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Wild Desire by Toya Richardson


paranormal
shifters
5-star
tension-suspense

Her Dragon's Flame


Stella Jenn - 2021
    He saved a lot of people that day, but I could never track him down. Until now. Ian's a local firefighter—and a dragon. The world knows dragons exist, but I'm determined to show everyone there are more supernatural beings out there than anyone imagines.A reporter as good as I am can always root out a hot story.I'm not going to fall for the target of my investigation, and tragedy in his past means he's not going to give his heart to me. It doesn't matter how hot our chemistry burns, it's not happening, no matter how steamy our stolen kisses get.Soon enough, I don't want to uncover his secrets for a story. I want everything about him for myself.His dragon knows we're meant to be fated mates, so how do I convince the man to take a new chance at love?

Polarity of Us: A Northern Lights Novel


K.B. Ladnier - 2017
    Life has been on the fast track to hell for me lately. Between my fiancé cheating on me just weeks before walking down the aisle, and my career as an author going down the drain from lack of inspiration; I'm a hot mess. When it starts to feel like nothing will look up, my best friend Hannah comes to the rescue with a vacation in mind. One that involves leaving the city life of Chicago, for a more secluded one in a small town called White Hemlock in British Columbia, Canada. I thought nothing could bring back my inspiration to write, or my ability to feel so strongly for someone again. That is, until I met him... My name is Bastian Urso. I'm not completely human and my life has been a mess for as long as I can remember. My wife was taken away from me by hunters for being what we are, leaving not only a gaping hole in my heart, but also leaving me to raise our daughter Addylin alone. We left our home in Alaska not long after for this secluded city called White Hemlock for a fresh start. Here, we found the peace we needed to move on with life, Addy being the only thing holding me together. But the pain and bitter loneliness of losing my wife only seemed to get worse with every passing day. That is, until I met her... Two people. Two different worlds. More than two hearts at stake. Daisy and Bastian are polar opposites in almost every way, but one; loving each other more than they feel they deserve to. ***This is a standalone novel and is recommended for ages 16+ due to language and some sexual situations.***

Forbidden Mate


C.R. Robertson - 2021
    Now, as an outside danger tests the tentative alliance between the species, their only chance of survival is together.As every step forward takes them deeper into a web of lies and deceit that spans centuries, the secrets hiding around every corner threaten to destroy everything they ever believed. Time is running out, and the only hope left is to unravel the mystery behind lycan and vampire genetics.Evolution defined them, but it also created a monster that could annihilate them all. As Levi and Tasha’s love defies every law their species lived by, it still may not be strong enough to save them from the Hellspawn.

Big Bad Wolf (New Hope Alphas #1)


L. Nicole - 2022
    She just knew she was slowly dying in Chicago. She needed a change. West Virginia seemed like just the thing.Still, the town isn’t quite what she expected. There’s an air of mystery around the whole place and she’s finding out fast that they don’t trust outsiders.Especially Cole Gibson.He’s made it very clear that he doesn’t think she belongs in New Hope. Tessa almost agrees with him, but there’s something about Cole that makes her want to stay. She’s drawn to him.He tells her she needs to stay away from him. Yet, he’s always around. That can’t be a coincidence can it?Tessa’s about to learn what happens when you tempt a Big, Bad Wolf.Lily is bringing you a brand-new paranormal series that turns fairytales upside down and gives them a supernatural twist. Welcome to the world of New Hope. Where nothing is what it seems, but everything a girl could want. Be prepared for over-the-top alphas and enough dirty that you may need a cold shower.

Surge


Angel Payne - 2019
    The only thing better than becoming a badass warrior by day is basking in the man’s passion by night.But the newly christened Flare―and all her solar-powered abilities―must remain a secret from the world, hidden from enemies that threaten to reemerge at any moment...like the most important day of Reece and Emma’s life. The crisis exposes a new layer to the Consortium’s vile vendetta and forces the newlyweds into a painful separation.When Reece and Emma are finally reunited, the joy is double-edged. Team Bolt is still in danger, and there’s a precious new life they’ll do anything to protect―including going into hiding. With her identity stripped and her life changed, Emma questions her choices and retreats from Reece. The hero of LA is broken and searching for answers, and everything hangs in the balance.

