Strangers In the Night (Desert Wolf 2) ~ Anna Lowe ♥♥♥♥
Their love and bond are still as strong as ever and Ty is feeling the pressure to ensure his mate is taken care of in the last trimester of her pregnancy. The impending stress of fatherhood weighs on him. Can he be the father his never was? The alpha demands of pack life are many but there has to be a balance. Three days away in the wilds of the desert at their cabin calls to him. But his duties as an alpha forever pursue him. In this case, it’s a visit from old allies… are they still allies or are they a threat to his mate and pack? Find out and discover just why Ty and Lana are the perfect compliment to each other.

Carpathian Wolf (Shift Your Fate, 0.5) ~ Cara Wylde ♥♥♥♥
A prequel to the Shift Your Fate series, Carpathian Wolf is the story of New Yorker, Rebecca’s trip to a little shop called Shift Your Fate and the advice she is given… take a trip to the Carpathians to meet her destiny. Of course, she thinks the woman is absolutely balmy and off her rocker, but a few days later she finds herself vacationing in the Carpathians where indeed she meets her fate… Emil Severin, a wolf shifter. This was one steamy little tale that sets up lovely for the series that follows.

Nixed (White Raven Pack Chronicles) ~ Lori King ♥♥♥♥♥
The Raven pack and the Whiteoak pack have been feuding over boundary lines and territory for over a century. A little over twenty years ago the two pack alphas betrothed their children in order to create a truce… it didn’t last long. There is some serious hate going on between the two packs and a lot of grieving for lost love ones including Annabelle’s older twin brothers. Now her father has consulted with a gypsy tarot card reader and decided Annabelle must honor the betrothal or their pack is doomed. Being married and mated to the enemy is far from what Annabelle wants but her heart belongs to the pack and if this is for the pack… well let’s just say she’ll do it grudgingly. It doesn’t hurt that Nix is one hunky, sexy wolf in either form. The icing on the cake… he’s her true mate. Now these two have their work cut out for them bringing two warring packs together over a mating. This is just the start of a new series I look forward to seeing more of.

Once Bitten Twice Shy (Wolf Smitten Book 2) ~ Phoenix Johnson ♥♥♥♥
I haven’t read the first book in Wolf Smitten but I can only assume it was the start of Derek & Krissy’s story. In this second one the two are recovering from a kidnapping by Audrey’s ex-boyfriend. The two have developed a close relationship spurred by their trauma in just a matter of days and the fact that Derek is a werewolf is nicely out of the closet. Now the two will deal with Derek’s ex, Aubrey. She has flown in from England with the intent of getting him back. While once upon a time his wolf was complacent with his seven year relationship with the woman, the wolf no longer wants anything to do with her. The story is steamy and somewhat cute in its play for dominance between Derek and Krissy. Aubrey stands no chance in recapturing things with Derek. Then Derek come face to face with the man that changed him…

Secret Desire (Erotic Fantasies Series Book 2) ~ Crystal Dawn ♥♥♥♥
What happens when six men’s fated mates reject them because of their wolves? Why they create a dating service where they can provide their mates with their wildest fantasies of course. Putting on a mask and enticing your mate into a life time together in one seductive evening seems a tall order, but one these alpha males are definitely up to. Kimmie & Paul are the second couple to succumb to the temptations of mating after a hot and steamy night of indulgence.

Mystical Mayhem ~ Kiki Howell ♥♥♥♥♥
A tale that starts with an evil act of ritualistic sex magic and the intended sacrifice of Aiyanna, a woman who houses the dragon spirit, Caelyan is interrupted by the rarest of creatures, Xander the Chimera. The supernatural world has become total and utter mystical mayhem around them. But in the chaos mates are found. This is a steamy read full of action and adventure. Get ready for dragons, chimeras, witches, shifters, sorcerers and vampires. This is the first time I’ve read anything by Kiki Howell. I can honestly say I don’t think it’ll be the last.

