Our Favorite Shifter Romances

⭐ 3.5

MEDIUM, HEA

“I love Lola Glass because her books are quick palette cleansers. Cute story about a witch seeking asylum and ending up married.” - Cardigan B

tropes: Witch/Warlock/Wizard, Dragons, FMC & MMC Enter Into A Contract, Arranged Marriage, Power Struggle, MMC/FMC is/are on the Run, MC is trapped

⭐ 4.5

HOT, HEA

“She’s the awkward, unlikely choice to rule the isle with the only dragon alpha around. He’s not excited for a wife, but he wants someone with a sturdy constitution.” - Cardigan B

tropes: Commoner/Aristocrat, Dragons, Virgin FMC, Age Gap, Praise Kink, Creative Anatomy, Class Differences, Breeding Kink, Magic, Fated Mates, Marriage of Convenience, Forced Proximity

⭐ 3.75

HOT, HEA

“Yes! Been on my TBR for years. She's a chemically-created Omega in a dystopian shifter world. He's a misguided, iron-fisted Alpha. I hated when he was finally in his redemption arc saying things like "I blame myself" when...yeah, you did this. Infuriating. He positioned himself like a martyr.” - Cardigan B

tropes: Wolf/Shifter, Alpha MMC, Omega FMC, Kidnapping, Knotting, In-Heat, MC is trapped, Dystopian, Power Struggle, Pregnancy, Loss of Parent (Death), Learning a New World, Redemption

⭐ 3.75

MEDIUM, HEA

“This took me by surprise. The first ¼ of the book was dry. But when the horsing around happens, it's so ridiculous that it breaks the tension and just lets you enjoy the rest. It’s a fun one.” - Cardigan B

tropes: MMC/FMC has a Cute Horse, Royalty, Arranged Marriage, Magic, Strong Sister Bond

⭐ 3.75

HOT, HEA

“What in the everloving mind games was that? The last 10% was a roller coaster of awesome. Maven was a pain in the ass. So hardheaded and stubborn. And did she or did she not get railed in the greenhouse??” - Cardigan B

tropes: Return to Hometown, Second Chance, Accidental/Surprise Pregnancy, MC has Interfering Family, Hate to Love You, Family Rivalry, Witch/Warlock/Wizard, Demons, Small Town, Murder Mystery, Loss of Parent (Death), Rich/Wealthy MMC, Rescue, Shunned FMC, Billionaire

⭐ 3.5

MILD, HEA

“She’s a deputy sheriff investigating unexplained attacks. He’s a mysterious local lecturer who hates wearing shirts. They find themselves at the center of a global conspiracy.” - Cardigan B

tropes: Wolf/Shifter, Police Officer/Detective, Indigenous MMC, Mysterious Illness, MMC/FMC have to stop the end of the world

⭐ 4.5

MEDIUM, HEA

“Loved this book! So much discovery before the two main characters got together.” - Penelope Black

tropes: Arranged Marriage, Blood Play, Cute Cat(s), Fated Mates, Enemies to Lovers, Knotting, Touch her and die, Vampire-Werewolf Triangle, Forced Proximity, Slow Burn, Different Worlds, Werewolf Mate, Interracial Overcoming Past Trauma, Opposites Attract, Dirty Talker

⭐ 3.5

HOT, TO BE CONTINUED

“This entire book was about how Leo gets the rest of the guys to come back and bang Elise. There wasn't story movement until the last 20% of the book. But that 20% was good!” - Cardigan B

tropes: College/Uni Students, Enemies to Lovers, Forced Proximity, Slow Burn, Grumpy/Sunshine, Opposites Attract, Possessive MMC, Tortured MMC, Touch Her and Die Vibes, Betrayal & Secrets, Secret/Elite Society, Soulmate Marks, Hidden Powers, Dragons, Vampire, Werewolves

⭐ 4.0

HOT, TO BE CONTINUED

“Red Riding Hood retelling where a trapped girl meets her fated mate in the woods, only to find that he’s there to take her and her employer down for drug trafficking. Unique, interesting.” - Cardigan B

tropes: Folklore Romance, MC is trapped, Fated Mates, Shifters, Enemies to Lovers

