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Thorns (The Devious Fae, #1)


Katerina Martinez - 2021
    but I kissed him anyway, and now I'm here. My fault.Oh, where's here? It's definitely not the Blind Raccoon, one of Seattle's grungiest, dirtiest, most prestigious dive bars. No, that beautiful stranger at the bar is the reason I'm plucked out of the human world, where most things make sense, and brought to a place called Arcadia - the world of the Fae.A world of monsters.He brings me to a mansion called Emerald Hall, and while it's breathtakingly pretty, I'm a prisoner here, stuffed into a cell and warned not to be seen by the other Fae. I have to try to get out of here, using every trick I learned growing up, but I can't help wanting to know more about the man who stole me from my home and brought me all the way to his.You know, after he tried to kill me.There's something about him, about this place, and about me. Secrets just waiting to be unraveled, if only I cared to pull the threads. But who has time for that when there's escaping to do?

Auctioned for Her Blood (The Vampires' Illuminant, #1)


Mara Leigh - 2021
    If only she’d listened…When I was fourteen, my mom was killed protecting me from witches wielding powerful dark magic, leaving me alone and hunted for a secret contained in my blood.Ten years later, lonely and desperate to escape my boring safe life, I break Mom’s rule and go out after dark, only to land on an auction block where two wealthy and powerful men bid their fortunes for a night with me.I can’t deny that I’m drawn to both of these smoking hot men—one a cultured intellect and the other a dangerous bad boy—and I’m whisked into a glamorous world of powerful vampires, dark secrets and darker desires.My rule-breaking leads to passion like I’ve never known, but ends in disaster when I’m captured and trapped in a dangerous prison full of vicious creatures all hungry for my blood—and my innocence.As I discover the mysterious power I hold deep inside me, can I survive long enough to escape captivity? And as I develop intense feelings for more than one of my protectors, how can I possible choose just one?Auctioned for Her Blood is Book 1 of The Vampires’ Illuminant series. Expect a steamy, exciting story, where the heroine falls for more than one man and doesn’t have to choose.

Chosen by Blood


Lacey Carter Andersen - 2021
    And so when he disappeared, I let him go.What else could I do?Time has passed and my life has changed. Everyone I ever loved is dead, and the fate of my vampire clan rests on my shoulders. Only, without my unique powers, I will fall to an enemy who plans to destroy the peace so hard-won in our town and leave a trail of blood and death in his wake.So when my path crosses my forbidden human once more. And this time, there’s nothing human about him. Will we have the chance we lost so long ago? Or are our futures shrouded in blood?Chosen by Blood has a hot shifter man, a strong vampire woman, and a bond that goes beyond the supernatural. So grab your copy of this standalone, which takes place in an exciting new paranormal world.

Wolf of Ash


Amelia Shaw - 2021
    Now the pack’s out for blood. But even his execution isn’t enough to soothe the Alpha’s anger. Which is why Maddox, who Talia has been fated to since birth, rejects his mating bond with her and banishes her. She has three days to leave town…or the pack will hunt her down.Within hours of her departure, her own pack’s deathly decree takes a back seat to a more pressing threat: Galen, the next Alpha of the Long Claw pack that her father tried to kill, captures her. He doesn’t know that Talia and Maddox are no longer mates, and she intends to keep it that way.Galen plans to use her as a bargaining chip, which is the only thing keeping her alive. But how long can she keep up the ruse? Because she’s still in town, and her pack is going to sense that. The clock is ticking until the hunt for her begins, then she’ll have two pack Alphas who want her dead.The one who rejected her…and the one who kidnapped her…Fans of Jaymin Eve, Callie Rose, and Avery Stone won’t be able to get enough of this slow burn, rejected mates shifter series!Scroll up and one click to start reading this steamy paranormal romance series today!*** Author warning: There IS a cliff hanger ending, and will lead straight into book 2!

THE BEAR'S BRIDE: A Mail-Order Service Paranormal Romance (Midlife Shifters of Shadow Falls Book 3)


Erin Havoc - 2021
    She has nothing to her name when she meets Nick.Turns out her groom is her mate.Rome knows she should be elated. But she’s not staying. She left her sister behind, the one person who ever treated her right. Rome needs money to rescue her. She needs the money to buy their freedom.Even if it breaks her mate’s heart.Nick is surprised to learn he has signed for a mail-order service.Only he hasn’t.His mate found him somehow, and his bear is finally at home.But Nick can’t rest. Something is wrong with his mate. He feels it in his gut.Worse? Someone is trying to break through the wards protecting Shadow Falls. Someone who is unwelcome.Someone who means harm.

Alpha Brute (Wolf Kings)


Sara Fields - 2022
    I was never meant to be his mate, but fate had other plans for me.I fought him as he carried me off, but there was no stopping him when he tore off my dress, spanked me and then punished me until I screamed his name into the sheets with his belt still tight around my throat.No amount of begging is going to save me from him. He’s going to mount and rut me like a savage beast and then he will mark me so that the world knows that I belong to him.Soon enough, I’ll know that too.Publisher's Note: Alpha Brute is a stand-alone novel in the Wolf Kings series. It includes spankings, rough, intense sexual scenes, and strong D/s themes. If such material offends you, please don't buy this book.

