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Riders of Tyr

Riders of Tyr

Adelina Jaden

If Vikings lived today, they would all be Riders of Tyr, bikers of Swedish descent. Tall, dark, and hairy Bjorn is a purebred modern-day Viking and a member of the Riders of Tyr. When he took on the job of getting the VP of a rival MC out of the way, he never expected her. If Amazons lived today, Ava would be one of them. Tall, dark, and fierce, she is a fearless bounty hunter who goes after the grand prize. What she never saw coming was him.

Finding Sophia 1: Forbidden Lust

Finding Sophia 1: Forbidden Lust

Nicole Riddley

“I had no idea my Queen was such a whore,” he whispers in my ear as he enters me.

“Oh, you have no idea,” I say with a smirk.

For fans of Trapping Quincy and the Royal Lycan Universe, delve into the world of the devious, but charming, mind of Queen Sophia Romanov. In this erotic one-shot, Sophia meets her match in Æmilius. Their taboo attraction fuels an intense first encounter that leaves both craving more.

Scandalous Series

Scandalous Series

K. Dillon

When Haley’s boyfriend dumps her for being a virgin, she decides to turn her rather unexciting life around. Jax Stone, stunning and full of secrets, suddenly appears. Turns out that Haley’s brother hurt Jax’s sisters years ago, and Jax is out for revenge. He wants Haley, in every way possible.

Age Rating: 18+

A Biker's Ruby Amongst the Tools

A Biker's Ruby Amongst the Tools

Raven Wimberley

Struggling mechanic Ruby has always felt unworthy of love, her body image issues holding her back. But when she crosses paths with Damion, the rugged enforcer of a local motorcycle club, sparks fly despite her doubts. Damion is determined to prove to Ruby that she deserves every ounce of affection he has to give. But insecurities, misunderstandings, and the shadows of their pasts stand in their way. From tender moments to heated confrontations, their journey is anything but smooth. Can Damion convince Ruby she’s more than enough? Or will her insecurities keep her from embracing the love of a lifetime?

Brotherhood of Six

Brotherhood of Six

Riki Leigh Bishop

Nicole has it all under control—until she comes home with her children to see her husband, Eric, and best friend, London, together on the couch. Nicole and Eric try to work it out—until they find out London is pregnant with Eric’s child. Nicole decides to pack up and move back to her hometown with her children. As luck would have it, her eldest child, Bellamine, won’t miss out on pitching his senior year of baseball—the school’s baseball team needs a new pitcher. When Jaxton, the high school’s baseball coach, finds out that his high school crush, Nicole, is moving back home—to a house on the same street as him, no less—he vows to win her heart. Will Jaxton hit a home run with Nicole, or will Nicole’s ex cause him to strike out?

Black Sun Academy: The Next Gen. Book 1

Black Sun Academy: The Next Gen. Book 1

R. J. Rogers

When Blaise gets a mysterious letter welcoming her to the Black Sun Academy, she has no idea she’s stepping into a world of magic, danger, and secrets her parents never told her. Suddenly, she’s surrounded by charmers with trouble written all over them—two magnetic twin brothers, a sinfully gorgeous vampire who shouldn’t even be alive, and one dangerously tempting professor. But when Blaise learns her parents may be tied to the tragedy that destroyed the vampire’s family, the truth becomes far more personal—and far more dangerous. Between whispered spells and forbidden glances, she’ll have to decide who to trust before the past consumes them all.

Ride or Die

Ride or Die

Nathalie Hooker

This novel is a contemporary adaptation of HATED BY MY MATE. — President Brutus of the Blood Riders had the soul of the devil.

And just my luck, I was destined to marry him thanks to rules from our MC.

I was serving drinks at the clubhouse the night we met. When he first looked at me, I could tell he didn’t want me as his girl. In fact, he looked furious when he realized we’d been paired.

“Please, I know you want to reject me,” I trembled. ”Don’t worry. I’ll leave the club.”

“You’re right,” he said, pressing his firm body against mine. “I don’t want you…”

“...But what makes you think I’ll let you leave me?”

Age Rating: 18+ (Murder)

Monsters in the Dark Series

Monsters in the Dark Series

Pepper Winters

From New York Times, Wall Street Journal and USA Today Bestselling author Pepper Winters comes the Monsters in the Dark series

Tess Snow has everything she ever wanted: one more semester before a career in property development, a loving boyfriend, and a future dazzling bright with possibility. For their two year anniversary, her boyfriend Brax surprises her with a romantic trip to Mexico, but their little bit of paradise is shattered.

