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Daddy's Dirty Little Secret

Daddy's Dirty Little Secret

Michelle Torlot

Kat’s learned to survive on the streets, far from her powerful father and the world she left behind. But when she’s kidnapped and her captors reach out to the one man she swore never to see again, her world flips upside down. Her rescue comes from the most dangerous of places—a man with fire in his veins and secrets that could ruin everything. Luca is the last person she should trust, yet the only one standing between her and chaos. With danger closing in and sparks flying hotter than either expected, Kat must decide if she’s escaping one cage… or stepping straight into another.

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.

All For Love

All For Love

Brizee Breck

She thought she had it all—until a lunch delivery turned into heartbreak. Catching her husband with his assistant shatters her world, but in the wreckage, she finds something unexpected: comfort in the arms of someone she never saw coming—his brother. Emotions spiral. Lines blur. And soon, sparks fly where they absolutely shouldn’t. With three brothers tangled in one woman’s story, the past isn’t done with her yet, and neither is desire. Can something real grow from all this chaos—or is she heading straight for a second heartbreak?

Tucker X Olivia Trilogy 1: My Best Friend Tucker

Tucker X Olivia Trilogy 1: My Best Friend Tucker

Katie Keane

Olivia Walker lives a life shaped by expectations, where every choice feels planned by someone else. Between demanding parents and a picture-perfect boyfriend, she feels herself slowly unraveling. The one constant in her world is Tucker, her loyal best friend who has always been quietly by her side. When heartbreak finally pushes Olivia to break free, one unexpected moment shifts everything between them. What begins as a simple agreement to keep things light quickly tangles into something far more complicated. As lines blur and emotions deepen, their once easy friendship begins to change. Now Olivia must face what she truly wants, while Tucker wonders if staying in the shadows is still enough.

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?

FGI 5: The Master of Metal

FGI 5: The Master of Metal

F. R. Black

Things are not going well at Fairy Godmother Inc. The workplace harassment, stealing of personal and very intimate objects (someone's underwear!!!), the general disregard and hatred for each other… Every day it seems like it’s getting worse. Zoya Romanova has had enough and she doesn’t care who she takes down with her—not even that pretty-boy boss of hers, Pierce.

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+

The Captain's Treasure

The Captain's Treasure

B. Shock

Violet escapes a life of captivity only to find herself entangled with a mysterious pirate captain named Ace. As she navigates the treacherous waters of her new life aboard his ship, she discovers hidden dangers, supernatural secrets, and an unexpected romance. With each passing day, Violet must decide if she can trust Ace and if she is willing to embrace the perilous freedom he offers.

NORSE

NORSE

Lulu Waters

Lief, Torsten, and Erik have been searching for their beloved queen for centuries after an evil sorcerer cursed them to live without her. They've almost given up hope...until one day, on an archaeological dig site in Norway, a girl with hair as white as snow appears, inspiring fresh hope for an end to their search. Runa Liv grew up listening to her Grandma's stories of three kings and their beloved queen, desperate to learn their true ending. She doesn't know what she's getting herself into when three handsome giants seduce her, but soon it seems the ending to the stories of her childhood might be entirely hers to write. With three fine Viking kings falling at her feet, the fight of a lifetime seems too tempting to resist.

The Unexpected Joy

The Unexpected Joy

Aimee Ginger

Hannah Tellens was not looking for a relationship. She had her two wonderful sons and that was enough. She had been hurt by love before and had no interest in letting it happen again. Jack Montrose was a big shot in the entertainment industry. On the surface, he had it all: money, looks, and power – but he also had a has-been ex-wife who he couldn’t trust to be around their son. Jack had enough on his plate and had no time for a relationship. But when Jack and Hannah meet, they will discover that sometimes you find what you really need… when you least expect it.

Bitten by the Alpha

Bitten by the Alpha

Lydia Rose

When a young runaway, Quinn, is bitten by a wolf in the woods, she discovers a world she never knew existed—a world of werewolves. Now Quinn must adjust to her new life in the Shadow Moon Pack, under the guidance of an alluring alpha.

The Alpha's Call

The Alpha's Call

Bianca Alejandra

The full moon was high when we stepped through the last of the trees into a clearing in the forest. It shone down hard, illuminating the growing mass of naked bodies as they formed into a circle. The ritual would begin when all of our clothes were tossed into its center.

When the Mating Call begins under the full moon, Lyla follows a hair-raising howl to her true mate - Sebastian, the Royal Alpha. Will she accept her destiny as royal Luna, or will she stay loyal to her childhood sweetheart?

Age Rating: 18+

A Second Chance

A Second Chance

Chrystal Wise

"Love doesn’t just heal the past—it builds a future you never thought possible."

After losing her husband, Morgan returns home to Summersville, hoping only to start over—not to fall again. But life has a funny way of rewriting your plans. Enter Greg, the town’s charming PE teacher with a messy past and zero intention of getting attached. When sparks fly between lesson plans and laughter, both find themselves wondering if second chances might be real after all. With a dash of small-town gossip, a sprinkle of hope, and a whole lot of heart, Morgan and Greg discover that love doesn’t just mend what’s broken—it builds something brand new.

Sahara Ashdell Book 1: Threat to Malorsty

Sahara Ashdell Book 1: Threat to Malorsty

Alyson Linker

Brooklyn grows up believing her life is meant to be small, quiet, and survivable. Orphaned and mistreated, she learns to endure rather than dream. Then the truth shatters everything she knows. She is also Sahara, heir to a hidden elven realm that thrives on magic, secrets, and strict expectations. Royal blood unlocks ancient power, but it also comes wrapped in prophecy, rules, and a future already written by others. As magic stirs and choices narrow, Sahara must decide who she is willing to become. Obedient heir or defiant force? Strength rises where fear once lived, and destiny begins to look less like a promise and more like a challenge she is ready to face.

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?

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