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Cats & Dogs


Ana Vela - 2013
    Only the best fighters ever rise to join their storied ranks. Emilian Lupei and his brothers are the best of the best. But even they need a night off to kick back and relax!While sampling the night life at 5tM, the hottest club in the city, a gorgeous young woman stumbles into Emilian's path and it’s just his luck that she’s being chased by a vampire. Now he’s got to deal with the potential supernatural incident on his hands. But that's not his only problem... Even more importantly, will be be able to keep his hands off Cat, the luscious human woman who needs his help?

The Howling Heart


April Bostic - 2013
    She’s climbing fast when given the promotion of a lifetime at a prestigious fashion magazine in New York City. Her bright future comes to an unexpected halt after news of her father’s death. She inherits his old cabin in the Colorado Rockies, and just when she thinks her luck couldn’t get any worse, she has a car accident in the mountains and awakens in the small, remote community of Black River.Soon, she’s engulfed in the mystical world of Varulv---wolves descended from 13th century Scandinavia and blessed by Norse gods with the ability to appear human. Paige is desperate to return home, but never expects to fall for her rescuer, Riley Gray, a charming young werewolf from England who offers her an alternate future with his pack.Now, she must choose between the career she’s always wanted and the love she’s always dreamed.

The Soldier's Mate


Cooper McKenzie - 2010
    Nick knew from the first picture he saw that she was his mate. But how does he tell her that he is an alpha shapeshifter without a pack or home? Will she accept him in all his forms? By the time they meet, two months into their relationship, each has fallen in love. Touching for the first time enhances the magic they d shared via e-mails and web chats. But when Nick is called to meet the local pack council, will they deny him the right to settle with his new mate in New Bern? If they demand the soldier to move on, is his mate willing to go with him? ** A Siren Erotic Romance

Taken By The Bear


Natalie Kristen - 2015
    She's been in Ursa Springs for a couple of months now and her ex hasn't found her. Maybe, just maybe, she can finally stop running and make a life for herself here in this remote shifter town.But everything changes one night...Nate Lawson is a billionaire, a werebear and the new Alpha of the Silvertip clan in Ursa Springs.When he saves a human woman from a rogue werewolf one night, he is amazed to find that the feisty, curvy female is his mate. She is his, and she is in danger.He will mark her, protect her, claim her. And he will show her what it means to be truly TAKEN BY THE BEAR.***This book is a standalone.  It is followed by OWNED BY THE BEAR (amazon.com/dp/B00URV1G2I) and SAVED BY THE BEAR (amazon.com/dp/B00VKDWYW8).  Each book can be read in order or on its own.  Enjoy!***

Spank Me


Christina James - 2011
    Finn Coleman shows up on Emma Shield's doorstep to fulfill all her fantasies. When Emma doesn't match the persona she presented online, he decides to seduce and discover the sensual woman who claimed she enjoyed spankings and bondage. But Finn is a career military man with a dangerous mission ahead.All Emma wanted was to live out her hottest fantasies with her luscious new pen pal. She felt safe pretending to be a wicked seductress with Finn a world away. Then he shows up, bigger than life and making even her wildest dreams seem tame. All too soon, Emma realizes that more is at stake than her heart and losing Finn is not part of the plan.This title contains:BDSMword count: 71,050

Fangs and Forever


Mink - 2021
    Now I’ve settled into a home, and I’m doing my best to renovate it and live a normal undead life. All that goes down the drain when Everly comes stomping through my front door with a crossbow pointed at my heart.She thinks I’m a killer—that I’ve been draining hooligans and old ladies in town. She’s right: I am a killer, but I’m not the one she’s looking for.I’m drawn to her. So much so that I follow her home and watch her every move. I can’t stop. She’s mine. I knew it the moment I saw her. So did my soul, because my long-dead heart began to beat. Only for her.But she’s not going to trust me easily. After all, my kind killed her parents. The more I get to know her, the more I realize her past is the key to explaining her mysterious blood disorder and her penchant for attracting vampires. But if we don’t solve the local murders, Everly might be the killer’s next victim.MINK’s Note: With a kitty named Buffy, witchcraft in the air, and a HEA, this book is sure to spook you into a Halloween mood. All treats, no tricks.

The Lady Takes the Pride


Josie Hunter - 2012
    Taken into protective custody with a new identity as Carly Barnes, she is stashed away in Catamount, Texas, with alpha Tyler Lucas and his pride of cougars. Most of the pride knows the shy schoolteacher is meant to be their mate, but youngest brother, Cougar, has doubts this human woman will understand his need to dominate and discipline.Loving her new life and the men of the pride, Carly earns final acceptance by visiting Cougar's BDSM club and showing the Dom she's willing to learn. She thrives under the passionate attention of the shifters, but their happiness is short-lived. Trouble comes in the form of a serpent assassin determined to kill Carly, just as he killed the pride's first mate.Note: There is no sexual relationship or touching for titillation between or among the men.

