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RINK SIDE

RINK SIDE

Lulu Waters

Dahlia Grant moves into a house full of college hockey players after a housing mix-up leaves her stranded. Living with her best friend Luke should feel safe—until his older brother Mason Hayes enters the picture. The brooding team captain has spent years avoiding Dahlia, hiding the truth: he’s been in love with her since the day they met. But Dahlia believes Luke might be the one for her, and Mason refuses to betray his brother. As jealousy, desire, and buried secrets explode, Dahlia must decide who she truly loves—and whether risking everything is worth the truth.

The Big Bad Wolf

The Big Bad Wolf

Island Kari

RJ Macillister lives to make her alpha father proud. She’s a strong fighter and stellar student, ready to lead the family’s tech company and become alpha. Weakness is never an option. But weak is how she feels when she lays eyes on a blind date. Will his good looks and blue eyes be her undoing?

Killing Roses Book 1

Killing Roses Book 1

Ekridah

Valerie’s worst nightmare? Detective Roman stumbling across her private stash of the kinkiest books she owns. Now he’s using every teasing comment and smug grin to make her squirm… and not entirely in a bad way. But the heat between them takes a sharp turn when a dangerous serial killer sets their sights on her. With the case closing in, Valerie finds herself living under Roman’s watchful eye—literally, since they now share a roof. She should be focused on staying alive, but with his chiseled body, relentless protectiveness, and those cuffs at the ready, her imagination won’t behave. Dreams and danger are colliding—and neither is playing fair.

Call Me Sir Book 1: Lev

Call Me Sir Book 1: Lev

Shala Mungroo

Jordan only wanted one wild night in Vegas—a little sparkle, a little heat, no strings attached. But when she slips into her journalism class the next morning, guess who’s standing at the front of the room? The very man she left tangled in hotel sheets. He’s commanding, off-limits, and every inch of temptation wrapped in a professor’s smile. Rules say keep it professional. Desire says break every single one. Between whispered challenges and a growing pull that’s impossible to ignore, Jordan faces a choice: protect her heart, or surrender to the kind of trouble that promises both danger and delight.

The Unexpected Queen

The Unexpected Queen

Sofia Landeiro

How do you know who to trust? Leah has been in love with her best friend Jake for as long as she can remember. She’s sure they’re fated mates. Before she can tell him how she feels, she’s summoned to a mating ball for the cruel king of the alphas—a man she’s been taught to fear since childhood. But sometimes the monster is not who you think. Will Leah find that out in time to save herself?

Snap

Snap

Lyra Lawson

Rae Olson thought everything was going exactly as she'd planned. She had a great job, a beautiful apartment, and a boyfriend who was madly in love with her...until he cheated on her, anyway. Heartbroken and angry, she throws herself into her passion for photography, doing her best to ignore the fact that men exist. But a chance meeting with the handsome and very charming Logan Quincy changes everything, and now the two of them must traverse a minefield of jealous exes and family politics if they want to make their relationship work.

The Alpha's Chimera Mate

The Alpha's Chimera Mate

Cosmic Chaos

All great stories are made great because they contain great characters who face great conflict. I often find myself wondering if that’s what my story is meant to be. I’ve got the conflict part down, but I don’t see myself as some heroine in some epic tale, but who knows…maybe I’m just the supporting character in someone else’s great story.

The Prophecy Series: The Black Wolf

The Prophecy Series: The Black Wolf

H. Knight

Addison has been away from her pack after years of travel and training. Now she’s back with a newly emerged wolf. Coming home means facing past heartache, old friendships and pack dynamics - not the least with Jaxon, the future alpha. Long-buried secrets start to emerge.

Can Addison and Jaxon move beyond the pain of the past or will the weight of secrets and power struggles tear them apart?

