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Dead Spots
Melissa F. Olson - 2012
Their pact doesn’t sit well with Dash, the city’s chief bloodsucker, who fears his whole vampire empire is at stake. And when clues start to point to Scarlett, it’ll take more than her unique powers to catch the real killer and clear her name.
Dirty Looks
P. Jameson - 2016
This is the Second Lap. Aaron Redman has been caught in a paranormal war. As a shifter hunter, he’s seen a lot more bad apples than good. But when he learns his sister has mated into a pack of werewolves with a penchant for dirt track racing, and that those dogs aren’t the type to orchestrate a hostage situation or use him as a chew toy, it’s enough to make him question everything he thought he knew about the people who can transform into wild animals. Now he’s coming home to Cedar Valley a new man, and hoping he can rebuild relationships he once damaged. Fox shifter, Lexington Taylor, is on the run but she’s not alone. Her crew of females is looking for a forever home to call their own. One nothing like where they came from. And they know just the pack. The Dirt Track Dogs have a reputation for loving hard and racing dirty. Now Lexington and her vixens have set out to get their attention by bringing motocross to Cedar Valley. What she doesn’t count on is meeting a human that makes her inner fox giddy for a happily ever after. A human shifter hunter with secrets that might be darker than hers. The vixens meet the dogs in this standalone spinoff series of the original Dirt Track Dogs by P. Jameson!
Firefly Hollow
T.L. Haddix - 2014
In 1960, a tragic death in the family calls young Sarah Browning back from college to her Appalachian homestead. Unable to return to school and finish her degree, she finds herself facing a future that isn’t what she’d planned. Lost and grieving, she wanders onto her reclusive neighbor’s property where she stumbles across the all-too-attractive Owen Campbell, a man hiding secrets she’d only ever thought were legend. Owen Campbell was raised on the folklore of Eastern Kentucky, tales of men and women with magical abilities from shape-shifting to healing powers. Rejected by those he loves because of his own abilities, he isolates himself from the world. When he meets Sarah, he’s faced with the tough decision of whether to let her in or stay hidden away to keep his heart safe.Please note - this book is NOT a typical paranormal romance. No rage-beast shifters or alpha dogs here. It is, however, at its heart a romance, with a few intimate scenes between the hero and heroine, as well as adult situations dealing with tragedy. "Firefly Hollow" is the first book in the Firefly Hollow series. Other titles include "Butterfly Lane," "Dragonfly Creek," "Cattail Ridge," "Cricket Cove," "Stormking Road," "Fern Valley," and "Snapdragon Way."
Her Lion Twins
Lilly Pink - 2015
A new dating site called “Shifted Perspectives” seemed to be one that would offer the NSA fun that Amanda desired. And when she found herself the object of desire of hunky twin brothers Grayson and Grear, she felt she had found exactly what she was looking for. So she agreed to meet both of them but she was completely unaware that they were both WereLions who were seeking a mate to share... This is a paranormal menage romance with twists that will keep you guessing right to the end. Be prepared to be surprised and thrilled! Warning: Recommended for audiences 18+ as it is a ménage à trois erotic romance.After this story was originally published, it was later chosen to be included in the Were Twins Anthology.
The Dragon, The Witch, And The Wedding; Taurus (Zodiac Shifters, #12)
Amy Lee Burgess - 2017
Tauria witches are as stubborn as they are proud. Their decades-long feud has angered the king who decrees that one witch must marry one dragon and live with him on Zodiac Mountain. Together, they must repair the broken relationship between coven and clan.Unlike the other witches, Marley has always been able to see the dragons’ side as well as the witches’. She volunteers to be the dragon’s bride believing she can bring peace by persuading everyone to meet in the middle.Donovan is a typical dragon – arrogant, short of temper, and gorgeous as hell. He is fiercely loyal to his clan, and his idea of peace is for the witches to admit they are totally in the wrong.Marriage becomes a tense battleground. Neither witch nor dragon is willing to give an inch. Their weapon of choice – fiery passion that threatens to engulf them body and soul.
