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Shifter Scandal


Juniper Hart - 2017
    He must choose between her and his loyalty to his pack. Gabriella Medina is caught up in a scandalous affair with a well-known politician that has made international headlines. She can’t go anywhere without being recognized and ridiculed as the media is unrelenting. Not knowing where to turn, she packs her bags and heads for Great Falls, Montana, where she can hide out until the media storm dies down. Soon after her arrival to the small mountain town, Gabriella is once again caught up in a dire situation from which she can’t escape. The sheriff in town isn’t making it easier, and his cold attitude makes her question his intentions. As the sheriff of Great Falls, Cameron Lapin is used to dealing with trouble. When a beautiful young woman arrives in town and immediately starts wreaking havoc, Cameron doesn’t plan on putting up with her attitude. Yet, he can’t get his mind off her. When Gabriella is blamed for a horrific crime she didn’t commit, Cameron wants to protect her, but it could be at the risk of exposing his pack. Can Cameron keep Gabriella safe without affecting his pack loyalty? If you love werewolf shifters and steamy alpha romance stories, you will love Shifter Scandal! Content Warning: Explicit love scenes, naughty language, and lots of sexy shifters. No cheating! Intended for 18+ audiences.

Phoenix Under Fire: Aries


Crystal Dawn - 2017
    Annie's father plans to force her to mate a male of his choice. She wants her fated one and casts a spell to find him. Problem solved, right?Ramiros wakes up with sand up his nose. What happened to his nice comfortable bed? When he finds the person who dumped him on the beach thousands of miles from home, there will be hell to pay. He almost felt sorry for the fool who'd chosen to mess with a Phoenix.

Bad Boy Fire Bear


Bella Love-Wins - 2015
    Joleen wanted her freedom.Jax CarsonJax knew this new waitress at the Steak and Ale Saloon was different. He would know -- he had slept with almost every other single woman in town for at most one or two nights. Joleen, on the other hand, wouldn't give him the time of day. The sway of her hips made his inner bear rage with a lust to claim her. When he learned she was trapped in an unacceptable at home, his bear was ready to fight for her. Except why did she insist on refusing his help, his protection and his heart?Joleen EmeryThe first time Joleen saw Jax, he was with his firefighter buddies, and almost every woman at the Steak and Ale Saloon was draped on his arm at one time or another that night. He was a sexy, hotter than hell, womanizing bad boy firefighter, and for some reason, she was who he wanted in his bed next. She didn't need anyone like that in her already complicated life. What she wanted was to save her tips, find a place and get the hell away from the last romantic mistake she had made. Without money, she was trapped, so Jax's efforts to get her attention while she was trying to save for her sanctuary was just another useless distraction. Except why was it she couldn't get him out of her mind? Why did he insist on saving her at every turn? And why did she not want to run away screaming when she saw him change into a bear?Author's Note: This is a full-length, standalone, HEA romance. Contains mature topics and sexual content. Recommended for 18+ readers. All stories are full-length stand alones and can be read in any order. Enjoy!

Not His Dragon


Annie Nicholas - 2016
    Fate set her in his path, and he won’t let this opportunity slip through his claws. No matter how wary she is of him. After all, how many chances does a dragon have at finding love? But fate can be a crueler mistress than his perfect mate. Of all things, she thinks she’s human. Business is taking off for Angie Weldon. She put her freakishly sharp nails to good use when she opened her back-scratching spa in downtown New Porter City. The local shifter community pounced on her skills and she’s knee-deep in shed fur. By the end of the year, if lucky, she could afford to move out of her crappy apartment. Dollar signs flash before Angie’s eyes when a dark, brooding stranger books her solid for a week but she notices the possessive fury in his glare. She’s been around enough shifters to know the look, and she won’t go down that road again. Angie is literally swept off her feet by the intense shifter and he wants more from her than she’s willing to give. She figures it’s best to avoid eye contact and back away slowly. Until he changes her life by insisting she’s a dragon. (Full length novel. No cliffhangers. Here be dragons.)

Bear's Touch


Emma Alisyn - 2016
    An Alpha Bear determined to save his son. Will they clash- or will they accept their bond? Brilliant, skittish Lea spent years downplaying her power as a Healer. She doesn't want to bond to an Alpha, doesn't want to lose control of her life, or her gift. But when called upon by the Territory ruler to do something useful with her gift, Lea reluctantly travels to a strange Clan in order to heal a dangerously injured young Bear. Alpha Yurii promises he won't try and bond the Healer to him. But resolve flees when he sees the snarky, curvy female for the first time. His Bear knows they were meant to be together- but Yurii can't break his word. And healing his son, Tanner, is more important than convincing a wary Healer that he is worth the risk to her heart and body. Lea struggles to control her power, struggles to retain her independence in the face of unexpected temptation... should she trust that Yurii isn't a tyrant, but is a rare Alpha male willing to allow her autonomy? Is a fated matebond worth risking freedom- or her life? Because Yurii left out one important detail out when requesting her aid… Fire breathing Dragons trying to take over the Clan territory. This paranormal shifter romance is for readers who enjoy sassy, curvy heroines with major ‘tude, alpha males who leave their a**hole side at the gate, fated mates, and enough conflict to keep that thumb swiping left. 1st in a 3 part completed series, steamy love scenes and some language. Not really meant to be read as a standalone. For a steamy, heartfelt romance, download your copy now. Previously published under a pen name. Has been substantially revised and re-edited for the enjoyment of a new audience.

