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Moonlight


Lisa Kessler - 2013
    As the heir to his Pack, the sexy werewolf’s biggest challenge is keeping his kin’s true nature under wraps. But a group of jaguar shifters threatens to reveal the pack, blasting into town killing humans in plain sight. And when he smells one at the local diner, his standing orders are to take her out.Lana Turpin doesn’t realize she’s a moving target. Raised in the foster system, she only knows that she blacks out during the new moon and wakes up without remembering a thing. But now she’s being tracked by some strange organization that wants her back—even though she’s never stepped foot inside their compound. And the stranger across the diner is watching her like an enemy.It should be a simple mission for Adam, but when he touches the frustratingly beautiful Lana, his inner wolf howls…mate. Now, the two must find and stop the people who hunt her…and Adam must keep his own family from killing the only woman he will ever love.

Claimed by the Rogue Wolf


Kristen Strassel - 2020
    Now they expect me to fight for them and help them take a she-wolf captive for the same treatment. Like hell I’ll do that. This battle is my chance to pledge allegiance to a more humane pack. The plan is dangerous, but when the she-wolf my pack wants to capture turns out to be my mate, it turns into a suicide mission. Jasmine is worth the risk. She convinces her pack to give me a chance, and I’ve got one shot to gain my freedom and claim my mate. But my old alpha doesn’t take no for an answer. He wants revenge and so do I. And I’ll stop at nothing to keep my mate safe.

Hope Eternal Ranch Romance: Three Sweet Contemporary Western Romances


Elana Johnson - 2021
    You'll get HOPEFUL COWBOY, OVERPROTECTIVE COWBOY, and RUGGED COWBOY, all of which feature a cowboy looking for a second chance at life, love, and happiness. These redemptive romances will have you swooning, sighing, and remembering that everyone deserves a second chance to make things right.Hopeful Cowboy: He's struggling to step into his new role as a single dad. She's trying to keep her ranch operational and her heart intact. Can Nate and Ginger build forever out of heartache?Overprotective Cowboy: Can Ted and Emma face their pasts so they can truly be ready to step into the future together? Or will everything between them fall apart once the truth comes out?Rugged Cowboy: He's a cowboy mechanic with two kids and an ex-wife on the run. She connects better to horses than humans. Can Dallas and Jess find their way to each other at Hope Eternal Ranch?Almost 600 reviews on the individual books!From Hopeful Cowboy, Book 1:★★★★★ "Once again, Elana Johnson delivers a spellbinding story full of hope." ~BradTL3, Amazon reviewer★★★★★ "Fantastic book: Elana Johnson starts this series with a very heartwarming story about a participant in a residential reentry program. The plot has enough intrigue and twists to hold your interest and makes one wonder how the characters would work things out in the end. The growth shown in the main characters with trust issues was definitely worth reading." ~Sandy, Amazon reviewer★★★★★ "Simply a great read! I loved this book! I felt as though I was right there on the ranch with them." ~Lynne, Amazon reviewer

Touch a Dark Wolf


Jennifer St. Giles - 2006
    Giles begins a dazzling new series that takes you into a world of seductive shape shifters and mystical beings, and into the hearts of a band of heroic warriors known as The Shadowmen. . . . Yesterday, Erin Morgan worked for a pioneering Manhattan medical center. Today, she's on the run, witness to a chilling conspiracy. Fleeing for her life in the Tennessee mountains, she is run off the road by a mysterious beast . . . and things only get stranger when she wakes the next day to find a naked Adonis sprawled on the hood of her car. For centuries, Jared has been a shape shifter, sworn to protect mortals like Erin. But in saving her, Jared has damned himself, for the poison from his battle wound stirs a terrible blood lust. Determined to protect Erin, Jared stays by her side and discovers a sensual rapture beyond imagining . . . and a love that can change his fate. But can Jared overcome his savage thirst and protect Erin from the beast within?