Silas
Terra Wolf - 2016
Silas LeFroy has been burned in the past, but his inner dragon can take the heat. Now he's ready to move on however, he didn't plan on the girl next door moving in. His dragon wants to claim her, but he doesn't know where to start. Violet Hanner is ready for the next phase in her life, one that doesn't involve her cheating ex-husband or the pity-filled eyes of family and friends. Swearing off men seems like the best place to start until she realizes her new neighbor is basically sex on a stick. When Silas's past catches up to him and Violet finds herself in harm's way he has to make a choice. Stay stuck in the past, or let Violet ignite his future. This is a STANDALONE shifter romance with an HEA and NO CLIFFHANGER!
Death Games
Ariel Hunter - 2020
Salvatore and I’m what’s known as a living vampire. But just means I haven’t died yet. Once that happens… I become the real deal. Except, I’m not really sure if being undead is what I want. I like being human. Or well, humanish. Unfortunately for me, I was just kidnapped by hunters who are hell bent on playing their sick death games. Me and all the other supernaturals they gathered are just the newest trophy’s they plan to hunt—and kill—for sport. The only way out of here? To escape. But first, I have to get past the sexy as sin hunter that’s been eyeing me. Too bad he’s the one supposed to kill me twice. Fans of L.J. Smith, Richelle Mead, Bella Forrest, K.F. Breene, Kelly St. Clare, and E.M. Knight will love the new adult paranormal romance series.
Shades of Dragon
Catherine Vale - 2015
In fact, if you ask him, he wouldn't call himself a hero at all. Yet when he is asked to investigate the outcome of an attack on the nearby human villages, what he discovers invokes the rage of a thousand storms, and he finds himself on the run with a beautiful stranger. Tegan may be half dragon, half human, but he's all heart. If he doesn't stay focused on the mission at hand, he will find that the curvy woman he's determined to protect, could be on her way to stealing it. On the run, they must fight their way to safety before time runs out. Tick, tock. (Note To Readers: This is a stand alone novel and is free of cliffhangers.)
The Hunted
S.B. Alexander - 2022
The hunter against the hunted.I kill bloodsuckers for a living. The job should be simple—capture the target and collect the money. But when I draw my enemy out in the open, I’m blindsided by his mesmerizing green eyes and snarky wit. Sam Mason is the type of vampire my mom warned me about—the kind who will seduce you with his easy smile and arrogant charm. Yet, I know better.The Vampire Navy SEAL oozes mayhem and sex appeal. Sam’s deadly swagger puts me on edge and sets my nerves on fire. If I mess with him, he’ll annihilate me in a second. That thrills and terrifies me at the same time. A million red flags are telling me to run. But my sisters lives are in jeopardy, and the only way to save them is to grovel for Sam’s help.Is it possible to push the flames to the back burner and trust an enemy who can take anything he wants? The Hunted is an enemies-to-lovers, paranormal, military romance and the first book in the new Vampire Navy SEAL spin-off series. Layla and Sam’s story is a slow burn romance with a feisty heroine, snarky banter, action, suspense, off-the-charts steamy times, and ends on a cliffhanger.
Royal Dragon
Charlene Hartnady - 2016
There are so few females left that, if drastic measures are not taken, and soon, it’ll be over for the species. The threat of extinction looms.King Blaze finally accepts that there is no other option but to evoke an age old tradition. The Hunt. The eligible dragon shifter males must hunt a handful of females. It’s first catch, first serve. The biggest problem is that the females are human. Weak and breakable. In Blaze's opinion, not capable of surviving the hunt, let alone the mating that will follow. He doesn’t believe that a lowly human is capable of birthing him a royal heir, so he sends his brother in his place.The last thing Coal wants is a human mate. A human. Never. He can’t believe Blaze is using him in this way. Especially when most of the males in their tribe are willing to accept one of these puny females. Not him. He’s never rutted with one and doesn’t have any desire, whatsoever, to rut with one in the future, let alone mate and impregnate one. Yet now, he is being forced to take part in the hunt, to win a female and to mate her. Not an easy feat considering there are three other dragon tribes vying for the opportunity. How the hell is he supposed to do all of this when he doesn’t want to come within a mile of one of these unsavory creatures? Humans are not for him. This book can be read as a standalone but would be best enjoyed as a part of the series (Start with Chosen by the Vampire Kings). No cliffhanger! The story contains strong sexual themes/language and is not intended for readers under the age of 18.
