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Cold Showers

Cold Showers

Omolade Ayisat

Jayda Wright’s career has always taken priority over her relationships, but when she meets gorgeous but grumpy billionaire Sebastian Miller, sparks immediately fly. What was meant to be one night of passion becomes so much more when their fates become entwined…and so do their hearts. Can Jayda ever forgive Sebastian for treating her like an enemy, and will Sebastian be able to set aside the wounds of his past to accept love and a future with Jayda?

Age Rating: 18+

Don't Run

Don't Run

Sofia Landeiro

Maya is on the run from a relentless danger she can’t escape. When she stumbles into the path of Enzo, a fierce yet protective stranger who claims they’re fated mates, her life takes a dramatic turn. The bond between them grows, but Maya’s fear of endangering Enzo and his pack drives her to push him away. Enzo, however, refuses to let her face the threat alone. With danger closing in and her past catching up, Maya must decide whether to keep running or trust Enzo to fight by her side. In a world where love is her greatest risk, Maya learns that survival might mean embracing the very thing she fears the most.

Werewolf University

Werewolf University

Brittany Carter

Savannah Haper is seriously pissed. Not only is her grandmother forcing her to attend a college she’s never even heard of, but she has to move to Podunk, Louisiana and leave her boyfriend behind. She thought it couldn’t get much worse...until she arrives at the university and discovers the real reason she was sent there. Now she has to deal with werewolves, soulmates, and Alphas, not to mention all of the damn wars!

The Alphas Series 1: Alpha Rejected

The Alphas Series 1: Alpha Rejected

C. Qualls

A chance encounter with her mate should’ve left Kya feeling complete and whole, but she’s left with a sense of disappointment. When she relocates to her aunt’s pack, Owen, who is set to become the next Alpha, is tasked with guiding her. But as they spend more time together, Owen's true nature is gradually revealed, leaving Kya with a difficult decision to make. Should she stick with what she already has, or take a risk and venture into the unknown?

The Billionaire's Baby

The Billionaire's Baby

Kimi L. Davis

I slapped Gideon Maslow across the face. World-renowned billionaire entrepreneur. A man so rich and powerful he was practically royalty. And somehow, impossibly, my husband.

My eyes went wide, heart pounding in my throat as he grabbed my wrist. He stepped closer to me and pressed his lips against mine.

“I love this side of you, this angry, vicious side. And I think I’ll piss you off more often because I thoroughly enjoy seeing those green eyes blazing with fire.”

When Alice’s little brother falls ill, she finds herself in desperate need of money. Gideon Maslow offers her an insane deal: become his wife for a year, provide him an heir, and receive one million dollars. Can such a union have a happily-ever-after, or is it doomed to fail?

Age Rating: 18+

The Camping Series Book 1: Camp Starry Nights

The Camping Series Book 1: Camp Starry Nights

Sophie Jones

Lake St. James returns to Camp Starry Nights hoping for a clean break from heartbreak, drama, and everything that has left him questioning who he is. The camp once felt like home, a place filled with laughter, late-night talks, and the kind of memories that glow long after summer ends. But this return is anything but simple. Familiar paths lead to familiar faces, including one person Lake never expected to see again. Old feelings stir beneath quiet glances and shared spaces, turning nostalgia into something deeper and harder to ignore. As the summer unfolds, Lake finds himself navigating past wounds, present tension, and the fragile hope that maybe some stories deserve another chance.

Her Danger, His Heaven

Her Danger, His Heaven

K. L. Harr

Mave's life takes a dramatic turn when she lands a job at a diner under the protection of a local gang, the Lions. Navigating her new role, she encounters Jason, a powerful and enigmatic figure within the gang. As Mave gets drawn deeper into the gang's world, she must balance her growing attraction to Jason with the dangers that surround them. With her best friend Alice by her side, Mave faces a series of challenges that test her courage and resilience, all while uncovering secrets that could change everything.

