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Soul Mates : Bane Brothers Romance Series
Sloane Peterson - 2021
The Dragon's Healer
Anastasia Chase - 2018
But faced with a terminal illness, she was left with very few options. Little did she know, her hunky new apprentice holds the cure for her ailment - and her heart.Despite his father's ideals, Valen always felt a connection to humans. He sought to understand them, and having previously trained under the King's head potion master, mixing tinctures in an apothecary was a natural choice. But how could he have known his new teacher would be so intoxicating?Valen knew that giving Dragon blood to humans was punishable by death, but how could he let the woman who brought him peace die? Will their love sway an entire kingdom, or will Valen's Royal bloodline be the source of their doom?
Claimed by the Irish Wolf Shifter
Flora Ferrari - 2020
Aiden is an Irish mobster with secrets of his ownWhen they both realize she is all grown up, they find their way to an HEA
Knight Awakened
Coreene Callahan - 2012
But in spite of his bloody triumph, his claim to the throne remains out of reach. The king of Hungary opposes his rule, the Transylvanian people despise his brutal ways, and the high priestess needed to crown him has vanished without a trace. But Barbu hasn’t come this far only to be thwarted by a woman. He unleashes his best hunters to track her down and bring her to him—dead or alive.For Xavian Ramir, killing is the only life he has ever known. Torn from his family when he was a child, he was trained from an early age to be an elite assassin. But now he longs for something more, vowing to start anew after one last job. The bounty on his target’s head is enough to set him up for good—if he can resist the long-dead conscience that stirs to life when he meets his beautiful mark.Afina Lazar never wanted to become high priestess, but the brutal murders of her beloved mother and sister leave her no choice. Now she is running for her life, desperate to protect the magical amulet entrusted to her care. But when Barbu’s assassin comes for her, she realizes her only chance of stopping the warlord’s rise to power is to convince this enigmatic—and handsome—hunter that she is more valuable alive than dead.Dramatic and fast-paced, Knight Awakened is a stirring love story between two people searching for a second chance in a magical world of assassins, warlords, unearthly beasts, and nonstop adventure.
Taming the Alphas: Part One
Kate Kent - 2014
Beautiful, werewoman Beverly Collingswood has returned from Camp Vickers to start her life again at the University. But she experiences anger and loathing from a group that reviles her kind. And a powerful desire runs rampant within her when she and her Alpha lover are reunited with a sexy Alpha shifter from her past. Will she be able to come to grips with the werewolf haters and her strong feelings for the two smoking hot werewolves? Taming the Alphas: Part One is a 16,000 word Paranormal Werewolf Shifter Romance. It is the first book in the Taming the Alphas serial sharing Beverly Collingswood's experiences as a werewoman with the two powerful Alpha weremen who crave her. It is part of the Lycan Lovers series. The story includes strong sexual themes and language.
Boone
Christa Kelley - 2015
She has other things on her mind, like the fact that her family's farm is about to go under if the concert they're hosting doesn't sell out. But when the sweet-talking lead singer of Tennessee Honey comes sauntering into town, Harley's plans go up in a puff of smokin' hot country superstar. Bear shifter Boone Reynolds doesn’t do small towns. Not anymore. So the fact that his band has to play five backwoods towns before they can go back to their real tour has him about ready to blow. First stop? Redding, Georgia. Population: Who gives a damn. Definitely not Boone. That is until he meets spitfire Harley in a rundown bar. And as far as he and his bear are concerned, she already belongs to him. She just doesn’t know it yet. Boone makes Harley tingle in all the right ways, even if she isn’t willing to admit it. But she’s not gonna be another notch in his belt. No way, no how. Now Boone only has a few days to convince Harley he isn’t just after a quick roll in the hay. He wants her forever, and he’s willing to fight off a crazy ex, and even give up his fame and fortune to be with her. Bear Country: Boone is Book 1 in the Bear Country series. It can be enjoyed as a sexy standalone, or read as part of a series. A Note For Readers: This book contains a sexy as sin werebear who's gotten a little too big for his britches and the fiery BBW who helps him get back to his roots. It also contains explicit love scenes (of the panty-melting variety) and naughty language. Adults only paranormal romance!
