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Bound to Night


Nina Croft - 2010
    She dreams of freedom, a normal life, and going home, but after eight long years, she believes it will never happen. Her life changes with the arrival of the stunningly gorgeous Jack, the latest unwilling guest of The Facility. Passion flares between them, but Jack refuses to share his body or his mind.Jack must fight his burning desire for Tasha; he has a job to do—destroying The Facility—plus a very good reason for keeping his distance from for the young werewolf. Only when they escape their prison, does he admit his feelings and accept the possibility of a future together. However, Tasha yearns for a normal life, and Jack is a vampire…As the past unravels and they uncover the secrets behind Tasha’s attack, she realizes that ‘home’ is farther away than ever. Now, she must decide if that matters when the alternative is an place at Jack’s side…

Divided


Kelley Armstrong - 2010
    This novella is no longer published online but can be found in Darkest Powers Bonus Pack 1"..the story filled in exactly the portion from where Derek left Chloe to when he found her again."

Her Thick Alpha


Poppy Pierce - 2019
    Nothing. Until I meet him. Jett is everything I'm not. He's ripped, rebellious and dark. He's also a bear shifter. In this tiny town, no one wants to go near him. He causes trouble wherever he goes. But I can’t stay away. Maybe it’s because he’s a beast in bed. Taking control in every way. All I ever wanted was a family, And now I have a whole clan. That is if my aunt can ever forgive Jett. She thinks he's the reason my father is dead. The start of everything. But even if she's right, I can't say no to him. Not now, not ever. Not to my mate. Her Thick Alpha contains a first time love story with a hot protective alpha. In Plenty Wood there is no cheating and there is always a guaranteed HEA. Get ready for a small shifter town that will keep you guessing, make you fall in love and surprise you with outrageous, steamy romance. Plenty Wood books can be read in any order.

Dark Hunger


Christine Feehan - 2004
    Immortal. Seer. Now trapped and caged, his honor is compromised by his captors. They’re in his mind. They’re in his blood. And not one can withstand his desire for revenge.She is Juliette…A beautiful activist devoted to the liberation of animals from the foul and humid confines of secret jungle lab. What she has stumbled upon is an unexpected prisoner like no other she has ever seen. Or touched.She will release him from his bonds. He will release her from her inhibitions. Both have a voracious appetite that needs to be sated. And tonight their dark hunger will be fed…Previously published in Hot Blooded. Includes a preview chapter from Christine Feehan’s Dark Storm, out September 2012.

The Dark Ones


Rachel Van Dyken - 2015
    To talk to an immortal is suicide. Yet, I've been marked by both. A Vampire. And the King of the immortals. My life is no longer my own. And now I know the truth, my life was never mine to begin with. It was theirs. It's always been theirs.

Blood Shadows


Lindsay J. Pryor - 2012
    Despite that, her mission to hunt down Kane Malloy – a master vampire – comes with a death wish. Many have tried, but few have survived.For Caitlin, tracking Kane is about more than just professional reputation. With her parents both mysteriously killed 7 years apart to the day, Caitlin knows that without Kane’s help she is next.She has four days to make a deal with the wicked, the irresistible, the treacherous Kane Malloy. The vampire who despises everything she stands for.Or die.Blackthorn: Book One

Taste


Mary E. Twomey - 2016
     Just when correctional nurse October Grace has a handle on her stressful job and taking care of her mentally ill mother, a shapeshifting warrior and a half-vampire plunge her into a foreign land that’s on the brink of starvation. Now, with a ticking clock and a target on her back, October takes up the mantle of becoming one of the rare Omens who can bring hope to a dying world. Mason and Von remain by her side to shield the national treasure while she sacrifices herself to reap the souls that will feed the nations of Terraway. As the death toll rises daily, October finds herself tangled up in a cutthroat world where fairytale creatures run wild… and every day is a new bloody battle. Taste is book one in an 8-part fantasy romance series.