⭐ 4.25

HOT, HEA

“Great story resolution. A finale that left me satisfied. "Dicks with wings" is my new favorite pattern design and "guard my asshole" is my new favorite friend moniker. Aurelia was alone for so long but her pack took care of her from day one. Witty, charming, warm.” - Cardigan B

tropes: Folklore Romance, Fated Mates, Enemies to Lovers, Dragons, MC has a Tragic Past, Survival, MC has Interfering Family, Magic, Captive Falls for Captor), Abusive Parent(s), FMC previous abused (not by MMC), Emotional Abuse, Fairytale Retelling

⭐ 3.5

MEDIUM, TO BE CONTINUED

“The entire plot unfolds in one place: Magical Prison. I'm torn. I liked this plot and I'm interested in the next book, but I'm not fully bought in on the characters. Love the mystery of the psych ward.” - Cardigan B

tropes: Wolf/Shifter, Shifters, Fated Mates, Longtime Crush, MMC/FMC has been to Prison, Vampire, Alpha FMC, Alpha MMC, Mafia/Organized Crime, Gang Wars, Captive Falls for Captor (Not Stockholm Syndrome), MCs were Childhood Friends, Romeo & Juliet Vibes, FMC previous abused (not by MMC), Reverse Harem

⭐ 4.5

MEDIUM, HEA

“My God, is there a better Shadow Daddy than Rhys? No. I'll fight you. This is the best book in the series. No question.” - Cardigan B

tropes: Fae/Fairies, Enemies to Lovers, Fated Mates, MMC/FMC Involved in a Rebellion/Resistance, MMC Falls First, Found Family, Slow Burn, Strong Sister Bond, Age Gap Romance, Shadow Daddy, FMC & MMC Enter Into A Contract, Survival, Cursed MMC, Learning a New World, Overcoming Past Trauma

⭐ 3.75

MEDIUM, TO BE CONTINUED

“This book was fine as a world building introduction, but not nearly as good as books 2 and 3.” - Cardigan B

tropes: Fae/Fairies, Monster/Human Romance, Magic, Learning a New World, Shapeshifter Romance, Cursed MMC, Rich/Wealthy MMC, Forced Proximity, Kidnapping, Captive Falls for Captor (Not Stockholm Syndrome), Beauty & The Beast Vibes, Fairytale Retelling, FMC Gives Herself as Payment, Loss of Parent (Death)

⭐ 4.0

MEDIUM, HEA

“I enjoyed the story and world development I fucking hate Nesta so this will be the last book I read in the series.” - Cardigan B

tropes: Fated Mates, MMC/FMC Involved in a Rebellion/Resistance, Touch Her and Die Vibes, Shadow Daddy, Loss of Parent (Death), Politics, MMC/FMC have to stop the end of the world, Power Struggle, Rescue, MMC Previously Abused

⭐ 4.0

MEDIUM, TO BE CONTINUED

“Same universe as The Awakening but much less ‘bully romance’ and more about the tribal rivalries, a murder mystery, and a girl who collects boyfriends. Love Leo today, love Leo for all time.” - Cardigan B

tropes: College/Uni Students, Magical Binding, Hidden Royalty, Destitute FMC, Fated Mates, Organized Crime, Academic Rivals, Murder Mystery

⭐ 3.75

MEDIUM, HEA

“I’m here for the dryads and that crazy cliffhanger.” - Cardigan B

tropes: Fae/Fairies, Shifters, Dragons, MMC/FMC Involved in a Rebellion/Resistance, Hunger Games Vibes

⭐ 4.25

MEDIUM, HEA

“Cute story, read the audio book (Joe Arden).” - Penelope Black

tropes: Doctor, Workplace Romance, MCs are Fake Dating, Touch Her and Die Vibes, Scenting, Short FMC/Tall MMC, Hidden Relationship, Grumpy/Sunshine, MMC Falls First, Opposites Attract, Witty Banter, Mating/Bonding, Dirty Talker, Magic, Shifters, Wolf/Shifter, Omegaverse

⭐ 3.75

MILD, HEA

“His name is Dirge. That's unfortunate. Story about a feral wolf who meets his mate when he’s in his feral form. She brings the good out of him. Better than book 1.” - Cardigan B

tropes: Wolf/Shifter, Fated Mates, Overcoming Past Trauma, Protective MMC, Hidden Identity, Opposites Attract, MC has a Tragic Past, FMC previous abused (not by MMC)

⭐ 3.5

LOW, HEA

“Good book, the second one is even better. Start this series if you like shifters and fated mates.” - Cardigan B

tropes: Wolf/Shifter, Fated Mates, Overcoming Past Trauma, Protective MMC, Hidden Powers

