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The Ashwood Family Saga

The Ashwood Family Saga

Jessica Bailey

Amelie only ever wanted to live a simple life out of the spotlight of her alpha bloodline. She thought she’d found that with her first mate, but he’s not the man he claimed to be, and Amelie is forced to set herself free. Freedom, however, comes at a price… Alpha Gideon Alois loses his mate on what should be the happiest day of his life, the birth of his twins. He doesn’t have time to grieve, however, as he is the alpha of the Druit Guard, the army and investigative arm of the Council… Amelie Ashwood and Gideon Alois are two broken werewolves that fate has intertwined. As these fated mates come together, sinister plots come to life all around them.

Silence Gives Consent

Silence Gives Consent

Iandra Taylor

Jaqueline catches her husband with his receptionist and thinks her life as she knows it is over. But when droolworthy Detective Jake Holland rides to the rescue, she might be ready to live and love again. That is if she can get her ex to let her go. As she navigates life after seperating and pressures mount, will justice be served and Jaqueline get her second chance at happiness?

Escaping Fate

Escaping Fate

C. Sweets

Ava Blood has had a rough life. Her pack, the Red Claw, have abused her and used her as slave labor since she was eight. And even worse? The alpha and luna are her parents! Confronted with the cruelty of her fated mate, she rejects him, renounces her family, and flees to a nearby city where, despite the enmity between their species, a vampire takes her in and shows her kindness. The Moon Goddess grants Ava a new mate, but her family and former mate aren’t willing to let her go that easily. Will she be able to escape their clutches and finally find freedom, safety, and acceptance with a coven of vampires? Or will she continue to be haunted by her past?

Wanted Mate of the Alpha

Wanted Mate of the Alpha

Sarah Tribus

"Behave, you know what happens otherwise," he threatened me before he opened the door, pushed me in, so that I landed on my knees and locked it again from the outside.

I swallowed the pain as I realized that he had really locked the door, but then Kalle's voice rang out "there you are at last".

Startled, I raised my head and saw him, with all the friendliness he had on his face before disappearing into the Nevada.

Serenity’s life is consumed by darkness after losing her mother and being dragged to a new city by her father, who has turned into a violent, drunken abuser. She dreams of escaping the torment, but just when she’s about to flee, an unexpected light enters her world. Her journey toward freedom takes an unexpected turn when she meets someone who offers her a glimpse of hope. But can she break free from the chains of her past, or will the darkness swallow her whole?

A Baby For Dana

A Baby For Dana

Heather Teston

What happens when two people from different worlds come together with one purpose in mind? A lawyer who needs to marry for a year to get his inheritance. A woman who wants a baby but not a husband or father to be in the child's life. So an agreement is reached where if she agrees to marry him and divorces him after the year is up he will give her the baby she so desires. He doesn't want a wife or a child and he will walk away and never see her and his child. He will also pay her a great deal of money when the contract ends. What will happen during the year they spend together? Can two people be together 24/7 without developing feelings for each other?

Winning the Custody of Three

Winning the Custody of Three

Renee Winget

Andie Malone is a single mother, supporting herself and her toddler with the proceeds of her bakery, when her best friend and her husband are killed in a robbery, orphaning their daughter. As Lily’s regular caregiver, Andi is given custody of her. But Eli Cameron’s brother also died in the robbery, and he believes custody of his niece should go to him. Eli and Andie aren’t strangers. They have long resisted the flames that smolder beneath the surface—flames extinguished because of Andie’s distrust in men. But as Eli insists on being in Lily’s life, Andie will have to let him closer. And the person who killed her best friend is still on the loose, making it imperative to trust Eli to preserve her life.

The Price Possession

The Price Possession

T. Stanlight

After aspiring journalist Kate Dawson insults the city's richest CEO, he puts a target on her back.

When she catches him in a depraved act, he makes it his mission to punish her.

In his game of dominance, will Kate learn to love submission?

The Wolf Affliction

The Wolf Affliction

Suze Wilde

She screamed in fright, tripping over her own feet to get away from me.

“Goddess, you could wake the dead with that scream, never mind the neighborhood. What are you doing down here? Come to meet Warren?” I grabbed her arm and pulled her upright.

“I thought I was the crazy one. Now I think I’m the only sane one in this entire fucking town. I’m leaving!”