Marked


Aline Hunter - 2012
    Drawn to the werewolf tattoo parlor for reasons she can’t explain, she soon discovers the sexy man from her dreams isn’t a figment of her imagination. Not only is Jackson Donovan real, but he explains the dreams they shared are due to their destined mating. It can’t be possible. She’s not a werewolf. Even if he swears the mark on her wrist indicates otherwise.Jackson is stunned to discover the beautiful minx from his dreams isn’t a full-blooded werewolf but a Halfling. The only way to uncover Chloe’s past is to stake a claim to her future. By taking the delectable female into his bed, he’ll unlock every secret she has to hide -- as well as awaken the passion she’s tucked away for too long -- by exploring her mind, body and soul one sweet inch at a time.

Alex


Shannon Mayer - 2013
     It's mine. Before I lost my ability to think like an adult. Before my body became stuck between wolf and human. Before I knew the supernatural and Rylee even existed. This is the last of what I remember before becoming a werewolf. . . .this is the last of what's important to me. And the moments I fought so hard to hang on to. My name is Alex, and this is my story. **14k Word Stand alone short story** Haven't read any of the Rylee Adamson books? This short stands alone and is a great intro to the characters.

Blood Law


Karin Tabke - 2011
    He never suspected, his mate would be a human, the same wounded, girl-woman he seduces from the brink of death. Falon is a dangerous combination of Lycan and Slayer—beings bred to destroy his kind. Even more, she’s a mesmerizing beauty whose sensuality tempts the seasoned warrior to take unnecessary risks. The primal heat between them is irresistible, yet surrendering to it could destroy them both…for a vengeful foe stands ready in the shadows to fulfill what is rightfully his by Blood Law.

Immortal Ops


Mandy M. Roth - 2004
    Something about her has left him staring at her picture and wondering what it would be like to touch her soft skin. When the time comes for the team to strike, Lukian senses danger and aborts the mission. He makes an attempt at meeting Peren and is set in his place by an independent young woman who knows what she is, and isn’t, looking for in a man.Lukian is having trouble telling Peren that he’s what she fears most, a werewolf. Can they make the passion that burns between them last, or will Lukian’s condition be too much for Peren?

Aurum Court Dragons


Emilia Hartley - 2020
    By the time you reach the end you'll be begging for more! With No cliffhangers, no cheating, and plenty of steam this is one boxed set you do NOT want to miss! Book 1 - Ashton Drake Ashton knows he’s in no shape to help anyone. His sanity is hanging by a thread; he’s failing at the job the Drakes sent him to the city to do; and many days he can’t even handle his own dragon. The only time the beast settles is when it sees Makenna, Ashton’s high school sweetheart. The trouble is, Makenna doesn’t seem to want Ashton around. She can’t forget that Ashton left her, and besides she doesn’t have time for an out-of-control Drake, even if she could ever trust him again. Ashton knows what he needs to keep his sanity - he just doesn’t know if he can win Makenna back... Book 2 - Wyatt Drake Wyatt Drake has just broken up with his long-time girlfriend, a woman he’d expected to marry, and a relationship is the last thing he wants. But his dragon is sniffing around a tourist in his hometown—a tourist who discovers more about him in days than his girlfriend did in years—and who seems to like him despite all that, or maybe even because of it. Still, Wyatt isn’t sure he’s ready for another relationship. He doesn’t want a one-night-stand or a short-term rebound girl. He’s looking for commitment. And what kind of stability can he get from a travelling food-blogger he just met? Book 3 - Ryker Drake Mina has always known her place in the dragon hierarchy of Grove—at the bottom. Her king’s court is so far out of her league that she feels like she’s intruding even when she comes to work as a maid at Ryker Drake’s house. The attraction she feels for the rock-blasting, nipple-pierced sweetheart she works for is inappropriate on so many levels. But Mina can’t help herself. Part of her wants to keep away from Ryker to protect herself from the inevitable heartbreak when he's done with her. The rest of her wants to grab onto the happiness of being with him. Even if it can’t last. Can it? Book 4 - Griffin Drake Griffin Drake always gets left behind. While his cousins leave Grove to have adventures, he’s stuck babysitting his increasingly distant and crazy cousin, Jasper, the king of the mountain. When his cousins come home to help, they all find mates, one after another. Griffin is left alone, without even a way to meet a mate. He’s always been bad at talking to women. Then he meets Lilah, who is down on her luck and easy to talk to. He offers her a job as his pretend girlfriend, so he won’t have to live through another family get-together as the only un-paired dragon. Suddenly, he’s not behind at all. Lilah moves in, gets along with his family, and lights up his life. He was sure the universe had forgotten about a mate for him, but now he knows Lilah is the one. All he has to do is convince her it’s not all make-believe. Book 5 - Jasper Drake Cora has made a mess of everything. When she ran from the tyrant who claimed her like property, she’d hoped to start a new life, not a dragon war. Now, she’s exhausted in both body and spirit. Her grand plan has led to fires, battles and an unbelievably close mate bond with the scariest dragon she’s ever met.

