🏙️contemporary Books (🇺🇸)

Atticus knows what he wants—and he's never been shy about chasing it. As a Dominant, pleasure is power, and control is comfort. But balancing desire, duty, and family? That’s where things get complicated. One night changes everything, leaving him tied to someone he never planned to keep close… and still drawn to another. Between secrets, shifting roles, and unexpected feelings, this journey isn’t just about dominance—it’s about love, trust, and navigating a world that doesn’t play by simple rules.

Odette is done playing it safe. After escaping a toxic relationship, she’s searching for a fresh start—and the last person she expects to lean on is her brother’s best friend. Reece has always been off-limits, but now he’s showing up like her personal hero. With five protective brothers watching her every move and her heart still healing, falling for Reece should be the worst idea ever. But some rules are made to be broken… and some sparks are too strong to ignore. He’s ready to risk it all for a second chance—will Odette be brave enough to take it?

Cezar didn’t plan to return to the spotlight. But when his former adult entertainment company invites him to a reunion shoot in Barcelona, curiosity wins out. Between the sun, the city, and the cameras, he meets Alonzo—a local cam celebrity with charm to burn. What starts as a simple shoot quickly blurs into something more intimate, more real, and way more complicated. Cezar thought he’d left that world behind, but Barcelona has other plans… and Alonzo might be the most unexpected twist of all.

When her ex-husband divorced her after a misunderstanding, Coral found herself pregnant and alone. She spent years rebuilding her life without Nikolai Giovanni...until she returns to LA and runs into him again. Will she allow him back into her life? And into the life of their daughter?

Age Rating: 18+

When Abby joins her friends Jason, Gage, and Zepp at their Los Angeles home for a two-week break, she invites her friends Selena and Raven to join them. As the group navigates their time together, tensions rise, secrets are revealed, and relationships are tested. Raven, haunted by her troubled past, finds herself at odds with Jason, the drummer of Steele’s Army, leading to unexpected confrontations and heartfelt revelations. Will they find common ground, or will their differences tear them apart?

From 3x USA TODAY Bestselling Author Harper Lin: The first book in the culinary mystery series that takes you on a tour of Paris! Includes 5 Special French Macaron Recipes.

French native Clémence Damour returns to Paris to run the family patisserie, a famous franchise known for their delectable gourmet pastries and sweets in Paris and around the world. To get off on the right foot with la gardienne, the caretaker of her apartment building, Clémence gives her a box of their luxury macarons. The next morning however, the half-eaten box of macarons is found near la gardienne's dead body.

An incompetent inspector accuses Clémence of being the killer, which prompts her to clear her name and solve the case herself. If you like light-hearted cozy mysteries with recipes by Joanne Fluke or Jessica Beck, you'll enjoy The Patisserie Mysteries. Join Clémence and her friends as they solve murder cases, bake macarons and other treats, and fall in love in The City of Lights.

Macaron Murder is the first book in this new culinary cozy mystery series set in France, featuring delicious recipes of French pastries and desserts.

After her husband's sudden death, the last thing on Lucy's mind is romance. She's happy with her kids and her thriving flower shop. A chance meeting with her sister's neighbor, Kevin, sets her heart aflutter, but she's not ready to let herself even think about love. As time goes on, she receives more and more signs that it's time to move on. When she finally does take a chance on love, it turns out both better than she could have hoped and worse than she could have imagined.

Age Rating: 18+

Violet Cole is fresh out of university and trying to make a way for herself as an adult. Quiet and unassuming, she lands a job as a paralegal and dives into the corporate world. But at night, no one knows her secrets, her dark, elaborate fantasies…until Adam Stone, a young, hotshot lawyer at a rival firm, makes her an offer she can’t refuse. With devastatingly good looks and much more experience than her, Violet is at once terrified and tantalized. She can’t help but want more—much more. Their passion is undeniable, but will it ignite an everlasting fire?

Age Rating: 18+

London Taylor's life takes an unexpected turn when she starts working at King's bar and catches the eye of Blake Johnson, the charismatic lead singer of the band Oblivion. As their paths intertwine, a whirlwind romance ensues, filled with passion, misunderstandings, and life-altering revelations. Amidst the chaos of Blake's final tour, London discovers she's pregnant with twins, leading to a journey of love, commitment, and the challenges of impending parenthood. Will their love survive the tumultuous world of fame and personal struggles?

Jade never thought that Ivan Draco would be interested in her in any way.

After all, when they first met, she hurled water at him, and he kicked her out of his hotel, thinking the worst of her and her sister.

But now that she has something he desperately wants, he would stop at nothing to get it. The problem was that in this power game, they were not alone.

Maybe they hated each other, but they both loved and wanted the same thing.

Will this be enough to make her Draco's bride?

“We’re attracted to each other. The question is…” He leaned closer and I smelled the mix of his cologne with the unmistakable scent of danger. “What are we going to do about it?”

“We’re at work, Mick. We can’t…get involved.”

I was taken aback by the intensity of his stare. “Are you scared of something, Sherry?”

Sherry's new security job at billionaire Theodore Jefferson's mansion is her golden ticket to escape her old life. Until she meets Mick, her fellow bodyguard and roommate at the mansion guest house. Their connection is palpable, but admitting her feelings means risking her job—the only thing keeping her away from the danger chasing her. Will Sherry put everything on the line for a chance at true love?

Calliope thought she had it all—a family, a future, and love. But when betrayal and heartbreak shatter her world, she’s left to pick up the pieces for her twins’ sake. Struggling with the pain of a broken marriage, she starts to rebuild, unsure if she’ll ever believe in love again. But just when she’s about to give up on the possibility of happiness, a tall stranger with a heart-melting smile enters her life. Could he be the spark that helps her move forward, or is she destined to face the future alone?

From the Universe of Discretion:

Vee is sent on a special mission with a classified item onboard his spaceship. Obviously, he can't help his curiosity and discovers the highly advanced android ADAM.

This story is featured as a web movie in "Discretion" and other books in the universe. Enjoy!

In a small town filled with secrets and complicated relationships, Cami and Jasper navigate a whirlwind of emotions, family drama, and unexpected responsibilities. Cami, grappling with her past and a hypersexual compulsive disorder, offers to be a surrogate for her brother and his wife, only to find herself pregnant from a passionate encounter with Jasper. As they face the challenges of impending parenthood, they must also contend with jealous exes, family feuds, and a series of dramatic events that test their bond. Will their love survive the chaos, or will the weight of their pasts pull them apart?

Isaac McKenzie moves back to the US after five years abroad. His next-door neighbor has been tasked with keeping an eye on him till his parents arrive. Steven never expected Isaac to be so mature, yet introverted. Will the next three weeks end up being more than what he bargained for?