Claimed by Two Navy Shifters


Jasmine Wylder - 2017
     Curvy bartender, Roxanne Moreno, hasn’t thought about a relationship since the death of her parents. Too busy taking care of her younger brother, Dustin, she simply hasn’t had the time for a committed relationship. Not that relationships in the past have worked out all that well. Then, one day, just when life seems to be breaking down, two men entered her life, bringing out the animal inside of her. While one is hot the other is cold. While one is sweet the other is sexy. In a perfect world, the two men would make the perfect pair, but the two of them mix just as well as oil and water. Yet, Roxie can’t help but picture both… in her bedroom… as her mates. But the two men will never share. After serving in the Navy Seals, they have had enough of each other but they are once again thrust into each other’s company when they fall for the same girl. Leo, the alpha bear, feels that it is natural for her to be with him. Warren, the lone wolf, simply wants a mate that will help him reestablish his decimated pack. Will Leo be able to seduce her, or will Warren win her heart with his good-mannered ways? How will Roxie choose one over the other when her heart – her instincts – clearly yearn for both? When both men are at odds with each other and their past comes back to haunt them, will their love for the sexy ebony woman persevere or will they crash and burn just as they did in war? AUTHOR´S NOTE: This is a 32,000-word stand-alone paranormal romance story with HEA, so no cliff-hangers! This story includes BBW, menage, interracial, bad boy, navy seal and shifter topics. Story contains mature themes and language, and is intended for 18+ readers only. +++ This book includes bonus stories +++

Kiss of Fire


Deborah Cooke - 2008
    She doesn't believe in fate or the magic of tarot cards, but when she's saved from a vicious attack by a man who has the ability to turn into a fire-breathing dragon, she questions whether she's losing her mind - or about to lose her heart.Self-reliant loner Quinn Tyrrell has long been distrustful of his fellow Pyr. When he feels the firestorm that signals his destined mate, he's determined to protect and possess Sara, regardless of the cost. Then Sara's true destiny is revealed and Quinn realizes he must risk everything - even Sara's love - to fulfill their entwined fates.

Bluecollar Bear


Anya Nowlan - 2017
    The talented dancer has been sidelined by an injury and without a future and a past too painful to think about, she finds herself in a town smaller than her aspirations. But when she stepped into Black Oak, she could have never imagined she'd learn to dream bigger than ever before by loving a man larger than life.Pierce is a werebear long given up on love. With an ex that has put him off of love, the surly bluecollar mountain man has decided to focus on work and nothing else! A woman blowing into town like a fresh breath of air can change that all... and is it wrong that he can't help but enjoy every second of it?But sometimes, love can't be easy, even in a sweet little town like Black Oak. Especially if two wounded hearts are made wary by a woman scorned.Bluecollar Bear is a paranormal romance novella with a growly werebear, a sassy woman and a small town waiting for you to fall in love with it. There's no cheating and a guaranteed HEA!

Bear Club


Miranda Bailey - 2015
    Trudi has her life mapped out before her and it was going to stay that way. When her car breaks down on her way to that life Trudi starts to see how maps can sometimes be wrong. Her GPS sent her down a lonely highway, a place devoid of lights or life. Hungry and in need of a phone Trudi is leery of walking into the biker bar she stumbles upon, the only light in the darkness. These are not the kind of people she’d ever choose to be around. Stepping inside could change Trudi’s life forever, if she’s brave enough. Can the loud, wild freedom and laughter offered to her by the Ursa Majors motorcycle club rival what Senator Blake Shippington III has to offer? Can it replace her lonely childhood of dirt and poverty; can it be better than the sterile, luxurious lifestyle the senator offers? Can she break away from tradition and have two soul mates? Are Travis and Quinn, the most tempting men fate ever had to offer up, really worth revealing the secret she has always hidden out of fear? For Trudi the decisions are hard ones to make and she has no map to guide her way anymore. She lost that map the moment she followed a constellation to a place she’d never been before. Author's Note: This book contains mature language and themes, intended for adults only.

THE RIPENING


M.J. Riley - 2014
    When she became friends with the dark and mysterious Luther in their youth, it was more from curiosity than any real allure. Recently, however, the young woman has found herself longing for the nights in which he returns to her after his mysteriously monthly trips. Despite all the secrets he keeps and his disappearances, she's never been more interested in, or confused by a man. His sudden departure after an intimate encounter, however, sends her on a journey to discover the true nature of Luther and his family - and lands her in danger she never could have imagined.

