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Three. The Perfect Number

Three. The Perfect Number

R. S. Aria

Madison Davis is finally done with college. Time to go home, see her brothers and their best friends, the twins, and find a boyfriend who won’t cheat on her with her friend. But Madison’s life is upended when she sees the twins again. Suddenly they don’t feel so much like brothers to her, and she doesn’t feel like their friends’ bratty little sister to them, either... What are they going to do when they can’t resist each other any longer? And what will her brothers say?

Age Rating: 18+

Filthy Rich Husband

Filthy Rich Husband

Kashmira Kamat

Maggie has known Logan is her Prince Charming ever since she was six—and he was 24. He’s always been overly conscious of their age difference, and at a tempestuous time in their past, his rejection led her down the hard road of single motherhood with another man’s child. Now, at the insistence of their fathers, Maggie and Logan must…get married. Is this the fresh start they’re both longing for?

Playing Pretend

Playing Pretend

R S Burton

Grace Reynolds has been playboy Brennan Wolf’s PA for the last three years. After a brief one-sided crush, Grace has spent the better part of her time shaking off his overzealous one-night stands and helping him dodge calls from his family. After losing her mother, she decides she’s had enough of managing Brennan’s private life. She hands in her notice, which somehow ends with her agreeing to be Brennan’s fake fiancée at his sister’s wedding. She just has to get through the weekend and she’ll be free. Only life never goes exactly as planned, and as the line between fake and real gets blurred, who is fooling who?

When the Night Falls

When the Night Falls

Nureyluna

My eyes widened when I heard the deep voice behind me and I stopped.

Thea's father was standing there.

Our eyes met, and I gulped... I was nervous knowing he watched me, but it excited me too...

I'd caught his attention, and now he had mine.

Jasmine, a chef on the edge, dives into a world of wealth with a strange new job. She's drawn to her little charge, Thea, but Thea's dad - rigid, secretive Mr. Jefferson - sends a passionate thrill through her. His curious actions keep her guessing, but also intrigued. Can Jasmine unravel this mysterious billionaire's heart without losing her newfound joy?

Age Rating: 18+

Mayhem Six: The Escaped Con's Hostage

Mayhem Six: The Escaped Con's Hostage

Addison Sweet

Nataly flees an abusive stepfather with her baby sister and a vow to never fall for toxic men again. Hours later, an escaped convict takes them hostage. His plan is simple and terrifying: keep them close until he crosses the border. The danger escalates when Nataly learns he is not just a criminal on the run, but the crime boss of a ruthless organization. Cold, lethal, and covered in death-themed tattoos, he should be everything she fears. Yet under his control, she feels safer than ever before. On the road, fear blurs into desire, rules start to crack, and Nataly must decide if trusting her captor is survival—or the most dangerous mistake of her life.

Always You

Always You

Roanna Hinks

Savannah and Elijah have been best friends since high school, but something deeper has always stirred between them. Now, Elijah, tired of his current girlfriend and running a gym with Savannah's ex, hears troubling rumors about Savannah. Everything changes when one night, Savannah ends up in a place they never expected—his bed. This gripping story of hidden feelings and tangled friendships will hook you in from the first chapter.

Age Rating: 18+

Bending the Rules

Bending the Rules

R S Burton

In between jobs, Felicity decides to start working as a nanny to pocket some extra money. Her employer? Dominic, a titan of the business world. She soon discovers her duties extend far beyond the job description. Dominic is definitely not afraid to bend the rules. What happens when he tries to bend her too?

From the author of The Truth in Lies, Work With Me and Going Nowhere.

Age Rating: 16+

His Little Vixen

His Little Vixen

Lulu Waters

She heads home for Thanksgiving expecting the usual—turkey, family drama, maybe a nap on the couch. What she doesn’t expect? Braxton. Her dad’s best friend. Divorced. Smoldering. And absolutely off-limits... or so she thought. She’s crushed on him for years, but now she’s not just looking—she’s taking. Sparks fly, rules break, and their secret? Too hot to hide. She’s got one goal this holiday season: turn a lifelong fantasy into a very real, very delicious reality. No more waiting. No more pretending. It’s time to go after what she wants—and she’s not taking no for an answer.