Kidnapped. Drugged. Stolen. Tess is forced into a world full of darkness and terror.

Captive and alone with no savior, no lover, no faith, no future, Tess evolves from terrified girl to fierce fighter, but that alone can’t save her from the horror of being sold. Can Brax find Tess before she’s broken and ruined, or will Tess’s new owner change her life forever?

Original Author: Pepper Winters

Cowboy Kissed

Cowboy Kissed

Natalie K

Ella is anything but happy when her father ships her from London to Nashville. With her British ways and upscale tastes, she doesn’t fit in with the Southerners. But her attitude starts to change when she meets a mysterious, broody cowboy. She can’t stop thinking about him, and her world is soon turned upside down. Ella falls hard and fast for Tobias, but life keeps getting in the way of their relationship. Can this princess and her cowboy live happily ever after?

Saint-Rock High Book 1: When Bitter & Sweet Meet

Saint-Rock High Book 1: When Bitter & Sweet Meet

Elfy G

After being betrayed by the two people she trusted most, she decides to leave her old life behind and start fresh as a teacher at a new school. Always the good girl, she never strayed from the rules—until one reckless, drunken night leads to a one-night stand with a mysterious stranger. Ashamed and eager to forget, she's relieved to think she'll never see him again. But as she navigates her new life, she realizes she was wrong. The past isn't as easily left behind, and neither is he. Can this unexpected encounter lead to something more?

Sounders Hockey Book 1: Forward Defense

Sounders Hockey Book 1: Forward Defense

Jade Castle

Andromeda, the only daughter in a family of seven, makes history as the first woman drafted into the NHL, joining the Sounders. Fierce and determined, she’s ready to prove herself on the ice. But when she meets Blake, the league's top defenseman, sparks fly both on and off the rink. Blake is captivated by Meda’s skill and strength, realizing she's the one woman who could change his life forever. In a world dominated by men, Meda must navigate her groundbreaking career and the intense connection she shares with Blake. Can she have it all?

Falling For The Bad Boys

Falling For The Bad Boys

Lisa Rhead

In the town of Bluewood Cove, Tayla is drawn into a dangerous world of drug dealers and illegal activities after meeting Logan's lodger, Jess. At a beach party, she catches the attention of the powerful and mysterious Raffiel Brothers. Meanwhile, Walker, a wealthy and dissatisfied man, becomes obsessed with finding Tayla after a passionate encounter at a party. As their paths intertwine, Tayla is torn between her attraction to the Raffiel Brothers and her growing feelings for Walker and his second in command, Hayden. Unbeknownst to her, Walker and Hayden are involved in a dangerous world of violence and manipulation. Despite the chaos and danger surrounding them, Tayla begins to explore her desires and embarks on a complicated and passionate relationship with both men.

Age Rating: 18+

Wait For Me

Wait For Me

Melissa Nicole

Kyra's life is a cycle of despair, trapped in the aftermath of her family's brutal murder and the torment of an abusive foster home. Just when all hope seems lost, her world collides with Chance, a hot-headed and mysterious biker. Drawn together by an electric connection, their relationship oscillates between passionate intensity and emotional withdrawal. Chance’s fierce protectiveness becomes Kyra's anchor, pulling her toward healing amidst the chaos. Wait For Me is a gripping tale of trauma, resilience, and an exhilarating, dangerous love that reminds us hope can bloom even in the darkest moments.

The Alpha’s Arrangement

The Alpha’s Arrangement

Monika S. Senderek

When Amelia’s alpha father tries to marry off her sister in an attempt to improve relationships with the Montana Pack, Amelia steps in and volunteers. She’s nobody’s puppet, but she’ll be damned if she watches her sister be sold off against her will. Alpha Liam of the Montana Pack has no idea what he’s in for. If he thinks he’s getting some submissive luna, he’s got another think coming. Amelia may also be surprised by Liam, though!

Storms and Shadows Book 1: The Crown's Shadow

Storms and Shadows Book 1: The Crown's Shadow

Ember Lorelle

Azariah was never meant to wear the crown of the Dragon Kingdom. Her place was in the shadows, guarding the throne, not claiming it. But destiny doesn’t bend—it shifts, it twists, and now it demands she step into the light. At twenty-five, her time has run out. The throne calls, the crown settles, and the tides of change surge around her. Yet when one mistake unleashes consequences she cannot control, a powerful Fae emissary arrives to test her resolve. The Dragon Kingdom stands strong, but Azariah must face the truth: destiny may grant her the crown, but it will never let her rest easy.

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