⭐ 3.75

HOT, TO BE CONTINUED

“‘My asshole winking in greeting at him!’ Bahaha. Well that's a new one.” - Penelope Black

tropes: Time Travel, Regency/Georgian/Victorian Period, Scottish MMC, English FMC, Slow Burn, Marriage of Convenience, Tortured MMC, Politics

⭐ 3.75

MILD, TO BE CONTINUED

“Heartbroken by chapter 3. She’s a wolf shifter who finds her fated mate. He kills her. She finds herself in purgatory with an unlikely ally who helps her understand her place in the world.” - Cardigan B

tropes: Fated Mates, Wolf/Shifter, MMC/FMC is back from the dead, Murder Mystery, Mentor/Protege

⭐ 4.0

HOT, HEA

“I would have given this more stars, but Rae was an idiot. I was ready to throw her into the mines myself.” - Cardigan B

“Rae was so dumb. I couldn't handle it. She ruined it for me.” - Penelope Black

tropes: Ghost Hunter, Monster MMC, Monster/Human Romance, Nerdy FMC, Academic Setting, Cult/Sect, Demons, Human/Demon Relationship, BDSM, MMC/FMC has a Cute Cat, Enemies to Lovers, Magic, Age Gap Romance, Witch/Warlock/Wizard, Touch Her and Die Vibes, Paranormal Protection

⭐ 3.5

HOT, HEA

“The Omega Wars were interesting. A revolution to change the system and allow love between an Alpha and an Omega. But you don't hear about the war enough to really buy into the divisions. And it's hard to like King Adalai when he let the Omegas live in squalor for so long.” - Cardigan B

tropes: Omegaverse, Royalty, Forbidden Love Interest, Civil War, MMC/FMC Involved in a Rebellion/Resistance, Enemies to Lovers, Politics, Secret Identity

☆ 4.25

HOT, HEA

“This series just keeps delivering. Fox and Aurelia are an unexpected delight - you don't get to know her well in the first books, but she's charming, sweet, and smarter than she gets credit for. Fox is brooding, calculating, and completely in love with her which he hates. They have to work hard for their love story.” - Cardigan B

tropes: Friends to Lovers, Friends with Benefits, Friendship Group, MC is a Twin, Wolf/Shifter, Magic, Protective MMC, Dirty Talker, Praise Kink, Fairytale Retelling

⭐ 3.75

MILD, HEA

“There’s something to be said for an FMC who sees her world and accepts her circumstances. Murgha is a positive, class act.” - Cardigan B

tropes: Fae/Fairies, Fated Mates, Age Gap Romance, Rescue, Strong Sister Bond, Hidden Identity, Hidden Powers

⭐ 4.0

HOT, HEA

“SHUT UP THIS WAS SO FUN. I couldn’t stop reading this series. I read it two days. I love the underlying story which is about survival versus really living. It’s less than 300 pages. Try it.” - Cardigan B

tropes: Protection, Vampires, Mythological Creatures, Fated Mates, Overcoming Emotional Trauma

⭐ 3.75

HOT, HEA

“Izzy volunteers herself to an arranged marriage to escape the vampire compound - she needs freedom. Porter is a dick for the first half of the book, it's hard to read. He finally pulls his head out of his ass, though.” - Cardigan B

tropes: Werewolves, Werewolf Mate, Loss of Parent (Death), Loss of Sibling (Death), Arranged Marriage, Age 20+ MMC, MMC/FMC is/are on the Run

⭐ 3.75

HOT, HEA

“Clem just wants love. She is accidentally portaled to the fae land and has to have a mate to get back. The fae king inadvertently falls for her and mates with her. There are...vines...that have a mind of their own.” - Cardigan B

tropes: Fae/Fairies, Marriage of Convenience, MC is trapped, Possessive MMC, Strong Sister Bond, Survival, Rescue, Creative Anatomy, Only One Bed, Forced Proximity, MMC/FMC have to stop the end of the world, Fated Mates, Enemies to Lovers, MMC/FMC is/are on the Run, Loss of Sibling (Death), Loss of Parent (Death)

