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Casey’s Secrets

Casey’s Secrets

Ophelia Bell

I could taste the sting…

I’ve had a crush on my stepdad for half my life. But he’s always been too old and too intimidatingly good looking. Besides, what would he think if he knew the kinds of dark cravings I have?

The summer after graduation I stay out past curfew one night without realizing it.

My stepdad is a stickler for the rules, so when I go inside he’s sitting on my bed, waiting. He demands I bend over and accept punishment for breaking curfew.

I obey as if I’m under a spell. It doesn’t take long for him to figure out one of my secrets.

When I try to rise after he’s finished, he stops me. "I need you to say it out loud, Case. Did my spanking you turn you on?”

Did having my hero discipline me in the best way possible turn me on? Damn right it did.

Love Among the Shelves

Love Among the Shelves

Oonagh C. K.

Grace swears by her independence, but James storms into her life with chains that can’t be escape and a marriage built on lies he can’t confess. He’s temptation wrapped in danger—protective one moment, untouchable the next, and always hiding something just out of reach. The walls Grace built to keep her heart safe start to crumble under his touch, even as his secrets threaten to pull them both under. Every glance sparks fire, every encounter tangles them deeper in a web of lies, longing, and risk. He carries a past soaked in danger. She never asked for him, but now she can’t look away. Love might be the only thing strong enough to save them—or the sharpest blade waiting to break them.

Ride of Desire

Ride of Desire

Sarah A. McCombs

When Mercy returns to her hometown after ten years, all she wants is to reclaim the house haunted by the ghosts of her past. Then she crosses paths with Tommy, her long-lost love, and the ghosts threaten to upend her precarious new life - and expose an enormous secret. Can she and Tommy make up for lost time and start fresh? Can she allow herself to be accepted by the family she's always longed for? Or will the past catch up with them all in ways uglier than they could have imagined?

Age Rating: 16+

Marked Man

Marked Man

Ophelia Bell

My family’s ties to a certain set of crime lords are more tangled and volatile than the wires in an IED. They’ve called on me to disarm a situation ready to explode, but in spite of all my training, I’m not sure any of us are getting out of this unscathed.

That’s especially true when I find out the black-ops mission I’ve signed up for is commanded by none other than Sadie Watts, the girl who left me in the dust so many years ago I should be over it. But I’m not, and seeing her again, especially in such close quarters, is a distraction I can’t afford.

I know what I’m out here fighting for—my brothers; my sister; the USA—but as we close in on our target, I start to wonder if it’s not her I’m fighting for too.

The Universe of Discretion: Assets - the Movie

The Universe of Discretion: Assets - the Movie

Michael BN

Austin is a thief with his eyes on the perfect score—Scott Harding. The plan is simple: get close, earn trust, and walk away rich. But the more time he spends with Scott, the harder it becomes to follow through. Feelings weren’t part of the job, and now Austin is trapped between his heart and his next big payday. When the line between con and connection blurs, will he risk it all for love or take the money and run?

Wuthering Heights

Wuthering Heights

Emily Brontë

Amid the wild and desolate moors, the tumultuous love story of Heathcliff and Catherine unfolds. Emily Bronte's gothic masterpiece explores the all-consuming passion between the tormented Heathcliff and the free-spirited Catherine, spanning generations and social classes. With its dark themes of revenge and obsession, this novel delves into the destructive power of unchecked emotions.

Destroying the CEO

Destroying the CEO

Kimi L. Davis

I put my life, soul, and savings into that bakery. And Brenton Maslow thinks he can just bulldoze it so he can build a fancy car park? Not if I can have a say! I’m going to make his life hell, even if he is attractive. Even if he does things to my insides I can’t imagine. No, revenge is the only way.

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?

The Bennett Brothers

The Bennett Brothers

Jessica Morel

Rosemary Dalton and Thomas Bennett cross paths... suspiciously often. Until one day they meet.

After that neither can get the other one out of their head. It's just not that simple. Can Rose learn how to trust Thomas? Can Thomas slow down enough to let Rose in?

Revenge on the Billionaire

Revenge on the Billionaire

Heather Teston

Amy Jackson seeks out billionaire Christian Rodriguez, intending to seduce and destroy him for causing her father’s death. But it turns out he might not be the monster she thought he was, and she finds herself falling in love with him. She can’t go through with her plan, but can their new relationship survive her deception? Christian is notoriously cruel and ruthless in business as well as in his personal life. When he meets Amy, he knows right away that she has an agenda, so he invites her to stay at his home, determined to find out what she’s up to—and to get her in his bed. What happens when everything is brought out into the open? Will he despise her and send her away heartbroken? Or will Amy be able to melt Christian’s cold heart?

Age Rating: 18+

What I Hate About You

What I Hate About You

Autumn Ferris

“Every hate hides a love too dangerous to forget.”

Susan believes the cold is the safest place to hide a bruised past. In the wide silence of Alaska, she builds a life that feels calm, controlled, and carefully distant. Then Xavier crashes into her world, all sharp edges, quiet intensity, and a presence that refuses to be ignored. Beneath the northern lights and endless snow, sparks fly where neither expects them. Attraction grows alongside unspoken truths, and every shared moment feels both thrilling and dangerous. They circle each other with humor, heat, and hesitation, drawn together by something deeper than fear. But frozen hearts crack loudly, and some secrets burn hotter than the cold. When survival demands honesty, can connection survive the thaw?

Destined to the Mob Boss

Destined to the Mob Boss

Alissa C. Kleinfield

This novel is a contemporary adaptation of SEEKING HAPPINESS. -- Chris Anderson is a well-known businessman and secret Mafia Boss. He's got it all figured out until he meets Jolena: his new personal assistant and his Destined. His soulmate. But will Jolena be able to survive his brutal mafia world long enough for them to find their happily ever after?

Love Shots 1: Love at First Night

Love Shots 1: Love at First Night

Guinevere

“What are you doing?”

“Taking my clothes off,” he said, smiling innocently at me. “Whatever your answer may be, it doesn't require me to be clothed."

Carlos arrives in Georgia expecting art talk, friendly chaos, and a quick change of scenery from his busy New York life. What he does not expect is Delilah. One night out turns into easy laughter, shared drinks, and a spark that feels effortless and a little dangerous. What begins as harmless fun lingers longer than planned, stretching into the quiet morning after. Carlos finds himself caught between instinct and intention, while Delilah proves to be far more than a passing moment. With charm, warmth, and a hint of mystery in the air, their connection asks a simple but risky question: is one night ever really just one night?

Friendzoned

Friendzoned

Tiffanyluvss

Lexie and Josh have been best friends since elementary school. They tell each other everything, but Lexie’s been keeping a big secret from Josh – he’s the guy she has a crush on. He has a girlfriend, but what if he starts having feelings for his best friend too? The story, with all its juicy secrets, misunderstandings, and deceptions, unfolds through texts and group chats.

Desired Temptation: A Night to Remember

Desired Temptation: A Night to Remember

Ivy White

Part of the Kenzo-Universe: Best friends Ella and Konan had a single night of pleasure together. Then he vanished, leaving her bereft and unable to find his equal. Unbeknownst to Ella, Konan was in the service of the dangerous Societa Oscura, and fled both to meet his obligations and to keep her safe. Ten years later they meet, seemingly by chance, at a BDSM club owned by the Societa; Ella, a social worker, has tracked down a girl in her charge who is hiding there. Wealthy, powerful, and dead sexy Konan will let Ella take the girl away, but on one condition: he will have Ella as his sub for the night. Will their night of passion shatter Ella's inhibitions and rekindle their romance, or have their lives grown too far apart?

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