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Bad Business

Bad Business

Elise Faber

I was a single dad. I didn’t have time for love.

When I found out I had a son, my life changed for the better. My kid was great. My heart, though, was not. It had been trampled, kicked around, and shredded just for good measure. Obviously, after all that, I wasn’t looking for love.

But then…came Maddie.

She was an integral part of my brother’s company—it would be bad business to start something with her.

Only, she was smart and funny and capable and…my heart didn’t feel like it was in pieces when I was with her.

It felt whole. It felt like it had always been hers. It felt like…I needed to keep her forever.

Age Rating: 18+

Zohra Series Book 1: Karshok

Zohra Series Book 1: Karshok

Nooz Aster

After years of enslavement under alien rule, I’ve forgotten what kindness feels like. That is, until I meet Karshok—a towering, horned alien who is nothing like my past captors. Fierce yet protective, distant yet impossibly gentle, he is a contradiction I can’t resist. I should fear him, and part of me still wants to resist, but in his presence, I find the warmth and care I thought I lost forever. Despite everything, Karshok might be the salvation I never thought I’d find. But what will that salvation cost me?

The Wolfsbane Rogues Book 1: Alpha Marius

The Wolfsbane Rogues Book 1: Alpha Marius

Michelle Torlot

Marius built his power through grit and ruthless choices. Loyalty is his law, and he always protects his own—or so he tells himself. But the one person he failed still haunts him: Tasha, the girl who went to prison at thirteen to protect him. Now, after five years behind silver bars, Tasha is free… but not forgiven. She’s wolfless, furious, and standing in front of the Alpha who once left her behind. The pack smells blood, the council smells weakness, and Marius can’t decide if he wants to make amends—or claim the fire that’s always burned between them. Power. Passion. Payback. It’s all about to erupt.

Twisted Fate Book 1: Waiting for Her Mate

Twisted Fate Book 1: Waiting for Her Mate

Lyra May

“Oh goddess, baby I’m so close.”

His grunt had my back arching on the bed at the unexpected sensation. “Fuck, I... I...”

Eliza, a skilled healer, returns to her birth pack after 20 long years, determined to find her fated mate before it's too late. But the search for her soulmate is complicated by a temptation she can't ignore. With passion simmering just beneath the surface, Eliza faces a difficult choice: wait for the mate she’s destined for, or surrender to the intense desire pulling her in another direction. As time runs out, her fate hangs in the balance, and she must decide if true love is worth the wait, or if passion should rule her heart.

An Alpha's Vixen

An Alpha's Vixen

Ms. Nauti Bear

Her: a vixen shifter teaching at a human school. She’s perfectly happy with her normal, boring life until she experiences her first heat. Suddenly desperate for a dominant alpha male she’s only met in her dreams, she goes out for a night of clubbing to let off some steam. Little does she know what she’ll find there.

Him: the playboy alpha of the largest multi-species pack in North America. But recently, his lust for meaningless sex has given way to a yearning for something deeper, a mate he never knew he wanted. In a desperate attempt to get this mysterious girl from his mind, he decides to relax with a simple night out. But when he spots the sexy vixen dancing at the club, his evening turns out to be anything but simple…

The Carrero Contract 1: Selling Your Soul

The Carrero Contract 1: Selling Your Soul

L. T. Marshall

Camilla Walters thought her luck had run out when she was cornered by drug runners she couldn’t pay. But fate intervened in the form of Alexi Carrero, head of the powerful Carrero family. Alexi’s rescue wasn’t without strings—Camilla had to make a deal with the devil to save her life. Thrust into his dangerous world, Camilla finds herself battling her emotions as she’s drawn deeper into Alexi’s web of control, danger, and irresistible charm. This isn’t a love story full of hearts and roses; it’s a tale of survival, power plays, and forbidden attraction. Let the games begin.

Lilly's King

Lilly's King

Natalie Le Roux

“Who the hell are you?” Lilly demanded.

“I am Bor.” Lilly waited, but that was all the explanation she got.

“A Bor? What the hell is a Bor?”

“No, female. My name is Bor. I am a Torian.”

“Great. More aliens. Just what this planet needs.” And with that, she ran.

Earth is under attack and Lilly and her younger sister are fighting to survive. Bor is a mighty warrior king whose mission is to protect all humans, but now he only has eyes for Lilly. As their passion reaches boiling point, their newly blossoming love is put to the test. Will Bor’s duty stand in the way of love, or will he sacrifice everything for her?

His & Mine Series 1: His to Honor, Mine to Hold

His & Mine Series 1: His to Honor, Mine to Hold

Nailynn

Hours after being left at the altar, Sofie Davies says "I do" to a billionaire she's never met. For Sofie, marrying James Alexander Reed is reckless. For James, it's the second chance he never thought he'd get. The moment he learned she was engaged, he walked away. This time, he won't. As Sofie starts to trust the life they're building, she has no idea a single secret could unravel it all.

A String Of Murder

A String Of Murder

SJ Wilke

Laura sees strings—traces of memories people leave behind in moments of intense emotion. It’s a quirky talent that makes her great at appraising antiques, but it also pulls her into a terrifying discovery. One touch of a knife, and she sees twenty-three blood-soaked strings clinging to it. The owner? A man her best friend is dating. The police dismiss her as delusional, but Laura knows what she saw. Now she’s racing against time, trying to turn her strange gift into the only weapon that might stop a killer. But how do you prove a danger no one else can see—before it’s too late?

Trapping Quincy

Trapping Quincy

Nicole Riddley

Quincy is a human living among a pack of werewolves who hate her. Even her own mother sees her as a drunken mistake. She runs away with the aim of living a normal life amongst humans, but then she meets Prince Caspian. He’s not human; he’s not a wolf… What is he? The only thing she knows for sure is that he’s the most gorgeous man she’s ever seen—and he seems to be equally mesmerized by her! But they come from very different worlds…

Age Rating: 18+

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+

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+

Banging the Beasts Book 1: Banging the Beasts

Banging the Beasts Book 1: Banging the Beasts

C. Swallow

Colette is a gifted Healer sent somewhere most people would run from—the lair of five cursed Beasts. Once human, these powerful warriors now serve the Fey, bound to brutal rituals that keep their strength alive but threaten their sanity. Her task sounds simple: help them stay balanced, stay human… and stay under control. Easy, right? Not exactly. Each Beast carries his own storm. One is a childhood friend she thought she lost forever. Another burns with a temper sharp enough to start wars. One craves affection almost as much as trouble, while another watches from the shadows like a silent guardian. And then there is the most dangerous of them all—the one who wants nothing to do with her… or so he claims. Surrounded by claws, secrets, and tension, Colette quickly learns that healing five Beasts may be the most thrilling challenge of her life.

Rescue My Drowning Heart

Rescue My Drowning Heart

Tiffanyluvss

Blaze Xander, a heartless and emotionally detached second-year, meets Harmony Skye, a naive first-year, and sets his sights on having sex with her. An unaware Harmony falls for Blaze’s swooning charm, causing her to do things she wouldn’t normally do. Blaze has her easily wrapped around his finger, but he finds himself hanging around Harmony without the intention of sleeping with her. He likes her company and her voice and is second-thinking his plans. Blaze is falling slowly, while Harmony? She has already fallen for the complex Blaze Xander.

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