Lisa's Bear


Rayne Rachels - 2013
    She wants a family, but the odds of having a husband and children are stacked against her. She’s almost thirty, her biological clock is ticking, she seems to always attract the wrong guys, and she has a lot of extra padding on her curves.David, a Kodiak bear shifter, is not looking for his mate and is not happy about chaperoning his nephew’s school dance, but the sweet honey-rose scent of his mate changes that. Now he has to convince Lisa he’s really attracted to her, as well as the fact he is a bear shifter.But another female has her eyes on David and will do anything to make him hers, even if she has to kill Lisa.Novella (Approximately 25,000 words)Contains explicit sexual content (m/f)

Mari's Men


Stormy Glenn - 2009
    She hasn't had a date in forever, her job is heading nowhere, and she can't get in touch with her sister. To make matters even more perfect, she has just been kidnapped by Russian mobsters while hiking in the mountains.Being rescued by not one but two gorgeous men just makes the top of Mari's my life sucks list. They are both totally gorgeous, totally sexy, and totally into her. How is she supposed to choose between them?But twins Cole and Bear Daniels have the perfect solution. She can have them both. They are telepathic in a way not many are. Not only can they talk to each other mentally, they can physically feel what the other is feeling. Because of this, they always know that they will share a mate.Now if they can only convince Mari she is the perfect woman for them both. But convincing Mari they both want her and are willing to share is harder than Cole and Bear thought it would be, especially when someone is out to kill Mari and they have no idea who.

Black Velvet


Nichole Rose - 2021
    Sweet. Sexy. Mine.She doesn't know it yet, but she's about to find out.AddisonI've loved Clayton Devine since the first time I set eyes on him.So has the rest of the world.He's a massive country music superstar.Those skilled hands and that little boy smirk drive women wild.I promised my best friend I would speak to him.My boss just sent me on the road with him.He probably thinks I'm just another annoying little fangirl.He doesn't know it yet, but he's about to find out different.Because I plan to bring this superstar to his knees.WarningWhen this older musician and his dream girl are thrown together, sparks hotter than a five-alarm fire will fly. If you enjoy obsessed musicians, heartfelt heroines, and karaoke hookups, you'll love Clayton and Addison. This sweet, steamy romance from Nichole Rose comes complete with a sticky-sweet and guaranteed HEA.

Master of Submission


Jan Bowles - 2012
    Well out of her comfort zone, Emma's eyes are opened wide when she observes the Masters of Submission at work. They're so confident and sexually arousing—especially beautiful blue-eyed Master Zane.Submission member and Dom Zane Anders frequently enjoys all the club has to offer. The wealthy, forty-year-old diamond importer has everything he could possibly need—everything except for love. A natural dominant, he's not looking for a permanent submissive in his life. But perhaps he'll make an exception for the stunning lawyer from London.When Club Submission is plunged into a high-profile murder investigation, its very existence is put in jeopardy.Can Emma unlock the truth, or will the devastatingly handsome Zane Anders, a Master of Submission, unlock her deepest sexual desires, instead?A Siren Erotic Romance

Taking Over Me


Sara Brookes - 2010
    That is, until the newest barista in town changes everything. All it takes is one hot stare with his sinful baby blues to remind her she’s not just one of the guys. She has lusty needs only he can fulfill.Patrick’s coffee shop is on the verge of an epic failure, until Allison takes charge of his computer system. He may not know anything about motherboards, but he does know how to take control both in and out of bed. Now Patrick is determined to get what he wants—Allison in his cuffs. His sensual mastery awakens an intense passion and under his command, he’ll unlock the geek girl’s darkest desires.Warning: Collars. Cuffs. Clamps. Coffee.You may never look at your local barista the same way again.

Ash Mountain Pack: The Complete Series


Shaw Hart - 2020
    These shifter books are safe, with no cheating and a HEA that will have you growling for more!

Between Two Doms


Becca Van - 2013
    After revealing almost all of her body to the two men, she balks and wonders if this is the right job for her.The club owner, Master Turner Pike, and his friend Master Barry Winston are the most dominant, handsome, masculine men Charlie has ever encountered. Unbeknownst to her, Charlie is a natural submissive and the two men pick up on those personality characteristics right away. They want to explore a relationship with the sexy, voluptuous little sub.Just when things seem to be looking up for the three and their relationship is heading in a positive direction, danger is lurking in the shadows. Malevolence comes calling to Charlie’s doorstep, and it’s a race against time for the two Doms to save her.Will they get to her in time?A Siren Erotic Romance

Chasing Sam


Krystal Shannan - 2013
    At 25, according to decree, it is time for to her to marry, but there is so much more at stake. Her royal suitors, those chosen by her parents, must fight to the death for her hand in marriage. Sam's obligations and inner wolf are at odds. But when, she meets a sexy stranger, Sam decides forever is just what she wants--with the right wolf. Spending his life alone, Chase Michaels can't believe the odds that his alpha wolf reacts so strongly to a chance encounter with a beautiful woman. Never experiencing such desire and need, Chase is bound and determined to make Sam his, despite the laws against it. Unprepared for the snobbery of the noble families, Chase prepares for battle. Can he fight the laws and ancient tradition to win the heart of the woman he's destined to be with? Or will he die trying?