The Right to Bear Arms
Vivienne Savage - 2015
With a rented house near the wilderness and a sexy neighbor down the road, life seems typical until she finds a black bear snoozing in her new hammock. Despite warnings, she feeds her wild friend and watches him return day after day. Her bear is the ideal distraction from the ex who won’t let her go. Russell Hawkins has dedicated his entire life to protecting others. When the death of his wife drives him to retire from the Army, he settles in a remote community for the peace, quiet, and privacy to be himself. As a werebear, he roams the woods with his dog, the perfect diversion from his grief -- and the voluptuous divorcee down the lane. Can a war vet with a secret and a woman with a painful past find their happy future together? Author's Note: Be prepared for adult language and a sexy BBW heroine. All scenes are between consenting adults. ATTENTION This is a standalone, but each story will feature a different war hero. The Right to Bear Arms - Book 1 Let Us Prey - Book 2 The Purr-fect Soldier - Book 3 and more to come...
Bear Christmas Magic
Ariana Hawkes - 2016
* * * Mistletoe Hollow is a small town that’s been living under the cloud of an old curse, and it doesn’t celebrate anything - least of all Christmas. When Sawyer Huntersville, the dashing, dark-haired ringmaster of Moonrise Wonderland Christmas Circus, arrives with his performing shifter troupe, the locals’ first reaction is to chase him out of town. All except for a curvy, auburn-haired beauty, with eyes full of mischief and curiosity. As soon as Sawyer catches sight of Harlow Brinkman, he knows she’s everything he’s ever wanted in a mate, but he’s inclined to save his clan from financial trouble and leave. Harlow’s friends call her pixie dust, because of her relentless optimism. It’s no surprise that when sexy Sawyer and his dazzling, festive shifter clan hurtles into her world, she’s eager to help him light up her town and its people. But as much as her body is responding to his magnetic attractions, she’s determined to keep her heart safe from the charismatic nomad, who she fears is going to love her and run. Meanwhile, Sawyer is starting to worry that the answers he’s been seeking about his past might just ruin everything. As Mistletoe Hollow begins to emerge from its long hibernation, and the dark, dingy streets start to glow with Christmas cheer, can Sawyer and Harlow trust that the magic that’s happening between them is meant to last forever? A sparkling, heart-pounding Christmas story, brimming with all the sugar, spice, romance and magic of the season! HEA and no cliffhanger!
Twins For The Wolf (Paranormal Pregnancy Romance Book 1)
Ellie Valentina - 2018
Billionaire Val Dragomir was offering to help fulfil her lifelong dream of becoming a famous published author. But only if she agreed to help fulfil his dream of being a father. However, Val was more than a secretive billionaire. He was a werewolf. A werewolf with enemies. And if Hazel were to decide to have his baby. She would have her work cut out in more ways than one...
Clouds Over Akaloshia
Riley Moreno - 2017
But Chad has a secret. Uncovering that secret throws Cara into a world of danger fraught with werewolves and shapeshifters. Through the dark perils that beset her on every side, Cara discovers her love for Chad while Chad’s heart is torn between two lovers. Will Cara eventually win Chad’s heart, even as she struggles to win the battle that will save his life?
Fate is a Mated Bitch
Emmy Gatrell - 2016
Her grandmother and mother are proof of this. They found their soulmates but are not allowed to be with them. There were rules, and rules are meant to be followed. Walt, Alpha of the Lupinski Clan, an international multi-shifter community, is everything you’d expect an alpha to be. Tall, sexy, smug, confident, and covered in mouthwatering tattoos. He’s determined to change the way things have always been and bring his clan into the future. He can’t afford any distractions. Andy’s perfectly comfortable in her relationship of convenience, until the day she comes home early. Driving away with no destination in mind to think, she finds a group of hot, sexy men in a bar, in the middle of nowhere. It felt like she belonged. Like, family. Up until the owner, Walt, walks in. What unfolds will change everything for the better or destroy two families for good.