⭐ 4.0

HOT, HEA

“Aw, the scales. Avery volunteers her siren services to Talon, the dragon king. Unfortunately for Avery, Talon finds out she's his fated mate. She collects his scales and feels weirdly drawn to them. It's so sweet. They also decapitate a murderer together. That's nice.” - Cardigan B

tropes: Fated Mates, Dragons, Grumpy/Sunshine, Forced Proximity, Magic, Age Gap Romance, Rescue, Protective MMC, Revenge, FMC & MMC Enter Into A Contract, Strong Sister Bond, Found Family, Enemies to Lovers, Royalty

⭐ 3.75

HOT, HEA

“Accidental mate with a monster that's too nice so the monster king, a gargoyle, steps in to mate instead. Not enough gargoyle sexy time. But a great story.” - Cardigan B

tropes: Fated Mates, MMC/FMC is/are on the Run, Obsessive MMC, Forced Proximity, Protective MMC, Human/Demon Relationship, Shifters, Rescue, Fake Relationship, Friendship Group, Power Struggle, MC has Interfering Family, Strong Sister Bond, Monster MMC

⭐ 3.5

MILD, TO BE CONTINUED

“Interesting plot - shifters join a reality TV show and find their mates. She gets blackmailed to go by her Alpha. She's an unlikely heroine.” - Cardigan B

tropes: Fated Mates, Wolf/Shifter, FMC & MMC Enter Into A Contract, Loss of Parent (Death), Revenge, Wrong Side of the Tracks, MMC/FMC has a Traitorous Cat

⭐ 4.25

MEDIUM, HEA

“OOO this was a treat. It was short, funny, interesting, and ended on a cliffhanger. It's a shifter romance with fated mates and intrigue. So good! Not enough spice, in my opinion, but I hope Volume Two corrects that. It’s still not out.” - Cardigan B

tropes: FMC/MMC are the same height, Werewolf Mate, Fated Mates, Slow Burn, MMC/FMC is/are on the Run, To-Be Continued, Age 20+ FMC, Age 25+ MMC, Shifters, Forced Proximity, Vampire, Magic, Witch/Warlock/Wizard, Cliffhanger Ending

⭐ 3.75

MILD, TO BE CONTINUED

“I loved a 40+ FMC and they did her right. She moves into a magical house and meets the magical caretakers of the property who are her neighbors.” - Cardigan B

tropes: Hidden Powers, Age 40+ FMC, Separated/Divorcing/Divorced, Haunted, Isolated, Mysterious Land, Slow Burn, Shifter, Paranormal Protection

⭐ 4.0

HOT, HEA

“LOVED the story of "maybe" mates, Serena's sickness, her life as a hybrid. I would have loved for the epilogue to solve some of her hybrid biology questions. The cult plot...felt like a reach.” - Cardigan B

tropes: Werewolf Mate, Werewolves, Vampire, Fated Mates, Hybrid, In-Heat, Touch Her and Die Vibes, Enemies to Lovers, Alpha MMC, "Smart, Strong, Independent FMC", Shifters, Wolf/Shifter

⭐ 3.5

MEDIUM, HEA

“Shifters shifters everywhere. The FMCs are all a little odd, but the HEAs are nice.” - Cardigan B

tropes: Shifters, Fated Mates, Band of Brothers, Virgin MMC, Down on Her Luck FMC, Kidnapping

⭐ 4.0

HOT, HEA

“We've located the ultimate Grump - Hunter is so perfectly written, it's astounding. Hard exterior, absolutely oozey center.” - Cardigan B

tropes: Lumberjack Vibes, Small Town, Grumpy/Sunshine, Loss of Parent (Death), MC has a Sick Parent, Shifters, Overcoming Past Breakups, In-Heat, Touch Her and Die Vibes, Possessive MMC, Friends to Lovers, Trapped in a Cabin

☆ 4.25

HOT, HEA

“This is a Rod Stewart song from beginning to end. "When the one you loooooves in love with someone else..." all the way to "and it was all for one and all for love, let the one you hold be the one you want." Loved this book. Niall stole my heart early on. Also, good riddance to werewolf rubbish. Yes offense, Gwen and Jonah. May this love never find me.” - Cardigan B

tropes: Fated Mates, Forced Proximity, MC has Interfering Family, Found Family, Second Chance, Shifters, Magic, MC is a Twin, One Night Stand, Friendship Group, Healing Together, FMC has Overprotective Brother/Male Relatives, Forgiveness Arc, Possessive MMC, Obsessive MMC

