Best Werewolf Romance Books
Paranormal romances have always been liked and enjoyed by readers in the world of literature. The passion and steam emitting from a sub-human romance are undeniably worthwhile. Vampires, Mermaids, Demons, Shapeshifters, Centaurs, and so on. Among these peculiar creatures, werewolves are becoming well-acquainted with people. Werewolf romance books are being bought and read with great enthusiasm.
Books about werewolves romance are filled with complex characters, forbidden love, danger, secrets, and shadows. When the moon rises and humans are lost to the darkness, people hold still, engrossed in these captivating stories. If you too wish to devour some of these stories, here are some of the best werewolf romance books.
Books On The List
Books On the List
Shiver | Tattered Loyalties | Raised By Wolves |
Bitten | Wolfsong | Heart Of The Wolf |
Nightshade | Moonglow | An Alpha’s Choice |
Feral Sins | Eclipse | Wild Embrace |
Hunger Like No Other | Wolf Rain | Wicked deeds On A Winter’s Night |
Werewolf Romance Books
Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater
The woods behind Grace Brisbane’s house in Minnesota are inhabited by wolves. When she encounters a beautiful yellow-eyed wolf one day, she is fascinated by it. Little does she know that the particular wolf is Sam Roth; a teenage boy. Sam retains his human form only in summers but in the harsh winters, he reverts to his wolf form. An alluring romance blossoms between Grace and Sam.
There’s trouble in paradise when the local people start perceiving the wolves as a threat and decide to eradicate them. Now Grace and Sam need to save the pack and also preserve their precious bond. One of the most popular werewolf romance books.
Bitten by Kelley Armstrong
Elena Michaels always desired a normal life. She wanted a job, a house, a husband, and a life. Although her wishes crumble into dust when she is bitten by her lover and turned into a werewolf. She becomes the only female werewolf to exist. She abandoned everything and moves to Toronto to live an ordinary life. When she gets a call for help from her former pack leader, she goes because she owes him.
Nightshade by Andrea Robertson
Calla is an alpha female werewolf of the Nightshade pack. The day she was born, she was earmarked to be the wife of Ren Laroche; the alpha male of the rival pack. She became the catalyst for an alliance. She never once questioned her destiny until one day.
Calla saves a human boy named Shay Doran from a bear attack. She shouldn’t care but she feels a strong connection and affection towards the boy. That’s when she starts questioning the decisions that were made on her behalf. Now she needs to choose life: Shay or Ren. One of the most twisty alpha werewolf romance books.
Feral Sins (The Phoenix Pack, 1) by Suzanne Wright
Taryn Warner is a strong alpha female wolf shapeshifter. She is foul-mouthed and refuses to fit into the traditional shapeshifter role. To win an alliance her father sets up an arranged mating with an abusive alpha for her. Trey Coleman is the alpha of the Phoenix Pack, he is known for his strength. Trey on the other hand is fascinated by the feisty woman.
When a complex situation arises, they both enter into a ‘fake mating’ agreement. Trey benefits politically and Taryn escaped the obnoxious arranged mating. During the duration of their fake relationship, they develop a real romance. Will they be able to keep up with the act amidst their overwhelming affection? Among the steamy werewolf romance books list. Read with caution.
Hunger Like No Other (Immortals After Dark Book 2) by Kresley Cole
Lachlain MacRieve; a Lykae, a shapeshifting species of werewolves, has been imprisoned and enduring the torture of a vampire horde for more than a century. When he catches the scent of his destined mate, the desire for freedom reignites and he finally manages to break free. He finally discovers his mate is Emmaline Troy; a half-Valkyrie, half-vampire.
Lachlain is feral, strong, and terrifying, whereas Emmaline is innocent and sheltered. Even though they manage to find each other there is no trust between them. We see them navigate their complex relationship, as they get to know each other and eventually trust each other. Among the werewolf vampire romance books list.
Tattered Loyalties (Talon Pack Book 1) by Carrie Ann Ryan
Gideon Brentwood is the alpha of the Talon Pack. To keep the pack secure and intact, the leader needs to be powerful and so does the leader’s mate. There are many internal issues, and people conspiring so Gideon always wanted a strong alpha female. When he meets his mate, he refuses to acknowledge it and ignores her. Brie of the Redwood Pack is a beta and Gideon’s mate.
She is submissive and lacks the feisty demeanor of an alpha. Gideon ignores her for a long time until certain situations force him to acknowledge Brie as his mate. Will the pack ever accept Brie? Will Gideon ever accept Brie as his mate? Will she be able to keep up with the feral alphas? One of the best alpha werewolf romance books. Also among the steamy werewolf romance books
Wolfsong by TJ Klune
Ox has always believed himself to be hopeless and useless, thanks to his father. He lives in a small town called Green Creek. One day the Bennett family moves into the town. Joe Bennett becomes Ox’s only refuge and friend. Soon Ox discovers that Joe is a werewolf. Regardless they become friends. Although Ox always viewed Joe as just a friend, Joe was aware of Ox being his destined mate. When Ox finally realizes his true feeling toward Joe, beautiful romance blossoms between them.
The story is spread over 10 years. We see Ox deal with the dangers of the werewolf world and try to fit in the pack. A beautiful LGBTQ+ slow-burn werewolf romance between an insecure boy and a boy who never stops appreciating the former.
