Recommendations based on Hot and Badgeredby Shelly Laurenston

* statistically, based on millions of data-points provided by fellow humans

  1. Shift

    by Rachel Vincent
    A young woman discovers she can shift into a lion and must navigate the dangerous world of shapeshifters while keeping her secret safe.

    Being the first female werecat enforcer isn't easy. Scars accumulate, but I'm stronger in so many ways.,As for my personal life? It's complicated. Choices worth making always are. Ever since my ... (Barnes & Noble)

  2. Nice Girls Don't Date Dead Men

    by Molly Harper
    A humorous paranormal romance novel about a librarian who falls in love with a vampire and gets caught up in supernatural drama.

    Following Nice Girls Don’t Have Fangs, the second in a hilarious, smart, sexy romantic series about an out-of-work librarian who is turned into a vampire. With her best friend Zeb’s Titanic-themed ... (Goodreads)

  3. The Mortal Instruments Boxed Set: City of Bones; City of Ashes; City of Glass

    by Cassandra Clare
    A thrilling urban fantasy series following Clary Fray, a Shadowhunter, as she navigates a world of demons, angels, and magic in New York City.

    In City of Bones, fifteen-year-old Clary Fray is introduced to the world of the Shadowhunters, a secret cadre of warriors dedicated to driving demons out of our world. And she's introduced with a ... (Goodreads)

  4. Divine Misdemeanors

    by Laurell K. Hamilton
    Merry Gentry, a faerie princess and private investigator, navigates political intrigue and personal relationships in the faerie court.

    Divine Misdemeanors follows the character of Meredith NicEssus, princess of faerie, also known as Merry Gentry. Having succeeded in her goal to become pregnant before her cousin Cel, Merry has ... (Wikipedia)

  5. Hungry for You

    by Lynsay Sands
    A collection of romantic and steamy vampire tales, exploring the sensuality and passion of the undead.

    This vampire has been alone for far too long . . . As one of the most ancient in the Argeneau clan, Cale Valens has given up on finding a life mate. His friends and family, however, have not. In ... (Goodreads)

  6. The Reluctant Vampire

    by Lynsay Sands
    A vampire who hates his own kind falls for a mortal woman, but their love is threatened by a dangerous enemy.

    “Lynsay Sands writes books that keep readers coming back for more.”,—Katie MacAlister,, USA Today, bestselling author of, A Girl’s Guide to Vampires, Readers can’t get enough of Lynsay Sands’ ... (Barnes & Noble)

  7. The Black Jewels Trilogy: Daughter of the Blood, Heir to the Shadows, Queen of the Darkness

    by Anne Bishop
    A dark fantasy trilogy following a young witch as she navigates a world of political intrigue, power struggles, and magic.

    Seven hundred years ago, a Black Widow witch saw an ancient prophecy come to life in her web of dreams and visions.Now the Dark Kingdom readies itself for the arrival of its Queen, a Witch who will ... (Goodreads)

  8. About That Night

    by Julie James
    A former thief and a prosecutor reunite after a one-night stand, but their pasts threaten their future together.

    He's Playing Games Though Rylann Pierce tried to fight the sparks she felt for billionaire heir Kyle Rhodes the night they met, their sizzling chemistry was undeniable. But after being stood up on ... (Goodreads)

  9. Tales from a Not-So-Happily Ever After!

    by Rachel Renée Russell
    Nikki's life gets complicated when her crush starts dating her archnemesis. Can she find a way to be happy again?

    It’s , ,, Diary of a Wimpy Kid , ,, for girls in this hilarious novel!,, After a bump on the head in gym class on April Fool’s Day, Nikki has a wild dream in which she, her BFFs Chloe and Zoey, her ... (Goodreads)

  10. Kiss the Sky

    by Krista Ritchie
    Two rockstars navigate fame, addiction, and love in a world of sex, drugs, and rock and roll.

    A virgin "ice queen" heiress &, The arrogant god-like man who wants to melt her, , Rose Calloway thought she had everything under control. At twenty-three, she's a Princeton graduate, an Academic ... (Barnes & Noble)

  11. Brown-Eyed Girl

    by Lisa Kleypas
    Wealthy businessman meets his match in a spirited woman who challenges his beliefs and steals his heart.

    The much anticipated final book in the Travis series,, Brown-Eyed Girl, from beloved author Lisa Kleypas, Wedding planner Avery Crosslin may be a rising star in Houston society, but she doesn't ... (Barnes & Noble)

  12. Darken the Stars

    by Amy A. Bartol
    The final book in the Kricket series, Kricket must fight to save her world and the people she loves from destruction.

    Kyon Ensin finally has what he’s always wanted: possession of Kricket Hollowell, the priestess who foresees the future. Together, their combined power will be unrivaled. Kricket, however, doesn’t ... (Goodreads)

  13. The Game Plan

    by R.L. Mathewson
    A single father and a womanizer become unlikely roommates, leading to unexpected feelings and a new family dynamic.

    New York Times Best Selling Novel........... The Game Plan Spend the next 40 years in prison or break her lease early? Normally she'd be able to say that this one was a no-brainer, but things have ... (Barnes & Noble)

  14. Hooking Up

    by Helena Hunting
    Amalie and her one-night stand, Lexington, navigate their complicated relationship while dealing with their own personal issues.

    Amalie Whitfield is the picture of a blushing bride during her wedding reception ― but for all the wrong reasons. Instead of proclaiming his undying love, her husband can be heard, by Amalie and ... (Goodreads)

  15. Thrive

    by Krista Ritchie
    A young woman navigates the challenges of college life, including love, friendship, and mental health struggles.

