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Fated Souls: Aquarius (Zodiac Shifters, #1)


Bethany Shaw - 2017
    Joseph, Michigan. Then, he meets the stunning Grace. He’s an immortal dragon shifter tied to the goddess Astraea and bound to the constellation Aquarius. He can never have anything more than a passing relationship, but that doesn’t stop him from coveting her. The full moon is quickly approaching, and if he fails his mission, Grace and all the residents of the tiny town will become victims of the lycanthrope. Single mom Grace is barely getting by, living paycheck to paycheck. Luck isn’t on her side, and things only seem to be getting worse. Little does she know, her whole world is about to get turned upside down. Grace is thrust into a world she never knew existed. Lycanthrope are real, and she's got a target on her back. Determined to work with Daire to save her town, she offers to help the Zodiac guardian. He’s immortal, and she’s human. But that doesn’t stop her from craving his touch.

Dragon Temptation


Amelia Jade - 2017
    Although difficult at times, she has stood by it. Until now. Tasked with a new job that appears to be another attempt to drive her out of the military, her first order of business is to bring the tall, ripped stranger who claims to be able to breathe fire up to speed. Without breaking her own rule. Gulp. Awakened from the long sleep into which he fled to escape his past, Kallore quickly finds that his “teacher” is more than just that. She’s the woman he’s been searching for. Suddenly his attempt to run away seems more like fate driving him into her deliciously curvy body. Now if only he can convince her that he’s not just another soldier, but something more. The more time they spend together, the harder it becomes for Elin to resist the dragon’s temptation. He’s scorching hot and determined to say and do everything right to gain her trust. But the past can’t stay away, and when it rears its ugly head, they both lose sight of their true purpose. Can they focus on each other and the reason for Kallore’s awakening, or will they get caught up in ancient wrongs, blinded to the danger coming straight at them? For a VERY limited time this includes the bonus novel Furnace as well!

A Dragon's Heart


Jan Dockter - 2017
     His friends Cade and Becca who lived with him in his castle in Scotland are mates and watching them has made him realize how alone he really is. Needing to get away, an opportunity presents itself for him to go to the United States to bring Becca’s sister Tori to Scotland to get her away from an abusive relationship. When he meets her, much to his surprise, he realizes she is the soul mate he has been waiting for; his one true love. Aldain wants to take things slow with Tori, the relationship they have is intense. He knows why, but Tori can’t understand why she feels like she has known him her entire life. He is determined to make her his and as their love grows, Aldain feels it won’t be much longer until he tells her what they mean to each other. Then the unthinkable happens. Tori suffers a devastating accident that puts her on the brink of death. As she teeters on the abyss, finding herself in a place between life and death, Aldain suffers such intense pain he is wasting away. Becoming a shell of the man he once was and without his mate; life means nothing to him. Tori can feel his life force leaving him. She needs to find a way to let him know she is alive and trying to find her way back to him. Will she make it back in time to save him or will he succumb to the soul searing pain? All books list: The Dragons of Paragon Series A Dragon's Heart - 1

The Dragon's Throne


Lucy Fear - 2017
     My name is Anna Greely and I am a human girl living in a dystopian world controlled by the WereDragons. A world where humanity has been destroyed by technology and the dragons have all the power. Now, Prince Eli has become the latest dragon to take the throne as king and he has already made his first request. Me. I have no idea what a handsome dragon king would want with a shy orphan girl but when a dragon makes a demand you have no choice. You have to submit to him and do whatever he says... (Note: This book is only suitable for adults.)