Dragon Guard Series Volume 1: #1-3


Julia Mills - 2018
    Will her moxie help when destiny falls at her feet? Hundreds of years of loyalty to Dragon Guard have made Rayne a fearless leader. When the long foretold pull of his mate rocks the Commander’s world to its core will he be able to save her from his enemies in time? The chemistry between this strong-willed curvy girl and fierce warrior makes all the difference in the world where nothing is as it seems. The existence of an ancient race of honor-clad, tradition-bound protectors might be hard to accept but now the dead are coming back to life and holding a knife to her neck. Can these fated mates defeat their greatest enemies and get their happily ever after? Fate Will Not Be Denied!! Her Dragon's Fire Aidan has a plan…keep his mate safe, claim her as Destiny demands, and live happily ever after for all eternity. Biding his time. Waiting so very long. It’s now or never. All he has to do is save her from his homicidal brother. Sibling rivalry with scales and swords was never in his game plan. Grace has always believed she could save the world one downtrodden criminal at a time. The inherent goodness of people is her bright, guiding light. But when her moral compass is rocked to its very core, as she shocks even herself by reaching for the man who invades her dreams and sets body on fire, can she come to terms with the completely fantastic world she’s been drawn into? Running from forces both natural and magical, her sharp wit and his fierce strength are the only things between them and certain death. Can Grace distract the Traitor long enough for her Knight in shining scales to save her? Will Aidan make it in time? Can he drive his battle-worn sword through the heart of his own flesh and blood? Will this couple defy all odds and ultimately find they're happily ever after? The Universe Does Not Make Mistakes. Grace was made for Aidan. There Simply Are No Coincidences. This Guardsman will protect his Mate at all costs. Fate Will Not Be Denied…But the cost may be more than they bargained for. Haunted by Her Dragon Lance has spent his long life cracking jokes and making fun of his brethren as each succumbed to the sappiness of everlasting love with the one that completes them like no other. Now the Universe is the one laughing and his fellow Guardsmen are the ones making jokes as the mating call of his kin and his dragon push him headlong towards the one that will bring light to his soul in this life and the next. He can no longer deny that he is meant to spend the rest of his many years with Sam but his obligation to eliminate any threats to her life must come first…right? For the Guardsman who has hot-dogged his way through one hundred and twelve years, one brown-eyed curly-headed doctor will make him rethink everything he ever knew. Fate will not be denied. This book contains mature themes and explicit sexual situations It is intended for mature audiences of 18+ years of age.

Wolf Moon Security: Complete 5-Part Series


Camilla Blake - 2019
    Get ready for a unique spin on those shifter-security-team novels we all love—with fays, pipers, hunters, and kick-ass vacationers adding their own mix of sassiness, secrets, and supernatural gifts to the visceral force that is Wolf Moon Security. Book One It’s spring break. Naomi Billing is ready to party—and on a mission to cheer up best friend and self-proclaimed nerd Gwen after her recent relationship breakup. Problem is, they’re vacationing on Wolf Moon Island. A spring-break paradise. Partying teens wishing they never had to leave. Problem is… some never will. For Wolf Moon Island has a long-held, fiercely guarded secret. And best friends Naomi and Gwen are about to—unwittingly—blow it wide open. Book Two Naomi Billing has always been a party animal. Now, she feels… well, just animal. For the fourth night in a row, she has been snapping awake with a bitter scream lodged in her throat and inhuman claws at the ends of her fingers. As the derwos of the Wolf Moon Island Pack, Orrick Erikson knows that Naomi is forbidden territory for him. So how come she is getting under his skin and driving him absolutely crazy, in a good way—and he knows he is totally going to let her? Book Three Emily Gray, Wolf Moon Island’s resident doctor, has long known the secret of the island’s inhabitants, and has got her manipulation of wolfsbane down to a fine art, enabling her to slow down her patients’ metabolisms enough to be able to operate on them. But the more alpha they get, the more difficult things become. And there is no one more alpha than her current patient. But that is not the only secret Emily knows… Tayte’s father, Mason, is a cruel man who spends his days in a wheelchair drinking himself into a stupor and lashing out viciously at his son. Tayte has had his fair share of surprises recently. He’s just discovered he has a baby on the way with Emily. And a sister he knew nothing about. But the secret Emily holds today is so huge it’s going to change his life. Forever. Book Four Hope Nassir is an agent working for the Council that governs all supernatural beings, including werewolves. She came to Wolf Moon Island on assignment, to watch over new ’wolf Naomi Billing to make sure she learns to control her ’wolf before an innocent is hurt. But Hope has another reason for visiting the island, a personal reason: she’s convinced her father died there. Caught by Rowson trying to spy on Naomi and her illegal lover, Orrick Erikson, Hope convinces him to help her research the island and find the woman she suspects of being her biological mother. Rowson agrees, unaware that his choice to help Hope will take them down a road that could destroy them, or save the entire pack. Or maybe both. Book Five Growing up human on an island inhabited by werewolves did nothing to help Gabby understand their unique nature any more than the average person. When Lunacy begins to tighten its grip on the island, Hugh puts himself in danger to protect her, but when she confesses her love to him, he pushes her away, refusing to allow himself to even entertain the idea of a romance. But as she joins Hugh, and his pack of family and friends struggle to find a way to end the spread of Lunacy, Hugh becomes erratic, his behavior confusing and frightening.

