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Tracking and Treason

Tracking and Treason

Suze Wilde

Rebecca, a talented young tracker at the Lunar School of Excellence, dreams of joining a powerful werewolf pack. But when she uncovers a deadly plot and is framed for murder, she’s forced to go on the run with her fated mate—and longtime enemy—Alpha Ryder. Together, they must unravel secrets about her past and expose a conspiracy that threatens the entire werewolf world.

Deep Into the Woods

Deep Into the Woods

L. B. Neptunia

Skylar wakes up on a cold, moonless night in the woods with no memory. She fights for her life against terrors both wild and supernatural. When a tall stranger saves her from the jaws of a hungry bear, she finds that her struggle has just begun. What’s worse, her past or the monsters she still has to face?

No Way Out

No Way Out

Lora De La Cruz

This novel is a contemporary adaptation of A RIDGE MOUNTAIN PACK SERIES.

Serena never wanted to leave her home, but with her father aging and her brother years away from taking over the clan, she is sent off to university to finish her bachelor’s degree. There, she becomes embroiled in a conflict with rival mafia clans—and even more dangerously, begins to fall for the deadly mafia boss she should definitely stay away from. Should Serena keep working to support the only home she’s ever known, or should she defend the one she’s found? Is there a way to help one without losing the other?

Leighton

Leighton

Ivy White

Leighton has everything he could ever want and then some. When he decides to take a sugar baby, he finds the perfect candidate. But when she overhears his business dealings, she can’t decide if she wants to stay.

Angel struggled for most of her life, until Leighton offered her the world. She has a hard time accepting the gifts, but after a while, she finds she has feelings for her sugar daddy. When she becomes curious about Leighton’s other lifestyle, she needs to make a decision that will change everything.

Will Leighton and Angel thrive together? Or will their decisions mean the end?

Enter Black

Enter Black

D. P. Mendes-Kelly

Roberta walked away from the force, but the detective in her never left. When a local girl vanishes and a diary full of secrets turns up, Roberta can’t stay on the sidelines. She starts digging—and that’s when things get strange. A stranger shows up with answers he shouldn't have. The deeper she goes, the more reality starts to twist, and the lines between what’s real and what isn’t begin to blur. Now, it’s not just about solving the case—it’s about staying grounded in a world that seems ready to unravel. Time’s running out, and if Roberta doesn't get to the truth, they might all be lost to the dark.

How (Not) To Date Your Neighbor

How (Not) To Date Your Neighbor

Megan Blake

She's a wannabe librarian with two left feet and a broken heart. He's a detective who's afraid to lose everything all over again. When Noelle moves into the apartment next door from Jake’s, fate and irresistible attraction pull them into each other's lives—against both their better judgments. Will he come out of his shell before it’s too late? Is she willing to put aside their differences? Only time will tell…

Age Rating: 18+

The Chamberlain Files

The Chamberlain Files

James F. Timmins

Detective Jack Chamberlain is Portland’s best cop and when he takes a case, you can be damn sure he’ll see it through to the end. When a crazed sniper starts killing women seemingly at random, he’s thrown into a deadly game of cat and mouse. He’ll need to act fast, before the bodies start piling up and the killer’s sights are set on him.

Temperance

Temperance

Karrie

All Temperance wanted was to have a normal human life, but when you’re surrounded by overbearing parents and a pack that's decided your life for you, "normal" is pretty hard to come by. Things get even worse when she meets her mate, an unhinged wolf whose family secrets and enormous web of lies threaten to destroy everything she holds dear. Will she find a way to live her own life or has her fate been decided for her?

Something Like That

Something Like That

C. M. Jines

Lia Morgan arrives at the sleepy town of Medford hoping to put the past behind her. An encounter with a handsome police officer sparks a new chance at love, but her tragic secrets stand in her way. While Officer Cody Hudson fights to win Lia’s heart, a terrifying phone call spells danger: the past stands at her door. It’s up to Lia to decide if love is stronger than wounds, old and new.

