Since the release of Twilight, the world of dark steamy fantasy romances has only gotten better. From Alpha x Omega tropes to Werewolf x Human, you can find everything you enjoy and more in these addictive novels.
Although, knowing which ones are going to have you gasping in shock and blushing from heartfelt monologues can be tricky.
Below are 9 of the best werewolf romance novels for you to really sink your teeth into (pun intended). Whether they are standalone or have an entire series to follow, you can let go of the struggles of reality and dive straight into the world of possessive werewolves, battles, and romance.
Let’s get started!
Feral Sins By Suzanne Wright
When Taryn Warner first meets Trey Coleman, an Alpha shifter, she refuses to be another lovesick girl. He is simply too much trouble, trouble that Taryn does not need in her life.
Drawn into a hesitant alliance, Taryn and Trey must convince the world they are mates. As Trey gains power, Taryn does everything she can to escape.
This is an exciting enemies-to-lovers romance book with a dash of fake mates. And with 8 more books to follow, you can indulge in this series of jealousy, suppressed feelings, and heart-racing passion for longer than one night!
Wanted By The Werewolves By Casy Morgan
This is a small collection of 4 urban fantasy romance novels. In the town of Love’s Hollow, magic is real. And when placed under the curse of an evil witch this small yet mystical town is the place for the cure.
When two possessive werewolves claim you as their mate, you have no choice but to put yourself up for auction and hope they buy you to help break the curse.
If you want a quick, spicy read then Wanted By Werewolves is the book for you. Each book can be read as a standalone making it an excellent way to settle down for the night or to get your heart racing. Love’s Hollow may seem like a quaint town on the outside…but it has secrets that run deep.
Wolf Marked By Veronica Douglas
Enemies to lovers are one of the biggest and best tropes of werewolf fantasy books. Nothing makes you fall in love faster than two characters that refuse to acknowledge the tension between them.
Wolf Marked follows the tale of Savannah Caine who finds herself quickly underneath the blazing stare of Alpha Jaxon Laurent. Tasked with protecting her from the bloodthirsty rogue wolves all the while bringing her family to their knees.
With four books in the series, Wolf Marked is going to have you hanging on every single word. Douglas creates a world so perfectly that you can almost transport yourself there. Join Savannah and Jaxson as they stumble through this juicy romance.
Sanctum By Hannah McBride
Skye Markham refuses to follow the rule of her sadistic Alpha. Leaving her pack behind, Skye and her mother stumble onto the territory of the terrifying Remy Holt.
Remy doesn’t need the added stress of a pack claiming war over 2 refugees but when his wolf meets Skye, he knows there is no turning back. Brought together by an undeniable bond, Remy and Skye have no idea of the chaos about to be unleashed.
This fated-mate romance novel is the first in the Blackwater Pack series and it is delicious. As the two characters fight against the world and each other, you never know what awaits you on the next page.
Sanctum does contain strong themes of violence and abuse which may be difficult for some readers!
Wolf King: Wolves Of New York By Bella Jacobs
Maxim Thorn runs New York, Alpha to his pack and mobster king to the humans, everyone knows that going against him only has one result. Death. And working with him is even worse.
Willow has nowhere else to turn. Rejected by her abusive mate, she needs the help of the devil himself. With an offer that Maxim simply cannot refuse, Willow is welcomed into his pack and is thrust into a world she could never have prepared for.
As they work together, can the ice king make room for a little love in his life? After all, even the devil has a wicked way with desire.
Wolf King is the first installment in the four-novel-long series, Wolves of New York. It is tantalizing, mysterious, and all things delicious. When looking for a romance book that is hot while having a gripping plotline, Wolf King is the book you need!
Wolf Signs By Vivian Arend
Robyn Maxwell accepts her brother’s decision to abandon their backcountry ski vacation. She is deaf but her survival abilities aren’t any less strong, and she has been itching to get out into the Yukon wilderness.
Only the sexy beast of a guy she encounters at the cabin sets off cravings of a different type, sending her hormones into overdrive and sparking odd queries about wolves, mates, and pack challenges.
Keil Lynus, a wilderness guide, only desired a peaceful getaway before challenging for the leadership of his Alaskan pack. He had no intention of running into his soul mate or learning that she was ignorant of her wolf-like ancestry.
His week — and his bed — are now completely booked between dealing with his younger brother who is prone to accidents, a deaf roommate who has a bad attitude, and an upcoming duel to the death.
Wolf Signs has every trope that we romance readers know and love. Protective Alpha, innocent female, rescue, this book has it all. And it will still leave you wanting more…
Tattered Loyalties By Carrie Ann Ryan
Gideon Brentwood is the proud alpha of the Talons and he is happy to lead alone. However, when the pack’s safety is put into question, he is forced to take a mate. And fate has a funny way of showing us what we need rather than what we want.
Brie Jameson has never experienced war. And when she discovers that her mate is one of the fiercest alphas there is, her world shatters around her. Gideon adn Brie must learn to come together for the strength of their packs.
As tension comes to a head, Gideon is forced to realize who he can trust and where is loyalties lie.
Tattered Loyalties is everything you could ever want in a werewolf romance. With destined mates, a grumpy x sunshine trope, and a dash of humor, this novel is truly delightful. Nothing brings mates together like the threat of war!
Wolf Rain By Nalini Singh
After over a decade of being held in captivity, Memory is ready to be free. Although, a certain alpha is not ready to let her out into the world just yet.
Alexei rules with an iron fist and has given up on the thought of finding his mate. Memory, even after all her years of being held captive, refuses to let the overbearing alpha control her life.
Even with the impending darkness fighting to take her forever. The two must come together to save Memory or she will be taken forever.
Wolf Rain is the third installment of the Psy-Changeling Trinity series and it is just as good as the previous two. Let yourself become immersed in the world that Singh has created and soon you will find yourself falling in love with the characters.
A Hunger Like No Other By Kresley Cole
When you have been searching for your soulmate for an entire millennia, you may be a little disappointed to discover that they are the one thing you detest. Or that’s how Lachlain MacRieve felt when he discovered his destined mate was part vampire.
Finally, protected Emmaline Troy sets out to learn the truth about her slain parents, but a strong Lykae steps in and takes her back to his family’s Scottish castle after claiming her as his mate.
There, as he starts a long, cruel seduction to sate her own dark demands, her fear of the Lykae—and their infamous evil desires—ebbs.
But when a long-forgotten evil from her history reappears, will their attraction grow into a love strong enough to knock a haughty warrior to his knees and transform a gentle beauty into the warrior she was destined to be?
A Hunger Like No Other is the second installment in the 19-novel series by Kresley Cole. It is dark, mysterious, and mouthwatering at every turn.
Final Thoughts
When it comes to steamy werewolf romance novels, we have got you covered. From enemies to lovers to grumpy x sunshine tropes, we have a book that is going to get your heart racing and you dreaming of men that can shapeshift.
Above are 9 of the best werewolf romance novels that will have you itching to turn the page before you have finished reading.
Nothing seems better than a world where werewolves run wild and destined mates are real. Check them out and spend your evenings immersed in a world of chaos and true love.