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Fighting for More

Fighting for More

Aimee Ginger

Samantha and Jake loved each other since they were fourteen. They had plans for the future, but he left her at the airport to become a football star. Broken-hearted and crushed, she begged him to call her back; she was holding a secret. Six years later, Jake returned, wanting to make amends. Is it too late? How hard will he fight?

The Vampire's Call

The Vampire's Call

M. Syrah

Grace can't meet someone to love because she's in love with the man of her dreams--literally. How can anymore compete with Haven when he's so perfect? Grace soon learns that she doesn't have to find out the answer to that question when her dream lover meets her face to face. But can Grace cope with Haven being a vampire and being part of his world? She will soon find out as she encounters the dangers of Haven's violent brother as he attacks her. Will their love prevail?

Age Rating: 18+

His Nerd

His Nerd

Sir Ellious

Ava Darling may be a nerd, but she can’t wait to leave high school. On a good day, her fellow students ignore her; usually, they tease her. It’s just one more year though. Then she can move on to university and a fresh start. Unfortunately, a cruel prank puts Ava dead in the sights of school bad boy Hunter Black, who comes to her with a bizarre proposal. The two couldn’t be more different, but if they team up, they might find that secretly—very secretly—they have more in common than they think!

Age Rating: 16+

Silence Gives Consent

Silence Gives Consent

Iandra Taylor

Jaqueline catches her husband with his receptionist and thinks her life as she knows it is over. But when droolworthy Detective Jake Holland rides to the rescue, she might be ready to live and love again. That is if she can get her ex to let her go. As she navigates life after seperating and pressures mount, will justice be served and Jaqueline get her second chance at happiness?

For Finlay

For Finlay

J. Nathan

Finlay Thatcher is a lost soul, guilt-ridden after the death of her twin brother. When Alabama's football coach gives her the opportunity to work for him, she knows it's her chance to move on, even if it means living her brother's dream.

Caden Brooks is Alabama's star quarterback. He's got it all. The attention of adoring fans. A girlfriend who'd do anything to hold on to him. And a future in the pros. He's getting along just fine until Finlay steps into his life, despising him at first sight and pushing his buttons like no other.

Unfortunately for Finlay, and her attempt to keep Caden at arm's length, there's nothing Caden loves more than a challenge. The problem with this challenge is she comes with a secret that has the power to destroy everything.

This New Adult Romance is book one in the For You standalone series. Each book can be read as a complete standalone as it follows a new couple.

Finding You

Finding You

C. M. Jines

Ethan is living the dream as a star basketball player. But behind the glitz and glam lies a desire for something more. Meanwhile, Molly’s life is far less glamorous. She has put her dreams on hold to take care of her sick mother and does whatever it takes to earn some cash, even if that includes being a stripper. Their worlds intertwine unexpectedly, sparking a special bond. Will they give love a chance before life gets in the way?

Age Rating: 18+

My End Game

My End Game

Isabel S. Knight

She has rules: keep business clean, keep her heart safe, and never, ever fall for a cocky athlete. He has a reputation—reckless, relentless, and impossible to ignore. She’s steering a company with iron discipline, while he’s fighting to prove he’s more than the headlines. Neither plans on crossing lines, but when the boss with everything to lose collides with the football star with everything to prove, the game changes. Banter turns into sparks, sparks into chaos, and suddenly the rules don’t matter as much as the way he makes her laugh, push back, and forget every plan she’s ever made.

The Secrets of Sin

The Secrets of Sin

E. J. Lace

So you want to know the secrets of sin?

Mari. Marcella. Kitten. The dirty Angel of Sin… I grab the shaft of my cock as she struts into the room, white dress clinging to her curves. Her hand drifts along my shoulders, down my back, red nails tearing at my hot skin. “You’re so big,” she moans, “Please, give it to me, Beasty.”