Protected Mate


J.H. Croix - 2015
    Croix, a steamy new paranormal shifter romance series! Dane Ashworth, a sexy, solitary mountain lion shifter, comes from one of the founding shifter families of Catamount, a town deep in the woods of Maine where mountain lion shifters have existed in secret for centuries. The community is in turmoil after the startling death of one of their shifters. In the midst of upheaval in the shifter world, Dane encounters the unassuming, curvy and deliciously sexy Chloe Silver who injures herself hiking along the Appalachian Trail. Chloe set out to hike the famed trail in the aftermath of heartbreak. She’s lived a well-planned life, only to learn that the best laid plans could blow up in her face. She’s looking for a fresh start, but trust doesn’t come easily for her. The mere idea of shifters has never crossed her mind, but Dane calls to her in a way that no man ever has. She finds herself tossed and turned by the depth of her attraction to him. The mountain lion in Dane knows Chloe is meant for him, but he has to find a way to earn her trust and make her believe in him and in what lies between them. Passion burns like wildfire between them while events in Catamount put them both in danger. In a love story filled with passion, steamy romance, adventure, betrayal and secrets, Chloe will have to decide if she can accept Dane for who he is, and if she’s willing to believe in the power of love. *All books in this series end with HEA!

Dragon Star


Anna Morgan - 2017
    Reg. price 3.99. A beautiful dragon general. A vampyr rockstar with a double life. The traitor who reveals a decades-long secret hidden by the Dragon Court… Mateo uses his celebrity rockstar status to hide his secret life as a contract spy and killer. His latest assignment sends him to the heart of Patomas, the island of the dragon shifter court, to capture the First General herself. But he doesn’t expect attraction that hits him like lightening once he’s spirited her away… feelings of flight, freedom, and a heady desire he’s never before known. He’s a vampyr… …so why does he feel like there is a beast inside him waiting to be set free? Calla’s instincts are hardened from years of defending her queen’s rule from rebellious clans who believe dragons should rain fire and destruction on the lower, flightless races. And her instincts tell her that if she can turn her captor’s loyalty, he would be a valuable asset in their war. However, she recognizes the growing desire between them as something more than an inexplicable attraction between warriors… … but how can a vampyr be her mate? Welcome to Powyrworld, where dragons, wytches, and vampyrs battle for power and survival among humans while their ancient, demigod ancestors watch from afar, willing to step in and restore balance should any one conflict threaten the survival of the planet… The Lost Dragon Princes: The identities of the 5 missing Princes’ of the Dragon Court are finally revealed… Dragon Star by Anna Morgan. Vampyr rockstar prince meet beautiful dragon general. Dragon Claimed by Cecilia Lane. Dragon Court spy meets her match- and her mate- in a Shadow Mob boss.
 April 2017 Dragon Blood by S.A. Ravel. A Thunderbird skinwalker seeks the help of a reclusive dragon wizard against the dark mage threatening their secret baby.
 May 2017 Dragon Mob by Tiffany Allee May 2017 Dragon Prince by Emma Alisyn May/June 2017 Each title is a HEA standalone connected with the book before and after, but the series does not need to be read in order of publication. These paranormal shifter, urban fantasy, romance books are for readers who enjoy fast-paced action, adventure with lots of magic, steamy love scenes and heroines who kick ass. Our heroes are alpha shifters who fight, growl, and kill for their mates—but never cheat or try to hold a girl back when her earrings come off. Each romance will be a standalone with a happily ever after, no cheating, no TSTL or miscommunication, and plenty of heart-pounding personal conflict. For readers who enjoy the following authors: Faith Hunter Ilona Andrews May Sage Nalini Singh Scarlett Dawn Celia Kyle Mina Carter Jasmine Walt...

Narchis Dragon


Zoey Harper - 2018
    How could it be, when his entire career has fallen to lows he never imagined it could? But when a deadly mission brings a curvy, sassy woman his way, the restrained dragon will have to reconsider everything he knows about love.Zara hates shifters. After years of running from them, getting kidnapped for a breeding program pushes her to her limit. But just when things look bleak, she's rescued by a powerful group of dragons. All she wants to do is go home, but there's one dragon, with intense gray eyes, who gets under her skin.Soon, the sexual energy between them grows hotter than a dragon's fire, as an old enemy's growing menace sets this couple on a steamy, action-packed fight for survival. But Narchis has a secret that could spell the end for Zara...This series features a team of alpha dragons who are on Earth to save the planet from an intergalactic menace. If you like thrilling action, rich characters, and steamy scenes, then you'll love this book.*Beware of spoilers in the reviews below that are without spoiler alerts*