Wolf Hunted (Rejected Moons Book 1)


J.L. Wilder - 2022
    

Where the Werewolves Run


Lola Glass - 2022
    And I would be like them, if not for my dad.He discovered a cure, used it on me and my mom… and then ran away with us.Questionable decision, right?So I stole the research and headed into the town, determined to get the cure into the hands of the lycans.But the town hates outsiders almost as much as they hate my family.The only person who will even have a conversation with me is the hot guy who runs the town's diner, and he only talks to me when no one else is around to hear.If the lycans find out who I am, they'll kill me. But if they don't, I'll never be able to cure them.Regardless of my fate, I'm not leaving this town until everyone in it has a chance to take the cure… even if that means embracing the connection I have with the diner guy.Because I think we might be fated mates.*This new-adult paranormal romance features sass, snow, and steamy slow-burn romance.Moon of the Monsters Trilogy Release Dates (may be moved up)Where the Werewolves Run: February 10thWhere the Lycans Howl: March 3rdWhere the Monsters Change: March 24th

Small Town Dragon Daddy


Lisa Daniels - 2021
    While running from one alpha male,I had not intended to fall into the arms of another.Instead of a high powered, wealthy fiancé who controlled meI find myself under the caring spell of young father.With one kiss, I know that my destiny is forever changed.Seeing his dragon shifter son in his full splendor,I can’t wait to see what Cooper looks like.Then again, his black hair, broad chest, and luscious lips –I’ve never felt such a primal pull to anyone the way I feel with him.But there’s a sadness behind his eyes when he looks at his son.Will he only ever see me as a shifter nanny?Or can I convince him that I’m worth him taking another chance on love?

Vampire Bonds


Delia E. Castel - 2020
    Now he must save my humanity.When my slayer sisters left me for dead, only one man came to my rescue. Alaric Severin, a powerful and mysterious master vampire.He’s about to unlock the mystery of my power. A secret so terrible it could mean my execution.I want to resist Alaric but I crave his kisses. I need his touch. I yearn for his blood. Maybe vampires and slayers aren’t so different.VAMPIRE BONDS is the captivating first instalment of the Darkbloods Saga, a YA paranormal romance full of adventure, suspense, and page-turning twists. Perfect for fans of Twilight, Vampire Diaries, and Buffy.

An Alpha's Captive: A Brandt Wolf Pack


Amarie Avant - 2018
    Gerard left home, years ago, after relinquishing his title as Alpha due to personal demons. He’s looking into the spike of deaths and deceit in his small town but in the center of it all is the dangerous and alluring Teegan Dean. He’ll do anything to keep her safe. Teegan guards dark secrets and doesn’t believe she’s worthy of Gerard’s protection. While one wolf wants to save her another ruthless Alpha, Kano Hok’ee, has laid claim to her. For centuries these two clans have been enemies; the Brandt’s - known for their unscrupulous manipulation and the Hok’ees - notorious for murder, lies and deception. Now a power struggle has finally erupted. As past secrets come to haunt the town of Silverton, the Heads of each clan must meet in order to cease this impending war. Teegan is the key to one pack's destruction, as she is, strength to the other.

Rookie Shift


Mia Taylor - 2018
     Unfortunately for me, a past I never knew about is about to slap me in the face, one wrought with supernatural forces. My training officer, August stares at me like he knows something about me but nothing throws a wrench into my destiny like the untimely arrival of a dark shadow from the past. And now August has to train me on much more than just policing. Author's Note: Due to the steamy nature this book is recommended for 18 and over. It is a stand a lone with an HEA.

Wolf Retreat


N. Gray - 2021
    Their only recourse? To attend a retreat where alphas meet their forever mate. They're hoping to find an alpha who would protect them from danger.Shawn's problem: After three years, he still hadn’t found his fated mate. When a friend suggested a Wolf Retreat, it piqued his interest enough to attend. Hopefully, one female stirred his inner beast into claiming her, or doom him to loneliness with the possibility of losing his pack.The retreat: When Shawn saw Carmen, the dark-haired beauty with bright green eyes, sparks flew. He knew she was the one and would do everything in his power to protect her, even if it meant fighting to the death.Wolf Retreat is a stand-alone HEA shifter romance featuring characters from the Blaire Thorne universe.

Cursed Mate


Jen L. Grey - 2022
    So when my sister ran away to be with her new boyfriend, I chased after her.A strange, crimson-eyed man attacked me within minutes of my arrival, only to bring me my destiny.Alex, an arrogant, handsome flirt, saved me. No matter how hard we try to fight our connection, we're drawn to each other.While he reluctantly agrees to help me, I discover a terrifying new world filled with creatures that shouldn't be real; shifters; vampires; angels; witches; and so much more. I'm surrounded by supernaturals with even a silver wolf and her mate sheltering me.Every minute I'm in Shadow Terrace becomes increasingly more dangerous, but I’ll risk everything to save my sister.Even if it means turning my back on the man who could possibly complete my soul.

Her Vampire King (Royally Mated)


Bianca Cole - 2022
    Only the most powerful vampires could stand a chance of resisting. My steel willpower is being tested, but no one is as strong as me. Until I scent her. A blood that calls to me. A blood that drives me insane. A blood I can’t resist. I stalk her through the streets, tracking her. When I get my hands on her, the need is too difficult to resist. She’s the most beautiful woman I’ve ever seen. Vampires don’t mate, but this connection feels deep and sacred. My people have wanted me to take a wife for decades. It looks like I’ve just found her. They won’t like it, but I don’t care. I’m claiming this tasty, stunning human as my own. They will want to stop me, I’d like to see them try. No one can defeat me. I’ll protect her, if it's the last thing I do. Her Vampire King is the fourth book in the Royally Mated Series by Bianca Cole. This book is a safe story with no cliffhangers and a swoon worthy happily ever after ending. This story has hot scenes and bad language, so if those kind of books offend you, you won't like this one. It features a dreamy over the top possessive vampire king.