Books with author Michelle Dawson

A kept secret. A life altered. A new journey. Ariane lived her life one book at a time. She would never have guessed those books were about to change everything.They led her to Orion.Tall, dark, with eyes only for her. The rest of the world ceased to exist when Orion was around. But during a fateful ash moon, he shifted into a wolf. Ari thought she was dreaming, but she’d recognize those eyes anywhere.Fiction became reality. Fantasy was actually history. And soon, Ari would learn her role in it.A pack war was on the horizon, and she was the only one who could stop it.Nothing would ever be as it once was, because Ariane was now part of the Avynwood Pack."I know I have read some good paranormal books, but this one takes the cake. It is nothing like any I have read." - Mari ★★★★★" It’s the kind of book that once you get started reading you just cannot put it down. When you do put it down it’s all you can think about." - KITTYKATSKORNER ★★★★★"Outstanding. I love this story. It's definitely different and I'm in love with the characters already. The end of this one had my heart hammering in my chest!" - Donna ★★★★★"The suspense, the storyline, the way you felt what the characters were feeling. I am hooked." - Maria ★★★★★

Claimed by the Beast - Part One is the first part in a 6 part paranormal serial romance by NY Times bestselling author, Dawn Michelle.Crystal Davis never claimed her life was perfect. Her grades were too good and her clothes never hid enough. Her friends were few and far between when there wasn't an exam around the corner. She resigned herself to a miserable senior year after a final attempt to fit in left he walking home from a party.Daydreaming about life beyond small town America, she wasn't ready for the pack of bikers that roared through the night. She was even less prepared for what leapt out of the darkness and decided to make her its next victim.Marked for a fate worse than death, Crystal's desperate to do whatever it takes to escape with her life. Even if that means facing the very beast that's claimed her as its own.Look for these other parts of the Claimed by the Beast paranormal serial romanceClaimed by the Beast - Part OneClaimed by the Beast - Part TwoClaimed by the Beast - Part ThreeClaimed by the Beast - Part FourClaimed by the Beast - Part FiveClaimed by the Beast - Part Six

Fallen Alpha is part 1 of The Lost Pack paranormal serial romance The Lost Pack by NY Times bestselling author, Dawn Michelle.High school seniors Evan and CJ have been waiting for the chance to slip away for some couple time. In the decaying small town in Southern Illinois some romance in the woods is the highlight of their young adult lives. What they don't realize is what else is in the woods.They've stumbled into the middle of a pack fighting for dominance. The Alpha is fighting to escape with his life when Evan and CJ stumble across the struggle. Escaping the bloody battle is only the beginning of their problems.Look for these other parts of The Lost Pack:Part One: Fallen AlphaPart Two: The HuntParts Three and beyond: coming soon

Davian’s life hadn’t been easy. After two near-death experiences, he held on to his optimism, even if danger still had a way of finding him.Beneath her kind exterior, Robin was in unbelievable pain after losing her best friend. Sheer determination kept her going, even when she wanted to give up.Then Davian appeared with his infectious smile and cheerful demeanor.They were an unlikely pair. One was a panther shifter and the other a fae princess. However, Robin didn’t want a mate, so she pushed Davian away at every turn. Too bad for her, he wasn’t the type to give up.When an outside threat found its way to the fae realm, Davian leapt into action. Fate had a way of placing paranormals where they were meant to be. It was time for Robin to realize her destiny before it was too late.

Wake had lived in fear for far too long.Life hadn’t been easy for him. Every day he resisted his natural instincts to claim the one female meant for him. An event from his past stopped him in his tracks every time his primal urges pushed him toward her.Paige accepted the role she played in Wake’s life. She was the one he wanted but never allowed himself to have. But when someone else showed interest in her, Wake had to decide once and for all.Putting his heart on the line left the shifter vulnerable, something he never wanted to be again. And just when he gave in to his instincts, fate dealt the pair a cruel hand.Nightmares came true, causing Paige to flee to the only place she felt safe—in the arms of Wake.Pack life wasn’t an easy life, but Paige wouldn’t give up the man who held her heart.Only together could the two move forward and find the happiness they both deserved."Wake's Claim is all the feels, all the tension, and all the heat a YA novel can give." - Becky ★★★★★"Emotionally thrilling, highly entertaining and action-packed journey filled with longing, denial, heart-pounding moments and gripping undeniable passion." - Cali ★★★★★"Michelle Dare continuously sucks me into her stories and creates a deep connection between the reader and the character." - littleblondebooknerd ★★★★★"I loved every minute of this book and I couldn't put it down." - Gilda ★★★★★

A bond sealed. A new reality. A pack war.Since she met Orion, Ariane’s life had been anything but calm. With the threat of war looming only days away, ensuring victory for the Avynwood Pack was her primary focus. Some of her new friends would lose their lives in the fight, a fact she already accepted.But what if along the way, she uncovered new details about herself? What if becoming Orion’s mate revealed more than she ever imagined possible?A new shifter was in town, and she was thirsty for revenge."The low down: you'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll root for the good guys and want to rain down hell on the bad guys. You will absolutely love this book." - Sara ★★★★★"This had me laughing so hard at 2 in the morning and then crying on my breaks at work and falling in love with every character!" - Stormy ★★★★★"Just when you thought it couldn’t get better, it does!" - Jennifer ★★★★★"I am seriously obsessed with this series! I couldn’t put this book down. Definitely a must read for paranormal shifter fans!" - Tiffany ★★★★★

