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Holly and the Tiger


C.P. Stone - 2018
    Quitting her job, she heads to the last place Sara was seen, Wolfsden. When she gets to the small New England town, she realizes things are not as they appear. Long ago, Dylan wrote off finding a mate, until Holly walks into the bar. He doesn't understand what it is about the shy woman, but he wants to find out. Deciding the best way to get to know her is to help her find Sara, the two of them set about trying to track down her missing cousin and to discover the secret of Holly's family and her origins. Get prepared for some steamy scenes with one hot shifter male.

Mated to the Dragon


Kayla Wolf - 2019
    Her defenses against men are ironclad. Known among her friends as the Single One, Lisa has enough on her plate, what with trying to get the clients of her dating agency suitable partners. But her defenses start coming down when a certain gold-eyed hunk of mystery with a huge chest and dark, luscious curls, walks into her life, bleeding and wounded. When he kisses her, it feels like the tide coming in. And somehow, even though she is a Professional Handler of Feelings she knows that if she doesn't get his shirt off immediately she is going to die... Alexander is the King of dragons. But his dragons are dying. There’s a prophecy he has to fulfill to break the curse – and that prophecy means finding his human mate. Which proves more difficult than he thought when he runs into a pack of wolves who try to destroy him. When he finds himself in close quarters with a gorgeous dating coach who can help him find his mate, he doesn’t refuse. But close quarters can get very … hot. Very steamy... And very dangerous… This story contains mature content and is intended for 18+ readers only.

Shifter's Purpose


Sammie Joyce - 2020
    He’s also part of an elite military unit. He’s at peace with his wolf and he lets his animal out to run without controls.Holly O’Neil doesn't like shifters. Not even a little bit.When these two meet at a local hangout, it’s not love at first sight. At least not for her. She knows what he is and she’s not interested in anything he has to offer—no matter how hot he is.So she does exactly what her instincts tell her to do. She shuts him down. Hard.But an unexpected opportunity to come to her rescue turns him into a hero. Twice. The second time he steps in for her, only a lie can keep Holly safe. But the lie sets a series of events in motion that neither expects.The most surprising part is the electricity that sparks between them. Neither can deny the pull. The attraction is real and true.Being in a fake relationship may or may not be the best way to solve the problem, but it’s the path they're on so they have to see how it plays out. Nothing is permanent, right? It will be easy to go their separate ways once the coast is clear, won’t it?

Bear Next Door


Brittany White - 2020
    She moved to Mystic, Connecticut with only one goal. With a slew of disappearances and strange animal attacks that she was certain were the work of shifters. The tiny town was the perfect place to conduct her research and she is determined not to let anything get in her way…Until she meets her new neighbor. Sam Miller is a doctor; charming and sexy with an irresistible smile, Sam is exactly the kind of distraction Laura wasn’t prepared for.Bear Shifter Sam Miller is a member of the Shifter Protection Agency.The SPA is tasked with protecting the shifter population of Mystic from human hunters and warring sleuths alike. When a young scientist moves to town and starts poking around in an agency investigation, Sam is told to keep an eye on her. Laura is nothing like he expected, she’s funny, smart and unbelievably beautiful. Sam is torn - he knows this woman is his mate, wants nothing more than to protect her and love her for the rest of his life.But he’s been lying to her ever since they met, about his job, his family and even his identity. And with a powerful enemy after Laura, Sam doesn’t know how much longer he can keep his identity a secret.Will the uncovered mysteries bury their happily ever after?Note: Adults Only!

Sold to the Beast


Ruby Knoxx - 2020
     Her pack has sold her to science. Not just science, but the dark, sick side of science. My job is simple. I’m being paid to turn in whoever set up these monstrous labs. But once I see her, the Bear in me is clawing, roaring, bull-heading his way out of me. I never lose my mind, but for her, I do. I lose all sense of propriety, all sense of duty and mission. I need to break her out of here. I don’t know where this is going. But I have two options: I can guess, or I can bluff. I choose bluff. Let them try to stop me. I’ll tear their throats out. I’ll fight to the end. ‘Cause she belongs to me. We’re the Bear Justice MC. We’re like paid vigilantes, on the hush-hush end of things, making sure that justice is served in this world. We’re kept off the books, off the radar, and if we ever get caught doing what we do… things won’t be pretty. But there’s no rest for the wicked. So let’s get the engine roaring. Duty calls. WARNING: Intended for ADULT readers.

