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Zeno Dresden is a tiger shifter, a dedicated police officer, and the only one in his family determined to avoid finding a mate. While his brothers have embraced love, loyalty, and destiny, Zeno wants none of it. He values his freedom, his badge, and his independence—and he’s convinced a mate would cost him all three. He’s determined to stay free, unattached, and in control of his own life—even if it means pushing away everyone who cares about him. Anna knows what it’s like to be overlooked, underestimated, and pulled into trouble she didn’t ask for. She is just trying to live a ...

Wylie Pennington never expected to become a millionaire overnight—or to find himself searching for a forever home instead of the life he thought he wanted. After selling off the family land, Wylie is learning how to navigate wealth, independence, and a future that suddenly feels wide open… and a little lonely. Rosie Donaldson has always known exactly who she is. As the town’s police chief, she keeps the peace, handles rumors, and holds her community together—just as she has since she was a girl quietly in love with one of the Pennington boys. What she never expected was for Wylie to...

Zander Erikson likes his life orderly, successful, and drama-free. As a high-powered attorney working for his family’s firm, he’s content being the unattached uncle, the dependable brother, and the man who keeps everything running smoothly. Romance? Not exactly high on his priority list. Olivia Marsh has learned the hard way not to rely on anyone but herself. Juggling two jobs, distancing herself from her toxic, scandal-ridden family, and saving for a future she controls, she doesn’t have time—or patience—for rich men who think money solves everything. When a chance encounter ...

Knox Erikson likes his life steady, quiet, and firmly under control. As the behind-the-scenes legal researcher for his family’s law firm, he’d rather bury himself in case files than step foot into a courtroom. But when he takes on helping Carrie Sharp escape her abusive siblings, Knox finds himself pushed into the center of a battle he never expected — and one that hits closer to his heart than he cares to admit. Just when Knox starts to think he understands “complicated,” Elaine Westcock blows into town. Fresh out of the service, broke, exhausted, and sleeping in her car, Elaine ...

Welcome to the wild and passionate world of the Whitfield Ranchers—where fate is fierce, family is forever, and love defies the laws of nature. Hidden deep in the heart of rural America, the Whitfield family carries a powerful secret: they're Bengal tiger shifters—strong, protective, and bound by blood. In this sweeping seven-book paranormal romance series, each Whitfield brother meets his fated mate in the most unexpected, and often dangerous, ways. From Dylan, a wounded Army operative who wants nothing more than to be left alone, to Autumn, a magical woman dying from cancer who holds ...

Emma Holden is used to life on the road. With her rig, her mom by her side, and her independence intact, she’s built a world where no one tells her what to do. But when a violent encounter brings her face-to-face with the powerful Tucker family—and their secrets—her carefully controlled life takes a sharp turn into the extraordinary. Colby Tucker has poured his heart into building his dream on the water, but nothing rocks him more than the fiery redhead who storms into his life. His lion knows she’s his mate, but convincing Emma? That’s another battle entirely. Stubborn, guarded, ...

One small town. One powerful pride. One detective whose secrets could change everything… Detective Aaron Dresden lives by two rules: protect his town and protect his family. As the eldest of the Dresden Pride, Aaron shoulders the responsibility of keeping their tiger-shifter legacy hidden—while juggling his very human career as a cop. But when whispers spread about abused women vanishing into thin air, Aaron finds himself caught in the crosshairs of more than just criminals. Enter Mac, a sharp and determined investigator sent to uncover the truth. But she’s not after Aaron—her ...

Foster’s Pride Ronan Donahue Quinlan Cassidy Keegan Loman Brook Garrett had learned to live by her wits. When she was very young, she lost her father to a car crash. When her mother remarried, her nightmare really began. A few years later, her mother died the same way. She was next. Ronan Foster was an officer out on medical leave. He was a lion and wasn’t hurt in the least, but the guy responsible for shooting him would go free if he didn’t take the sabbatical. The guy was responsible for much more than shooting him, and justice needed to be served. Trust was hard for Brook. Her ...

He sees dead people—and he's not happy about it. Guy Frazier prefers solitude, sarcasm, and avoiding people—living or dead. But when a bat to the head grants him the unwelcome ability to see ghosts, he finds himself stuck with a sassy tiger shifter named Belinda who’s been murdered and wants justice... and maybe a little matchmaking on the side. Amber Gross thought she’d left her troubled past behind—until an infuriatingly blunt stranger calls to say her late stepmother has been haunting him with one last request: claim the inheritance before it’s stolen by her murderous half-...

Rage. An uncontrollable and insatiable rage consumed Nash Sheppard. He was being a prick, and he didn’t care who he took his anger out on. Sunny Nettles was barely earning enough at the small diner to keep the lights on, much less keep food on the table. And some prick comes waltzing into the diner, spouting orders to keep her mouth shut? She had had enough…

Queen’s Birds of Prey Series 1. Mercy 2. Blaze 3. Judith 4. Piper 5. Remington 6. Esmerelda Mercy and her warrior sisters had been around for several millennia, their time of fighting in wars and conquering kingdoms now a distant memory. Before Queen Dante passed, she’d graced her prized warriors—the falcon, hawk, eagle, phoenix, vulture, and owl—with humanity as well as immortality. A gift that Mercy, to this day, was having difficulty coming to terms with. Living as a human was not what she was born to do, nor what she wanted to do. Being an immortal in a life she didn’t want ...

