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Married at First Sight

Married at First Sight

by Heather Teston

When Cora Thanos and Noah Vaillant are forced to get married as part of their parents' business contract, they think things couldn't be any worse. Noah swears he won't touch Cora as long as he lives, and Cora thinks the same. But Noah can't deny Cora's incredible beauty. Likewise, Cora can't help but feel attracted to the man she supposedly can't stand. As crazy exes and greedy relatives close in on them, Cora and Noah will have to band together to survive and find the love they've always dreamed of.

Black Widow

Black Widow

by Chrystal Wise

When a brutal murder hits too close to home, fearless TV anchor Stephanie is pulled into a deadly game of deception—and her only ally is an FBI agent with a haunted past. To trap the serial killer targeting every man she's dated, Cash proposes the unthinkable: a fake marriage. But playing house starts to feel dangerously real. As the killer circles closer and the sparks between them ignite, the line between pretend and passion begins to blur. With secrets rising, danger circling, and emotions running high, Stephanie and Cash must decide how far they’ll go—for justice, for revenge, and maybe… for each other.

FGI 8: From Chaos and Madness

FGI 8: From Chaos and Madness

by F. R. Black

When the universe is on the verge of collapse, who better to save it than...a shy girl and a Fairy Godfather on his last leg? Pierce, once the star player of Fairy Godmother Inc., is now fading fast, and the enemy’s trap threatens to tear reality apart. April? Well, she’s got one job: drag Pierce back from the brink—easier said than done when "Plan A" consists of a whole lot of stubborn hope. In this heart-racing, highly-anticipated finale, expect everything you know about love, fate, and fairy tales to flip upside down. Failure? That’s not an option—unless you’re okay with eternal darkness.

A Shot in the Dark: The Protected

A Shot in the Dark: The Protected

by B. E. Harmel

Kate comes home expecting cake and candles, not chaos. One brutal night shatters everything she thought she knew about her family, dragging her into a dangerous world of secrets and lies. To survive, she’s placed under the watch of John, a relentless agent with shadows in his past and a vow to protect her at all costs. But guarding Kate isn’t as simple as it should be—the more time they spend together, the harder it becomes to keep the line between duty and desire intact. With enemies closing in and trust in short supply, survival means risk, sacrifice, and facing a temptation neither of them is prepared for. In a storm of danger, will passion save them—or destroy them?

Dance with the Devil

Dance with the Devil

by Shala Mungroo

Aria Cassidy thought she had it all. She worked hard to keep her bakery in business during the day, and her best friend took her to enjoy lavish events in the evening. But after a chance encounter with a mysterious stranger, she suddenly felt like her life was missing something—or someone. Lucian De Angelis was one of the city’s most sought-after bachelors. With power and money, he was used to taking whatever he wanted, including women. When a petite brunette catches his eye, he intends to claim her as his. When Lucian charms Aria into entering into a deal with him, she knows she’s in over her head. Can she overcome her past to explore her desires? And what dangers lurk behind Lucian’s good looks and sexual magnetism?

Age Rating: 18+

Chicago Bratva Series Book 1: The Director

Chicago Bratva Series Book 1: The Director

by Renee Rose

The lovely attorney kept a secret from me.

A baby she’s been carrying since Valentine’s night.

The night we were thrown together by the roulette wheel.

She never contacted me. Meant to keep me in the dark.

She’s about to find out what happens when you cross a bratva boss.

Punishment is in order. Sequestering until the birth.

And I’ll use that time to win her surrender.

Because I don’t just plan to keep the baby—

I plan to make his mother my bride.

And it would be much better for both of us if she were willing.

Perfect Pieces

Perfect Pieces

by Jen Cooper

Taylor is determined to make senior year all about her—faster runs, healed heart, no drama. But life clearly didn’t get the memo. When her brother’s best friend, Pierce, and her ex, Niko, both step back into her orbit, Taylor’s plans start spinning. They’re fire and ice, chaos and comfort, temptation and trouble—everything she swore she’d avoid. Yet when they make an offer that turns all her “no’s” into very complicated “maybes,” she begins to wonder if love isn’t about choosing sides but finding balance in the in-between. In this playful, heated, and heart-tugging romance, healing comes with laughter, longing, and a double dose of temptation.

