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The Wolf’s Surrogate by Layla Silver
paranormal
werewolves
shifter
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Wolf Protector
Milly Taiden - 2013
Erica’s gift allows her a special connection with the crime, but it comes at a deep personal cost… Until now, she’s kept her gift a secret, even from the other members of the team. But this case will throw her together with Agent Trent Buchanan. He’s the object of her secret desires, but he’s also a cocky womanizer. She’d rather swim in shark-infested waters with a paper cut than admit she has feelings for him.A man with one desire…Wolf Shifter Trent wants Erica more than he’s ever wanted any woman. He’s spent years patiently waiting for her to admit that she wants him too. Working one-on-one in a race to find a serial killer, Trent’s patience and Erica’s resolve wear thin. When Trent discovers the truth about Erica, will he accept her for who she is? And can he protect her from the horrors that her gift brings?A case that pushes them to the edge…Erica will have to risk it all if she wants to stop the killer, and when she does, Trent may have to put his own life on the line to make sure his mate is protected…
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.
Alpha Turned
K.B. Alan - 2009
The normal life she’s made for herself is only upset once a month when the moon calls to her and she has an uncontrollable urge to turn furry and chase small creatures. And she doesn’t need a man for that. Until she finally meets another werewolf, this one a gorgeous, sexy guy who is determined to change her mind about one furry man in particular–him. No, some men are very, very good… The minute Zach scents Hillary he knows she’s the mate he’s been searching for. Though both the wolf and the man are itching to claim her, first he has to convince her that he’s one of the good guys, and that there are certain benefits to being an alpha werewolf. And there’s no better way of making Hillary see that, than giving her himself—body, mind, and soul. Please note: This book was previously released by another publisher. Only minor editing changes have been made. Alpha Turned can be read by itself. It is not necessary to read the series to enjoy this book. Wolf Appeal Series: Book 1 - Alpha Turned Book 2 - Challenge Accepted Book 3 - Going Deeper
Breeding Cycle
T.A. Grey - 2011
When Sarina is sent away by her father to endure the breeding cycle alone, she never expects a sexy Alpha to come to her doorstep.When Alpha Vane Kategan stumbles upon Sarina in her breeding cycle, he is determined to help her, if only to ease her pain. However, she denies them both what they so desperately want. But Vane won’t give up on his seduction until they both find bliss. What neither of them count on is falling in love.Right when they need each other the most, they are torn apart by her father’s cruelty. Now Sarina must fight to be with the one she loves and risk losing the only family she has left in the process. Can Sarina escape her father’s grasp for the arms of the man she loves?
Tattered Loyalties
Carrie Ann Ryan - 2015
After tragedy struck, Gideon Brentwood became the Alpha of the Talons. But the Pack’s stability is threatened, and he’s forced to take a mate—only the one fate puts in his path is the woman he shouldn’t want.Though the daughter of the Redwood Pack’s Beta, Brie Jamenson has known peace for most of her life. When she finds the man who could be her mate, she’s shocked to discover Gideon is the Alpha wolf of the Talon Pack. As a submissive, her strength lies in her heart, not her claws. But if her new Pack disagrees or disapproves of fate’s choice, the consequences could be fatal.As the worlds Brie and Gideon have always known begin to shift, they must face their challenges together in order to help their Pack and seal their bond. But when the Pack is threatened from the inside, Gideon doesn’t know who he can trust and Brie’s life could be forfeit in the crossfire. It will take the strength of an Alpha and the courage of his mate to realize where true loyalties lie.
Scent of Passion
Elizabeth Lapthorne - 2004
Now the biggest problem she has to face is whether or not to contact the father, a man she hardly knows. He may not know about her and the baby, but she is learning lots about him. Her nightly dreams are hot enough to ignite the bed sheets!Artemais Rutledge, as Alpha Werewolf for his Pack, had been searching for his True Mate for more years than he cared to think about, and felt certain he had found her that one night with Sophie. His biggest problem is claiming her and making her his for all time.When Artemais finally catches up with her, the sparks certainly fly, but she isn't as pliable as he believed. All he needs is to marry her and settle her in his house with their baby, explain he's a werewolf, and try to stop his brothers from finding out what a tough time he's having of it all.He's certain it will be a piece of cake, if he could simply stop wallowing in her scent and get his head (the one on his shoulders) screwed on straight for more than a few seconds at a time.
Loved by the Alpha Leader
Anastasia Chase
It was only after her grandfather got sick that she was allowed to return, and that was only to keep his antique shop open and nothing else.Paxton Christian was an alpha wolf dedicated to keeping his pack and territory safe, including the ungrateful humans that lived in it. It was bred into their moral fibers since birth, they are to protect their land and everything in it, humans and wolves alike.When a lone wolf strolls through Myre Falls and sets his chops on London, Paxton is ready to risk everything he’s ever known to protect the only woman he’s ever loved. Will the knowledge of who Paxton is stop a bond neither of them can deny, or will the danger of his secret kill her and their love forever?
Putting the Heart Before the Horse
Zoe Chant - 2017
When she turns to a matchmaker to help her find the perfect man, she meets a smoking-hot stallion shifter who could run away with her heart. Hope knows he could be her true love, but he spooks her by jumping to marriage right out of the gate. Stallion shifter Josh Farris knows the instant he sees Hope that she's his mate. But when his attempt to sweep her off her feet falls flat, he worries that she isn't cut out for life on the ranch. What if introducing her to his huge family of horse shifters sends her running for the hills? Josh has to learn to take things slow and steady to have any chance of winning this race. But when acts of sabotage threaten the ranch, the alpha stallion has to defend his home and his mate. Can this relationship go the distance? Putting the Heart Before the Horse is a hot, heart-warming standalone horse shifter BBW paranormal romance. No cliffhangers!