Tempting Danger
Eileen Wilks - 2004
National bestselling author Eileen Wilks draws readers into a bold new world where the magical and mundane co-exist in an uneasy alliance--and a cop balanced on her own knife-edged struggle is their only hope against a cold-blooded killer.Lily Yu is a San Diego police detective investigating a series of grisly murders that appear to be the work of a werewolf. To hunt down the killer, she must infiltrate the clans. Only one man can help her--a were named Rule Turner, a prince of the lupi, whose charismatic presence disturbs Lily. Rule has his own reasons for helping the investigation--reasons he doesn't want to share with Lily. Logic and honor demand she keep her distance, but the attraction between them is immediate and devastating-and beyond human reason. Now, in a race to fend off evil, Lily finds herself in uncharted territory, tested as never before, and at her back a man who she's not sure she can trust.
The Heat
Heather Killough-Walden - 2010
Claire is a southern girl, born and raised, and she has a soft spot in her heart for Baton Rouge. But when she returns after being out of town for a few years, she finds that things have changed. Katrina rearranged the city’s face, there are more people, the streets are meaner, and most importantly, the boy she had a crush on her entire childhood is all grown up. In a big, bad way. Daniel Kane is the youngest police chief Baton Rouge has ever known. Standing well over two meters high, with a hard body, jet black hair that needs a cut, eyes like blue slate, and a quick mind, not much gets past him. But what could hold more sway than a handsome, young, competent chief of police? A handsome, young, competent chief of police who also happens to be a werewolf. And not just any werewolf, but an alpha. Yet, all that power doesn’t seem to mean a damn thing when it comes to claiming the one thing he wants more than anything on Earth – the girl who, as far as he is concerned, was meant for him: Lily St. Claire. Not only is Lily head-strong, independent, and more than a little capable of slipping through his tightly gripped fingers, it turns out, Daniel’s not the only one who’s ready to claim her as his mate. And as bad luck would have it for Chief Kane, his competition is also an alpha werewolf. And a notorious cold-blooded killer. The Heat is the first book in the New York Times and USA Today bestselling Big Bad Wolf series by Heather Killough-Walden. Dig in and see why this series continues to receive world-wide acclaim, capturing the hearts and minds of thousands of paranormal romance fans around the globe. Also look for The Kings series, the bestselling paranormal romance spin-off series to the Big Bad Wolf.
Wolf Creek Shifters Box Set 1-3
Jo Ellen - 2015
Witch. Druid. Ghost Whisperer.WOLF CREEK SHIFTERS CONTAINS THE FOLLOWING BOOKSWOLF CREEK ALPHA-BOOK 1: Lisa has no idea that magic actually exists until she is threatened by a powerful dark Fae--and until she meets the alpha of the East Texas wolf pack. Rafe is in charge of guarding the packs secret magical pond. And now, he's in charge of guarding Lisa too. When a seer from the cougar pride has a vision concerning all shifters, Rafe must ask the light Fae to help him protect Lisa and the pond from the menace that threatens them all. Rafe knows Lisa is his mate. Convincing her is another matter.WOLF CREEK ENFORCER-BOOK 2: Melanie is an extrovert, loving and kind, but tough and outspoken when necessary.Ian is an introvert, all he wants is to claim his mate and keep her safe. Grunting more than one syllable words annoys him, but opening up to his mate becomes easier as he gets to know her. Well, somewhat easier.Ian is the head enforcer for his pack. Something is pulling at him until he hits the road, looking for his mate. He finds Melanie, a free spirit hitchhiking in New Mexico. Once he gets her to his home in East Texas, he has to protect her from a wizard who wants her for her magical abilities.Melanie couldn't wait to explore this feeling that led her to take to the highway. Finding Ian was more than she could have hoped for. The difficult part would be telling him of her family's legacy and the job she was entrusted with.WOLF CREEK GHOSTS-BOOK 3: Devlin meets his mate near his home when her car breaks down. He knows instantly she is his mate, but he has some concerns. She talks to imaginary people.Olivia enjoys nice clothes, manicures, and helping ghosts that are lost or lonely. Talking to dead people is commonplace for her. Meeting a man claiming to be her mate and a werewolf blows her mind.They will work together to send an evil ghost on to the fate that awaits his darkened soul.
