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Small-town librarian Cherry Deschamps is perfectly content with her safe, mundane existence even if others might consider evenings spent with a mug of hot cocoa, bowl of Ramen noodles, and a Netflix marathon boring. When the panty-meltingly gorgeous “Mr. Hollywood” enters her life, showering her with gifts and attention, of course she’s skeptical. She’s learned from an early age that exposing her heart will only lead to pain and heartache. Cezar fights every baser instinct he has to win over his human mate - including behaving in the ways of a human male.

Matt Long has had a hell of a six months. When he isn't roaming the woods as his bear, he is wallowing in misery and guilt. Is it any wonder he's forgotten all about the mail-order bride website and his drunken mistake? Running out of time, and with a nasty ex literally nipping at her heels, Leila Harold makes a desperate move by bribing her way into Beatrix's Buxom Beauties, a mail-order bride service. When her intended turns out to be a bear, a real bear, she, unfortunately, has nowhere else to go.

When Armand meets Angel, he knows she's not his mate. She can't be - she's pregnant with another male's child. Yet, no female has ever claimed his heart as she has. Angel of Death is cursed. Everyone around her dies. The trick, she's learned, is to never get close to anyone. Damned if she hasn’t screwed that up, and her screwup may endanger the lives of the two people she cares for the most - the man she's trying desperately not to fall in love with, and her own newborn daughter.

Bear shifter, Derek Holt, has finally achieved the pinnacle of fame as a platinum country recording artist. He just never thought it would leave him feeling so hollow inside. He knows just the woman who could fill his empty void, his assistant Red. But women like Red aren’t for men like him. As a single mom, the last thing Audrey Reid, a.k.a Red needs is a party guy like Derek Holt in her life. If only her brain could convince her heart to let go. This “babysitting” gig—accompanying Derek back to Jackson Valley to keep an eye on him—might make it harder than she thought to keep a ...

Georgia and Wyatt couldn't be more opposite. Wyatt teaches wilderness survival training. A gruff, simple, outdoorsy type, in a survival situation, what he says goes, or somebody could get hurt. Georgia controls her own life - parties, fundraisers, shopping, and spa days. Men come - men go. When Georgia signs up for Wyatt's survival week, it's obvious she's far outside her comfort zone. Everything that can go wrong, does. Wyatt has found his mate. But, how will he survive Georgia as a mate when he's not sure he'll survive the week?

Carter Ray has sworn off men. She and her daughter, Jellybean, have found refuge in the mostly female-populated town of Helen’s Corner. She wants nothing to do with the visiting wolf-shifter, despite his wickedly delicious scent that drives her bear into a frenzy. The last thing billionaire Alec Patterson expected to find in the small Southwestern town was his mate. Now his biggest challenge is getting rid of the woman he came with before he loses his mate for good.

Bestselling authors Candace Ayers and Kym Dillon bring you SHORT "lunchtime quickie" reads—condensed romances intended to be read in under 2 hours! Paranormal passion only a shifter can deliver. Let the games begin. I'm minding my own business when in walks the hottest silver fox I've ever seen. He claims I'm his mate. No thanks. I don't do mates. Especially not arrogant Alpha types. Been there, done that—it left me institutionalized. But those eyes, that smile... Makes a menopausal gal yearn for what she's been missing. He says I'm the only one for him. But doesn't he deserve a fertile...

Ovide lost his mate years ago. Now, he’s just biding time until his own demise which, thankfully, will come soon. The eclipse leading him to a slow descent into sweet oblivion is just around the corner.

One week. That’s all it took for Megan’s world to fall apart. Her marriage - shattered. Her business - demolished. Her life - ruined. But fate has a plan. In the form of a hot P.O.L.A.R. operative. Roman knows instantly Megan is his. But before he can claim her, he makes it his mission to gather all her broken pieces, and rescue her heart.

Arden Richardson has no excuse.It’s a total lapse in judgement.The comatose man isn’t even her patient. But...her stolen kiss awakens the sleeping giant. Flynn Bennett has a shady past. It extends back almost to the cradle. He’s trouble with a capital 'T'. But...one kiss is all it takes. The bad boy. The ex-con. The bootlegger. Vows to be a better man - for her... The beauty. The nurse. His mate.