The Depths We Go To

The Depths We Go To

Niccolite Slater (with S. S. Sahoo)

Angela Carson is to be married off to the wealthy heir Riley Harrison to save her father's failing business and the family name. With no intention of signing away her independence, the only choice left to her is bad boy Xavier Knight—a man who couldn’t care less what she does so long as she keeps out of the press. They loathe each other, but he needs someone who can tone down his notorious image, someone who will make the executives of Knight Industries choose him as the next CEO. What he finds, though, isn’t the innocent little princess. For Angela has a secret, one that will make Xavier confront his presumptions about her and the truth of his feelings.

Age Rating: 18+

Aurora's Veil

Aurora's Veil

Alex Fox

Seraphina Blair’s life falls apart the night her husband is murdered—but grief is only the beginning. Thrust into a world where dark magic rules and trust is a dangerous game, Seraphina is forced to face powerful covens, ruthless enemies, and her own awakening abilities. But she’s not alone. A dangerously charming vampire and a fiercely protective werewolf stand at her side… for now. The key to it all? A mystical orb with the power to change her fate—and maybe the world’s. But in a world built on secrets and blood, the price of truth might be higher than Seraphina is willing to pay.

The Royal Series Book 1: Kidnapping the King

The Royal Series Book 1: Kidnapping the King

Rebekah Halt

By day, Emilia plays the part of a refined lady. By night, she becomes the Red Bandit—a masked thief who robs the rich to aid the poor. But jewels aren’t enough. She’s driven by revenge, and her boldest target is the King himself. Her plan is simple: seduce him, relish every dangerous touch… then strike. Yet when her trap falters and she slips from his grasp, the game changes. The King vows to hunt her down, but Emilia has no intention of running forever—she’s ready to hunt him right back. Caught in a deadly chase charged with heat and betrayal, one question remains: will desire ruin her revenge, or sharpen it?

Punished by the Alpha

Punished by the Alpha

B. Luna

After spending her life worrying that she’ll never find her mate, Alexia finally meets him—and is even more worried! Alpha Ranier Stone of the Southridge Pack is a killer with a reputation for brutality. He takes what he wants—and now he wants her. Worse yet, she wants him too! Will Alexia be able to calm the fury in Ranier’s heart? Will she be able to save him from himself?

The Billionaire CEO

The Billionaire CEO

Marie Hudson

Danielle desperately needs money for a medical treatment that will save her sister’s life. A billionaire advertises for a woman to be his wife for two years and produce his heir in exchange for ten million dollars. It sounds like the solution to her problems, but would he ever choose somebody with her poor background? And could she ever go through with a marriage, even a temporary one, to a cold man who swears he'll never love her?

Beauty and a Billionaire

Beauty and a Billionaire

Denise Spitznogle

Vivianne is determined to stay in New York, but financial struggles threaten to send her packing. When Liam offers her a deal too tempting to refuse, it seems like the perfect solution. But as they dive in, lines blur, and Vivianne starts to question if this arrangement will be their salvation—or their downfall. With emotions running high and stakes even higher, one thing is clear: walking away won’t be so easy.

Dragon's Princess

Dragon's Princess

C. Swallow

“Stay here, pet.” Dane’s eyes were filled with lust. “Stay with us. Be ours. Meanwhile, Aneurin was looking at me like I was the most beautiful girl in the world. Be theirs? Stay with them? Their touch fogged my mind. And before I knew it, his lips were on mine.

Summer, a fiercely independent princess, suddenly finds herself in the clutches of domineering and tantalizing Twin Dragon Lords. Can she save herself and her kingdom, or will she fall for their darkly seductive charm?

Belle Island 1: The Mermaid That's Sweetest

Belle Island 1: The Mermaid That's Sweetest

C. Swallow

Lily is a mermaid who fears the ocean—and for good reason. Haunted by a childhood tragedy and a dream that’s gone from soothing to sinister, she’s avoided the sea for years. But when a mysterious pull draws her back to the water, she discovers her mate is no savior—he’s an Erebos, a bloodthirsty predator feared by all merfolk. He’s dangerous, forbidden, and tied to the very darkness that could destroy her. As their connection deepens, Lily must choose: run from her fate, or face the creature who may either save her…or consume her. One thing's certain—love shouldn’t taste this deadly.

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