Matching Dragons ~ Rachel Slate ♥♥♥♥♥
Kadence Thorne slept with the wrong member of the Jade Emperor’s denizens. One night with the Monkey King led to a nasty curse that holds her sister’s life in the balance. Now Kadence will do anything to obtain the cure including betray her new partner in the Lotus League of Assassins, Lok. What Kadence doesn’t know is that Lok isn’t going to allow her out of his sight, nor will he allow them to fail. When Lok the Dragon realizes what a prize Kadence is that determination become hundredfold. Matching Dragons is a bit unique in it blend of the Chinese Zodiac, adventure, action and romance. I couldn’t put it down.

Rebel Howl ~ M. Corchis ♥♥♥♥
I really disliked Lincoln, the alpha wolf and lead singer of Rebel Howl. For all appearances he is a self-centered womanizer totally stuck on himself. Thank god, he quickly started to redeem himself. Amazing the power of a true mate and a child to bring out the protective nature in an alpha. Savannah, Lincoln’s human true mate has no clue about the paranormal world. She has her hands full managing her career and raising her precocious two-year-old daughter, Shay with the help of her sister, Lacey. She doesn’t have time for some full-of-himself rockstar, even if he does seem to rev her motor. When her ex (Shay’s dad) shows up and a clash between rival packs ensues things get rather complicated and dangerous. Lincoln will have his hands full claiming his mate and protecting her child. While I wasn’t spectacularly thrilled with the onset of this story due to the portrayal of Lincoln, things really turned around by the time you added Savannah, Shay and an element of danger to the mix.

Shifter Unleashed ~ Amber Ella Monroe ♥♥♥
I have to say that while Shifter Unleashed was hot and steamy I didn’t feel the romance so much between Brock and Chelsey. It’s the classic one night stand for a walk on the wild side. Chelsey is the daughter of the Governor looking for something a bit different when she walks into a shifter bar. She only plans on a one night stand. She gets much more. Brock is the alpha’s brother and an outlaw fighting to protect the rights of the pack. Neither can forget their night together or stop the craving that sinks into them for the other. As luck would have it the two are reunited but all indications are it’ll be a rocky road ahead of them. I was a bit disappointed that the story ended with no real resolution.

Once Bitten Twice Smitten ~ Ariana Hawkes ♥♥♥♥
I read this one last May before I thought about reviewing books. It’s the tale of how roller derby maven Aspen Richardson ends up with not one, but two alpha mates, Chase and Brad, on the cusp of her first shift. At the same time you have two alphas that were the best of friends as children and not so much today. Now they are both drawn to Aspen… each seeking their mate. Little do they know that they both claimed her as mere pups. These two alphas are in for a rude awakening when it comes to what sharing is all about.

Woman’s Best Friend ~ Angelica Dawson ♥♥♥♥
The story of Loren and Judy was a bit different and enjoyable none the less. This is the first time I’ve read a BDSM romance that centered around puppy play. It was that much more unique in the fact that Loren had been bitten resulting in his being able to shift into an actual dog. Imagine Judy’s surprise when she not only gets a younger lover and sub, but a new dog as well. This was definitely a new bent on the shifter/bdsm storyline.

Gabrielle’s Cauldron ~ Ann Gimpel ♥♥♥♥
In the midst of the thousand year war between the hybrids and purebloods, Gabby, a hybrid witch, and her bonded fairy, Amalia are pursued by a warg werewolf, Warin. The sexual tension between the two is immediate, something a pureblood is more than capable of enhancing and Warin has no compunction in using any advantage he can. The three quickly become the pursued. If there is one rule both sides have it’s no fraternizing with the enemy. Danger is imminent and the three have quite the challenge if they are ever to succeed in reuniting the races… for there is one thing the others don’t get. The separation of their magics is killing the earth and it’s only through unification that they will restore the balance. Gabrielle’s Cauldron was a delightful read.

All in all, this has been a very engaging and entertaining anthology I’m sure anyone with a love of shifters and the paranormal will love.