A tragic loss. A broken pack. A lone wolf.The pack war was drawing closer, and Ariane found herself at a crossroad amid the chaos that was her life.Which road should she follow? One gave her a chance at normalcy, while the other threw her deeper into turmoil.She had new powers, a shifter for a boyfriend, and blood on her hands.There was also the lone wolf who had been cast out and sought solace with Ari as he fought to return home.This wasn’t how she thought her life would play out.Nevertheless, a decision had to be made. And in the middle of it was Orion, wondering which road Ari would follow."Absolutely a MUST READ." - Veronica ★★★★★"The flow is perfect, like watching a movie, and the tension keeps you glued to your e-reader to see what comes next." - Letty ★★★★★"I can honestly say that I am losing a lot of sleep because I love these books so much." - Maria ★★★★★"I’m so loving this trilogy! Ari and Rion are awesome. And all the twists? Fantastic." - Drea ★★★★★

As a young vampire, Ford had experienced more than those much older than him.The love of his life left him. He fell for his best friend. People he considered friends were killed. Blood was on his hands.Through it all, he never forgot his first love. The one who stole his heart then shattered it when he least expected.When Sienna left Ford and mated with another, she thought she’d found her companion for eternity. Except, her life didn’t play out that way. Her mate was killed, leaving Sienna a shell of the shifter she once was.Ford wanted Sienna back, but the choice had to be hers.Then her life was in danger, and his plans changed in an instant. All that mattered was keeping her safe.Reaching a crossroad, they were helpless to fate’s plan.Ford was left standing before Sienna, wearing his heart on his sleeve, waiting to see what she’d do next."Michelle has done it again! Once you start reading you can't stop!" - Kelly ★★★★★"I really don’t know how to write this review that can honestly do this book justice. But what I can say with all honesty is that you MUST read this book." - Samantha ★★★★★"You will love this super exciting, thrilling, funny, suspenseful, touching, and downright scorching hot paranormal romance!" - Roxie's Romance Reviews ★★★★★"Ford and Sienna’s story is so soul wrenching. You will fall in love with both characters and empathize with their struggles." - Tina ★★★★★

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Life seemed to be moving in the right direction at last. Then the fires started.As a wolf shifter with vampire gifted powers, Titus was better equipped to handle emergencies than others. But he wasn’t invincible.Imogen was a typical senior in high school—except she was a powerful mage hiding in plain sight. When Titus showed up after class to help a pack brother, Imogen’s world was rocked.Never had she met someone like him.With the paranormal community under threat, their homes and businesses going up in flames, Imogen wasn’t worried. Too bad her abilities didn’t equal safety.The magnetism between Titus and Imogen was potent from the start. Both tried to fight it. But fate had a different plan for them—a perilous one.The world was burning around them. Everyone Titus and Imogen loved was at risk.When the ashes cooled and the dust settled, they would find out if their love survived fate’s test."Michelle Dare is my go-to author, and I love it!" - Shakera ★★★★★"This book has pulled me in and sunk its emotional claws into me!" - Snow Queen ★★★★★"This is literally everything I had hoped it would be and so, so much more." - Tara ★★★★★"SHE HAS DONE IT AGAIN! Love the series! Love the characters! Love the stories!" - Ashley ★★★★★

For the last several years, Brayden felt like an outcast amongst his friends.Since the day he saw a man shift into a wolf, he knew he no longer belonged in their circle. They were immersed in the paranormal world while he was away at college, living the life of an ordinary human.One night while he was walking home, he saw a dog in need of help. Turns out, it wasn’t a dog at all.Kandra was a wolf shifter on the run.She’d fled an abusive relationship, running from a male she once thought she could trust. As a lone wolf, she was free, but she was also slowly dying.Pack life wasn’t something Kandra wanted, and she never thought she’d trust another male. Yet, she trusted Brayden. In him, she found the opportunity to join a new pack—shifters who would be there when she needed them.But the past came calling, and they would take back what was theirs.Kandra’s life was in danger and Brayden would do whatever it took to keep his mate safe, including asking a vampire to bite him. His new life was extraordinary—because she was in it.With his vampire given powers, Brayden was ready to fight for the one he loved. Now all he had to do was find her."Fall in love with the newest addition to the pack and learn to love others even more." - Becky ★★★★★"I loved this book. The whole paranormal world that Michelle has built is amazing." - Mandy ★★★★★"Michelle Dare is a magician with her words and stories. This is definitely my fave of the spin-off series." - Amber ★★★★★"Brayden and Kandra will pull at your heartstrings over and over again!" - Elaine ★★★★★

The stockings weren’t hung. The tree was in disarray. Who needed decorations anyway?Two vampires were fighting. Two mates were taking pictures. While a wolf pack watched on taking bets on who’d win. Oh, no, poor Solomon just took a hit to the chin!Revenge would be swift. The brothers don’t play. Ford would get his by the end of the day.The pack alpha laughed as his beta turned red. He assured them they’d all soon be dead.Wolves ran amok as children laughed with glee. What a fun, festive Christmas Eve this turned out to be.*Please note that this book is not intended to be read as a standalone, but rather as part of the Paranormals of Avynwood series. It is to be read after Solomon's Surrender and before Brayden's Return."I absolutely loved getting to see what my favorite characters were up to and the book was just so sweet! It's perfect for the holiday season and kept me smiling the entire time!" - Christin ★★★★★"Michelle Dare, thank you for another great book, the laughs and the emotional rollercoaster ride, it was great to visit your “Paranormals of Avynwood” again." - Bette ★★★★★"It was heartfelt and a magical story just in time for the holidays. A must read during the most wonderful time of the year!" - Elycia ★★★★★"This book was adorable and a perfect addition to this series." - Cassidy ★★★★★