The Boss's Fiance : The Complete 5-Books Romance Series


Amanda Horton - 2019
     Book 5: The Boss’s Fiance Maxwell I’m used to getting what I want. But now, the board of my company is threatening to throw me out. I have to convince them I’m a good-hearted, responsible guy. And fast. She came into my life at the perfect time. A nurse with a heart of gold – who desperately wants something I just happen to have. I’ve sworn off long-term relationships. But this isn’t a relationship: it’s a business deal. All we have to do is live together for a few months. Killian Until last week, I’d never seen Maxwell Saint. He spent more time in tabloids than in the hospital he runs. But now, he’s offering me my dream come true – if I’ll pose as his fiancee for the hospital board. Maxwell Saint is spoiled. He’s my boss. He’s the last man on earth I’d consider dating. But he’s also incredibly hot. And how hard can a few months of fake fiancee-ship be? Book 4 : The Gypsy Dancers Anna There aren’t a lot of gypsy dancer jobs. That’s why I need this one – desperately. But the head of the dance company is just so...infuriating. Lance is hot. He’s rich. And we had that night together – one night, where I felt a connection I’ve never felt with anyone else. But I care about our culture and I won’t let him ruin it. And I’m not going back, no matter what he says. Lash I’ve got no time for love. After all, I’ve got a dance company to run. And I’ve found the perfect lead – a woman who eats, sleeps, and breathes in gypsy culture. Anna is beautiful. She’s graceful. She’s passionate. We had one great night and I’ve never felt like that before. But she can be so...infuriating. Nothing Anna says will change my mind, but I can't let go of her either. I won't.   Book 3: The Long Shot Every time he looks at me, I struggle for breath, my knees go soft, my heart races. Leon Alvaro is Spain's football captain, and my competitor. He wants to fu*k me....on the biggest deal of my life. He thinks just because of his strong arms, his chiselled body, his salty scent of the ocean… that he will beat me. I will let him touch me, kiss me, run his tongue over my body. I will let him believe that he has me like his other girls for one night, and I'll be done with him - once and for all. But this game is tougher than I thought and this playboy plays dirty. Book 2: High Rise Love Miranda asks America’s toughest CEO for help. Wolfe Hawkins drives a hard bargain. And he wants only one thing in return: Miranda's hand in marriage. Say yes and this might ruin her. So no and she will loose her dream. But this is just a business deal - nothing personal. Or so she thought. Book 1: Conquered The immigration department comes knocking on my door and gives me one week to leave the country. I have seven days to find a husband, or I will lose my son Nikko to my degenerate ex-husband. Then New York's richest billionaires finds me, and promises me U.S. citizenship. I would never even date a spoiled brat billionaire like Hunter – but now, I have to marry him.

Where Sleeping Dragons Lie


Cristina Rayne - 2016
    Already unnerved by his uncanny, orange-tinted eyes, her alarm skyrockets with Taron’s powerful reaction to seeing the old hand-bound book she is carrying that nearly has her racing to the exit. A find in her recently deceased grandmother’s collection, it was written in a strange alphabet that Briana is dying to decipher. No way is she going to sell it, even when Taron offers her an obscene amount of money.However, when Taron confesses that he thinks the book may be an old family heirloom he’s been trying to locate for years and professes to be able to read it, Briana never imagines losing her life could be the cost of learning its secrets. An enemy is hunting Taron for the precious item he carries, and to secure her help, Taron will have to come clean about his dragon shifter identity, his true reason for wanting her book, and his suspicions of Briana’s own heritage if he has any hope of finding his way home again in a time when his people need the item he is protecting the most.Their hearts were never supposed to be part of their deal…