Alpha Daddy Bear


Samantha Leal - 2019
     Bridge Hollow is famous for its strange happenings and shifter legends, but skeptic Amanda just wants to chill out for the summer and hopefully find some inner peace for a change. When on the first day in town, she almost mows down the handsome and complicated alpha Dean, she has no idea what is waiting for her, or what an impact a man like him will have on her life. Because Dean is not like other men... and their connection is not like other relationships. When Amanda and Dean collide, the stars align and their fates are sealed - whether either one of them is ready or not. And to make things even more complicated there is something amiss in town...with wildlife dying off and the already volatile locals tempers flaring at the slightest provocation. Dean needs to pull his pack together to avert a firestorm. Will Amanda be his 'ace in the hole' or the a weakness he can't afford? With so much against them, can this bear shifter and timid school teacher make things work, or are they destined to keep missing each other, left to forever wonder about what could have been? A town of mysteries and the answers to some of these questions await you... Also included is a short preview of Her Keeper Bear... This story contains no cheating, no cliff hangers, and of course has a HEA! ; ) Warning: This ebook contains mature themes and language and is meant for 18+ readers only.

Phoenix Hunted


Jade Alters - 2020
    But when their new neighbor’s farm is attacked, Warwick can’t help getting involved.As a phoenix shifter, Warwick should be used to playing with fire but his unexpected passion for Luciana ignites an uncontrollable flame.Problem is, she’s human and he’s an immortal. History has taught him, that can only lead to heartbreak...If you love dragon shifter romances, be prepared to be swept away by the Burnt Skies phoenix shifter series!Content Warning: Love scenes, naughty language, hot shifters, and piles of sexy secrets. Intended for mature audiences. No cheating and no cliffhangers.Publisher's Note: Phoenix Hunted was originally published as Mated in Flames prior to the prequel novel, The Phoenix Inheritance but in the interest of reader experience, the reading order has been changed [August 2021], however the first two books can be read in any order..

Shelter for Cerise : A Tarpley VFD Novel


Nicole Flockton - 2021
    Her focus now is on, Finn, her foster son and following her dream to adopt him so that she can call him her own. A relationship is the last thing she’s looking for, yet Brodie is not only handsome and sets her heart racing, he’s also wonderful to Finn. He’s almost too good to be true.Volunteer fire fighter, Brodie Spelling is as happy on the back of horse working on a dude ranch as he was at creating code for the very successful app he and his college buddies developed. So maybe he’s a tech millionaire. No one else needs to know. He’s finally found the balance his life needed—yet something is missing. When he meets Cerise, he discovers an attraction he isn’t expecting. Nor the connection he quickly develops with her foster son. Does he now have the lost piece to complete his puzzle?As their relationship develops, danger lurks in the shadows waiting to take what Cerise wants most. She will stop at nothing to save Finn, even if it means putting her life on the line…and losing Brodie.

Hunted by the Dragon


Addison Carmichael - 2020
    Now thanks to a paranoid tourist who swears he spotted a fairytale monster, hundreds of crazy supernatural and alien seekers are flooding Winchester for their own encounter of the bizarrest kind.Unfortunately one beautiful news lady is a lot savvier, nosier and tenacious than all the others. If Derek doesn't find a way to get rid of this enticing woman, Cryss Logan may very well uncover the dangerous secret Winchester has hidden all these years.Which includes its own mysterious sheriff.