Meeting My Abductor Again

Meeting My Abductor Again

by Tania Shava

Axel is known for being cold, calculating and ruthless. It’s how he became one of the most feared gangsters of his city. He takes what he wants, when he wants...but when young Talia accidentally steals his heart, Axel does everything to track her down. What will he say when he sees her years later?

Siciliano Brothers

Siciliano Brothers

by Heather Teston

"Lucifer, what are you doing here?"

"Iris, when I got the invitation to your wedding, I had to come. I can't believe you are marrying my brother. I know you don't love him, so I'm here to stop you."

Michael and Lucifer may look alike, but everything about them clashes—light versus dark, sweet versus dangerous, protector versus destroyer. And in the middle stands Iris, torn between the twin she once thought she knew and the one who has haunted her ever since he left for Italy. Now Lucifer is back, reckless and relentless, determined to stop her from marrying his brother and willing to risk everything to win her. But Michael won’t step aside so easily, and secrets run deeper than Iris could ever imagine. Desire blurs into danger, temptation becomes a trap, and one wrong choice could spark a war between the men who would do anything to claim her heart.

King of Khumkani

King of Khumkani

by Marilie Reynolds

Engaged. Pregnant. And with no other family. Jooke leaves her old life behind and follows her fiancé to Khumkani—an island paradise. But what she finds is a world of secrets, power, and betrayal. Where nothing is as it seems. And everything comes with consequences.

Torn between giving her baby the family she never had and the need to control the narrative. She soon has to decide who she can trust. And how far she’s willing to go to protect herself and her unborn child.

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?

Club Nights

Club Nights

by KristiferAnn Thorne & C.C.H.

Presley and her socialite best friend find themselves celebrating at the same club as the head of the Agosti family. A misunderstanding, nosy neighbors and a trip out of town all come together in this fast-paced novella.

(Domestic Violence)

Forbidden Love

Forbidden Love

by Calyp50

Holden lives for hockey. A gifted goalie chasing the highest level, he keeps his world disciplined—until his focus starts sliding toward one person he can’t afford to want: Carlee. She’s bright, fearless, and absolutely off-limits… because she’s his best friend’s sister. The more time they steal, the harder it becomes to pretend it’s nothing. One wrong move could destroy the friendship he trusts most, but walking away from Carlee feels just as impossible. Between locker-room pressure, big ambitions, and a connection that won’t stay hidden, Holden must decide what he’s willing to risk for one feeling he can’t bench.

SEALs Love Curves Book 1: Freedom

SEALs Love Curves Book 1: Freedom

by Mary E Thompson

Badass. Kickass. Sometimes just ass. All words that define former SEAL, Archer Ford. Former because an error he made sent his friend and teammate home to his pregnant wife in a body bag. Lily Scott doesn’t know her best friend’s estranged brother. He’s always been a mystery to her. But when her best friend disappears, she has no choice but to call Archer for help. Archer can barely trust his instincts let alone his desire for the beautiful, curvy woman he finds in his brother’s bed. She assures him they’re just friends, but he doesn’t know how anyone could resist her. Archer definitely isn’t strong enough. The rest of his team shows up to help search for Archer’s brother and everyone becomes a suspect, including Lily. Trust is questioned and broken. And freedom is guaranteed to no one.

Jupiter's MC Book 1: Ghost

Jupiter's MC Book 1: Ghost

by A. J. Green

How does one hide their feelings? Ghost, the vice president of the Jupiter MC, is bound by duty and family, while Clarissa, the sister of a member, is forced to live in the life her brother chose. When these two very different people meet, hidden feelings are forced to reveal themselves, and challenges have to be overcome.

Will Ghost and Clarissa be able to beat their differences and make things work? This is a story of love and conflict, exploring whether two hearts from contrasting worlds can find common ground and be together.

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