The Barrington Billionaires Collection: Books 1-5


Jeannette Winters - 2020
    His company was closing a deal that would cement his spot at the top. The last thing he needed was a distraction from the past.Lena Razzi had spent years trying to forget Brice Henderson. When offered the opportunity of a lifetime, would she take the risk even if the price would be another broken heart?Book 2: Table for TwoDean Henderson never backs down from a challenge. No matter the cost or the opponent, when it comes to business, if he wants it he gets it. No exceptions.Tessa Brooks left her small town to get out of the spotlight of being the preacher’s daughter. Boston is the perfect place to blend in and finally be herself. A low profile job in the HR office of Poly-Shyn fits perfectly into the life she is creating for herself.When Dean takes over as the new CEO, sparks fly. Tessa grew up hearing about the difference between right and wrong, but no one ever told her that wrong could feel so good.They belong together, but they might realize it too late.There are consequences to loving a powerful man--and sometimes they’re deadly.Book 3: You & Me Make ThreeShaun Henderson learned young that the best defense is to strike first. It’s perfect in business but not in matters of the heart.Morgan Pereira had walked away from a high profile position to protect her son. Years later she is given another opportunity to climb the corporate ladder.Taking the job opens wounds Morgan thought had healed.If Shaun really does want her, he’ll have to learn that some things can’t be forced. Love plays by its own rules.Book 4: Virgin for the Fourth TimeBennett Stone has dedicated his life to protecting and saving lives when others failed. The word impossible is not part of his vocabulary.Zoey Henderson has spent most of her life defending herself against her tarnished reputation, as a consequence of her father’s actions. Her five over-protective brothers believe no man will ever be good enough for her.When Zoey experiences some medical issues, the urgency of finding her biological mother becomes paramount. Although her brothers tried and failed earlier, her quest is not one of curiosity. She needs answers, and there’s only one man who will go to any lengths to find them.Bennett has been warned that Zoey is off limits. But no one controls his business decisions and when she calls, he takes her on as a client.When Bennett discovers the information Zoey’s been searching for, he knows he can’t have it all. How can he decide between his pride and their passion?Book 5: His for Five NightsAlex Henderson needs to know the truth about his mother, even if it means exposing the family’s darkest secret to the world.Ziva Grzyb will do anything to stop the human trafficking ring that is terrorizing her country. She wasn’t able to save her older sister, but she is determined to save other young women from the same fate.Alex finds it will take more than money to gain answers. Willing to risk it all, including his reputation, he pretends to follow in his father’s footsteps.When Ziva hears yet another Henderson is on the prowl in her country, she sets out to take him down.Alex doesn’t expect an adversary to be his only hope. Ziva doesn’t think she can defend, never mind love, a Henderson. Will the key to their hearts also be the key to their freedom or will they pay the price for a crime neither committed?

Save My Soul


K.S. Haigwood - 2012
    Following a tragic rappelling accident, she lands on Dr. Adam Chamberlain’s operating table.Accepting a proposal from her handsome guardian angel, Rhyan, Kendra is tasked with saving the soul of her doctor, who also happens to be her soul mate. If completed successfully, she will keep her life; however, her life isn’t the only thing in danger … her soul is, too.Even with Rhyan’s help, it seems there is no happy ending in sight. Torn between her newly discovered love for Rhyan, and the undeniable attraction she has for Adam, Kendra finds herself at a crossroad. With Adam’s rejection of God, and his guardian demon conspiring against her, her soul may already be lost.Will she find a way to overcome the evil in her life, or will Adam’s guardian demon win both their souls and make Kendra his puppet in Hell?

His to Protect


Elena Aitken - 2016
    More specifically, Grizzly Ridge. A brand new—and very remote—lodge in the wilds of Montana. The last thing she expects to find there is deliciously sexy Axel Jackson, who is more than a little wild himself and reigniting feelings she’d long since buried. From the moment he lays eyes on her, Axel knows Harper is more than just a guest at his lodge. Much more. Every bear shifter has a mate. She’s his. And whether his brothers believe in fated mates or not, nothing will keep Axel from what is his. But first he’ll need to convince Harper that what she’s feeling is more than lust. It’s fate. **Reader note: His to Protect is a full length stand alone bear shifter novel and the first in the Grizzly Ridge Series. No Cliffhangers! This series contains: strong, sassy, curvy women; sexy alpha males; steamy shifters and sizzling sex scenes.