Victory Formation

Victory Formation

A. Duncan

Gabriel has always wanted something off limits. His best friend’s sister. Now, she’s within his grasp, and he’s ready to make for the end zone.

Whitley is ready for a break in California with her NFL superstar brother, Kendrick. Little does she know, her brother’s best friend and teammate, Gabriel, is also staying for the summer, and he’s ready to finally take his shot. But when a nightmare from their past returns, will their chance be a touchdown or a crushing fumble?

All For Show

All For Show

J. B.

Annalise Miller never imagined her boss would propose—especially not like this. As the executive assistant to one of New York’s most powerful men, she’s spent years keeping his life in order. Now, he wants her to be his wife. No love, just convenience. A partnership of power and luxury. But as their engagement unfolds, Annalise starts to see cracks in the perfect billionaire façade. His past is darker than she expected, and the closer she gets, the harder it is to ignore. Can she marry a man who doesn’t believe in love, or will his secrets send her running before she ever says “I do”?

The Tech Billionaire's Assistant

The Tech Billionaire's Assistant

S. Y. Maya

Him: the ruthless tech billionaire whose name is whispered in fear from New York to Hong Kong while his godlike face is splashed across magazine covers from Fortune to Vogue.

Her: an out-of-work computer programmer with a sunny outlook and a troublesome tongue who isn’t afraid to speak her mind and won’t take smack from anybody.

What happens when she accepts a job working as his personal assistant? How will they cope with long hours, late nights, and a passionate hatred for one another?

Would you stand up to the fiery gaze of the tech billionaire?

Four Lovers

Four Lovers

Jen Cooper

Four friends head into summer break thinking they’ve signed up for sunshine, freedom, and carefree fun. But one cabin, one bed, and three weeks together spark something none of them planned. What begins as laughter, late nights, and heat quickly stirs into something deeper—an intoxicating bond that feels both thrilling and terrifying. Once the summer ends, reality looms, but their hearts and bodies can’t seem to let go of what they discovered. Friendship blurs into passion, and passion dares to feel like something more. Is this just a fleeting summer escape, or are they building something that could outlast the season?

Yes, Mr Knight

Yes, Mr Knight

Natalie Roche

“You’ve been a good girl all your life, Jamie.”

My heart was pounding, and he had me totally lost for words.

“Why don’t you do yourself a favor and allow the Bad Girl to come out and play? I will pleasure her like she’s never been pleasured before.”

Mason Knight. A billionaire heartthrob with looks that make women stop and stare as he walks by. Jamie had always told herself she’d never be one of “those” women who fell for her boss. But then, she’d never had someone like Mason set his sights on her…

Age Rating: 18+

The Winter Foursome

The Winter Foursome

Chad Wannamaker

After months of trying to make a baby, Terry and Donald are stuck in a rut. They head out for a wild weekend away with Peter and Kristal…only to find that their friends are a lot wilder than they’d bargained for.

Attractions sizzle. Jealousies simmer. Can the two couples make it through the weekend with their relationships—and their libidos—intact?

Boardroom Attraction

Boardroom Attraction

Trinity Blue

When Alex Livingston walks into her first day of a new job, she's not counting on falling in lust. But that's exactly what happens when she meets her difficult, intense, gorgeous boss, Laken Whitlock. Laken is tired of the procession of pretty, useless assistants who'd rather bag a rich husband than do anything useful, but Alex seems different. And stunning. Alex's snappy independence and Laken's controlling habits soon clash in a deliciously uncontrollable attraction, but when it comes to feelings, both have reasons to be cautious.

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Contemporary Romance Books

Contemporary Romance Books explore modern love in today's world, featuring characters dealing with current social issues, technology, and lifestyle challenges while building romantic relationships. These stories reflect real-life situations that readers can relate to while providing the emotional satisfaction of watching love conquer everyday obstacles. Characters might navigate modern dating, career pressures, or family expectations while searching for genuine connection. Find stories where modern love proves that some things never change.... 

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