Protective


Lulu M. Sylvian - 2018
    But it’s too soon. He can’t just sweep in and claim her. As a foundations specialist, he knows the importance of establishing trust before the rest of the relationship can be built. Honey knows the dangers of judging a book by its cover. Her abusive ex is a shining example that looks are deceiving. She’s trying to get past the superficial barriers of Morgan’s job and his proclivity for wearing plaid shirts, now if he would just kiss her already. Morgan will do whatever it takes to support Honey but when he unexpectedly leaves, she’s left on her own to deal with her own personal demons and inadequacies. A recent truce between the long-time family rivals the Palatines and the Aventines, is well timed as the new allies share information that presents the science behind their mythology. However, an attempt on Morgan’s life alludes to impending danger on a grander scale. Is there a connection between the attempt on Morgan’s life and the scientific discovery? Are the Aventines really playing nice and new allies? Morgan needs to find out who is on his side all while he gets his head on straight so he doesn’t blow his chances with Honey.

Her Panther for Hire


C.E. Black - 2017
    It definitely isn't the enigmatic Gideon Hunt. He certainly looks like he could take on a jungle full of kidnappers singlehandedly. But Shane is her brother; her responsibility. Lainey isn't going to leave his fate in just anyone's hands. And she brought her passport to prove it.Gideon Hunt would rather work alone and he makes damn sure to remind Lainey of this fact every chance he gets. But his predatory stares and gruff demands don't scare off Lainey. She's annoyingly independent, but her bravery draws him in.  She accepts the man behind the brusque exterior and knows exactly who and what he is. To Lainey, he is one of the good guys. But Gideon knows better.Stress and a need for comfort bring the two together in an explosion of passion, reawakening desires both had long forgotten. Neither expected their hearts to get involved.

Bearly Alive


Jenny Brex - 2016
    No cliffhangers.) The sweet smell of her skin called to me. She was strewn across the forest floor like a broken angel. I hoped it wasn’t too late. Her once silken hair stuck to her face, matted and caked in blood. I moved in closer and listened carefully. Relief rushed through me. She was breathing, but barely alive. I knew I had to save her. When I find out who’s responsible, I’ll hunt them down like the savage beast I am. Nobody capable of doing this to another is deserving of their life. I’ll extinguish them in the blink of an eye, and the world will be a better place. As for the woman, I’ll claim her for my own. Mine to keep. Mine to love. Life in the Alaskan wilderness can be lonely – but it won’t be for me. Not anymore. Not if I can help it.

Dragon's Christmas Captive


Isadora Montrose - 2017
    What sort of magic will make this elf-woman the right fit for a dragon lord's noble heart?Dragon shifter Theo Lindorm has been hunting for his Fated Mate for 10 years. Elven princess Lexi has been waiting for her Prince for 1000. She is prepared to settle for this modern day Viking barbarian, and trade immortality for a home and family. All Theo wants is a soft, sweet Valkyrie and some firelings.Towering Naval Officer Theo and Pixie-sized Lexi are not well matched in size or temperament. Theo’s mockery and modern technology are a shock to a damsel confined to a tree for 8 centuries. Theo did not expect his mate to be a pint-sized bossy-boots. Destiny seems to have played a prank on them both.The last of her kind, Lexi sets out to enchant her unwilling dragon. First, she claims him by Right of Capture. Second, she sends her reluctant suitor on a Perilous Quest to retrieve a magic ring from the depths of the ocean. Third, she transforms into his perfect mate to Seduce him.If only Alpha Male Theo would play by Lexi’s ancient rules. But this Naval Officer resists her spells, and retaliates with a sensual magic of his own. As her attempts to make Theo love her fail, Lexi finds herself trapped in a mortal body snared by human feelings. How could Fate be so cruel?This sweetly spicy romantic comedy will make you laugh and cry as these unlikely lovers discover how hot a Christmas fire can get.This 25k novella is Book 5 in Lord of the Dragon Islands. It is a standalone novella with no cliffhangers and an HEA.

Ansel's Game


Selena Scott - 2017
    Finding a true mate definitely wasn't part of the plan!Ruby didn‘t care. She cared about nothing. Her brother was gone. Just like her parents were gone. And she definitely didn't need a man, let alone an alpha bear shifter. But Ruby felt the strangest feeling rise up within her. It was like she was filling and emptying at the exact same moment. Half of her, the half that had spent the last year almost entirely alone, wanted Ansel Keto. The other half needed him to get on his way. It didn‘t do much to keep her heart rate down, though, which always seemed to beat out of control whenever Ansel was around. Something about him just had her on high alert. And little did Ansel know that by claiming his true mate he would be opening the gates to a whole new world. A world of passion, of love, and ultimately survival, The story contains strong sexual themes/language and is not intended for readers under the age of 18.Note: To avoid any confusion, please note that the title of this book has been changed from 'Ansel'.