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The Pact

The Pact

by Jessica Morel

Best friends, Francesca and Leo, made a pact in their senior year at high school. If neither of them were married by the age of thirty, they would marry each other. Two years before their deadline, Francesca visits Leo in London and it seems that neither has been entirely honest with the other. Leo Chambers, the world’s youngest billionaire, has moved on and Frankie must do the same. She draws the attention of Christian De Luca, Leo’s business partner, a man who is used to getting what he wants. But in a world where anything can be bought, Frankie is determined that he won’t buy her. When Leo’s relationship fails, he returns to Francesca, hoping she will be his fallback, but she soon realizes that he is not the one for her.

Age Rating: 18+

Snowed In

Snowed In

by Remmy Saga

Independence-loving May careens into a tree in the snow on her way home for her sister’s wedding. She wakes up in a cozy cabin she’s never seen before with a stunning stranger who doesn’t understand boundaries. He’s more fun than May’s ever had, but she’s heading back to London soon. Little does she know he isn’t a stranger to her family, after all…

Age Rating: 18+

Mad Dogs and Englishmen

Mad Dogs and Englishmen

by Andreona C Garlid

Every maiden in the realm is summoned to a grand estate for a fortnight of glittering revels, where a titled man—rich, reclusive, and rumored to be mad—must choose a bride. Whispers of strange deaths swirl through candlelit halls, but the promise of power, passion, and danger keeps hearts racing. Beneath the silk and smiles, everyone hides something. As the games of charm and deception unfold, one question burns brighter than the chandeliers: who will survive the Lord’s choice—and what will it cost to win his hand?

Bad Boy Xavier: Part 1

Bad Boy Xavier: Part 1

by Jen Cooper

“We’ve all got a vice. Mine’s alcohol and punching things. What’s yours?” She asked, refusing to feel bad for her choice in extracurriculars when he had just shot someone in the head because of his. He chuckled dryly.

“Sex mostly.”

Katelynn grows up in a world of bruises, broken promises, and a father whose debts pull her deeper into danger. When a deal gone wrong hands her over to a powerful family, she braces herself for a life of fear. But Xavier, the heir who rules with fire and steel, doesn’t expect a girl who bites back instead of breaking. He’s been trained to pull the trigger without thinking, to take what he wants without asking—but with her, nothing is simple. The girl he should see as a pawn suddenly feels like a battle he doesn’t want to win. And being his captive? It’s supposed to be her worst nightmare. Yet somehow, against every rule and every scar, it feels like something far more dangerous—something she’s not sure she wants to escape.

Just Another Series Book 1: Just Another Roomie

Just Another Series Book 1: Just Another Roomie

by Vesper Nadine

She’s at rock bottom—job gone, nowhere to live, and not even a purse to her name. So when her best friend offers a lifeline in the form of her brother’s spare room, she doesn’t hesitate... even if that brother happens to be her longtime nemesis. He’s cocky, infuriating, and way too attractive for his own good. Neither of them wants this setup, but sparks start flying faster than they can dodge them. As the walls come down, attraction turns dangerous. He’s known as a player, and she’s known him long enough not to trust him... so why does her heart say otherwise? With secrets, grudges, and chemistry colliding, one wrong move could burn it all down.

The Camping Series Book 1: Camp Starry Nights

The Camping Series Book 1: Camp Starry Nights

by Sophie Jones

Lake St. James returns to Camp Starry Nights hoping for a clean break from heartbreak, drama, and everything that has left him questioning who he is. The camp once felt like home, a place filled with laughter, late-night talks, and the kind of memories that glow long after summer ends. But this return is anything but simple. Familiar paths lead to familiar faces, including one person Lake never expected to see again. Old feelings stir beneath quiet glances and shared spaces, turning nostalgia into something deeper and harder to ignore. As the summer unfolds, Lake finds himself navigating past wounds, present tension, and the fragile hope that maybe some stories deserve another chance.

I Love You, My Neighbor

I Love You, My Neighbor

by Elle Fielding

Kristy has sworn off love, especially when she's always overshadowed by her supermodel best friend. Focused on work and on a mission to improve her fitness, she adopts a dog—only to discover her new pet prefers the grumpy neighbor, Logan, to her.

Logan, still grieving the loss of his fiancée, is busy fixing up his new home as a distraction from his heartbreak. Neither Kristy nor Logan are interested in love, but the undeniable spark between them is hard to ignore. As their lives intertwine in surprising ways, they’ll have to decide if they’re willing to take a chance on love, even when it's the last thing they want.

