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Sinful Temptation

Sinful Temptation

by S. L. Adams

When NHL superstar Briggs Westinghouse sees Layla in the hospital’s neonatal ward, doting on his triplets, he can’t help but feel an instant attraction to her. He knows he can’t leave her vulnerable and alone. The right thing to do is offer her a safe place to stay and a job as the nanny for his children. Briggs knows the situation is sinfully tempting, but Layla might be too hard to resist.

The Criminals Series

The Criminals Series

by Mariah Sinclair

Carter Jackson was a rough, ruthless drug lord who doesn’t do love. He did as he pleased with the women who were willing to enter his bedroom. Emma Sullivan was the girl who grew up around the wrong people, striking a deal with Carter to save her drug addicted brother. But no one said she had to make it easy for him. Will Carter be able to resist falling in love with the only woman who won’t submit to his handsome looks and burning hot touch? And will Emma be able to keep up the charade with the one man she was taught to despise?

Midnight Mistletoe

Midnight Mistletoe

by Elfy G

Kate's family is expecting to meet her boyfriend over the holidays. Too bad he dumped her two weeks before Christmas. Now she turns to the one person she never expected to ask for help, Derek. She knows it's a bad idea, but what other choice does she have? As they play pretend in front of their families, surprising new feelings for one another start to emerge.

Executive Seduction

Executive Seduction

by H L Wampler

Piper Troy did not go to college for six years to get Bryce Thompson his coffee every morning, but unfortunately, jobs are scarce, and the pay is good. After Bryce’s last assistant has a nervous breakdown and quits, Piper sees the opportunity to get her foot in the door. Now the only thing standing in her way to the top without having her own mental breakdown is the infuriating Bryce.

Gunner & Aria Book 1: Gunner

Gunner & Aria Book 1: Gunner

by Jeni Rae D

Gunner lives for one thing: the vengeance that keeps his heart locked tight. But the night he crosses paths with Aria—a stunning woman wrapped in secrets—everything shifts. Their connection hits fast, hot, and deep, pulling them into a dance of discipline, desire, and danger. As Gunner pushes forward on his mission, Aria pushes back on the walls he’s built, revealing strength he didn’t expect and a fire he can’t resist. Together, they test limits and blur lines, discovering that the spark neither of them wants may be the one they need. And as heat turns into something harder to hide, both begin to wonder: what if the most dangerous fight… is falling for each other?

Haven't We Met Before?

Haven't We Met Before?

by WN Noxer

Seven years ago, Alex and Edward shared an unforgettable connection in a hospital room. Now, fate brings them together again, but this time, the stakes are higher, the emotions deeper, and the circumstances more surprising. As Alex juggles her role as a devoted nurse and mother, she finds herself face-to-face with the man she once confided in, who remembers her vividly. Can they rekindle a spark that never truly dimmed? Or will the years that have passed keep them apart?

Redefining Love Series Book 1: Lost in Love

Redefining Love Series Book 1: Lost in Love

by Declan Rayne

Vienna trusts facts, formulas, and control—the kind you can measure. Dominic Blackwood is the variable she never planned for: powerful, patient, and persistent in a way that feels dangerous.

What starts as a spark ignites fast. She resists with logic and caution. He doesn’t force his way in—he earns it, inch by inch, until her walls start to cave.

Then one moment shatters everything.

And when her world turns dark and the consequences get real, he doesn’t disappear. He stays. He fights. He proves he doesn’t want a win.

He wants her.

Her Savior

Her Savior

by Mandy M.

Her: Twenty years old, forced by her father to marry a violent man.

Him: The Mafia boss who sees her at the hospital and feels called to protect her.

Harper knows exactly what sex with her husband is like. It’s awful.

“I’m sorry,” she says.

Her husband smiles. “Show me how sorry you are.”

Harper takes a few quick breaths to steady herself. She drops to her knees and takes him in her mouth.

He pulls her hair, forcing her to take all of him. She gags.

“Two years,” he says, thrusting his hips with every word. “And you still haven’t learned how to suck my dick.”

What she needs is a savior. When Dante finds her, he wants to be that savior. He vows to get her away from her violent husband for good.