☆ 4.25

HOT, HEA

“This is the way to do consent. Callum won't fuck Kat so she makes it impossible for him to be pressured into it during her heat...by having him locked up in a padded room with no way out. #MaliciousCompliance.” - Cardigan B

tropes: Fated Mates, Werewolves, Stalker/Stalking, Soulmate Marks, FMC & MMC Enter Into A Contract, Magic, Clones/Twins, Secrets, Hidden Powers, In-Heat, MC is a Twin, True Identity, "Mysterious, Brooding (MMC)", MMC Previously Abused, Morally Grey MMC, Forced Business Partners, Forced Proximity, Kidnapping, Possessive MMC, Obsessive MMC

⭐ 3.75

MEDIUM, TO BE CONTINUED

“I'm such a fiend for a rejected mate story. And this one is good. She's rejected but kept as a slave in her pack until she's traded to pay a debt. She is taken to an island where she meets 3 brothers and wins their cold, dead hearts.” - Cardigan B

tropes: Fated Mates, Rejected Mate, Wolf/Shifter, Kidnapping, Down on Her Luck FMC, MC is involved in Organized Crime, On An Island, Shunned FMC, Age Gap, MC is trapped, Why Choose, Cursed FMC, Magic

⭐ 3.25

HOT, HEA

“This one just had too many things: Syn is kidnapped by her rejected mate and beaten. Then she's rescued. Then she's pregnant but losing the baby. Then she gets magical powers from a dirty lake. Then her baby is safe. Then she has to best a witch. And then she has twins. Magically appearing plot points with little development.” - Cardigan B

tropes: Fated Mates, Kidnapping, Rescue, On An Island, Gang Wars, Surprise Pregnancy, Why Choose, Witch/Warlock/Wizard, Magic, Werewolf Mate

⭐ 4.0

MEDIUM, TO BE CONTINUED

“Oooo this one got goooooood. Spicier, more unexpected drama, a twist I did NOT see coming. And as you get to know the whole group, you see how well the characters were written. Mera does have some "not like other girls-look at me" vibes, but not always.” - Cardigan B

tropes: Wolf/Shifter, Forbidden Love Interest, Fated Mates, Age Gap Romance, God/Human, FMC & MMC Enter Into A Contract, Grumpy/Sunshine, Sweet & Spicy Banter, Loss of Parent (Death), Shunned FMC, Revenge, Virgin FMC

⭐ 4.0

MILD, TO BE CONTINUED

“She's the offspring shifter of a PACK traitor who never fit in. He's the creator of shifters and really pissed off. She's not afraid of him and he's into that. This story evolves into a totally different one than you expect. Well done.” - Cardigan B

tropes: Wolf/Shifter, Forbidden Love Interest, Kidnapping, Fated Mates, "Smart, Strong, Independent FMC", Age Gap Romance, God/Human, FMC & MMC Enter Into A Contract, Grumpy/Sunshine, Sweet & Spicy Banter, Loss of Parent (Death), Virgin FMC, Shunned FMC

⭐ 4.5

HOT, TO BE CONTINUED

“OOOUCH. Oh god, my heart is slashed to ribbons. This book was only 72 pages but it made an impression. Fated mates you don't like at the beginning but you genuinely start to root for. And then Kole goes and decimates it all with one action. THIS HURT.” - Cardigan B

tropes: Wolf/Shifter, Fated Mates, College/University Students, MC is a Twin, Alpha MMC, Magic, Under 18 MMC, Under 18 FMC, Playboy, Learning a New World, MC has Interfering Family, Family Rivalry

⭐ 3.75

HOT, HEA

“Really fun read and the structure of the story was intriguing - start with setting today, jump back and go through each of their 6 years together, back to Lupercalia. They were both so vindictive, using other sexual partners to be petty. I hated that.” - Cardigan B

tropes: Fated Mates, Workplace Romance, Story Told in Past and Present, Lawyer, Rich/Wealthy MMC, Knotting, Short/Novella, Redemption, Alpha MMC, Sassy Heroine

⭐ 4.0

HOT, TO BE CONTINUED

“Pleasantly surprised by how much I like this one given it's a Reverse Harem. I really love the dynamics between Elise and the Boys.” - Penelope Black

tropes: College/Uni Students, Reverse Harem, Why Choose, Magical Binding, Vampire, Dragons, Harpy, Lions, Dark Academia, Shifters, Magic, Fated Mates, Mating/Bonding, To-Be Continued, Gang Wars, Loss of Sibling (Death), Slow Burn, Forbidden Love Interest

