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Fairytale Shifters: Beauty and the Beast


Sean Michael - 2015
    In fact he’s clumsy and he can’t see very well, and that’s whether he’s in his human or animal form. Still, he enjoys going to the bar and watching the other shifters hooking up, especially the dancers. Then he sees a slinky kitty dancing on the little stage and he’s immediately smitten. He knows a sexy beauty like that would never go for him, but he’s happy just to watch and fantasize about what could be. For his part, panther shifter Pepper might be gorgeous on the outside, but he knows most people see him as nothing more than a piece of meat and he’s had a hard past. There’s something in the way the big rhino shifter looks at him while he dances, though, that makes him feel special. So when his stint on the stage is over, he heads right to the rhino’s table. Can Tromp and Pepper ignore the world’s expectations and find what they need in each other?

Ardan's Oath


Maggie Hemlock - 2018
    Lion omega, Ian, fled from the only home he ever knew to the Scottish village of Aramore. Across the Atlantic Ocean he hoped to start a new peaceful life free from the chaotic and dangerous life he left behind in Chicago. Surrounded by men in kilts and ancient vampires, Ian struggles to fit in. Life as he knows it is turned upside down at the Festival of Mates when against the odds he meets Lord Ardan Byrne. Fate has delivered him into the lap of his true-mate, but will his past stand in the way of his happily ever after? Alpha Ardan Byrne has waited three hundred years to meet his true-mate. The benevolent ruler of the vampire Coven of Byrne and the proud protector of Aramore doesn’t know what to make of the lion fate deemed as his. When Ian flees the Festival of Mates Lord Ardan is left speechless. As the destined mates grow closer danger lurks around every corner of Ian’s past. Ardan will do whatever it takes to protect him, but is their love enough to overcome Ian’s dark history? Ardan’s Oath is a standalone MPREG romance set in the Hemlock Mpreg Universe.

First Time


Preston Walker - 2017
    He doesn't know anything, beyond his own first name. Where he's from, who might be looking for him - complete mysteries. Suffering from amnesia, the young omega encounters Officer Dell Brightly, an attractive alpha cop, who persuades the frightened shifter to come down to the station and get help. Deputy Jefferson is on desk, and vows to find out more about Corey's enigmatic past. Jefferson charges Dell with the duty to care for the omega, to teach him how to control his instincts and learn what it is to be a shifter. Dell and Corey grow close as the alpha guides the omega through the ins and outs of shifter life. The consummate professional, Dell careful avoids the topic of mating - until Corey finds himself in the throes of his first heat. Meanwhile, a war is brewing. A group of local panthers with a grudge against the shifters are preparing to gain retribution for a past wrong. As Corey becomes increasingly convinced that Dell is withholding at least part of the truth about being an omega, Deputy Jefferson seizes the opportunity to drive a wedge between the two - eventually kidnapping the young omega and revealing his own dark ambitions. Action and intrigue mingle with lust and emotion in "First Time", the captivating 50,000 word first installment of Preston Walker's new gay wolf shifter mpreg series, "Pure Omega Love." Peppered with scenes of explicit alpha/omega erotic gratification, "First Time" is intended for adult audiences only.

Fake Boyfriend


Troy Hunter - 2018
    Neither could have guessed how their arrangement would end! With his strong jaw, piercing grey eyes, and impressive, muscular physique, Alex Nox is used to capturing attention whenever he walks into a room. What this alpha werewolf isn’t used to is having to prove himself. When Alex walks into the writing center with an alluring proposition for his brainy tutor, the introverted Nick must decide if it’s worth playing along with the handsome jock’s scheme. But what should have been a straightforward proposition is soon filled with unexpected twists and unforeseen complications! Chock full of sexy, funny, and seductive characters, this gay book has something for everyone. So sit back, relax, and enjoy the graphic content and stimulating details. Most of all, have fun! 18+ readers only please!

