can a sweet omega wolf tame the beast of a gargoyle? Will he accept all that his mate has to offer and need? Raiden Mason is the serious twin. He’s gone through life watching and observing, and when his ability is needed by the council, he is only too happy to do his duty...
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