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Bad Boy Xavier: Part 1

Bad Boy Xavier: Part 1

Jen Cooper

“We’ve all got a vice. Mine’s alcohol and punching things. What’s yours?” She asked, refusing to feel bad for her choice in extracurriculars when he had just shot someone in the head because of his. He chuckled dryly.

“Sex mostly.”

Katelynn grows up in a world of bruises, broken promises, and a father whose debts pull her deeper into danger. When a deal gone wrong hands her over to a powerful family, she braces herself for a life of fear. But Xavier, the heir who rules with fire and steel, doesn’t expect a girl who bites back instead of breaking. He’s been trained to pull the trigger without thinking, to take what he wants without asking—but with her, nothing is simple. The girl he should see as a pawn suddenly feels like a battle he doesn’t want to win. And being his captive? It’s supposed to be her worst nightmare. Yet somehow, against every rule and every scar, it feels like something far more dangerous—something she’s not sure she wants to escape.

Dance with the Devil

Dance with the Devil

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+

Perfect Pieces

Perfect Pieces

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.

Conflict of Interest

Conflict of Interest

Daphne Anders

Olivia has spent her whole life following the rules her father sets for her, right down to the powerful law firm she’s about to join. Then one unforgettable night at a glamorous legal gala changes everything. Alaric is older, untouchable, and completely off-limits—her father’s closest friend, trusted business partner, and now the man she’ll be working under every single day. The chemistry between them is impossible to ignore, no matter how hard they try to bury it beneath sharp suits, witty banter, and professional distance. But stolen glances quickly become dangerous temptation. In a world built on reputation, secrets travel fast, and one wrong move could ruin everything they’ve worked for. Too bad resisting each other is becoming a full-time job.

Captive by the Mafia

Captive by the Mafia

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.

Married at First Sight

Married at First Sight

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.

The Unbroken Series Book 1: Gelasia Unbroken

The Unbroken Series Book 1: Gelasia Unbroken

S. L. Adams

Lacey Jones has her life mapped down to the last detail—classes, her spot as starting goalie on the school hockey team, and absolutely no time for dating. But plans don’t always survive reality. An ill-advised relationship with her coach quickly turns abusive, leaving her vulnerable and unsure who to trust. Then the last person she ever expected steps in: her childhood bully. He volunteers to be her bodyguard, determined to shield her from the chaos threatening to consume her—and his interest goes far beyond protection. With sparks flying and old wounds resurfacing, Lacey must decide if the boy who once tormented her might now be the man she needs. But opening her heart could mean risking everything she’s built—and herself.

Mafia Entanglement

Mafia Entanglement

Marie Hudson

Shay is a beautiful young woman who works in a high-end night club with her best friend. Zane is a ruthless mafia leader with a terrifying reputation who always gets what he wants. When Zane sets his sights on Shay, she tries to avoid him at all costs. Will she see past his dangerous reputation and consider giving him a chance—even if it means her life will never be the same?

Virgin Bride

Virgin Bride

Heather Teston

Luca, a wealthy billionaire, thrives on his reputation as a heartless playboy, but when he crosses paths with Robin, the niece of a horse trader, his life takes an unforeseen twist. Shocked by the sight of Robin’s mistreatment, Luca strikes a deal with her uncle, offering triple the money for the horses in exchange for Robin. Robin doesn’t have the power to refuse. She’s afraid; with no experience of men, she fears what he expects from her. Thrown into the lion’s den, she meets Grazia, Luca’s cousin Filippo, his friend, and Grazia’s friend and Luca’s ex, Eleonora. Robin has no idea of the danger she is in and is plunged headfirst into a world of deception. With danger lurking in every corner, will the ruthless billionaire become her fearless protector?

Age Rating: 18+

Harvest Flower

Harvest Flower

Chavon Powell

"I didn't want to marry you. I was forced into this. Don't expect much from me I am not skilled in wifely duties." Harvest Flower talked more to the horse than to Running Wolf, but her point was clear.

Harvest Flower arrives at her new home—a village completely unknown to her—carrying a past full of loss and a future she never chose. She is determined to stand tall, even when every stare reminds her she is an outsider. Running Wolf welcomes her with steady patience and quiet fire, certain she is the woman he has waited for since the day he first saw her beneath the waterfall. She isn’t ready to trust easily, and he refuses to rush what could grow between them. As danger circles and doubts whisper, she fights to find her place, while he fights to prove she is already home.

The Prince's Mistake

The Prince's Mistake

Kelsie Tate

Ella Matthews' family fell out of favor in the Kingdom of Juria. She went from a lady to a lowly cook. Things took a turn for the worse when the Crown Prince broke off their engagement. Ella never felt so worthless and some people remind her of it everyday. Two years later, her former fiance returns from diplomacy training just as she thought she had moved on. Can she let go of the past and open herself up to the love that once left her behind?

First Chance

First Chance

Andrea Wood

Ryan “Steele” Hurst is the lead singer of Steele’s Army and hands down one of the hottest men on the planet—or so he thinks. And honestly, what world-famous rock star doesn’t think the same? Well, he’s finally about to meet his match in Natalie Wright, a woman who couldn’t care less about his fame and fortune. Now the two of them are stuck together, and this kind of thing only ends one way… explosively.

The Price Possession

The Price Possession

T. Stanlight

After aspiring journalist Kate Dawson insults the city's richest CEO, he puts a target on her back.

When she catches him in a depraved act, he makes it his mission to punish her.

In his game of dominance, will Kate learn to love submission?

Foolish Games

Foolish Games

Shala Mungroo

Jessie likes her quiet life exactly the way it is. No drama, no spotlight, and definitely no attention from the most popular guy at school. She keeps her head down, avoids gossip, and plans to survive college unnoticed. Then Nick walks straight into her carefully guarded world with an easy smile and far too much confidence. Everyone adores him, but Jessie isn’t impressed by charm, football trophies, or pretty blue eyes. That only seems to make Nick more determined. The more he chases her, the more Jessie realizes there’s something unexpectedly genuine beneath his golden-boy reputation. Between teasing conversations, stolen moments, and feelings neither of them planned for, Jessie starts wondering if being noticed might not be the worst thing after all.

Her Savior

Her Savior

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)

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