Moonglow: Darkest London, Book 2 by Kristen Callihan
The story is set up in Victorian London. Daisy Ellis Craigmore is now a widow, free from the claws of her abusive husband. She is now ready to live a normal free life. Things don’t go as planned because she is attacked and saved by Ian Ranulf. Ian is a werewolf with a traumatic past. While investigating the murders and misdeeds of a rogue werewolf, he is also determined to protect Daisy.
He feels particularly affectionate and protective towards her. We see them dive deep into the dark world, investigate, and fall in love throughout the book. Among the best dark werewolf romance books.
Eclipse (The Twilight Saga) by Stephenie Meyer
This is the third book in the ‘Twilight Saga series’, it continues the story of Bella. Bella is a human who is torn between her love for Edward who is a vampire and Jacob who is a werewolf. It is a classic vampire werewolf romance book. As a series of mysterious killings start to take place, Bella becomes a target. She becomes more and more intertwined in the dark world
Meanwhile, she also has to make a decision. A decision that could cause tension between the werewolves and vampires. Alongside the threats of the dangerous world, she needs to decide her heart matters. Among the vampire werewolf romance books list
Wolf Rain by Nalini Singh
The story takes place in the Psy-Changeling world where different gifted species coexist. Alexie is a werewolf shapeshifter, he is naturally charming and easygoing. But his dark past has scarred him forever. Memory who is a Psy scientist, possesses the special ability to erase memories.
They meet to investigate a mystery, and serve justice. The journey brings them close and their bond deepens. However, the dangerous world they live in threatens to tear them apart. Alongside the investigation, we see them navigate their relationship in the Psy world. A great paranormal romance book.
Raised by Wolves by Jennifer Lynn Barnes
Bryn’s life turned upside down when a rogue werewolf killed her parents. Then she is taken under the wings of an alpha werewolf named Callum. The pack is all she knows now. One day she discovers a teenage boy named Chase locked in Callum’s basement. With utmost horror she watches him turn into a werewolf right before her. The scene causes her trauma as she remembers scenes from the day her parents died.
She feels an unexpected connection with the imprisoned boy. They develop a deep bond. Meanwhile, she also starts questioning the pack and its rules. Chase can provide answers and also win her heart. Now she is torn between two worlds, and two belief systems.
Heart of the Wolf by Terry Spear
A fire broke out and destroyed Bella’s world. She was rescued by Devlyn; a gray wolf. Later she was adopted by his pack, she became the sole red wolf among the pack of gray wolves. She has always adored and looked up to Devlyn. When she realizes Devlyn is his fated mate, she is ecstatic.
Volan; the pack’s alpha, wants Bella to himself and he won’t stop at anything. Bella knows that to save herself and Devlyn, she needs to abandon this world. She leaves behind the love of his life and the pack to live a normal life. Years later she meets Devlyn again. Amidst investigating suspicious murders and uprising, she gets entangled with Devlyn again. Will she be able to reconcile with her mate? Among the werewolf alpha mate romance books list.
An Alpha’s Choice (Talon Pack) by Carrie Ann Ryan
Brynn Brentwood is the female alpha leader of the Talon Pack. All she knows is the pack, protecting them, and keeping them together. She has been patiently waiting for her fated mate for a long time. She longs for her mate but when she finally finds him, it doesn’t go as expected.
Finn Jamenson; the heir of the Redwood Pack is a broken werewolf, he has been beaten half to death. He has a haunting past. He is also the fated mate of Brynn but he doesn’t feel the bond. When they meet he finds her fascinating but not as his mate. Now Brynn is heartbroken, after waiting for so long, her mate doesn’t recognize her. Will Finn ever love her? Will she ever find her mate? One of the best werewolf alpha mate romance books.
Wild Embrace by Nalini Singh
Wild Embrace is a set of several novellas. It includes interconnected stories of characters from the Psy-Changeling universe. Dorian is one such character. He is a shapeshifter werewolf of the Snowdancer pack. He is dominant, strong, and unwavering.
Ashaya is a Psy scientist and possesses extraordinary abilities. When they both cross paths, an instant attraction and connection are felt. Ashaya is torn between two choices, Her loyalty toward the PsyNet and her growing feeling toward Dorian. Alongside their forbidden love, they also navigate their internal issues. In a world where different species and ideologies coexist, will they be able to be together? A great paranormal romance book.
Wicked Deeds on a Winter’s Night by Kresley Cole
Bowen MacRieve is a werewolf overtaken by grief. The day he lost his mate, he became colder and crueler. He has been mourning over his dead mate for a long time. A golden opportunity arises when “Talisman’s Hie” is announced. A dangerous competition where the winner would get the opportunity to correct their past mistakes.
Bowen wants to win the competition so he could get his mate back. Mariketa is a powerful witch and Bowen’s competitor. Both of them are fighting towards one goal. Will they ever reach it? Or will this journey help them find solace in the present only? Will Bowen ever get his mate back? Among the werewolf alpha mate romance books list.
Additional Recommendations
None of the books on the list intrigued your interest. Here are some more werewolf romance books for you.
- Moon Called by Patricia Briggs
- Lover Awakened by J.R. Ward
- Heart of the Highland Wolf by Terry Spear
- The Wolves of Mercy Falls series by Maggie Stiefvater
- The Werewolf Academy series by Cheree Alsop
Conclusion
These were some of the best werewolf romance books you could read. Werewolf romance is an interesting trope as it dives into the complexities of being a sub-human creature. The books about werewolf romance are generally dark, dangerous, and thrilling. That’s the reason they are so well-liked among readers. So go grab a cup of coffee, get comfortable in your reading alcove, and enjoy these passionate werewolf romance books.