The Curse of Bearclaw Castle Complete Series
Emilia Hartley - 2021
Roderick knows he’s losing himself to his bear, and he wants to see his brother one last time and say goodbye before that happens.What he’s not prepared for is an engrossing blonde who won’t stay out of his business—or his heart.When Morgan D’Marco sees trouble coming for the abandoned castle on the edge of town, she thinks her gift might be wrong for once. Nobody has lived in that place for years. Some say it’s haunted. Cursed might be more accurate. Either way, no one lives there.Book 2 – Teasing FateWade Santana’s idiot bear thinks it’s found their fated mate—but Carolina’s into women.Dumb beast. It’s been nothing but trouble since Wade woke up with the thing inside him after a feral bear attack. The only upside is the chance of finding forever love, but it doesn’t look like that’s in the cards for him, either. His bear might be excited about chasing down and taking Carolina, but Wade’s mother taught him to be a gentleman, and he’s certainly not going to force himself on a woman who doesn’t want him.Carolina Short is used to depending on herself. Her dad abandoned her early, and her mom’s a bit of a flake, but she’s proud of the life she’s made for herself. The only bright spot in her life at the moment is a handsome stranger who restores antiques for the new owners up at Bearclaw Castle.But rebound relationships never last. It’s too bad because being around Wade feels like coming home.Book 3 – Toying with FateAll Ana wants is an explanation.She thought Brandon was her forever love right up until he didn’t show up for their wedding. He left without a word. No justification. The year since has been grueling, and Ana wants to move on. But she can’t do that while she’s holding onto Brandon’s engagement ring—and his memory.Brandon hasn’t been fit for human society since a bear attacked him at his bachelor party and left him with his own internal beast. He’s certainly not fit to be around Ana. Seeing her makes him realize how much he has missed her, though.Maybe he can control himself and his beast around her, but she’ll never forgive him for leaving her at the altar.Will she?Book 4 – Twisting FateVaughn Carson vowed never to step foot in Bearclaw Castle again.The cursed place has brought his family nothing but pain for generations, so he doesn’t understand why his brother would want to restore it.Mimi Fisher knows better than anyone what’s wrong with Bearclaw Castle. After all, it was her ancestor who cursed the Carsons, bringing misery on both their families. Mimi is determined to find the remaining two stones whose destruction will break the curse, setting both the Carsons and her own family free.When she meets Vaughn, his gentle attention only increases her resolve. If anyone deserves the freedom to love and prosper, it’s Vaughn Carson.She’ll liberate him from the curse, even if it means she’s paving the way for someone else to love him.Book 5 – Triumph Over FateKai wants to see Bearclaw Castle razed, but he can’t destroy the place with his sister inside.Not that Kai is ready to forgive Mimi for leaving him alone to deal with their father, but he does still love her. He figures he should at least tell her the old man has died. While he’s still off balance from his sister’s betrayal, she comes in.Since her husband left her, Stormi Blackford has sworn off men, but Kai Fisher is tempting. She can’t remember the last time anyone looked at her with that kind of desire. Kai is just the right mix of protective and supportive. She’s beginning to wonder why Mimi thinks her brother is such a beast.Maybe it’s the influence of the ghost up at the castle?
