Romance is a genre that continues to grow in popularity. As we see more and more romance books pop up on our FYPs or the endcaps of our local Barnes & Noble, a pattern begins to emerge. There is an interest growing in books in which the lovers don monstrous or animalistic forms. These love interests are alluring, as are their wild love stories. Below you will find a collection of works where the main relationship is between a shifter and its mate, or two shifters locked in a forbidden romance. From werewolves to vampires, there is something and someone for everyone.
Forbidden by M.T. Sabre
In a world where forbidden love is a death sentence, Cade MacDonald and Gemma Davies have been playing a dangerous game. The relationship between a werewolf and a tiger defies all laws of their society, but love has never known rigid boundaries. Their bond is unbreakable. But when Cade’s cruel father unearths their secret, they will be tested by the limits of society and true love. Can they save Gemma from execution and Cade from himself? Or will these shifters meet the fate of Romeo and Juliet?
A Flash of Fang by R.E. Butler
A book by an author known for happy endings and shifter romances, A Flash of Fang is the second book in R.E. Butler’s Wiccan-Were-Bear series. Elizabeth and her were-bear mates have spent the last few months making a home for themselves. Splitting their time between the coven and the den, it has been manageable. But when evil comes to the den, their new home is threatened. They must find a way to work together and save their family before it’s too late.
Dragon Bound by Thea Harrison
Half-human and half-wyr, Pia Giovanni has spent her life keeping a low profile among wyrkind and avoiding the ancient conflict between them and their Dark Fae enemies. But Pia soon finds herself the target of one of the most powerful of the Elder races. Being sentenced to repay for her trespassing, Pia finds herself bound to Dragos Cuelebre and unable to deny that she aches for him, body and soul.
Shifter’s Destiny by Anna Leonard
Some lines should never be crossed. In this shifter romance about legacy and destiny, nothing will stop Libby from fleeing the cult she once called family to save her sister. Stumbling across Josh, she pretends not to see the horn on his horse’s head in a haze of desperation. Josh knows he wants Libby from the moment their eyes meet, but his heritage demands he claim a virgin bride. Crossing species lines and cultish families, Josh and Libby form an alluring bond that will have you hooked from the very first page.
Beauty and the Werewolf by Mercedes Lackey
Bella will not meet the same doomed fate as her predecessors. Anxious to escape, she dons a red coat and goes into the woods to meet with “Granny,” only to be attacked by a wolf on the way home. Secluded in his castle, Bella finds herself stuck between her family and this strange man. She knows that breaking spells isn’t easy, but she is not willing to give up. As Bella falls in love with this wolfish man, she begins to ponder the concept of fate and happy endings.
Hungry Like a Wolf by Christine Warren
When her father died, Honor Tate inherited his place as alpha in the New England wolf pack. But Honor is unsure if this is meant for her, given she’d rather live whatever counts as a normal life. Stuck in this new position and longing for simplicity, Honor requests help from the alpha of the Silverback clan, who goes on to send Logan Hunter instead. Powerful, spirited, and gorgeous Honor exceeds all his expectations. Has Logan finally found his mate? Or will old rivalries and duty make their bond impossible?
Silver Silence by Nalini Singh
At a time when the fledgling Trinity Accord seeks to unite a divided world with Silver playing a crucial role, chaos is the last thing she needs right now. But when Valentin Nikolaev walks into her life, that is exactly what he brings. Valentin has never met a more alluring woman, and he desires her desperately. When an assassin tries to kill Silver, the stakes become serious, and she finds herself in the heart of Valentin Nikolaev’s bear clan.
A Twitch of Tail by R.E. Butler
Wysteria Brannick has a great life working at the new were-animal human hospital. But not all is right, as dreams of two mysterious men plague her. When she arrives at the were-tiger king’s home to treat a young child, she comes face to face with her dream men. Were-tiger Melo and Tahlon Thorne have found their mate, but the past is not quite finished with any of them.
Taste of Darkness by Katie Reus
Drake is an ancient dragon shifter who has spent so much time in darkness that it’s left him ill-trained for modern society. Enter wolf shifter Victoria, who has never met anyone quite like Drake. As Victoria helps him learn to navigate contemporary society, their friendly bond evolves into something deeper and more intense. But someone wants them dead, and it’s a race to figure out who.
Mortal Curse by Tia Didmon
When a reaper attacks, throwing Dannika into the shadow shifter world and consequent imprisonment, it is the shadow who saved her that she turns to for comfort. As her attraction to Raine grows, so do her transitional abilities. As hunger gnaws her veins, she uncovers secrets that will threaten them both.
Whether you are new to shifter romance or are someone who considers themself well-read in this realm, these books have a little something for everyone. Be sure to check them out and add them to your TBR. Happy reading!
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