Billion Dollar Mistake (Doctors of Denver)


K.C. Crowne - 2021
    Now, I’m married to an infuriatingly cocky billionaire.It started with an innocent crush. The popular boy from the wealthy side of town.And a dorky girl he teased mercilessly.Fast forward and the boy I wanted is now a man.Nothing like the star of my teenage fantasies.He's ruggedly handsome and charming.Charismatic. Confident. Sexy. I figured there's no way he’d ever notice me.Turns out he did.In fact, he needs me to be his new fake wife!He says I'll get my dream job if I agree.One problem remains. This was supposed to be a temporary arrangement. But the two little babies growing in my belly are here to stay. Did I make the biggest mistake of my life?

Be Brave With Me


J.B. Havens - 2019
    Havens and CA Miconi. The first book, Be Brave with Me, is set in the small southern town of Green Springs, Mississippi, where the days are hot and the nights are hotter! Meg Meg thought she was strong until tragedy struck--twice. Now she's alone in the world. For six months, she's been running from her demons, never staying in one place for long. Until she lands in Green Springs, Mississippi. Drew Drew was the golden boy of Lee County, destined for football greatness. It all went to hell in an instant, forever changing his life. He clawed out of his pit of despair and is settled into a comfortable, but lonely life, when Meg comes roaring into town. Immediately, he recognizes Meg’s pain hiding behind her brash exterior. Drew wants to help her heal; Meg wants to flee to continue searching for peace. Is she brave enough to stay? Is he brave enough to let her go?

Hook, Line And Sinker


Becca Fanning - 2016
    Here she is, all alone in a remote Alaskan fishing village. Almost all her stuff is gone, thanks to the airline losing her luggage. No cellphone, no credit cards. Just forty dollars that she was slowly drinking at this bar. She had her camera too, but the idea of using it to photograph whales was the furthest thing from her mind. She was on the run and on the brink of making some very bad decisions, threatening to tear down anyone who got close to her. Henry watched as the new girl ran out of the bar. Something about her caught his eye. Mostly that she was a new girl: they didn't get many of those in Alaska. What brought her here? Why was she in such bad straits? And why did he feel some primal stirring for her? As he ran after her, he had to suppress his Bear Shifter instincts: he wasn't hunting prey. He was hunting for a mate. This 13,000 word short story features a Happily Ever After, No Cliffhanger and lots of graphic primal hotness. For mature audiences only. I've attached some free stories after it as my way of thanking you for checking it out!

Shadowing their Matee (Perfect Pairs #3)


Tamsin Baker - 2021
    

Royally Charmed


Lea Jade - 2021
    A HUMAN. But I’ll be her protector even if it kills me. Caleb I’ve been accused of murder. One I didn’t commit. And now the alluring, human witch investigating the crime has my Lion dying to claim her. The one female who is off limits to me. I’m Alpha of the Pride, heir to the Lion Throne. I can have any Lioness for my queen, so why am I so hungry for a taste of the forbidden priestess? That she challenges me only makes me want her more. But now she’s missing. Another witch, taken by the murderer. I will do everything in my power to find her and protect her from him. She’s mine now. Haile Lion shifters are the worst. They act like women are possessions to be captured, broken and bred. The only reason I allowed him close was a case of mistaken identity. I thought he was a friend but find out he’s the enemy. A royal shifter, heir to the throne, who has been lying this entire time. But I wasn’t expecting my body to recognize him, and want him this badly. His only crime… destroying my walls and stealing my heart. And now the real killer is after me. He mutilated those witches and now he’s come for me too. I must escape. And discover, once and for all, the secrets of my past. Before it’s too late. *** You’ll love this suspenseful, paranormal romance, filled with mystery to keep you guessing, because who doesn’t love a crime to solve, secrets to uncover, and a sizzling, happy ending. Get it now. Publisher Note: This is a paranormal, romantic suspense story and the First Book in the Royal Bad Boy Shifter Series. This is also Part One of The Royal Lions Duology (Part Two - Royally Betrayed, available for pre-order now, will be released this winter). All stories in the Royal Bad Boy Shifter Series are 18+ with a happy-ever-after ending and no cheating, and can be read as standalone.