Kitty Cat
May Sage - 2017
Tucked in her little corner of the world, she sees no reason to gets involved in the drama of the ever warring packs, until trouble knocks at her door.Trouble wrapped in a delicious package her cat wants to claw.Raygan didn't know what he expected when he moved his pride to the loner's territory; maybe having to deal with a criminal, or someone in hiding. Instead, he found a fiercely protective, insanely attractive lunatic with secrets he wants to unravel.A lunatic who might very well be his fated mate.This book is a standalone; expect a full resolution, no cliffhanger. Also expect explicit language.
Waking the Beast
Lacey Thorn - 2014
On a trip to Africa, she discovers a coveted piece of information—the name the pride leader assumed when he left his home—and she traces his lineage to his descendent.The sleeping lion...Utah Pearce can’t keep his gaze off the woman who slips into the bar every night. Though not his usual type, she brings out the possessive instinct in him, making him battle with himself as he tries to stay away.Mine...Abby’s research never prepared her for the reality in front of her. The beast is waking, and Utah is changing in ways both exciting and terrifying. He is possessive and dominant, and when he finally claims her, neither of them will ever be the same.
Heart of the Wolf
Terry Spear - 2008
Bella, a female red werewolf, was adopted by a pack of gray wolves as a pup. Now grown up, the alpha of the pack tries to make her his mate against her will--Bella knows she has no choice but to run away.She makes her way as a lone wolf until childhood friend, Devlyn, comes to bring her home. On their journey back, they get tangled in up in unimaginable danger and must apprehend a werewolf murderer while keeping their identity secret from humans. The chemistry between them sizzles like never before...but they both know if they mate, Devlyn will have to fight the pack's wicked alpha...and it's a fight to the death.As a companion to Bella and Devlyn's story, this edition includes an exclusive, brand new novella that brings the story of the lupus garou family full circle.Heart of the Wolf series: Heart of the Wolf (Book 1) To Tempt the Wolf (Book 2) Legend of the White Wolf (Book 3)Seduced by the Wolf (Book 4)What People Are Saying about Terry Spear: The couple's chemistry crackles off the page." --Publishers Weekly for Heart of the Wolf, a PW Best Book of the Year "Funny, fun, and extremely intriguing...I haven't read a book by Terry Spear that didn't keep me glued to the pages and still wanting more." --Fresh Fiction for SEAL Wolf in Too Deep"A sizzling page-turner. Terry Spear is wickedly talented." --Night Owl Reviews Top Pick for Savage Hunger 5 Stars
Claiming His Fate
Ellis Leigh - 2014
As a den President of The Feral Breed Motorcycle Club, a lack of control over the beast within isn't just a pain in the ass, it's a death sentence. One served by his club brothers: the judges, jury, and executioners of the wolf-shifting community. At Amnesia Gentlemen’s Club, customers and staff check their real-world identities at the door. Charlotte, one of the club's best waitresses, ditched her legit career in corporate IT because she needs the kind of income those pesky IRS folks can’t track. When the smart-mouthed bombshell pulls a gig serving a private party, she expects nothing more than a few extra tips. That is until dirty-talking Rebel Lynch strolls into the room looking like sin incarnate, flashing motorcycle club colors, and blasting Charlotte's expectations about work, life, and love straight to hell. One glance at Charlotte and Rebel knows she's his fated mate. But a wolf shifter is attacking women at the club, threatening Charlotte’s life, and putting the entire shifter community at risk of exposure. Rebel and his Feral Breed MC brothers must find the crazed shifter before he strikes again. If Rebel can't uncover the new monster in their midst—and learn to rein in the protective instincts of a fully mated Alpha—his future with Charlotte will be dead on arrival.
Arctic Winds
Sondrae Bennett - 2011
. .not even her own doubts. After her skulk abandoned her four years ago, Samantha knew she would never truly be wanted. When she accidentally stumbles into a wolf town and is asked by their premier to stay, she believes it's the novelty of an arctic fox motivating him. She knows she'll be on her own again once he tires of her. Jason finds himself pulled to Samantha from the moment she faints in his arms. His wolf is calling to him, telling him he's found their mate and the heat he feels for Samantha is impossible to resist. But his little fox is loaded down with emotional baggage and doesn't believe she's worthy of love. Can he overcome her fears? Or will pack jealousies and the local foxes convince her she doesn't belong with him before he has a chance?28,000 Words
Wolfe's Hope
Lora Leigh - 2002
The scientist who created him, Hope's mother, has forced his hand. She wants her creation back, and she wants any children he may breed on her daughter.He is a man whose DNA was altered, infused with the genetic code of the wolf. His unique genetic makeup has created a male unlike any other and will make itself known in the most surprising ways. Now Hope must convince her mate she hasn't betrayed him, and they must defeat the plans of a scientist gone mad.
Taming the Alpha
Savannah Stuart - 2011
A month later the sex is still red hot and everything between them is perfect. Or so he thought. Until the night he shows up at her place expecting their usual ritual of mind-blowing sex and finds out she has other plans. And they don’t include him.When Talia announces she’s tired of being his last priority, Grant realizes he might lose the only woman he’s ever cared about. He has to do something fast to fix their relationship, but she’s completely unaware that he’s not human. He’s not above using sex to bind her to him, but when she wants more than that he has a risky decision to make. If he admits the truth he risks not only his heart, but the safety of his pack and the existence of all supernatural beings as well.*Novella length*