New Moon


Charlene Hartnady - 2014
    It will see them groveling, begging, pleading…on their freaking knees. No, that would be letting them off too easily…crawling over hot coals…naked. New Moon is the final episode and is approximately 31,000 words/124 pages The story contains strong sexual themes/language and is not intended for readers under the age of 18. (M/F/M)

True Mates; The Complete Series


Olivia Arran - 2016
    Each book follows a different couple on their search for a happy ever after. Found (True Mates #0.5) When Alpha Adam Colstone escapes to his winter cabin for some much needed solitude and relaxation. Rescuing a voluptuous she-wolf from frostbite was definitely not part of his plan!Waking up in the arms of a sizzling hot stranger, Claire Kendal thought she had to be dreaming... because not only is this man her saviour, he's also her true mate... Adam is more than willing to put his heart, soul and body into proving to Claire that she's not dreaming... but will it be enough to heal her of her amnesia?Will Claire remember why she was running, before it's too late... or will they run out of time? Promised (True Mates #1) She's fighting for her freedom... she never counted on finding her true mate.Wolf Shifter Kara Smith is on the run from her old pack. Her only goal - to escape the man she has been promised to and live on her own terms. The problem is that her chosen protector - the Alpha of the Colstone Wolf Pack - is sexy as hell, making her wolf sit up and pant, begging for a taste. Definitely not part of her plan... Alpha James Colstone has given up any hope of finding his true mate, the other half of his soul… until sassy Kara walks through his door. Desperate to claim her, to touch and possess her gorgeous curves, he has to convince her he’s not only good for protection duty…that he can give her so much more... But Kara doesn’t trust easily anymore. What's more, her intended is hunting her - and he'll do anything to get her back!Will James' dominance scare Kara away... or will she learn that with the right man, true freedom lies in surrender? ~Plus a steamy bonus epilogue!~ Taken (True Mates #2) Being with her is like standing a little too close to the sun… Beta Wolf Sean Colstone has a mission - to recover a kidnapped jaguar shifter, and deliver her safely back to the pack. The only problem? He suspects that wildcat Lisa is his true mate. There’s something about the curve-packed petite bombshell that gets under his skin... heating his blood, and threatening to destroy his well-honed discipline of control! He clings to his control like a well-worn blanket - one she'd like to rip right off… Smart talking jaguar shifter Lisa Shadowpaw is a lone cat, and she likes it that way. Dragged into a fight between two wolf packs by her best friend, she’s just waiting for a chance to escape her kidnappers’ grasp. She can’t count on anyone coming to rescue her, least of all Sean - after all, he made it very clear that he didn’t want her… But no matter how much she tries to convince herself to just forget the hot, sexy shifter, she can’t get him out of her mind… or her heart. When Sean’s control finally breaks, can Lisa tame his beast…or will his past consume them both? Healed (True Mates #3)Love is irrelevant when choosing a mate…Wolf shifter Amanda Smithrock has to prove to her new pack that she is worthy of being their Alpha. With a strong Beta by her side, that shouldn’t be a problem - right? Except, the Beta in question is Tarq. Funny, easygoing, with a lazy drawl and the most perfect set of abs - he’s driving her crazy. And he’s her true mate - something she’s vowed never to accept. With a traitor to uncover and an abused pack to heal, Amanda has her work cut out for her. Can she keep her mind on the task, or will her