Mated by Garrus (Carnal Creek Shifters Book 2)


Haley Weir - 2019
     She believed in all things supernatural since a young age, and she always seemed to say the wrong thing at the wrong time.. After writing an article about vampires hiding amongst the rich and famous, she's promptly fired from her job at Freedom Times Magazine . Janus headed to the comic book store to sell a few of her collectables only to find herself face-to-face with something truly out of this world. Little did she know, Janus was the destined mate of the red-eyed stranger that saved her life. Garrus Rex, Delta of the Silverblood pack, followed his enemies into the city to stop them from hunting humans. The Bane Bloods cornered a female, his female. Garrus recognized the mate mark on her wrist and it nearly sent him into a rage. The fearless woman resembled the Goddess of Mercy, Eir, too much to be a coincidence. Is Garrus willing to jeopardize the fat of his entire pack off of a mere suspicion? Steamy, Fun Standalone romance with a HEA. Contains mature themes, adult language, and sexy shifters. 18+ Readers Only!

Give Her the Moon (Fated Mates Book 7)


Rochelle Paige - 2018
    Or at least it’s felt that way ever since he attempted the impossible—uniting witches and shifters. As he tries to maintain the delicate balance, finding his fated mate is more vital than ever. Jane Smith has no responsibilities to anyone but herself. Finally. She’s more than happy to fade into the woodwork. But when her favorite customer insists on setting her up on a blind date, she reluctantly agrees. It was only supposed to be a harmless night of fun... until it was more. Until he was everything. Give Her the Moon was previously published as Ask for the Moon as part of the Paranormal Dating Agency Kindle World.

Eat Me


Amber Dark - 2020
    I’ve eaten gallons of ice cream, cried a lot, and haven’t even had sex since.And now, I’m out at a nightclub, and a super sexy guy is seducing me. Whoa!Who is this dirty-talking guy who’s making me break my self-imposed rules? Mayim, that’s who.And tonight, I’m no longer the book nerd who stays home on the weekend. I’m going to indulge in my secret desires…with a stranger.***This book contains smoking hot sex scenes, plenty of swearing, and a whole lot of titillating pleasure. All sex is consensual, and you must be aged 18+ to read it.

Mated to the Alpha: A Shifter Romance (Hardwood Shifters Book 1)


Skye Darrel - 2020
     Every shifter has a fated mate, but I gave up on finding mine.My bear slumbers inside me like he’s dead.That’s just fine.I don’t need a woman or the hassle of a family.Or so I thought.Today my bear wakes up with a roar. He smells her first, and I see her next.Our mate.I’m obsessed and aching with the need to possess what’s mine.Lori’s a city girl who just finished college and moves to the town of Hardwood for her first teaching job. The last thing she expects to find is a growly bear shifter with massive muscles who claims her as his. As it turns out, the town name isn’t the only thing that’s hard.Daven gave up on finding his one true mate. Living alone as a forest ranger is all he wants, until a curvy little teacher crosses his path. When her sweet virgin scent rouses his inner bear, this alpha knows he’s met the one. Book One of the Hardwood Shifters. Standalone. High heat and over the top. No cheating and a HEA sweeter than candy.

Ranger Knox


Meg Ripley - 2017
    Because of my role as head ranger at Acadia National Park, as well as the Alpha of my clan, I have the responsibility of making sure no outsiders know about the real reason why our park came to be. Hannah, a journalist who's been snooping around, doing research for an exposé, is most definitely an outsider, no matter how much the ursine part of my brain keeps insisting that she should belong to me.She should be mine. Except she’s not a bear--she’s not any kind of shifter. How could I want her? Is it possible that a human...could be my mate?And how will I keep her from unraveling the mystery that has kept us safe from the public eye for generations?**Intended for readers age 18+ only. Contains mature, sizzling-hot situations and language that may be objectionable to some readers.**