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Bear Bait


Harmony Raines - 2017
    On the run, she is given the address of a witch who can help her. But she soon learns that not everything she has been told is true, and people who she thought she could trust, are not all they seem. Bear shifter Cade Loveson finds Octavia in the woods. She is being hunted by a degetty, a demon pulled from the Underworld by the druids. He has no idea why she is being hunted. But he swears to her he will protect her. She is, after all, his mate. When danger closes in, and the real reason Octavia was forced into his world becomes apparent, can he work with the rest of the Loveson family to fight off the impending threat? Is it possible they can survive and live their own happy ever after, and wipe out the threat of the Templars? Find out in Bear Bait.

Shifters of SoHo


J.S. Striker - 2018
    Enter the deadly seductive worlds in J. S. Striker’s all new series. Book 1: Jack - Jillian Jones has everything going for her: a great job, a generous salary and a peaceful life in the sought after neighborhood of SoHo, New York. One day it all vanishes and she is dragged into a world she doesn’t even know exists—one that’s too magical and too outrageous to comprehend. Soon, she’s caught up in a secret that would have many others running away. And there’s no person to rely on other than a dangerous man who’s too attractive for his own good… Book 2: Kasper - Kasper has always lived a semi isolated life, something that’s a choice and a necessity at the same time. It’s all disrupted when a certain fairy comes marching through his front door: bold, feisty and offering a mission he has no choice but to take. It’s all standard at first—until one night changes everything between them, and he finds himself fighting not just the enemy but feelings he shouldn’t be having. Book 3: Xian - Xian has always had one goal in life: to protect his tribe and do what’s best for them, even at the cost of his pride. His plans are already in place for the future of his kind until trouble comes in the form of a woman, one who’s human and too opinionated for her own good. But he might have use for her yet…so long as he can ignore those pretty blue eyes trying to reel him in. Mature Content.

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!

Veteran Shifters Box Set 1


Zoe Chant - 2018
    Loyalty. Family. Freedom. These veterans served their country and their communities alone…until they met their mates. Deep in the Rocky Mountains, shapeshifters run openly through the forests. Slowly, a community has been growing by Glacier National Park. And three different Marine veterans arrive there, not expecting to stay forever—until they meet the women they know they’ll spend their lives with. But their happiness won’t come without a struggle. Can they overcome hardship and heartbreak to build new love, and new families? Combining sizzling passion with deep love and a touch of adventure, the Veteran Shifters series is a must-read for fans of T.S. Joyce, Terry Bolryder, and Harmony Raines. With 300+ five star reviews, 16,000 copies sold, and 6 million Kindle Unlimited pages read, these spellbinding books have captivated paranormal romance readers worldwide. Now you can save 30% on the first three books with this convenient box set. Contains strong mature heroines, dangerous enemies, hunky Marine vets, gorgeous vistas, and absolutely no cliffhangers! One-click now for three beautiful tales of searing passion, love, and family!

Wolf Rising


Sophie Davis - 2021
    I’ve always known mine—a mate chosen for political gain to create an alliance for the Gemini Wolf Pack. Of course, I never expected he might be a fae prince. Hold my beer while I swoon. With the potential suitor on his way for a royal visit, my days of sneaking off for trysts and illegal fight clubs are numbered.Then I meet him. Enzo.One night of harmless fun leaves me as the only witness to the death of the Virgo Pack's heir. I should hate the wolf who killed him, but there’s an inexplicable bond that draws me to Enzo. When we’re together, I feel alive for the first time. And I’m not ready to give that up.Dark and deadly, Enzo is like no one I’ve ever met. But I’m playing a dangerous game with rules I don’t understand. My choices are about to catch up with me...unless fate finds me first.This is a full-length (85k) Fated Mates shifter romance for readers who love Jaymin Eve, Leia Stone, and Caroline Peckham.

Secret Baby for the Dragon


Alexis Davie - 2019
    That is until his father, the Dragon King, orders him to assist with a charity event, urging him to spend time with people outside of his social circle.Becca Dillon is the owner of New Horizons, a non-profit organization that helps improve the lives of orphaned Gifted children and teenagers. The organization has a lot of difficulties raising money. When the Dragon King offers to donate all the proceeds of his charity ball to New Horizons, Becca is both stunned and shocked.When Becca and Dax meet, sparks immediately ignite, and they are whirled into a world of passion and undeniable attraction.It seems like nothing could go wrong, until the ancient curse that plagues Dax’s family threatens to ruin their happiness. Can Becca and Dax’s love survive when they are threatened by an unknown force, and their lives come crashing down around them?AUTHOR’S NOTE: This is a stand-alone dragon shifter romance. Story contains mature themes and language, and is intended for 18+ readers only.

Coven


Victoria Danann - 2021
    As a collective, they're the Second Sursolid. Sorcery to the seventh power. If the responsibility of that isn't enough to trigger a desire to grow up, they're also coming into the bjorocq, time of mating. One by one, they learn there's something more interesting than dragon-boarding with bros.