Jedson didn’t want Juno. He’d been rejected once before and vowed never to be that vulnerable again. Juno had no idea she would land in a remote area when she jumped into the boxcar to get away from her assailant. And now she was captive to the most handsome man she’d ever met, who sent such mixed signals and refused to give her back the pills she needed to combat her auditory hallucinations.

Love at the 50 Yard Line Series

Love at the 50 Yard Line Series

Mel C. Clair

Brooke Waters had it all—a beautiful baby daughter, an NFL star fiancé, a successful physical therapy practice. Then an injury put her fiancé John out of commission, and hotshot running back Colin stole his place on the team. Now, years later, single mom Brooke has sworn off football players for good—until Colin walks into her office with his own potentially career-ending injury, and big brown eyes that make Brooke want dangerous things. As Colin and Brooke work together, sparks fly… but football might not be finished stealing away what Brooke loves most.

Age Rating: 18+

Family Forever

Family Forever

Valerie J. Clarizio

After tragically losing both parents, Dylan Jacobs is left to care for his five younger brothers while also managing his family’s thriving dairy farm.

Marissa Geyer is desperate to get away from her alcoholic father. When Dylan offers her a live-in nanny/housekeeper position, she jumps at the opportunity. The loving, chaotic household feeds her maternal instincts, and before long, she falls hard for Dylan and the boys. Her sexy boss, however, seems opposed to a romantic relationship.

Despite a powerful attraction to Marissa, Dylan pulls back. His heart has been broken—more than once—by women unwilling to take on his ready-made family. He won’t risk his heart again, or the hearts of his younger brothers, who he’s vowed to protect at any cost.

Marissa may be devoted to his family, but is it enough to risk his heart—and five more—for the woman he’s come to love? Can they become a Family Forever?

Savage Flames Series Book 1: Scandalous

Savage Flames Series Book 1: Scandalous

Amber Kuhlman

Renee Lyon is finally living the life she fought for—until her past crashes back in. The three boys who once broke her spirit are now men, and fate won’t stop throwing them in her path. Matt, Jake, and Aaron aren’t the cruel teenagers she remembers, but that doesn’t mean they’re safe. Guilt, obsession, and desire twist together as Renee faces the men who once destroyed her—and the parts of herself she thought she’d buried. The tension burns, the lines blur, and the rules of the game have changed. Can she resist the pull of her past, or will she set the terms this time?

Not all about You

Not all about You

Delta Winters

From a young age, Maya Hamilton was a wild party girl who loved nothing more than letting loose and doing whatever she wanted. Jace Parker was an irresponsible frat boy who had a thing for party animals; they were perfect for each other—until out of the blue he dumped her by text. Now, two years later, they meet again as student and teacher, and Maya is hiding a life-altering secret from Jace!

Hard to Forget

Hard to Forget

Daphne Anders

Ella runs home to Florence, Alabama, desperate to disappear after escaping a painful marriage. But hiding gets complicated when her past shows up on the radio—and then right in front of her, wearing a cowboy hat and a crooked grin. Wesley, now a country music star, never stopped writing songs about the girl who broke his heart. Old sparks crackle, but love feels dangerous when fear still lingers in the shadows. As secrets rise and memories stir, Ella starts to wonder if the life she’s been running from might hold the love she’s still meant to find.

FGI 6: The Palace of Frost

FGI 6: The Palace of Frost

F. R. Black

A master martial artist with a lucrative modeling career, Hiro has always wished her glamorous roles could continue off the set. Enter: Fairy Godmother, Inc. One quick signature, and Pierce whisks her away to take on the role of a lifetime—hers forever if she can initiate True Love’s Kiss with a fairy tale king. But what if her heart pulls her in another direction?

That Blue Eyed Boy

That Blue Eyed Boy

Kataya Winston

After finishing school abroad, Stella returns home expecting familiar fields, family chaos, and the freedom she has always loved. What she does not expect is the farm’s new hired hand waiting to pick her up at the airport. Beau is quiet, capable, and far too distracting for someone who plans to focus on work and keep life simple. Stella is bold, spirited, and used to getting her way, which makes every conversation between them spark with playful tension. Farm life suddenly feels different with him around. As days fill with muddy boots, teasing banter, and stolen glances across open fields, both try to pretend nothing is changing. But hearts have a way of wandering, especially when two stubborn souls keep crossing paths where work and attraction collide.

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