Carrie Hunter was at the end of her rope. Her brother’s gambling debts left her owing hundreds of thousands of dollars. He was now dead, but somehow, the loansharks he owned money to were going after her. She would rather eat a bullet than live in that kind of fear. The thugs were in the diner to collect… Archie and his brother Nash just happened to be grabbing a pizza at the diner. Well, Archie was grabbing a pizza, and Nash decided to hone in on his dinner. Nash informed him that the place was being robbed, and everyone was going to die except the manager, and she’d be left alive ...

Foster’s Pride Ronan Donahue Quinlan Cassidy Keegan Loman Sometimes, Rogue didn’t much care for her job, but it paid well, and she was damn good at it. As a forensic photographer, Rogue’s job was sometimes a bit more than she could handle. Especially when there were kids involved. But she could always vent to her college buds, Loman and Cass Foster. Quin had heard all about Rogue from his brothers, and he was anxious to meet her. Loman and Cass said they owed their lives to Rogue, but they wouldn’t give Quin any of the details. As soon as Rogue arrived, Quin realized she was his ...

Queen’s Birds of Prey Series 1. Mercy 2. Blaze 3. Judith 4. Piper 5. Remington 6. Esmerelda Remington and her warrior sisters had been around for several millennia. Their time of fighting wars and conquering kingdoms was now a distant memory. Before Queen Dante passed, she’d graced her prized warriors—the falcon, hawk, eagle, phoenix, vulture, and owl—with humanity as well as immortality. Remi wasn’t unhappy with her life. She was just bored. Harlin Tayler was working deep undercover, and he was thinking that hopefully, ...

Queen’s Birds of Prey Series 1. Mercy 2. Blaze 3. Judith 4. Piper 5. Remington 6. Esmerelda Blaze and her warrior sisters had been around for several millennia, their time of fighting in wars and conquering kingdoms now a distant memory. Before Queen Dante passed, she’d graced her prized warriors—the falcon, hawk, eagle, phoenix, vulture, and owl—with humanity as well as immortality. Blaze, a hawk, had done many things in her immortal lifetime. Now, making toys was a pastime she enjoyed. However, the owner of the print shop that made the blueprints for her designs had not only ...

He never wanted a mate. She never wanted a hero. But fate has other plans. Ayden Frazier has always walked the line between loyalty and loneliness. A fierce protector with a haunted past, he’s never wanted a mate—until fate throws Summer into his path. Fierce, fiery, and a mother of two, Summer isn’t looking for love either, especially after escaping a dangerous ex. But when danger returns with a vengeance, Ayden and his powerful family step in to protect Summer and her daughters. As secrets unravel and sparks fly, Ayden finds himself falling hard—for the woman who challenged his ...

Fowler had no desire to take over as king of the dragons, at least not yet, anyway. His grandmother, the former queen, was pressuring him into taking a mate. He didn’t need a mate, and that was that. Amy hated rich people with a passion. If she wasn’t forced into going into this lunch meeting with the Walshs, she wouldn’t. And she certainly wasn’t going to be forced into eating a hamburger she didn’t order by some handsome, arrogant prick. Enough was enough; she was out of there, and when he grabbed her arm, all bets were off…

“I’m talking to you, the least you can do is acknowledge me.” “Hello. Now get the fuck away from me. I’m on my lunch hour. My time, not yours.” Marc growled low and Jonny’s entire body went on alert; her cat seemed to skim along her skin. She stood up, dumping her lunch on the table and backed up. “You felt it, didn’t you?” He moved toward her slowly as he spoke low. “You want to come to me, don’t you? You want to touch me.” “I’m not feeling well. I would like to go home.” He shook his head and continued coming toward her. “You can’t keep me here. I can ...

The Golden Men stick together. Especially when it comes to saving the women of their streak. Alistair knows his brothers will help him keep his mate safe, but will she let them? It certainly doesn't seem that way. But when Lance shows up telling him that Allyson is his, Alistair decides to show him that messing with his family is as good as stepping in front of a moving train. It just isn't a smart move - but then again Lance isn't all that smart. Ryland isn't the only sexy Golden. Find out in the next installment of the Golden Streak Series - Alistair.

Foster’s Pride Ronan Donahue Quinlan Cassidy Keegan Loman Sarah had been on the run her entire adult life. As soon as she found out she was pregnant, she faked her death to keep her children safe from the prick who’d fathered them. Now, nine years later, her twin boys were her entire world, and she was petrified he would find her. When she received the voicemail from Cass, she thought the end had finally come for both her and her boys. Cassidy Foster was only helping a client find his long-lost grandchildren when he contacted Sarah, but when a distress call came in from one of her boys,...