The Right Bear's Arms: BBW Paranormal Bear Shifter Romance
Nora Eli - 2015
She’s in for a surprise…Copper-haired, curvy Katie grew up watching her mother chase one alpha bear after another, and swore that would never be her. She wants nothing to do with werebears, especially pushy, conceited alphas. When she meets sexy street musician Jake, the heat between them is instant and undeniable. He seems too good to be true, and everything she ever wanted. Jake can’t believe his good luck when he sees Katie. She’s everything he’s ever dreamed of in a mate, and his instincts says she’s destined to be his. Jake’s a rare thing: a werebear living in the big city. He’s on the run from his past, refusing to be the alpha his family expects. It’s destiny versus reality when Jake has to decide how he and his bear can overcome Katie’s reluctance and convince her that he’s the right bear for her, and Katie has to decide whether to let her past rule her future. This is a sizzling hot, standalone BBW bear shifter romance. No cliffhangers!
Out of the Woods: A Secret Baby Paranormal Romance
Sophie Stern - 2020
One chance encounter. One baby. Dale I've been out of the military for two years and living the life of my dreams. Spending time up in the mountains is what's always felt right to me. It's where I've always belonged. Then a surprise package shows up on my doorstep, and everything changes. Who the hell is Ruby Rogers? And why does her letter say that she has my child?Ruby It was a long time ago, and it was a mistake, but sleeping with the military man had felt right at the time. It had felt perfect. When I found out I was pregnant, I didn't bother trying to contact him again. We hadn't exchanged a lot of contact information, and besides, he had probably moved on. People who had one-night-stands weren't exactly the type of people who would make good fathers. Then my kid turned into a shapeshifting bear, and I realized that I needed to hunt this guy down.There's just one problem: when I reach out to the bear-shifting, former-military hottie, he doesn't remember me.Like, at all.What the hell am I supposed to do now?
Caged Warrior
Lindsey Piper - 2013
Audrey and her husband managed to conceive, and their son is the first natural-born Dragon King in a generation—which makes him irresistible to the sadistic scientist whose mafia-funded technology allows demon procreation. In the year since her husband was murdered, Audrey and her little boy have endured hideous experiments.Shackled with a collar and bound for life, Leto Garnis is a Cage warrior. Only through combat can Dragon Kings earn the privilege of conceiving children. Leto uses his superhuman speed and reflexes to secure the right for his two sisters to start families. After torture reveals Audrey’s astonishing pyrokenesis, she is sent to fight in the Cages. If she survives a year, she will be reunited with her son. Leto is charged with her training. Initially, he has no sympathy for her plight. But if natural conception is possible, what has he been fighting for? As enemies, sparring partners, lovers, and eventual allies, Leto and Audrey learn that in a violent underground world, love is the only prize worth winning.
A Blood Seduction
Pamela Palmer - 2012
But the city's magic is dying. The only person who can restore it? A beautiful woman from the mortal world...one who knows nothing of the power she wields.Quinn Lennox is searching for a missing friend when she stumbles into a dark otherworld that only she can see—and finds herself at the mercy of Arturo Mazza, a dangerously handsome vampire whose wicked kiss will save her, enslave her, bewitch her, and betray her. What Arturo can't do is forget about her—any more than Quinn can control her own feelings for him. Neither one can let desire get in the way of their mission—his to save his people, hers to save herself. But there is no escape from desire in a city built for seduction, where passion flows hot and blood-red.Welcome to Vamp City...
Darkness Becomes Her
Kelly Keaton - 2011
With teal eyes and freakish silver hair that can't be changed or destroyed, Ari has always stood out. And after growing up in foster care, she longs for some understanding of where she came from and who she is. Her search for answers uncovers just one message from her long dead mother: Run. Ari can sense that someone, or something, is getting closer than they should. But it's impossible to protect herself when she doesn't know what she's running from or why she is being pursued. She knows only one thing: she must return to her birthplace of New 2, the lush rebuilt city of New Orleans. Upon arriving, she discovers that New 2 is very...different. Here, Ari is seemingly normal. But every creature she encounters, no matter how deadly or horrifying, is afraid of her. Ari won't stop until she knows why. But some truths are too haunting, too terrifying, to ever be revealed.