distraction prove deadly?I might be easygoing, but I can be stubborn too…Wolf shifter Tarq Colstone is right where he wants to be, as Amanda’s Beta he can keep a close eye on her - protecting her from any threats while continuing his seduction. But his future mate is resisting him, pushing him away at every opportunity. Can he convince her that they are meant to be together, or has he met his match in this strong-willed Alpha she-wolf?As dark secrets are revealed and heartbreak is uncovered, can this headstrong couple accept the past and move on… or will it own their souls, and hearts, forever? Redeemed (True Mates #4)Every inch of him calls to me, thrilling me…All wolf shifter Macey Colstone needs to do is find a certain coyote shifter who’s hiding from his past and deliver him back to the pack. As a lieutenant in the Colstone Pack she’s able to take care of herself - she doesn’t need a smoldering hot, white-haired, ice-god of a coyote getting all territorial. Especially when she doesn't know him. And certainly can’t trust him... even though he makes her wolf sit up and howl with need!To be with her, I have to accept who I really am…Coyote shifter Jason Sunclaw has spent the last twenty years living as a human. He believes he’s truly happy. He has a successful career, a decent apartment, and money in the bank. He definitely doesn’t need a she-wolf crashing into his life and turning everything upside down, reminding him of the animal side he keeps hidden from the world. But her scent changes everything. He knows straight away, without a doubt, that she is the one for him. And he’d do anything to claim her! But the path ahead is twisted with lies and deceit - can Macey and Jason work together to discover the real truth… and what will it cost them if they do? Cherished (True Mates #5) I’m the pack fixer… and I’m not afraid of getting my hands dirty.Wolf shifter Oliver Colstone was handpicked to be the pack fixer because of his specialist training, his lack of emotions, and his willingness to do whatever is needed to get a job done. Got a problem? He’s your man. But one look at his true mate and Oliver thinks he might be the one in trouble this time...I’m a survivor - but can I survive being the focus of Oliver’s attention?Life hasn’t been a barrel of laughs for curvy Ana Arlington, but she hasn’t given up. Nope. She’s got her son to think about and a future to plan. First things first, she has to find a way to escape her captors. She doesn’t need a smoking hot black-ops kind of guy swooping in and rescuing her. Okay, maybe she does… but does he have to look so darn irresistible doing it?As destiny draws human and shifter together, will Oliver be able to convince Ana to give up her prejudices and take a chance on fate… or will she forever close her heart to true love?

Scent of Salvation


Annie Nicholas - 2013
    Susan Barlow needs to find a way to survive. There’s no electricity, no cities, and to her shock, no humans. Instead, she faces a population of werewolves, vampires and incubi. The people are vicious but she must find her place among them. And live. An illness is killing Sorin’s pack. As alpha it’s his responsibility to save them, but it’s a battle this warrior doesn’t know how to fight. Then a blue light in the sky brings a creature he’s never seen. She calls herself human, but to him she smells like hope. Sorin offers Susan a safe haven in return for a cure, but she’s not that kind of a doctor. She’s a doctor of physics, not a physician. Yet as they search for a cure to save a dying people, they find something special—each other. But even with Sorin’s protection, Susan can’t help but wonder how long she can survive in a world without humans…Warning: Feral shifters, power-hungry vampires, and a sole human female suffering culture shock.