Christmas in July


Ophelia Sexton - 2019
    As a devastating wildfire threatens Bearpaw Ridge, she meets and falls for a handsome firefighter who's traveled all the way from Australia to help save the town. Becoming his mate would mean leaving everything and everyone Hannah loves, but how can she live without her fated mate? Note: This is a standalone version of the novella included with Bearpaw Ridge Firefighters Boxed Set #2. It's book 9.5 in the series, and takes place between Ember and Inferno.

The Lion's Surprise Baby: A Paranormal Pregnancy Romance


Jade White - 2018
    Please only read if these themes interest you. Only suitable for adults. It had been a long time since Tara Phillips had slept with a man but a passionate night full of adventurous sex was just what she needed. And it was just what she got when she met the smooth and handsome property developer Brenton Morgan whilst on vacation in California. It was supposed to be a holiday fling which was why Brenton never revealed his secret shape-shifting lion side to her. However, what was meant to be just one night would become much, much more 9 months later and life as they knew it would never be the same again... Warning: This is a sex fueled paranormal romance featuring a curvy heroine and a hunky werelion. Please only read if these themes interest you. Only suitable for adults.

Alpha Wolf


Rayne Rachels - 2019
     Draven Grayson is tired of dealing with the power-hungry she-wolves and the determination of some of the pack members to keep the old alpha’s cruel ways. He wants his mate, but she has to be strong enough to deal with the pack’s problems. The attraction between Kelly and Draven is instant and strong. Can Draven protect Kelly from his issues and from the pack members who want to harm her, or will he lose her forever?

Bearly Falling


Ally Summers - 2017
    Career-driven Gabi is only in Twilight Hollow for a few days for work. As the event coordinator for the annual Fall Festival, she has her work cut out for her. She thinks everything is under control until she meets Boone McScott. The hottest man she’s ever seen. Boone has been waiting for his fated mate, he just didn’t expect her to show up at the same time he discovers a lost bear cub on his orchard. Someone has hidden her on his land to keep her out of the hands of her stepfather. Boone’s the kind of man who will keep her safe no matter what. But things have just gotten complicated. The police are searching for the cub, and Boone needs Gabi’s help to hide her. Together they hatch a plan that could either tear them apart or seal their future. Boone and his bear need to convince Gabi that she should let everything go and give in to her heart. But is he strong enough for them all? It might be too late before Gabi realizes sometimes falling is the only way through. In the small town of Twilight Hollow you can always count on your alpha. This is a hot and steamy BBW bear shifter romance. Bearly Falling is a standalone with a guaranteed HEA and no cliffhanger!

Wild Temptations


Renee Carr - 2019
    Relaxation, beer and jokes about his love life were the usual banter with his brothers. But when he wandered into the cave, he didn’t expect the surprise he found, and the woman he met because of it. Because he can’t stop thinking of her.Her smile.Those eyes.She makes him crazy.Libby Grimes has spent her life in the small town of Apple River. As a local ER nurse, she has grown accustomed to long work days and nights home with her cat. But the mystery of her father’s disappearance nags at her. Caring for her wheelchair bound mother alone is a trial, especially with the whispers of her father running off. But Libby knows he wouldn’t just disappear.Then Christian is checked into her hospital. The sweet, handsome stranger is haunted by whatever attacked him in the cave, and the bite it left.As their feelings grow, can she help Christian overcome the darkness forming inside him?Will he be a danger to her?Wild Temptations is the first book in The Holbrook Brothers Shifters series! The series explores how three hot brothers became shifters, find love, and how it changes their life!

Irreverent: A Dark Paranormal Romance (The Marked Book 7)


Bianca Scardoni - 2021
    

Surrendering to Her Mate


Erzabet Bishop - 2019
    If only her car had gotten the memo. Stranded in the parking lot of what seemed to be a nightclub, she walks into a world she never knew existed. A new job with room and board are the answer to her prayers, but can she really outrun the ghosts of her past or will they come back to claim her?A cat with a broken heart might just learn to love again.Master Richard has just come out of a five-year Master/sub arrangement after a bitter breakup. He spies the new barmaid instantly, dismissing her as just another pretty face. When circumstances put them in close proximity, his resolve to stay at a distance is put to the test when his prickly panther responds to the luscious bunny shifter. Finding himself enamored by the curvaceous blonde, the teacher becomes the student and this alpha male learns that the gift of trust might just be the greatest surrender of all.

The Accidental Gargoyle: An Accidental Quickie


Dakota Cassidy - 2021
    But witnessing and experiencing are two different things, and she’s perfectly fine being a plain ol’ human. So when her ex-boss Nina schleps her around to estate sales, where she purchases two of the butt-ugliest gargoyles in existence to decorate her hedge maze…what happens next is stone-cold cuckoo.Suddenly, Ingrid’s beloved career as an animal therapist is on hold as Nina, Wanda, Marty and the OOPs gang help her navigate a rocky new life as a nocturnal paranormal with big horns, bigger ears, and an aversion to sunlight. Oh, and there’s the inconvenient matter of attraction to the man who turned her…who’s sofamiliar… And did we mention the screeching harpies hellbent on getting their hands on her?It’s all hands on deck to keep Ingrid alive until the danger passes, but throw in an old enemy they never saw coming, and her case just may be the hardest yet!***Author Note: This is An Accidental Quickie and shorter in length than prior novels in the series.***