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Private Lessons

Private Lessons

Chaotic Soul

Riley Adams is what high schoolers would call a nerd: booksmart and shy, with zero fashion sense. Tristan Harris is the exact opposite: captain of the football team, and the hottest guy in school by far. To say they don’t get along is putting it mildly… But then Riley starts offering private lessons to make some quick cash. Sure, they might despise each other, but it’s a thin line between love and hate.

Capture Me

Capture Me

Daphne Watson

“Spread your legs.” His icy tone left no room for debate.

I let out an involuntary groan as his rough fingers slid inside me, sending goosebumps down my spine. I was already soaking wet for him.

“N-no…,” I begged, coming to my senses.

He leaned in until I could smell the mint on his breath.

“No?” He chuckled. “Oh my dear, I don’t think you understand how this works yet…”

The last thing Katherine expects when she moves to London is to cross paths with billionaire mafioso Xavier Lexington. Powerful, dark, and deadly, he wants Katherine all for himself. But when he steals her away to ravage her body, Katherine is left with one question: Can she escape the ruthless mafia billionaire before he captures her forever?

Age Rating: 18+ (Content Warning: Abuse, Sexual Abuse, BDSM, Rape)

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+

Scandalous Series

Scandalous Series

K. Dillon

When Haley’s boyfriend dumps her for being a virgin, she decides to turn her rather unexciting life around. Jax Stone, stunning and full of secrets, suddenly appears. Turns out that Haley’s brother hurt Jax’s sisters years ago, and Jax is out for revenge. He wants Haley, in every way possible.

Age Rating: 18+

Now You See Me, Now You Don't!

Now You See Me, Now You Don't!

Mel C. Clair

In high school, Celeste fell face-first into the crotch of the hottest guy in school, also her longtime crush. And she became the laughingstock. Now, several years later, she runs into him again, as a successful marketing director. Will love rise against the constant embarrassment and humiliation she suffered because of him?

Theirs Series 1: Becoming Theirs

Theirs Series 1: Becoming Theirs

Meghann Crane

Austen lands a job at a top firm that offers more than just health benefits. Her new bosses are hard-headed, hot, and very interested in her. Can she juggle a relationship with them both and keep her job?

The Endgame

The Endgame

Riley I.

Hazel’s boyfriend of 3 years breaks up with her, and she’s shocked. She attends a party where a surprising character, school bully Graham, is very interested - and even makes her laugh. She shouldn’t… But just for one night?

It's clear that plan won't work when they meet again: Graham only wants to get to know her more.

When she begs him to forget the night, he refuses. In fact, he's ready to bring out the big guns and charm her until he finally makes her his.

Falling for My Bodyguard

Falling for My Bodyguard

Anaïs Garnier

Harmoni, daughter of the wealthiest man in the city, lives a life of privilege, but her overprotective father is determined to keep his wild child on lockdown. Harmoni is a skilled escape artist… Until her father hires one last guard: William, SWAT sergeant and Harmoni’s worst nightmare…or is he?

The Stillwell Cowboys

The Stillwell Cowboys

S. L. Adams

It turns out a high school reunion can be more interesting than you’d imagine. Especially when your high school crush has only gotten more handsome. The sexual tension is definitely there from both sides, leading the reunion to an unforgettable night of passion…

Ride

Ride

Bryn Winchester

Riley Davenport is a runaway heiress looking to start a new life, away from her cruel family. Jason Walker is a ranch hand weighing on whether to move to the city or stay in his small town. When a missed bus and a runaway horse bring these two together, their lives are forever changed. Can Riley stay hidden once she gets roped into joining Jason’s all-star trick-riding team?

In Too Deep

In Too Deep

Zainab Sambo

Nova doesn’t know his name or why he keeps showing up at her door, bleeding and bruised. All she knows is that saving him has become her dangerous little secret. He vanishes before dawn, leaving nothing but bloodstains and a racing pulse. But when her brother’s secrets pull Ghost’s violent world straight into hers, Nova’s carefully contained life detonates. Now, the mystery man on her couch isn’t just a bad habit—he’s a threat, a temptation, and the only one who might keep her alive. She’s patched him up too many times to count. But when the bullets fly in her direction… will he return the favor?

My Girl

My Girl

Evelyn Miller

Savannah Anderson was eighteen when she got pregnant. She was eighteen when her parents kicked her out of their home. She was eighteen when the baby’s father wanted nothing to do with her. But she did the best she could and is raising a bright, happy little girl. Tanner Taylor is back in town after living away for a few years. One night he runs into the girl he loved the most. The girl who didn’t want anything to do with him. The girl who now has a daughter who looks an awful lot like him. Will their lives be forever changed after they see each other after all these years?

Reaper's Claim

Reaper's Claim

Simone Elise

I saw cold fury in his eyes and knew I’d gone too far.

His firm chest pressed into me, his angry heat radiating against my skin. His hands gripped the sides of my face, and then he whispered in my ear.

“If any other man touches you, I’ll kill him. I own you.”

And then his lips slammed into mine.

From the moment Abby first lays eyes on Kade Wilson, he’s as repellent to her as oil to vinegar. Nicknamed The Reaper for his brutish nature, he’s a deadly biker from a rival club. But no matter how much she tries to shake him, every attempt to sever ties ends with her tangled in his sheets, drenched in his sweat. Can Abby quit her addiction to The Reaper before he lays claim to her? Does she even want to?

I'll Fight for You

I'll Fight for You

Tate Rivers

In a world where fists collide, Claire dominates the streets as an undefeated fighter, while Blake is a rebellious bad boy hiding an unexpected brilliance. To uncover Claire's reason for battling, you must strike into her past. To grasp who Blake truly is, you must duck beyond the surface. Now, there's one burning question: Are these two prepared for the most monumental fight of their lives? Get ready, because their destinies are about to clash in a heart-pounding showdown like no other.

Boss's Secret Baby

Boss's Secret Baby

Serene

Thirteen months after having a one-night stand with a sexy bachelor, Cassandra is laid off from her job. Determined to raise her new baby alone, she becomes a receptionist at an internationally renowned bank—only to discover that the company’s formidable boss is her son’s father. Emiliano, meanwhile, only cares about his work and his mother, but when he meets Cassandra again, even he can’t deny their chemistry. He decides to marry her for their son’s sake, on one condition: neither of them will fall in love. Thus begins their tumultuous affair, but what will happen if their lust fades…or if it turns into something more?

Age Rating: 18+

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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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