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Dante's Possession

Dante's Possession

Ivy White

Hazel is nineteen years old and lives a miserable life. Her mom is a drug addict and an alcoholic. Her dad took off when she was a child. She has to take care of herself. She has a few people who look out for her, but what she really wants is someone to take care of her. Dante works for Kenzo Robernero. He leads a dangerous life, and he wants a submissive to guide and cherish. Hazel is curious about the lifestyle and wants to pursue it with Dante. But Dante is hesitant. Can Dante and Hazel have a successful dominant and submissive relationship? Or will it be too much for Hazel to handle?

Age Rating: 18+

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.

King Reiks Book 1: King Reiks

King Reiks Book 1: King Reiks

Daphne Anders

On the planet Kepler, Princess Lyra stands at the edge of her destiny—and wants nothing to do with it. As one of the last Evols in the galaxy, she’s bound by ancient tradition to wed a king her father selects. Unfortunately for her stubborn streak, that king is Reiks: towering warlord of Valvor, feared by worlds, admired by none for his patience. He craves a bride who is strong, beautiful, and obedient. Lyra is two out of three… and proudly defiant about the last. What follows is a battle of wills so charged it could set galaxies ablaze, where every glance feels like a dare, and every touch threatens to rewrite the rules neither of them planned to break.

My Fake Girlfriend

My Fake Girlfriend

Jane Martana

Athena, a chef at an upscale restaurant, is shocked when her manager introduces her to the owner—her high school friend Ares.

The shock deepens when Ares fires her and offers a deal: be his fake girlfriend for six months, and he'll give her a restaurant of her own.

As they navigate their charade in front of his family, they all come to adore Athena, and Ares begins to fall for her. Even Athena starts feeling a spark - until she finds out the hurtful truth.

Will their act turn into something real, or will the truth behind Ares' choice keep them apart?

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.

Rescued

Rescued

Kelsie Tate

Alpha Knox ruled with a tyrannical fist—and he wanted to know where Grace hid the families she rescued. Determined to help them until her very end, Grace endures years of abuse during her captivity. One day, she hears fighting, but she is hanging on by a thread. After capturing Knox, Alpha Ryker of the Dark Moon Pack finds Grace just in time—and to his surprise, his mate. Ryker captures Knox and whisks Grace, his mate, off to treatment. Fate has put a stumbling block in his way, however—Grace has lost her wolf. Will she be able to find it? Can Ryker and Grace live happily ever after?

Banter Series 1: Bantering With Murder

Banter Series 1: Bantering With Murder

SJ Wilke

Banter lives in the shadows—sharp, skilled, and always one step ahead. Her latest hit should’ve been just another job, until Detective Corey enters the picture. He’s smart, charming, and completely off-limits. But when his picture-perfect marriage crumbles, Banter becomes his unexpected confidant, their late-night calls and stolen glances blurring the line between right and wrong. Now, with a deadly case forcing them together, secrets ignite, danger closes in, and their forbidden connection becomes impossible to ignore. In a world of bullets and lies, love might be the most dangerous thing of all.

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.

Unnatural Instinct Book 1: Transform

Unnatural Instinct Book 1: Transform

G. M. Marks

You’ve never fit in—and now you know why. Snatched from your bed and thrown into a dark, ancient castle, you're face-to-face with the terrifying creature who claims you're his. As he demands your loyalty, something inside you begins to shift. Something monstrous. As your body changes and your old self slips away, you’re forced to confront the brutal truth: the only one who understands what’s happening is the very beast who took you. Trapped between fear and fascination, you’re drawn deeper into a world where you're no longer just human… and he’s no longer just the enemy. What happens when the only path to saving yourself might be surrender?

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)

The Heart Thief

The Heart Thief

Zainab Sambo

Millie’s 32, single, and officially done with dating disasters. Her life plan says “married with kids by 40”—but first, she needs to find Mr. Right. Just as she’s ready to swear off love, her ridiculously handsome, younger boss, Roman, swoops in with a wild offer: he’ll play cupid. For him, it’s just a fun distraction… or so he thinks. But helping Millie find love quickly turns complicated when he starts falling—hard. Now Millie has to figure out if the man she’s been searching for… is the one she never expected. Lines blur, sparks fly, and suddenly the rules don’t matter.

True North Series Book 1: True North

True North Series Book 1: True North

Vivienne Wren

When Serin stumbles into the realm of Ardanis, nothing feels safe—and nothing feels simple. Her brother’s life is slipping away, yet her path keeps colliding with a cold Crown Prince who stirs more fire than she dares admit. Ardanis hums with secrets, every step shadowed by riddles and half-truths, and the longer she searches for a way home, the deeper she’s drawn into its tangled web. Trust runs thin. Desire runs dangerous. And every choice carries a cost she might not be ready to pay.

Mad Dogs and Englishmen

Mad Dogs and Englishmen

Andreona C Garlid

Every maiden in the realm is summoned to a grand estate for a fortnight of glittering revels, where a titled man—rich, reclusive, and rumored to be mad—must choose a bride. Whispers of strange deaths swirl through candlelit halls, but the promise of power, passion, and danger keeps hearts racing. Beneath the silk and smiles, everyone hides something. As the games of charm and deception unfold, one question burns brighter than the chandeliers: who will survive the Lord’s choice—and what will it cost to win his hand?

The Dark Ones

The Dark Ones

Rachel Van Dyken

From New York Times and USA Today best-selling author Rachel Van Dyken comes The Dark Ones Saga, an epic tale of love, loss, and so much more.

To touch a Dark One is death. To talk to an immortal is suicide. Yet, I've been marked by both. A Vampire. And the King of the immortals. My life is no longer my own. And now I know the truth, my life was never mine to begin with. It was theirs. It's always been theirs.

A Dangerous Union

A Dangerous Union

Belle Dowson

All Olivia wanted was food, money, and a roof over her head. What she wasn’t expecting was three handsome, dangerous, and downright sexy men to come into her life! When a war splits the world, the poor have been hit hardest. Olivia gets picked up off the streets and brought to a place called the Village, where she has the opportunity to live in the community and stay safe if she follows their rules. One of the Village rules? She has to marry three men who have been chosen for her: Matt, Xavier, and Thomas. Each of them has a dangerous side, but each of them will also have to go to the ends of the earth to protect her. Will the dark, dangerous secrets of the Village make Olivia leave her union?

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