His Burden to Bear


Shelley Grayson - 2016
     Barrett “Bear” Hallinger knows firsthand the heartbreak they can cause. But when an enticing, human scent drifts into the woods before a dark moon run, Bear can’t stop thinking about the man it belongs to. And he’s sure the heat and innocence of it will draw the oversexed shifters in their group like a dinner bell. Trevor Kallal doesn’t want to go camping. Bickering parents are bad enough, then Barrett comes strolling out of the trees glaring at Trevor like he’s done something wrong. Now, Trevor has to manage not to humiliate himself in front of the hottest man he’s ever seen. To protect Trevor from the shifters who seduce for sport, Bear has to make them believe Trevor’s already been claimed. Bear won’t love a human--he’s lived by that rule since he was a child. But as he keeps Trevor close to keep him safe, he may learn that some rules were meant to be broken.His Burden to Bear is a stand-alone novel within the Dark Moon Shifters universe, with no cliffhanger.

Something Like Heaven


Susi Hawke - 2021
    As a guardian angel, Nikolai has one job—to protect his charge. That’s it. Nothing more, nothing less. Follow the Corporate manual and watch over the charge in his care to the best of his ability. Which isn’t a problem since following the rules is what he does best. Until now. Until this charge. Until Nikolai begins to… feel. Nikolai is stunned when he first experiences human emotions. The next shocker comes when he falls in love with his own charge—his Jonathan. Whether or not to save Jonathan when his life is at risk isn’t even a question, neither is sacrificing his grace to make it happen. This 26k short read novella is the prequel for an upcoming series. Watch out for an adorable demon, dreams coming true, and the biggest shocker two cis males could never expect to receive. Yes, this is an mpreg story! I hope you find all the heart and laughter you can expect from Susi Hawke.

Coffee and Honeybuns


Minerva Howe - 2021
    He gets the coffee and keeps the schedule, but he's just an ordinary bear shifter from Colorado who could stand to lose a few pounds. His co-workers call him "Teddy", and he's not sure he's cutthroat enough to be promoted to junior agent. When he gets coffee from a new shop one day, though, Reed meets grizzly shifter Tyler Ronson, who not only thinks Reed is adorable, he's pretty sure Reed is his mate. Even though he's only in Valleywood to open a new Rocky Mountain Java, Tyler wants to make Reed feel better, to help him feel loved and cared for. When it comes time for Tyler to leave Valleywood, he knows he has to convince Reed to come with him. Reed doesn't know if he can give up his dream of making it big, the one he's worked so long to find, but he knows Tyler is the man for him, so he has to decide: should he stay in Valleywood and keep his old hopes alive or go back to Colorado with the love of his life?

Party Nuts


Dani Gray - 2021
    He was a squirrel shifter from a large family and loved life with his three best friends. He loved being able to dress people up and make them feel their absolute best. He felt it was his calling in life to show people how to be true to themselves, no matter what others told them they had to be.Quentin Everett was a cougar shifter who’d been kicked out of his home at a young age by an uncaring mother. He had been raised by an older brother, until that brother was kicked out, then he became the oldest, raising his younger sibling until it was his turn to be banished. He never knew his father, just like the rest of his siblings. When he got older, he managed to put himself through school on scholarships and became a park ranger. He loved the freedom it gave his cougar, and himself.Getting tickets to the event of the year at The Underground, a costume party was something that everyone wanted. Sammy was dressed as a bandit, and even though he’d helped his besties with their costumes (much to their annoyance) everyone was dressed fabulous, when some skanky fairy came along and tried to steal his booty of nuts! Mayhem ensued as Sammy tried to collect his lost booty of nuts from the floor, as chaos with mates began.