Fated Mate


Juniper Hart - 2018
    He will stop at nothing to find her. Nora has the perfect life and spends her time focusing on her art. Her home is hidden away in the Swiss Alps where she is never disturbed. Jerome, the man whom she believes she loves, dotes on her and gives her everything she wants. Or, at least, that is what she’s been led to believe. Her dreams reveal that her life is not what it seems. When memories of a long-lost love resurface, Nora realizes her dream life is actually a nightmare, and she’s being held captive against her will. How long has she been in Jerome’s clutches? And who is Ansel, the dragon prince in her fantasies? After ten long years, Nora finally calls to Ansel in his dreams. When she left after their fight, he thought she remained hidden so she would never have to see him again. Now, he realizes she is in trouble and will stop at nothing to save her! When the situation becomes dire, Ansel fears he will lose his love forever. Will he find his fated mate in time? If you love dragon shifter romances, bad boys, alpha men who know how to take charge, and steamy romantic encounters that leave you breathless, you will love Fated Mate! Content Warning: Explicit love scenes and lots of sexy shifters. No cheating! Intended for 18+ audiences. This is a 40k-word dragon shifter romance. Bonus books are included to make you tingle from head to toe.

Stryker's Desire


Meg Ripley - 2017
    The fire deep inside me threatens to rage out of control. But every time I try to claim what's mine, she slips away. As one of the wealthiest casino owners in Vegas, there's no doubt I could have any woman wrapped around my finger in a heartbeat. Until I met Ava Winter. There's something haunting behind those enchanting eyes that I just can't read--and this mysterious beauty won't let me. As much as she pushes me away, I can't resist her. But I know I shouldn't allow myself to give in to the fiery temptation. Not if I want to keep her safe from the other dragons in Sin City. Or myself... Intended for readers age 18+ only. Contains mature situations and language that may be objectionable to some readers. The Kindle edition also includes additional bonus stories for your reading pleasure!

Alpha Unmasked


S.A. Ravel - 2016
    Bear shifter Dirk Greenwood is in a bind: his Alpha father, Cyrus, has ordered him to choose a mate or be exiled. He wants his son to marry a woman from another clan to cement their alliance. When Dirk argues with his prospective bride at the clan’s biggest social event of the year -- the Callisto’s Masquerade masked ball -- his father punishes him by saddling him with a human date for the evening. At first, Dirk resents her presence … until his bear begins to awaken, and he realizes the curvy woman is his fated mate. A baker in a quandary ... Rachel Simmons thought the Masquerade catering job would be an easy way to put her new bakery on the map. Instead, the fine print in the contract has her serving pastries in a skimpy outfit, dodging her jerk of an ex, and escorting a handsome but foul-tempered rich man’s son. Like most humans, Rachel has no idea shifters exist, so she’s baffled by the pull she feels toward Dirk ... an attraction that goes far beyond the physical and can’t be denied. When he leaves the ball, she feels compelled to find him. An agonizing decision The more time they spend together, the stronger their bond becomes … but that only makes things worse. A shifter of Dirk’s status is forbidden to mate with a human, and she doesn’t even know what he is. When a bear from the other clan attacks Rachel, Dirk is forced to defend her, leaving him with an impossible choice. He can keep his mate and be banished as a rogue shifter, leaving himself and Rachel in constant danger … or he can renounce his claim on the woman he’s come to love in order to keep her safe. Is fate so cruel as to let them find each other, then force them apart forever? Alpha Unmasked is a standalone paranormal romance with no cliffhangers, no cheating, and a guaranteed happily-ever-after.

