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Smoke & Shadow Book 1: Alpha Julian

Smoke & Shadow Book 1: Alpha Julian

D. L. Jae

Alpha Julian doesn’t train distractions—but Madison storms into his world with curves, chaos, and zero respect for rules. She’s his recruit. Off-limits. And utterly impossible to ignore. When a routine Dragon run turns into a fiery accident, their bond ignites—literally. Now she’s more than a recruit—she’s his rider, his obsession, his constant challenge. Julian was meant to mold her into a warrior, not crave her like a forbidden flame. But Madison’s attitude sparks something wild in him... something primal. He can’t look away. Can’t stay away. And when the heat finally explodes, no one’s walking away unburned.

Her Breaking Point

Her Breaking Point

Olivia Grace

Haven finally slips free from the man who crushes her spirit with rules, silence, and cold-blooded punishments. She steps into the world determined to breathe again, but freedom isn’t gentle—it snarls, stalks, and shadows her every move. The family who once vanished now tries to play savior, but their guilt arrives far too late. Haven carries the weight of every broken piece, every whispered lie, every moment she learned to survive alone. And just when she thinks she’s done being hunted, something new rises from the dark… and it refuses to let her go.

Club Nights

Club Nights

KristiferAnn Thorne & C.C.H.

Presley and her socialite best friend find themselves celebrating at the same club as the head of the Agosti family. A misunderstanding, nosy neighbors and a trip out of town all come together in this fast-paced novella.

(Domestic Violence)

A Vixen's Human: An Alpha's Vixen Story

A Vixen's Human: An Alpha's Vixen Story

Ms. Nauti Bear

Her: a stripper who meets the beta of the local shifter pack while out partying with her vixen friend Myra.

Him: Alpha Sloan’s beta who takes one look at this little human and falls head over heels.

From the Alpha’s Vixen universe comes the love story fans have been holding their breath for. Megan is trouble incarnate, a human who makes bank grinding against a pole, and she wouldn’t change a thing about her life... until she locks eyes with alpha Sloan’s beta, Declan. With an icy stare and slouching grace, he’s sex on a stick, and Megan wants a taste. But with danger around every corner and ghosts haunting their pasts, will Declan ever have the strength to claim his vixen’s human?

Age Rating: 18+

Masquerade

Masquerade

Mandy M.

For Marco and Ryan, it’s lust at first sight. After a steamy one-night stand at a masquerade party, Ryan slips away, thinking she’ll never see the masked man again. But that all changes when she discovers she’s pregnant.

Now, she’ll have to decide whether she wants to track down the mystery man, and whether she’s willing to let him in. Ryan’s been burned before. Is it worth it to take a chance with the father of her child?

In Love with Mr. Mafia

In Love with Mr. Mafia

Goldy Lomotey

Luna Smith is just a regular high schooler with parent problems. She knows they love her, but how can they really call themselves her parents when they're never there? She's never let it bother her before, but the moment she starts seeing the dangerously handsome Giovanni Russo, they won’t get off her back. Clearly they know more than she does, but what are they keeping from her, and why are they so interested in Giovanni?

Daughter of Fire Book 1: Bound By Flames

Daughter of Fire Book 1: Bound By Flames

Suri Sabri

Read the more fantasy-oriented original Inkitt version of THE FLAMES THAT BIND US from the author!

Lydia, a woman with ancient powers drawn from legends, must fulfill her destiny in being the guardian of the king of shadows, Gabriel, and despite the loathsome sentiments the two harbor for each other, they find themselves fighting off more than just their growing feelings, but also the foreboding signs of a prophecy that alludes to war.

War & Mayhem Book 1: Stone

War & Mayhem Book 1: Stone

Gina O’Connor

Her: The stubborn and caring café owner caught in the crossfire.

Him: The hot-head MC vice president now protecting his old flame.

Lolita was doing the right thing by helping Stone when he stumbled bleeding and half-conscious into her café. Neither expected that to put a target on her back with a rival MC. With sparks reigniting, can they make it through with their lives and love intact?

The Boss Takes A Wife Book 1

The Boss Takes A Wife Book 1

Heather Teston

"If you want to keep your job and save the others, I have a proposition that will benefit both of us," he said as he towered over her.