Age Rating: 18+ (Assault, Attempted Rape, Extreme Violence/Gore, Miscarriage, Offscreen Rape, Onscreen Rape, Sexual Assault/Abuse, Stalker)

Smith

Smith

Sam B Miller II

Jake’s life flips the moment he uncovers a 3,000-year-old ring with a mind of its own and a taste for chaos. The ring’s voice—Smith—guides him like an ancient, slightly snarky GPS with zero chill and very questionable morals. Suddenly Jake can command storms, animals, and demons, whether he’s ready or not. While Smith insists Jake must become King of Earth, powerful enemies close in, hungry for the ring’s power. Enter Nava, fierce, brilliant, and absolutely done with nonsense. She becomes Jake’s sharp-edged ally, much to Smith’s disapproval. Together they face secret factions, old magic, and a destiny that refuses to behave.

Seroje: The Seeing Eye

Seroje: The Seeing Eye

SJ Wilke

Seroje sees the world differently—and remembers every detail. Her sharp mind makes her an invaluable investigator for OSLO, though her loner ways put her under scrutiny. When a quiet, enigmatic billionaire invites her to dinner, she agrees, more out of duty than desire. But a sudden attack pulls her into a dangerous game, and her new assignment is the very man she just let into her world. Torn between trust and suspicion, she can’t shake the feeling that everyone has their eyes on her—including the one person she hoped she could rely on. With danger closing in, she must decide how far she’s willing to go to protect the man who might be her greatest risk—or her only safe harbor.

F-BOMB: Curvy Vigilantes 1: Fury

F-BOMB: Curvy Vigilantes 1: Fury

Mary E Thompson

Enjoy the 1st book in the steamy BBW romantic suspense series from USA TODAY Bestselling Author Mary E Thompson.

She thought their marriage would last forever. That she could count on him to be her partner. She was wrong.

Six months ago, Stacey kicked her lying husband out of their bed. They made promises to each other. Promises that didn’t include lonely nights and lonelier days missing the man who slept on the couch. Something had to give. She knew that as sure as she knew her former client’s death was murder.

Wray’s nights under the same roof as his wife and sons were numbered. Every time he left, he wondered if she’d change the locks while he was at the fire station. He couldn’t change the past, but he hoped they still had a shot at a future. Until she tells him it’s over.

Making a rash decision when she’s emotional is a bad idea, but Stacey never expects it will put her family at risk. Keeping Wray home is the best way to protect their sons, even though he threatens her heart. As for the man who threatens her life, he’ll get exactly what he deserves.

Learning to Love You

Learning to Love You

Shay Williams

Ava Hayes is a pilot with sky-high dreams and a storm in her heart. Nathan Brooks is an investigator who trusts facts, not feelings. When their worlds collide mid-mission, sparks fly—and not just from the engines. He’s chasing the truth about her boss, while she’s trying to protect her career and her heart. But the closer they get to the truth, the harder it is to tell who’s really in danger. As secrets unravel and attraction burns hotter, Ava and Nathan must decide if love is worth the risk—or if some flights are destined to crash.

The Road to Fate Book 1: The Road to Fate

The Road to Fate Book 1: The Road to Fate

Kara Verbeek

Kassandra Jacobs has always dreamed of being mated to her boyfriend, Ty, the love of her life. Raised by the alpha and luna of the Moonlight Rising Pack, Kassi’s world revolves around her bond with Ty. But when Ty turns 18 and reaches the age where he can find his true mate, Kassi’s world is thrown into uncertainty. Will she finally get her wish and be with the man she’s always loved, or will fate lead Ty to someone else? Follow Kassi’s journey as she faces her deepest fears and hopes, wondering if destiny will fulfill her dreams—or tear them apart.

Love Arrangements

Love Arrangements

OC Andrea (with S. S. Sahoo)

Artist heiress Adeline Roberts is framed for a breakdown and locked in an asylum following her grandmother’s suspicious death. Her only way out? A marriage of convenience with Ivan Preston, the disgraced billionaire psychiatrist who has every reason to loathe her family.

They have a contract, a common enemy, and a "strictly business" sex clause to handle the tension. But as they hunt a killer, they realize the only thing more dangerous than the corporate sharks is the heat between them.

Age Rating: 18+

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Crime Romance Books

Crime Romance Books blend criminal intrigue with passionate love affairs. These stories feature characters on opposite sides of the law who find themselves irresistibly drawn together despite the danger. Legal and moral boundaries create tension as characters must choose between duty and desire. Stories explore themes of justice, redemption, and whether love can overcome past mistakes. Find stories where breaking the rules leads to unbreakable bonds.... 

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