    Two years will change them forever. When rumors spread like wildfire–like having three-ways with her boyfriend's rock climbing brother--Lily Calloway spirals into a dark place. Her bedroom. Loren ... (Barnes & Noble)

  16. The Overdue Life of Amy Byler

    by Kelly Harms
    After her husband returns from a long absence, Amy Byler takes a break from single motherhood and rediscovers herself in New York City.

    An Amazon Charts and, Washington Post, bestseller., ,“A laugh-out-loud funny, pitch-perfect novel that will have readers rooting for this unlikely, relatable, and totally lovable heroine,, The ... (Barnes & Noble)

  17. The Gatecrasher

    by Madeleine Wickham
    A middle-aged woman crashes funerals to find wealthy widowers to marry, until she meets her match.

    Everything's coming up roses for Fleur Daxeny, as she goes through more rich men than she does designer hats... if that's humanly possible. Beautiful, charming, and utterly irresistible, her success ... (Goodreads)

  18. Shacking Up

    by Helena Hunting
    Ruby's life takes an unexpected turn when she moves in with a stranger, Bancroft, and their attraction grows.

    Ruby Scott is months behind on rent and can’t seem to land a steady job. She has one chance to turn things around with a big audition. But instead of getting her big break, she gets sick as a dog and ... (Goodreads)

  19. Outmatched

    by Kristen Callihan
    A romance novel about a genius scientist and a former football player who team up to win a robotics competition.

    What happens when a boxer finds chemistry with a geek? Parker Brown can’t believe she needs to hire a fake boyfriend. When she landed her dream job in renewable energy, she thought she’d be entering ... (Goodreads)

  20. Wicked Sexy Liar

    by Christina Lauren
    Max and his fake fiancée, Chloe, navigate their complicated relationship while trying to keep their secrets hidden.

    When three college besties meet three hot guys in Vegas, anything can—and does—happen. Book Four in the New York Times Wild Seasons series that began with Sweet Filthy Boy (the Romantic Times book of ... (Barnes & Noble)

  21. The Grand Finale

    by Janet Evanovich
    Stephanie Plum is back, this time trying to solve a string of robberies while dealing with her love life and eccentric family.

    From the #1, New York Times, bestselling author comes a revised, repackaged novel sure to please her many fans. She writes "high speed comic mayhem" (,Detroit Free Press,); she's "a blast of fresh ... (Barnes & Noble)

  22. The Darkest Sunrise

    by Aly Martinez
    A heart-wrenching story of two broken souls finding love and healing in each other amidst tragedy and secrets.

    Sticks and stones will break my bones, but words will never harm me. Whoever coined that phrase is a bald-faced liar. Words are often the sharpest weapon of all, triggering some of the most powerful ... (Goodreads)

  23. Lion's Heat

    by Lora Leigh
    Shifter romance novel featuring a powerful alpha male and a strong-willed female. Steamy scenes and intense action.

    The mating urge cannot be denied... #1 New York Times bestselling author Lora Leigh returns to the world of the Breeds where animal instincts can bring a feral pleasure to every man and his willing ... (Goodreads)

  24. All My Friends are Superheroes

    by Andrew Kaufman
    Tom's wife, a superhero, believes he's invisible. He must convince her he's not before she flies away forever.

    All Tom's friends really are superheroes. There's the Ear, the Spooner, the Impossible Man. Tom even married a superhero, the Perfectionist. But at their wedding, the Perfectionist was hypnotized (by ... (Goodreads)

  25. Taken by Midnight

    by Lara Adrian
    Breed warrior, Brock, must protect his mate from a deadly enemy while battling his own inner demons.

    AT THE CROSSROADS OF DEATH AND DESIRE, A WOMAN TASTES A PLEASURE NO MORTAL IS MEANT TO SURVIVE. In the frozen Alaskan wilderness, former state trooper Jenna Darrow survives an unspeakable breach of ... (Goodreads)

  26. Charlie All Night

    by Jennifer Crusie
    Radio DJ Charlie is forced to work the night shift with uptight producer Allie, leading to unexpected romance and chaos.

    Dumped by her boyfriend and demoted from WBBB's prime-time spot, radio producer Allie McGuffey has nowhere to go but up. She plans to make her comeback by turning temporary DJ Charlie Tenniel into a ... (Barnes & Noble)

  27. I Don't Know How She Does It

    by Allison Pearson
    A working mother juggles career, family, and social obligations while trying to maintain her sanity.

    Delightfully smart and heartbreakingly poignant, Allison Pearson's smash debut novel has exploded onto bestseller lists as "The national anthem for working mothers." Hedge-fund manager, wife, and ... (Goodreads)

  28. The Marriage Trap

    by Jennifer Probst
    A business arrangement turns into a steamy romance, but can they overcome their past and make it work?

    To satisfy his late father’s wishes, hot and single billionaire Michael Conte must find a bride—someone who will fit into his traditional family back home in Italy—and fast, so his engaged sister ... (Goodreads)

  29. Bridget Jones's Baby: The Diaries

    by Helen Fielding
    Bridget Jones navigates the ups and downs of pregnancy and motherhood while trying to figure out who the father of her baby is.

    Bridget Jones is a Bangor University graduate. She is a 32-year-old single woman whose life is a satirized version of the stereotypical single London 30-something in the 1990s and very unlucky in ... (Wikipedia)

  30. Island of Glass

    by Nora Roberts
    Three strangers with unique abilities must find three keys to unlock the Island of Glass and defeat an evil goddess.

    As the hunt for the Star of Ice leads the six guardians to Ireland, Doyle, the immortal, must face his tragic past. Three centuries ago, he closed off his heart, yet his warrior spirit is still drawn ... (Goodreads)