⭐ 3.5

HOT, HEA

“This was a great example of keeping me on my toes to subvert expectations with the completion of the family visits. Loved this part and the mysteries finally unraveling! I don't agree with the ending. There was so much spice and connection with one bachelor. The same wasn't established successfully with the other and I'm bummed.” - Cardigan B

tropes: Competition Romance, MC is a Twin, Alpha MMC, Wolf/Shifter, Rescue, Loss of Sibling (Death), MC has Strained Relationship with Parent, Magical Binding, Loss of Parent (Death), Secret Identity

⭐ 4.0

HOT, HEA

“What a shitty life she had: unable to shift, deadbeat parents, sold as a breeding machine, held captive in a dank old strip club, reliant on a piece of shit mate to help her during heat. Loved the way Lux started taking care of her and protecting her. Quick 131 page story that cuts deep and resolves well.” - Cardigan B

tropes: Wolf/Shifter, Rejected Mate, Monster MMC, Bodyguard, MC is trapped, Rescue, MMC/FMC is/are on the Run, MC has Witnessed a Crime, MC is involved in Organized Crime, Short/Novella

⭐ 3.5

HOT, HEA

“This book was deflating compared to the first. It was the same book, but just less of everything: darkness, twists, intrigue.” - Cardigan B

tropes: Love Triangle, Slow Burn, MFM, Enemies to Lovers, Reverse Harem, Shapeshifter Romance, Shifters, Fated Mates, Forced Proximity, Shadow Daddy, Revenge, Arranged Marriage, Marriage of Convenience, Age 20+ FMC, Age 20+ MMC, Dub-Con, Virgin FMC, Possessive MMC, Tortured MMC, BDSM, Blood Play, Cliffhanger Ending, To-Be Continued, Redemption

⭐ 4.5

MILD, TO BE CONTINUED

“Lots of world-building, but doesn’t get lost in the details. Loaded with a ton of “who done it vibes” and mystery with a romance sub-plot. It was a ride and I’m here for book #2” ~ PB

tropes: Arranged Marriage, Mysterious MMC, Curious FMC, Monsters, Grumpy MMC, Royalty, Enemies to Lovers, Slow Burn, Touch Her & Die

☆ 4.25

MEDIUM, HEA

“Love a wolf-fated-to-a-vampire story! Bloom is our resident vampire in hiding, clever and witty. Addicted to caffeine (hello, darkness, my old friend). And Maverick, a larger than life alpha of the alphas. Love Lola Glass’s books. In her 'Afterward' she specifically says she won't write another book like this. I hope she's lying.” - Cardigan B

tropes: Fated Mates, Werewolves, Werewolf Mate, Vampire, Marriage of Convenience, Possessive MMC, Boss/Employee, Murder Mystery, Loss of Parent (Death), Rescue, Stalker/Stalking, Forbidden Love Interest, No Use of Contraception, Slow Burn

⭐ 4.25

MEDIUM, TO BE CONTINUED

“I was skeptical. A dating competition in this fantasy land? But honestly, it's so well done and enthralling. The contestants are each uniquely interesting and Aspen is a likable FMC. The interference by the producer is hilariously frustrating. Also... A MURDER MYSTERY!” - Cardigan B

tropes: Reverse Harem, Magic, Competition Romance, Shifters, Different Worlds, Revenge, Rescue, Murder Mystery, Assassin, MC has a Secret Past, Down on Her Luck FMC, Blind Dating, Alpha MMC

⭐ 3.5

MILD, TO BE CONTINUED

“She got herself captured on purpose to save her friend. He leads the vampire army she’s sold to and makes an unlikely ally in Sienna.” - Cardigan B

tropes: Vampire, Kidnapping, Auction, Enemies to Lovers, "Mysterious, Brooding (MMC)", Slow Burn, Cliffhanger Ending

⭐ 4.0

HOT, TO BE CONTINUED

“WHOA. This was the best so far. Too long, but the mystery unfolds at a rapid rate, making the relationships so much stronger and more appealing.” - Cardigan B

tropes: College/Uni Students, Reverse Harem, Why Choose, Magical Binding, Vampire, Dragons, Harpy, Lions, Dark Academia, Shifters, Magic, Fated Mates, Mating/Bonding, To-Be Continued, Gang Wars, Loss of Sibling (Death), Slow Burn, Forbidden Love Interest