Wild Nights with a Lone Wolf


Elisabeth Staab - 2015
    Her former lover nearly tanked her career, forcing her to take a leave of absence. A few drinks and a one-night stand with a sinfully hot stranger look like a great way to take her mind off her troubles, until that stranger’s past lands her in a new world of danger. Asher Hughes left his outlaw pack but couldn’t ditch the bad blood. A lone wolf who’s always refused to bond, Ash is left wanting more after one night with a beautiful, spirited human. Worse, it puts Sherri in the crosshairs of an old pack enemy, and the only way to save her is to claim her as his own.

Hungry Like a Wolf


Jessica Lynch - 2016
    Or, as the Paras snidely whisper to each other, the Claws Clause—a long and detailed set of laws that bonded couples must obey if they want their union to be recognized. Because it wasn’t already damn near impossible to find a fated mate in the first place. Now the government just has to get involved…I remember—Three years ago, Maddox Wolfe lost his mate. Since there’s nothing more dangerous than a bonded shifter on his own, Ordinance #7304 gave him three choices: voluntary incarceration until he’s no longer deemed a threat; a lobotomy-like procedure performed by government-employed witches that would dissolve his bond; or, most final, a state-sanctioned execution so that he could be with his mate again. And while death held a certain appeal in the hazy days following the tragedy, Maddox had his family and his pack to live for. So, refusing to give up his memories of his sweet Evangeline, he chose to spend the rest of his days in the Cage.I forget—There's a hole in Evangeline Lewis's memory. The doctors tell her that it's normal, that she'll recover fully in time. After all, it's only been three years since the accident that nearly killed her. They never thought she'd wake up; a nagging, annoying sensation that something's wrong is the least of her worries. Especially since she has so much going on: a new apartment, a new job, her mother's well-meaning attempts at match-making... but tell that to her wayward psyche. By day, she can't shake the feeling that something's missing. And, by night, she can't escape the dreams of a shadow man with glowing golden eyes…It's entirely by chance when Maddox's brother follows that familiar scent to the beautiful brunette with the haunted smile. But Colt knows immediately what he's found: Maddox's mate, alive if not altogether well. Once he learns the truth, Maddox will stop at nothing to get her back, even if it he has to follow every twisted, convoluted letter of the ridiculous Claws Clause to do it.Hungry like a Wolf is the first full-length novel in a steamy paranormal romance series, featuring a determined alpha wolf shifter and the woman who cheated death to find her way back to him!

Fur Ever Yours


Melanie James - 2016
    Heroes with hearts so fierce, loyal and courageous the Gods endowed them with a supernatural gift—the spirit of the wolf. As the time of the Gods faded into the shadows of yesterday, the wolf warriors held fast to their old ways, becoming outlaws in their ancestral lands. In a new age, in a new land, the packs rebuilt their lives faithful to their sacred ways. In the pack of Black Paw, one man stands above all others, Rafe Erikson. His unquestioned authority and skill have fulfilled all but one part of his destiny, to find his mate. What happens when he learns that his destined mate is bound to the twisted leader of a rival pack? In the saga of Black Paw, there can be only one choice: To follow your destiny at any cost.

Alpha Professor


Zoe Ray - 2020
    His life is structured and consistent until Shante Wilson steps into his classroom and turns his world upside down. Jeremiah couldn't ask for a more beautiful fated mate, but there's just one problem. He can't stand her. Shante is opinionated, self-sufficient, and on a mission. She steps into Professor Johnson's classroom, and sparks fly. She’s never had a teacher this sexy before, but he's arrogant and way too uptight. He has a problem with Shante's mouth and he's going to let her know who's in charge. Shante is not one to be tamed, but she's never met a man like Jeremiah. Once she realizes that Jeremiah is the man of her dreams, she's determined to have his heart. Jeremiah is determined to resist Shante's curves and her charm. He has a pack to look after, a class to teach, and a job to maintain, but Shante has a way of wearing down his defenses. Still, there are things that Shante doesn't know about Jeremiah, and if he has his way, she'll never know. Can the alpha resist his prey, or will Shante win this fight for love?You don't want to be late for Professor Johnson's class.