The Great Disapurrance


Anya Nowlan - 2016
    What other explanation could there be for being sent by his employers, The Firm, to track down and kill one of the most influential lieutenants in the premier shifter crime organization in the region! And to make matters worse, this weretiger's heat is right around the corner, making the seasoned SEAL more aggressive than ever. But his mission has to take a backseat when the right woman happens to be at the wrong place, and Arlen has to focus on protecting her as much as trying to keep his paws off of her. Even an elite weretiger SEAL can't be faultless... Sienna Marquez has spent her lifetime trying to distance herself from a past that's too painful to think back on, but that past doesn't want to let her go. When the Chicago shifter mob takes an interest in her, Sienna would have never guessed that the path to her salvation would come from a man as dangerous as the jerks who took her hostage, but a whole lot sexier. With heat and uncertainty mixing together, no wonder the sheets aren't the only thing getting tangled up. And when there's no doubt about there being a baby on the way, Sienna knows that she has the fight of her life on her hands. Not only for her own future, but those of her baby, and maybe the growly, Alpha tiger who she can't keep her hands off of... The Great Disapurrance is a full shapeshifter military surprise baby romance, with a guaranteed HEA and no cheating. Pick up this book if you want plenty of heat, danger, and a shifter who won't quit until he gets his way! NB! This book includes a bonus novella, Bear the Burn at the end, about a werebear fireman on his quest to find his fated, with the bonus content beginning at location 2601!

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.

Determined Prince


Michelle M. Pillow - 2014
    Female shifters are all but going extinct on his planet of Qurilixen, and his people are desperate for mates—so much so they’re taking matters into their own hands. What better place to capture a woman than Earth? After all, dragonshifters had come from there centuries ago. Surely a human female would be honored to be selected by one as fine and fierce as himself. While on Earth, Kyran stumbles upon the most beautiful woman he’s ever imagined, singing something the natives call rock ’n’ roll. His blood simmers and he knows Eve is the one for him. But taming this feisty female is going to take much more than his training prepared him for. A Dragon Lords Romance About the Series Captured by a Dragon-Shifter is a modern day prequel series installment to those first books. They take place long before the princes you know and love ever found their mates, long before The Dragon’s Queen, in a time when the dragonshifters and catshifters actually—wait for it—liked each other and hung out as friends. They also don’t have Galaxy Brides to bring them women. What they do have is the old portal that they used to escape Earth. There’s no one left to marry on the planet and things are starting to get desperate.

Kissed by the Cowbear


Liv Brywood - 2016
    The ruggedly handsome cowboy is everything she ever wanted in a mate. But with a shattered marriage in her past, she’s not sure she’ll ever be ready to commit to someone again.Three years ago, Clint lost his wife to breast cancer. Every time he thinks about moving on, he feels like he’s betraying her memory. But when he meets Jessica, his bear won’t let him ignore her curvy hips and stunning smile. If he can find a way to get past his fear of enduring another devastating loss, he’ll be able to give his daughter Hailey the family she deserves. And maybe he’ll even be able to mend his broken heart. This is the first book in the paranormal bear romance series - Curvy Bear B&B. This is a stand-alone book with NO CLIFFHANGERS. Love scenes are fully realized and at times include explicit language. Intended for readers 18+.

The Queen's Wings


Jamie K. Schmidt - 2014
    But now Carolyn hears the voice of that long dead queen telling her that she holds the key to breaking the spell that will free all the female dragons. FBI dragon Reed's disdain for humans can't mask the magnetic attraction he has for Carolyn, but when she tells him she's going to shift into a dragon he thinks she's crazy. A female hasn't been hatched, or shape shifted, in over a thousand years. He's proven wrong after Carolyn shifts and is named the new Queen on the block. A never-ending line of suitors forms, but she only wants Reed. Too bad he doesn't want in on the competition. But when the Cult kidnaps Carolyn to sacrifice her in an effort to make the curse against the female dragons permanent, Reed must face his fears—and feelings, racing to save the woman he realizes he can't live without.