Age Rating: 18+ (Assault, Attempted Rape, Domestic Violence, Offscreen Rape)

Pet-Brother Series Book 1: Pet-Brother

Pet-Brother Series Book 1: Pet-Brother

by PostScriptRegrets

Hayden Clover is the school's golden boy. Perfect grades, perfect face, perfect body, a pro in every sport and a total sweetheart. He's the guy everyone can't help but like. Enter Jamie Abbott; Hayden's new step-brother.

Jamie is the complete opposite of Hayden. He's rude, sarcastic, and if he weren't so undeniably attractive, he'd be the last person you'd want to talk to. But aside from all this, he's the one person Hayden can't stop thinking about. And the one person Hayden can't seem to impress.

Captive by the Mafia

Captive by the Mafia

by Rachel Van Dyken

From New York Times and USA Today best-selling author Rachel Van Dyken comes the Elite Bratva Brotherhood Series.

Pretty things aren't meant to be broken but I broke her, and now we both have to pay the price. I'm her

nightmare, I'm her savior and now that I have her signature on an ironclad contract, I own her body and soul.She doesn't remember me, she will. It's inevitable because as much as I know I need to stay away, for fear of unlocking the memories I helped her father bury--I can't.

She was the apple in the Garden, dangled in front of me, her core so tempting and sweet. A voice whispered. Just. One. Bite. I bit, I tasted, I fell.Welcome to the world of the Russian mafia, where death is your only future.

Sour Apples

Sour Apples

by Jeordie Draven

Layla Potter, Texas-raised country girl, is plagued by night terrors that seem to hint a past that she has put out of her mind is trying to be remembered. Lucas Foster, the incredibly handsome but cranky neighbor of her parents, has his own traumatic past to deal with. Layla is convinced they can help each other, but Lucas can’t bear the thought of losing her—just like he’s lost everything he’s ever loved. Can Layla help Lucas find a way to live, not just survive? And can Lucas help Layla recover her memory? Maybe—if Lucas can keep her alive long enough to face her demons.

Tempted by My Boss

Tempted by My Boss

by Tania Shava

Valerian is a man who knows exactly what he wants and always gets it. After all, when you’re the CEO of your own company, no one says “no” to you. But when Haley comes along, his world is turned upside down by this woman who wants nothing to do with him. So why does that make him want her even more?

Apartment No. 107

Apartment No. 107

by Chaotic Soul

Ridhi arrives in Texas chasing a dream shaped by movies, hope, and a suitcase full of expectations. She imagines freedom, adventure, and a fresh start far from home. Instead, reality greets her with culture shocks, awkward moments, and one very unexpected problem—her roommate. He is sharp-tongued, frustratingly confident, and way too attractive for comfort. Every day in their shared space crackles with banter, clashes, and moments that catch her off guard. As Ridhi navigates a new country and a new version of herself, living with him becomes equal parts chaos and curiosity. In a city that feels unfamiliar, will this clash turn into something she never planned?

The Devil's Carnage MC: Grim

The Devil's Carnage MC: Grim

by Roanna Hinks

There were rumors about him from brothers and the club girls, but nothing stuck.

I said nothing to him, thinking he would leave or even grunt at me when I walked past.

Moving from where I stood, I turned my back to him, which wasn’t the best move I ever made.

Nova never expected much from the club—just survival, not love. But everything changes the night Grim steps out of the shadows and claims her with one word. He’s danger in denim, mystery in a leather cut, and the only man who’s ever made her feel truly seen. But loving a man like him means walking a knife’s edge between freedom and chaos. As Nova starts dreaming of a way out, Grim's world starts closing in. He says he won’t let her go. She wants to believe him... but can she trust a promise from a man who’s never lived outside the club?

Discovering Us 1: Violet

Discovering Us 1: Violet

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After her mother died, Violet was taken from her home in a small town in England to live in America with Henry, the man she believed was her stepfather. But Henry wanted to be much more than that. After six years of verbal, psychological, and physical abuse, he sells her virginity and womb for some quick cash to two men desperate to have a child of their own. Things come crashing down around Violet when Henry feels threatened enough to take what he always promised he would once her virginity was no more.

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