Gabriel Maestri is rich, ruthless, and terrifyingly untouchable—the kind of man whispered about in fear. They call him the Demon of Italy, and he lives up to the name. Paige Mosley is everything he’s not: kind, innocent, and determined to save her job—and the others—when she hears the hotel may shut down. Her plan? Make a deal with the devil himself. But power games come with a price, and feelings were never part of the bargain. As Gabriel's cold exterior starts to crack, Paige wonders—can she melt the heart of a man who claims he doesn’t have one? Or will she lose herself trying?

Becoming the Werewolf Queen

Becoming the Werewolf Queen

B. Chase

As the true heir to the throne, Keyara has kept her identity a secret her entire life. When King Ash visits from a neighboring kingdom, Keyara has no idea what secret he is hiding. But when he tells her what he really is and claims her as his mate, she realizes she may finally have the chance to retake what is hers.

Age Rating: 18+

Fated

Fated

Rose Tee

“Do you always break into women’s bedrooms… or am I special?” 😏 Jasmine screams. Mason smirks. Then he makes an omelet like that fixes everything (it does not. It helps, annoyingly). Before romance bulldozes her schedule, Jasmine is trying to live like a grown woman with boundaries and a locked bedroom door. Too bad Mason has a key, zero shame, and the kind of “I’ll handle it” energy that makes you want to throw a pillow and then keep him. She should hate him—she does hate him—until he’s wiping sauce off her mouth in public like it’s normal, and paying for his mom’s surprise trip like money can silence chemistry. You know that man who acts like he owns the room? Now imagine he’s also your best friend’s son and he keeps touching your back like he forgot his hand is attached. Jasmine laughs it off. Mason plays sweet. Then she steps toward her car and his mom turns her head, loud enough for everyone: “So… when are you going to tell Jasmine you like her?”

Shadow Moon Series

Shadow Moon Series

Rain Itika

Lara is a trained assassin. When she’s sent on a mission to kill millionaire Roland Catch, a man who made his fortune by exploiting child labor, she’s happy to oblige. She doesn’t expect to fail, and she definitely doesn’t expect to find out that werewolves exist, that Roland is an Alpha…and that she’s his mate. Turns out that’s only the beginning of what she doesn’t know. While Roland struggles with what do about this human woman he's bound to, Lara’s past is about to catch up to both of them.

Age Rating: 18+

Slap Shot Book 1: A Hockey Romance

Slap Shot Book 1: A Hockey Romance

Jessica Rocha

Molly and Aster have spent years side by side, growing from childhood best friends into fierce university hockey teammates with Olympic dreams shining ahead. They share everything: early practices, late-night laughs, and a bond that feels unbreakable. But one impulsive night tilts the balance they’ve always trusted. Suddenly, every glance lingers a little longer, every touch feels louder, and the lines between friendship and something more begin to blur. Just as emotions start skating into risky territory, an unsettling shadow creeps into their world, forcing them closer than ever. Between ambition, loyalty, and rising tension, Molly must face a truth she’s long avoided. Because when hearts and dreams collide, staying safe might mean risking everything she thought she knew.

Red on the Ice

Red on the Ice

Arri Stone

Lacey lives and breathes hockey. As coach and manager of the Red Tornados, she’s fighting to keep the season—and her team—alive. Desperate for a turnaround, she brings in Riley: a legendary player with a reputation for trouble and a temper as sharp as his skating. He’s exactly what they need… and exactly what she doesn’t. Working together should be about saving the Tornados, but the rink turns tension into temptation. Between brutal practices, stubborn pride, and chemistry neither can outrun, Lacey and Riley skate a dangerous line between strategy and desire. Winning is the goal—unless they lose their hearts first.

Accidental Brides Book 1: Draco's Bride

Accidental Brides Book 1: Draco's Bride

Mira Matic

Jade never thought that Ivan Draco would be interested in her in any way.

After all, when they first met, she hurled water at him, and he kicked her out of his hotel, thinking the worst of her and her sister.

But now that she has something he desperately wants, he would stop at nothing to get it. The problem was that in this power game, they were not alone.

Maybe they hated each other, but they both loved and wanted the same thing.

Will this be enough to make her Draco's bride?

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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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