Fern Day is barely holding it together most days. The single, fully human mom of a 15-year-old shifter with an attitude has no time for herself. Her life is chaos, she’s a hot mess, and her daughter is her first priority. Sunkissed Key’s handsome pediatrician sure is tempting, though.

Elizabeth gave up everything and followed her boyfriend across the country, hoping the move would cement their relationship. Then, she found him in the arms of another woman. Alex actually thinks his father's will is funny. The first of his sons to produce an heir will inherit the family's billion-dollar ranch. He'd rather party and play than run a ranching operation. When Alex meets Elizabeth, they share one night of steamy passion. Each has only memories of that night...until Elizabeth receives news about a soon-to-be arriving little bundle of joy.

It’s the night before Lennox Ledoux’s wedding. The most exciting day of her life, right? Why is she envisioning the steel bars of a cage slamming shut? When a huge red creature crashes to the ground a few feet away, she’s the only witness. When it transforms into a hot naked guy, she’s still the only witness. Remy swears he and Lennox belong together. And, boy, does she want to believe him. But he’s clearly drunk and delusional. Besides, she can’t get out of the wedding now. Not with guests in town and the entire event paid for.

All six bestselling novellas in the Cybermates series! While bunny shifter Parker Pettit works to get her new online shifter dating site, Cybermates, off the ground shifters all around Sunkissed Key are finding love.

Melody Manes, the one hit wonder. Over 40, childless, never been married. Mel can’t decide which of those descriptions is worse. When she attempts to rescue a stray cat, Mel ends up needing to be rescued herself. (Oh, the irony). Mac, the firefighter who comes to her aid, sets her panties aflame. (Double irony). Mel doesn’t know whether to be flirtatious or mortified. Yes she does. Mortified. Definitely mortified. Mac and Mel can each come up with a hundred reasons to stay away from each other. And only one reason not to.

Sterling Mallory likes fast - fast cars and faster women, anything to keep the ghosts at bay. Living life on the edge catches up to him when he carelessly makes an enemy of Kyle Barns. Who knew that Kyle’s younger sister would turn out to be Sterling’s mate? Now, his mate hates him. Ophelia Barns left her flourishing journalism career in Nashville to come back home to Burden, Texas. Her brother has always been her rock, and now, it’s her turn to be there for him. When someone crosses him, they cross her.

Snowed in with Santa's hottest helper. Shall I share my toys? ‘Tis the season for charity gift-giving. A freak blizzard leaves me and my SUV full of Christmas gifts snowbound in Mystic Hollow. Enter Tavion, a sexy wolf pilot who volunteers to fly me to LA to spread holiday cheer. Tavion's skilled hands guide more than the plane. His kisses hold worlds of promise. But it’s when he calls me his fated mate that my icy heart melts. Too bad he’s one man I can’t have. It really is too bad. Because resisting Tavion's charms? That may take a Christmas miracle. This is a SHORT, feel-good, ...

Elin has a dream; to mate a shifter and form a family. It’s a rule of nature - shifters don’t leave their mates. Dylan has a duty; to breed his females and build his pride. It’s a rule of nature - lions don’t have mates. Two months ago, the sexy lion shifter with the killer smile and smoldering eyes swept into Elin’s life like a whirlwind, then disappeared just as quickly. When Dylan ran, he hadn’t realized he was making the biggest mistake of his life, or that he was leaving behind more than a beautiful woman and a broken heart.

Mariah Starr comes from humble beginnings. She’s worked her tail feathers off. And her dream is now at her fingertips. Goals require sacrifice. Patton James works for his family’s construction business. As shifters, they know instantly they’re mates. That doesn’t mean they like it. Or each other. Someone also once said, “There's no escaping destiny.” Warning: This book is intended for adults.

Colton Sterling, a Kodiak grizzly bear shifter, is a brilliant business strategist, adrenaline junkie, and self-made billionaire. Colton has no plans to settle down. Not, that is, until he sets eyes on the beautiful Dr. Hannah Cooper. His mate. Hannah is a smart, curvy, bold doctor, who is way out of her league in the Alaskan wilderness. Lucky for her she'll be leaving the state and heading back home. Colton has just 24 hours to make Hannah fall in love with him before she returns to the lower 48. Can he rise to the challenge?