Damaged Wolf's Heroic Mate: (Lumberjack Wolves)


Serena Meadows - 2021
    

Fated Wolf


Shannan Rhys - 2017
    Drowning her sorrows in a bottle of bourbon, Helena goes home with a stranger for a one-night stand that’s out of this world—only he’s a human. Strictly off-limits. With a pack that’s prejudiced against human kind, Helena can never take a non-magickal mate. But the bond of her Fated Mate calls to her and Helena does the only thing she can… she runs. Ash Carmicheal had to grow up too fast. Chased by memories that he’d rather forget, Ash travels the globe searching for dangerous, thrill-seeking jobs, attempting to numb the pain he runs from. But no job could be as dangerous as the woman he’s falling for. Helena is beautiful, fierce, and wild. The attraction is undeniable. The erotic night they share together is passionate and free. But when their bond ignites, she vanishes, and Ash is devastated. Will he be able to find Helena again? Are they fated for forever love, or will pack law keep them apart? Snark and sensuality make the perfect match in Fated Wolf, a shifter romance packed with action, adventure, humor, and magick—not to mention throat-punching, sex aerobics, and deep-throat-Googling. This hot paranormal romp has a heartbroken daredevil bad boy and a planner-carrying, list-making sex kitten, leaving readers swooning for the kickoff of a new VonBrandt Pack Moonbound Wolves series—the FATED MATES OF SOMEWHERE, TX.

Poppy: Hidden Realms of Silver Lake


Vella Day - 2019
    How hard can it be? Poppy Faiten, one of the four goddesses of Fate, was stoked to leave town and pretend to be a human for two weeks. The lack of responsibility thrilled her-until Slade LaMont walked into the diner where she was working. Holy moly. Waves of lust and yearning swamped her. But how could that be? A goddess of Fate was supposed to help other mates stay together, not have one herself. But here he was, so thank you, Fate. This dragon shifter was out of this world hot-and she was determined to land him.Slade took one look at Poppy and fell into instant lust. It didn't matter his dragon was convinced she was the one for him. He didn't believe in mates. Besides, he didn't have time for one. He had a hotel to build-a hotel that might make Poppy walk away.

Guarded By Vayne


Haley Weir - 2019
    A Burning Desire to Take What's His. A Pure Anomaly. Vayne is far more than I've bargained for. Dr. Zela Harpy’s is just as beautiful as she is brilliant. Her world is turned upside down when a strangely unique case ends up on her desk. Vayne and Valor Grimm are twin brothers who claim to be were-wolves at war with another pack. Born into a cursed bloodline of Viking lords, Vayne Grimm has led a life of pleasure and recklessness. Despite the insatiable passion she feels between herself and Vayne, Zela has no choice but to remove them from her life. After a jarring home invasion, the only thing standing between Zela and death is a beast with familiar glowing eyes. Is there more than fate and instinct binding them to one another? Steamy, Heart-Throbbing Standalone romance with a HEA. Contains mature themes, adult language, and sexy shifters. 18+ Readers Only!.

Sawyer's Mate


Meg Ripley - 2019
    But when she gets to Big Bend National Park and meets the hunky Ranger assigned to assist with her dig, her plans start to look less than solid. Her mind insists on staying on track, but whenever she’s around Sawyer, her heart refuses to listen. After inheriting the Alpha title of his bear clan, Sawyer’s ready to start settling down—and when he meets Madelyn, his inner bear knows he’s found the one. Even though sparks fly between them, Madelyn can’t imagine leaving her New England family and budding career behind. But Sawyer longs for her to stay in Texas; he can’t bear the thought of being without her. Madelyn tries to find a balance between dating and schoolwork, but time’s running out for her to make a discovery for her thesis. But when she digs up Big Bend’s biggest secret of all, will her life—and love—be put in danger? Sawyer’s Mate is a 33,000 word standalone novella with steamy shifter scenes intended for readers 18+.

Bear's Desire


Juniper Hart - 2019
    Cruz is in the middle of a business war with his Sheik father and me? Well, I’m just flying high as a flight attendant. If that wasn’t enough, Helios has reared his hideously ugly demon head again and he’s looking to exact his revenge—on me. I want to walk away, especially when Cruz left me first, but the baby changes everything—and puts us both in a much more perilous situation than we ever imagined. ****If you love alpha bears, shifters, bad boys, and secret baby romances, then you will love Bear’s Desire!Content Warning: Explicit love scenes and lots of sexy shifters. No cheating and no cliffhangers. Intended for 18+ audiences.