Loving My Brother's Best Friend

Loving My Brother's Best Friend

by Meghann Crane

Crushing on your brother’s best friend can make things complicated. Henley grew up following Luca around, dreaming about the day he would see her as more than just Will’s little sister. During her senior year of high school, her dream comes true, but not for long, and not in the way she expected. Will Henley and Luca get a second chance at love?

Age Rating: +

The Ranch Series Book 1: The Ranch

The Ranch Series Book 1: The Ranch

by D. M. Farrell

Ash’s world tilts when her dad runs into trouble, leaving her with no option but to stay at his friend’s ranch until life settles again. She arrives expecting peace and chores, not a moody cowboy who manages to annoy her within minutes. Cody has his own reasons for bristling, but their sparks fly so fast the whole ranch feels the heat. Between horses, pranks, and Allan stirring mischief like it’s his full-time job, Ash slowly finds a rhythm she didn’t know she needed. And as stubborn hearts collide, each step brings them closer to a connection neither wants to admit—but both feel anyway.

Wellington Ranch Series Book 1: Dust Storm

Wellington Ranch Series Book 1: Dust Storm

by Riley I.

Declan has spent his life building Wellington Ranch into something that matters. When his neighbor, Jackson Ashwood, refuses to sell a crucial piece of land, Declan turns to a solution that makes perfect sense on paper—an arranged marriage between his son and Ashwood’s daughter to secure the ranch’s future. Simple. Strategic. Necessary. Until Declan meets Rosie Ashwood. She’s sharp, warm, and far more disarming than he expects, complicating plans he believed were firmly under control. As negotiations unfold and family pressures rise, Declan is forced to confront the reality that even the most carefully laid plans can unravel when unexpected feelings enter the picture—and that love, even when it isn’t meant for him, has a way of changing everything.

The Devil's Mercy

The Devil's Mercy

by E. J. Lace

Mercy Jones has come home. She's dreading everything about it - most of all, the questions she knows her sister and mother will ask. What she's not expecting is Eli Samson. He's tall, dark, handsome, covered in tattoos, and 100% focused on Mercy. The Devil will do anything to be with his angel.

The Vilenzo Family Book 1: Omertà

The Vilenzo Family Book 1: Omertà

by Laila Callaway

Illaria’s one-night-stand with a dangerously charismatic man is meant to be a fleeting mistake, a warning from her best friend about the mafia’s allure. However, Lucca, the formidable Mafia Don, is far from ready to let her go. Though Illaria believes their encounter was a mere indulgence, Lucca is determined to have her in his life permanently. He’s captivated by her sweetness and is willing to blur the lines between right and wrong to keep her. As Lucca’s intense desire for more than just one night turns into an all-consuming need, Illaria must face the dark world of the mafia and her own unanticipated feelings.

The Hookup

The Hookup

by Lynn Fair

At Westbridge University, hockey star Wyatt Pierce is used to getting what he wants—until he collides with Rory Dillon, a sharp-tongued journalism major who refuses to be impressed. What starts as a no-strings hookup turns into late-night texts, stolen moments, and campus-wide rumors neither of them can control. With the spotlight closing in, they’ll have to decide if this is just trouble…or something real.

Falling for the Mafia Brothers

Falling for the Mafia Brothers

by Meghann Crane

Mafia brothers Max and Dimitri have no problems taking what they want. When good girl Kyle is forced into a life she never wanted to be part of, she finds herself questioning everything she knows about life, love, and the mob.

Age Rating: 18+ (Content Warning: Rape & Violence)

The Mafia Royalty Book 1: Mafia Games

The Mafia Royalty Book 1: Mafia Games

by C. Wilson

"Your entire body belongs to me. From your face to your boobs to that dripping cunt that I’m dying to have squeezing my cock. All of you belong to me.”

It’s the year of wives and slaughter. In a world ruled by the mafia, women are kidnapped and forced to compete in deadly games to become wives. Catalina’s life takes a horrifying turn when she’s abducted during a walk in the park. Her captor? The mafia heir, determined to have her join his brutal family tradition. Trapped in a world of danger, guns, and male ego, Catalina must fight to survive—and prove that she won’t be just another casualty of the mafia’s ruthless game. Will she endure, or will the deadly games claim her life?

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