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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...

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 ...

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 ...

Serenity Ranger’s life has just exploded. In a single afternoon, she inherits billions of dollars, multiple homes, and a mountain of responsibility — along with the very real fear that her dangerously unstable mother will do anything to get her hands on it. What she doesn’t expect…is to meet a wolf-shifter veterinarian who claims she is his destined mate. Ivan never planned on finding his other half during a simple steak dinner — but the moment he sees Serenity, his wolf knows the truth. She belongs with him. And more importantly… she needs protection. Because Serenity’s ...

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 ...

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,...

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 ...

Amber Damon has spent her life protecting her younger brother, Wills, from the nightmare of their past—parents who see them as nothing more than currency. When a daring escape to a new town places them in the path of a powerful family with secrets of their own, Amber finds herself under the watchful eye of Wrangler, a man with a mysterious connection to her heart. Though drawn to him, Amber is reluctant to trust him, but Wrangler’s fierce determination to protect her and Wills begins to break through her defenses. As the two fight to leave their dark pasts behind, an ancient threat ...

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 ...

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.

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-...

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 Parker Carter spent eight years in prison for a crime she didn’t commit—murdering her father. Now that the justice system had finally admitted their mistake, Parker was set free. Parker could have left anytime she wanted, she was a powerful witch, but for reasons of her own, she had remained locked up and didn’t use any of her magic. Donahue Foster, a teacher at the local school, was having a hard time resting. Taking a run and stretching his legs as his lion was something he hadn’t done in a while. He hadn’t gotten far ...

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…

Enter a world where ancient dragons walk among us, passion burns hotter than fire, and true mates are destined to collide in the most unexpected ways… From the commanding Danburn English, Earl and powerful dragon shifter, to the fiercely loyal Kipling Newton, Duke of Winehammer Castle, each of these six dragons must face powerful enemies, impossible secrets, and the irresistible pull of their fated mates. But love never comes easy. Fiery heroines—human and fae alike—will challenge these dragons with stubborn courage, deep scars, and dangerous pasts. As love sparks and danger brews, ...

Dominic Marshall is sick to death hearing about Pete. The way the women keep going on about him Dominic swears that the first time he sees the guy he's going to punch him in the nose, then drain him. There is no way in Dominic's mind that any one person could be that great. Piccadilly Bartholomew or "Pete" to everyone who knows her is in trouble. She had to do some work for the man she'd just broken into his 'secure' computer system by telling him not only how she did it, but also show him how to fix it. In the mean time, she meets Duncan to help him with a computer purchase. When Pete has ...

Taylor Murphy has always been the responsible one, taking care of her flighty mother and managing her no-nonsense grandmother’s affairs. But when she learns she’s about to inherit more than just family businesses—billions of dollars and a mountain of responsibility—her world tilts on its axis. The last thing she needs is complications. Enter Jack Tucker. Lion shifter, restaurant owner, and utterly unprepared for the whirlwind that is Taylor. He wasn’t expecting to find his mate in a woman as fierce as she is independent. One touch was all it took to awaken his magic—and suddenly...

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 ...