The Perfect Blend


A.D. Ellis - 2021
     Justin plans to put his business and baking skills to good use once he owns the small-town coffee shop of his dreams. He’s willing to do whatever it takes to make his dreams come true. If that means involving an unsuspecting silver fox in his scheme, so be it. Morgan knows moving to Briarton was the right step in getting his life back on track. A case of mistaken identity lands Morgan right in the middle of young, handsome Justin’s completely unexpected plan. Morgan should just say no, but something deep inside urges him to take a chance. Will Justin and Morgan complete the terms of their unconventional deal? Or will they finally admit there’s more between them than they first realized? **The Perfect Blend is a steamy, M/M age-gap, marriage of convenience, coffee shop romance.**

Wild Wild Hex


Jordan L. Hawk - 2017
    He doesn’t expect to find out Rafael is his familiar.When Enoch runs afoul of the murderous Bone Gang, he and Rafael strike a deal to take down the gang together. As lawman and outlaw work together, Enoch soon realizes the next thing the gentleman bandit steals will be his heart.Words: 16,260

Timber Pack Chronicles


Rob Colton - 2011
    The object of Parker Montgomery's crush is big man on campus Colton Butler, who is much more than he appears to be.Colton has been watching Parker from a distance, patiently waiting for the day when he will finally be able to claim his destined mate.When Parker is threatened by a rogue wolf, Colton's instincts take over and he finds that his actions have consequences that threaten to tear his pack apart.

Deacon (New Haven #0)


Nicholas Bella - 2020
    Everything I have in life, I had to work hard to get it. Nothing ever came easy for me, but my trials and tribulations made me the powerful, Alpha werewolf I am today. Nobody crosses me and lives to brag about it. Nobody. But, I wasn't always this way, there was once a time when I saw a different life for myself. Join me on this tale as I recount the events of my journey that changed me forever. You know you want to. ​Nothing will prepare you for this story, so just strap in and hold on tight. ​Warning: This series is highly addictive, and fans have complained that it's all they can think about, oftentimes re-reading each book until their next fix. Reader Advisory: 18 and older. Content may be sensitive to some readers, discretion is advised.

The Hummingbird's Gift


Reese Morrison - 2020
    Sometimes these forms come with an extra gift: strength-sharers can give mental commands while heart-singers can shape others’ emotions.Rohahen has been hiding his crush on Tier for fifteen years. For the balance of the tribe, the Chief must marry a heart-singer, not a strength-sharer like himself.Only Rohahen is starting to wonder if there might be other ways of being a heart-singer. When Tier starts to return his affection, perhaps he can find the bravery to show the world who he really is.Because the ways of the gods are mysterious. And maybe they didn’t get it wrong after all.The Hummingbird’s Gift is a companion story to Hummingbird and Kraken. It will not make sense as a stand-alone. It has an adorable bison shifter, a possessive bobcat, a heart-singer coming into his own, plenty of heat, and a HEA.

Let Sleeping Wolves Lie


Tielle St. Clare - 2011
    Instinct tells Dex he's met his mate but the man seems less than thrilled at the prospect. And has totally suppressed his inner wolf.Maddock has no intention of getting involved with any man, especially a little hottie who's a little nuts. The guy actually thinks he's a werewolf and that Maddock is one as well.But resisting temptation is harder than he imagined. The full moon is on the rise and instinct can't be denied forever.

Wolfsbane


S.J. Himes - 2020
    Unable to transform, Rael is left with few options. He can accept the Alpha's ruling and be banished, pulling his mother with him—or agree to a courtship with Jameson Mercer, heir presumptive of their Boston Southside Pack and the object of Rael's longtime unrequited crush.If he mates with Jameson, he can remain in the pack, and he and his mother won't have to suffer the indignity of being forced to uproot their whole lives.Rael reluctantly agrees to the plan. He's been in love with Jameson since he was a kid, and there's no way Jameson cares about him in the same way. Rael is afraid he’s setting himself up for a lifetime of misery.But then begins a seduction that breaks down every preconceived notion that Rael had about Jameson, and he dares to hope.Of course, things are never that easy. Jameson is the perfect alpha, and Rael's human heritage hides a secret that threatens his life. The Southside Pack is primed to fracture as power dynamics shift. And Rael is forced to reconcile who he always thought he was with who he could become.WOLFSBANE is a 37,000 word novella set in the Infinite Arcana, an expanded universe shared with The Beacon Hill Sorcerer, but can be read as a standalone.