Enter if you dare…

The Playmaker

The Playmaker

Noah Ashlee

Nova Conners is a big physics nerd and football fan. So she’s ecstatic when the Atlanta Cruisers offers her a job based on her final thesis. She jumps at the chance—a dream job. But their star quarterback, Maxwell Garland, is an arrogant, driven player who refuses to listen to anyone: not his coach, not his team, and especially not a physics nerd. But if they want to keep their jobs, they can’t let anything get in the way of being professional…like their uncontrollable lust for each other.

Bully

Bully

Emily Dash

Evie does her best to stay small, hoping the school’s spotlight—and Noah’s sharp tongue—never lands on her for too long. But one moment of compassion pulls her straight into Noah’s world, cracking the mask he hides behind and exposing the bruised places neither of them ever show. A charged encounter leads to a kiss that should never happen, and suddenly the roles they’ve worn for years no longer fit. As whispers spread and loyalties twist, Evie tries to hold on to her quiet life while discovering a side of Noah that disarms her. Noah battles the pressure to stay who everyone expects. Their fragile bond pushes them to face truth, shame, and the longing to finally be seen.

Sounders Hockey Book 1: Forward Defense

Sounders Hockey Book 1: Forward Defense

Jade Castle

Andromeda, the only daughter in a family of seven, makes history as the first woman drafted into the NHL, joining the Sounders. Fierce and determined, she’s ready to prove herself on the ice. But when she meets Blake, the league's top defenseman, sparks fly both on and off the rink. Blake is captivated by Meda’s skill and strength, realizing she's the one woman who could change his life forever. In a world dominated by men, Meda must navigate her groundbreaking career and the intense connection she shares with Blake. Can she have it all?

Panther's Cage

Panther's Cage

Kali Gagnon

After her father’s death, Kate returns to New York to take over his NHL team. When she goes out for a night partying, Kate winds up kissing a handsome stranger.

Days later, she learns who the stranger is: the star hockey player on the team, someone who's completely off-limits if she’s to keep everything she’s worked so hard for. But you can’t control fate, and she and the man can’t seem to stay away from each other...

Fantasy - The Anthology

Fantasy - The Anthology

Chelsie Hance

An irresistible collection of twenty spicy short stories serves up flirty tension, dangerous attraction, and deliciously naughty fantasies in bite-sized form. From forbidden cravings to sinful encounters that heat up fast, every chapter delivers a new escape filled with chemistry, temptation, and toe-curling thrills. Perfect for readers who want all the steam without the slow burn, these stories dive straight into the fun and leave hearts racing long after the last page. One moment you’re blushing, the next you’re grinning into your pillow. Sweet? Sometimes. Wild? Absolutely. This anthology is made for readers who love quick, addictive reads that turn “just one more chapter” into an all-night event.

Love Me Not

Love Me Not

Vivienne Wren

Sidra doesn’t move to Australia expecting her world to spin off its axis—but one reckless, breath-stealing moment with a maddeningly gorgeous local sets her on fire. Isaac is temptation in human form: brooding, beautiful, and determined to push her away, even as sparks fly between them. His touch hums with danger, his gaze smolders with want, yet shadows cling to him like smoke. Sidra knows there’s more to him than the walls he builds—and when she uncovers the secret he’s hiding, it collides with her own grief in ways she never saw coming. Desire this raw can heal or destroy. And when love is built on scars, it might burn hotter than either of them can survive.

Friendzoned

Friendzoned

Tiffanyluvss

Lexie and Josh have been best friends since elementary school. They tell each other everything, but Lexie’s been keeping a big secret from Josh – he’s the guy she has a crush on. He has a girlfriend, but what if he starts having feelings for his best friend too? The story, with all its juicy secrets, misunderstandings, and deceptions, unfolds through texts and group chats.

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Athlete Romance Books

Athlete Romance Books combine the excitement of competitive sports with passionate romance as characters balance demanding careers with personal relationships. These stories feature professional or school athletes who must manage intense training schedules, public scrutiny, and career pressures while falling in love. The sports setting creates natural drama through competitions, injuries, and team dynamics that affect romantic relationships. Find stories where champions on the field become winners in love.... 

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