⭐ 3.75

HOT, HEA

“Not a bad end, but dear lord Leon carried this story: "I got us each [a crystal] one and two for Elise because without her there is way too much sausage in this sandwich and as much as I would be down for sucking a dick or two in the right circumstances, I just feel like we need to extra protect our only pussy."" - Cardigan B

tropes: Academic Setting, Reverse Harem, Fated Mates, "Smart, Strong, Independent FMC", Obsessive MMC, Loss of Sibling, Shifters

⭐ 4.0

HOT, TO BE CONTINUED

“Oh damn, the hits keep coming! More intrigue, more heat, and more "how the hell will she choose" drama. And Slade's back! With a vengeance. winky face” - Cardigan B

tropes: Reverse Harem, Magic, Competition Romance, MC is a Twin, Shifters, Different Worlds, Size Difference between FMC & MMC, Revenge, Rescue, Murder Mystery, Assassin, MMC/FMC is back from the dead, MC has a Secret Past, Down on Her Luck FMC, Kidnapping, MC has Interfering Family, Alpha MMC

⭐ 3.5

HOT, TO BE CONTINUED

“Aaaand we're still no closer to answers on the killer. Wilder finally had enough of Rune’s shit, thank God. Rune is the most oblivious, selfish, callous FMC we've had in a while. "Oh no, I'm so sad about Wilder leaving because he doesn't want to share. My heart is broken." Also: "Daxon fucked me on the floor to cure my sorrow."" - Cardigan B

tropes: In-Heat, Fae/Fairies, Magic, Small Town, Overcoming Past Trauma, MC Sees Ghosts, Fated Mates, Murder Mystery, Serial Killer, Grumpy/Sunshine, MMC is A Golden Retriever, Rejected Mate

⭐ 3.5

HOT, TO BE CONTINUED

“A whole book and we still don't know what happened to Eve. More kidnapping. More questions. No answers.” - Cardigan B

tropes: Alpha MMC, Small Town, MMC/FMC is/are on the Run, Overcoming Past Trauma, Fated Mates, Murder Mystery, Serial Killer, Wolf/Shifter, Cursed FMC, Grumpy/Sunshine, MMC is A Golden Retriever, Rejected Mate, Revenge, Rescue, Kidnapping

⭐ 3.5

MILD, TO BE CONTINUED

“It picked up in the last 10% but this was a slow unfold. The flashbacks were great: revealing, heartbreaking, and interesting. The story told in the current timeline is passive. If you're looking for action, this isn't it. But the cliffhanger is enough to get me into the next book.” - Cardigan B

tropes: Wolf/Shifter, Fated Mates, Enemies to Lovers, Down on Her Luck FMC, Love Triangle, Alpha MMC, FMC is on the Run, FMC previous abused (not by MMC), Cliffhanger Ending, Hate to Love You

⭐ 3.75

MEDIUM, HEA

“Evie and Mateo are adorable. I'm not sure I'll read the rest of the series. The sister stories don’t sound as appealing, except Jules.” - Cardigan B

tropes: Werewolf Mate, Fated Mates, Witch/Warlock/Wizard, Strong Sister Bond, Cursed MMC, Age 20+ MMC, Slow Burn

⭐ 3.75

MEDIUM, TO BE CONTINUED

“There was something so familiar about this book, but I can't place it. Enjoyed the story of "humans vs. wolves" and how she felt more and more like herself as she got to know the wolves. The big reveals at the end might keep me reading this series, but it was kinda slow in the middle.” - Cardigan B

tropes: Wolf/Shifter, Arranged Marriage, Royalty, Kidnapping, Fated Mates, Sharing a Tent, MMC/FMC is/are on the Run, Rescue

⭐ 4.0

MILD, TO BE CONTINUED

“Reminded me of Anthem by Ayn Rand - a Dystopian settlement and rules that stifle existence. She's a sheltered, rule-following plebe. He's a roaring monster outside the city. She starts asking questions she shouldn’t.” - Cardigan B

tropes: Vampire, Werewolves, Age Gap Romance, MC has a Missing Parent, Rescue, FMC Involved in a Rebellion/Resistance, MC has/is Escaped/Escaping a Cult/Sect, Survival, Kidnapping, Hidden Identity, Arranged Marriage, Cliffhanger Ending