Destined to the Mob Boss

Destined to the Mob Boss

Alissa C. Kleinfield

This novel is a contemporary adaptation of SEEKING HAPPINESS. -- Chris Anderson is a well-known businessman and secret Mafia Boss. He's got it all figured out until he meets Jolena: his new personal assistant and his Destined. His soulmate. But will Jolena be able to survive his brutal mafia world long enough for them to find their happily ever after?

Between Breaths

Between Breaths

A. Duncan

Arabella is not exactly thriving. Life feels heavy, stress is her sidekick, and now her health is acting up too. But then along comes a certain personal trainer—annoyingly charming, maddeningly good-looking, and somehow making her laugh again. With her best friend cheering her on and a few unexpected sparks flying, Arabella starts to remember what it feels like to live. But when her health takes a sharp turn, she’s forced to face choices no one wants to make. Between fear and fire, joy and heartbreak, Arabella must figure out what really matters—and if she’s ready to fight for it. Sometimes love doesn’t fix everything… but it might just make it worth it.

Haven't We Met Before?

Haven't We Met Before?

WN Noxer

Seven years ago, Alex and Edward shared an unforgettable connection in a hospital room. Now, fate brings them together again, but this time, the stakes are higher, the emotions deeper, and the circumstances more surprising. As Alex juggles her role as a devoted nurse and mother, she finds herself face-to-face with the man she once confided in, who remembers her vividly. Can they rekindle a spark that never truly dimmed? Or will the years that have passed keep them apart?

The Forsaken and the Alpha

The Forsaken and the Alpha

B. E. Harmel

Seven years ago, rogue wolves murdered Alice’s mate. She should have died with him, but she survived. And then she ran. Ran from her pack, her family, her home.

Living in the human world was boring, but safe. Until Alice meets Brad. Brad ignites feelings in Alice that she hasn’t experienced in years. Feelings that shouldn’t be possible. She blames it on his wolf, but is that all it is?

When a family emergency compels Alice to return home, she is forced to confront her guilt and her growing feelings for Brad. And just when she thought it was safe, the rogue wolves attack again.

Wolves of the West

Wolves of the West

Abigail Lynne

Haven Mathie thought she was a normal girl…until her seventeenth birthday, when she discovers she can become a wolf. Frightened and confused, Haven goes to live with her aunt in Astoria. Once there, Haven meets someone who can help her understand her new ability—and unlock feelings in her she never expected.

Age Rating: 16+

Apartment No. 107

Apartment No. 107

Chaotic Soul

Ridhi arrives in Texas chasing a dream shaped by movies, hope, and a suitcase full of expectations. She imagines freedom, adventure, and a fresh start far from home. Instead, reality greets her with culture shocks, awkward moments, and one very unexpected problem—her roommate. He is sharp-tongued, frustratingly confident, and way too attractive for comfort. Every day in their shared space crackles with banter, clashes, and moments that catch her off guard. As Ridhi navigates a new country and a new version of herself, living with him becomes equal parts chaos and curiosity. In a city that feels unfamiliar, will this clash turn into something she never planned?

The Palindromes Book 1: Palindrome

The Palindromes Book 1: Palindrome

Morgana Ville

Hannah is the last witch left guarding her small town, and she knows better than to trust a stranger with pale blue eyes and secrets carved into his every move. But William unsettles her in ways she can’t explain—her magic warns her to keep away, while her heart refuses to listen. As darkness creeps closer, Hannah faces an impossible choice: hold onto centuries of hate or risk everything for a love that was never meant to be. The pull between them is dangerous, undeniable, and utterly intoxicating. And when the truth shatters the fragile line between duty and desire, Hannah must decide if she’s willing to lose herself… in order to save everyone else.

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HomeCategoriesProtective Mate Romance Books

Protective Mate Romance Books

Protective Mate Romance Books showcase partners who would do anything to keep their loved one safe from harm. These stories often feature alpha characters whose protective instincts activate when their mate faces danger. The emotional appeal lies in the primal satisfaction of being cherished and defended by someone willing to face any threat. Find romances where love means being someone's ultimate protector.... 

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