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Business Casual

Business Casual

by Katie Keane

After her divorce, Evie stumbles into a pub and clashes with a cocky stranger. What begins as a heated argument quickly turns into a steamy encounter that lands them both on Santa's naughty list. Evie dismisses the night as a one-time fling, tossing his number and believing she'll never see him again. But as the holiday season unfolds, unexpected encounters and familiar faces from her past bring more than just festive cheer. Is this the start of a new beginning, or will Evie's Christmas be haunted by old mistakes?

My Billionaire Sugar Daddy

My Billionaire Sugar Daddy

by A. L. Smith

“I get what I want, and right now…I want you.”

My body was under his complete control. Beautifully battered and feverishly faint...

Kiana's life unravels after she loses her scholarship, leaving her dreams and freedom hanging by a thread. Feeling trapped, she finds a glimmer of hope in Chase Winters, a charismatic man who offers her a way out: to become his 'stand-in' girlfriend.

This new role introduces her to a world of freedom while forcing her to confront the traumas of her past. While enjoying her new life, she fears her old demons may reemerge, threatening her newfound stability.

Kiana must decide if she can navigate this unconventional arrangement with one of the sought-after bachelors, raising questions about potential complications.

My Fake Girlfriend

My Fake Girlfriend

by 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?

A Recipe for Love

A Recipe for Love

by Evelyn Miller

Dahlia is perfectly content keeping her world simple, her focus on baking and staying out of unnecessary drama. Then Luka walks in—charming, famous, and entirely too used to getting his way. Their lives collide in the most unexpected way, leading to an agreement that feels equal parts brilliant and completely reckless. Suddenly, Dahlia is stepping into a spotlight she never asked for, playing a role that blurs faster than she can keep up. What begins as a practical arrangement soon fills with playful tension, lingering glances, and moments that feel a little too real. Because when the lines between pretend and reality start to fade, keeping things simple is no longer an option.

Seaside Pictures Series

Seaside Pictures Series

by Rachel Van Dyken

Losing your ability to speak at the age of seventeen; it’s not normal or fair., but trauma, has a way of throwing normality out the window. Dani lives anything but a normal life. Her sister is married to one of the biggest names in Hollywood. Her best friends are rockstar duo AD2 and she has more love around her than most people experience in a lifetime but that doesn't change the fact their parents are dead or that it's her fault.

It seems her new normal is being a mute. That is until Hollywood’s newest heartthrob Lincoln Greene hires her as his assistant. He's gorgeous, unavailable, and unobtainable. But that doesn't stop her from wondering...if things were different...would he want her?

Midnight Mistletoe

Midnight Mistletoe

by Elfy G

Kate's family is expecting to meet her boyfriend over the holidays. Too bad he dumped her two weeks before Christmas. Now she turns to the one person she never expected to ask for help, Derek. She knows it's a bad idea, but what other choice does she have? As they play pretend in front of their families, surprising new feelings for one another start to emerge.

Black Widow

Black Widow

by Chrystal Wise

When a brutal murder hits too close to home, fearless TV anchor Stephanie is pulled into a deadly game of deception—and her only ally is an FBI agent with a haunted past. To trap the serial killer targeting every man she's dated, Cash proposes the unthinkable: a fake marriage. But playing house starts to feel dangerously real. As the killer circles closer and the sparks between them ignite, the line between pretend and passion begins to blur. With secrets rising, danger circling, and emotions running high, Stephanie and Cash must decide how far they’ll go—for justice, for revenge, and maybe… for each other.

A Shot in the Dark: The Protected

A Shot in the Dark: The Protected

by B. E. Harmel

Kate comes home expecting cake and candles, not chaos. One brutal night shatters everything she thought she knew about her family, dragging her into a dangerous world of secrets and lies. To survive, she’s placed under the watch of John, a relentless agent with shadows in his past and a vow to protect her at all costs. But guarding Kate isn’t as simple as it should be—the more time they spend together, the harder it becomes to keep the line between duty and desire intact. With enemies closing in and trust in short supply, survival means risk, sacrifice, and facing a temptation neither of them is prepared for. In a storm of danger, will passion save them—or destroy them?

Jupiter's MC Book 1: Ghost

Jupiter's MC Book 1: Ghost

by A. J. Green

How does one hide their feelings? Ghost, the vice president of the Jupiter MC, is bound by duty and family, while Clarissa, the sister of a member, is forced to live in the life her brother chose. When these two very different people meet, hidden feelings are forced to reveal themselves, and challenges have to be overcome.

Will Ghost and Clarissa be able to beat their differences and make things work? This is a story of love and conflict, exploring whether two hearts from contrasting worlds can find common ground and be together.

Journey's End

Journey's End

by S. L. Adams

Stella's been in love with Nate since she was a little girl. But being five years older than her meant that Nate only saw her as a little sister, even when they both grew up and sadly apart. Now he’s back in town, and this time, he wants her…but not for the reason she thinks! They say the truth will set you free, but when it comes to winning some serious cash, who can you really trust?

For Alice

For Alice

by Heather Teston

Katie, a young nurse from Los Angeles, moves to Texas to take care of a terminally ill girl. Moving from the city to a small town is a big change, and meeting the father does not prepare her for what's to come.

Ray has been through a lot of heartbreak. He has lost everyone he ever loved and knows he will soon lose his beloved daughter. The last thing he wants is to fall in love: his heart can't take losing another person. But there’s someone else in the equation! The little girl, Alice, is determined to find her father someone to love before she dies. Alice possesses the ability to see into the future and knows that Katie is the one who can make her father happy.

He just has to stop stubbornly fighting his feelings for Katie…

Forget the Past

Forget the Past

by Elise C. Davies

Elsbeth wakes with no memory and a stranger insisting he’s the only one she can trust. Erich, sharp-tongued and wounded by his past, thinks using her lost memories will keep his heart protected, but the plan unravels the moment their spark refuses to stay quiet. She challenges him, softens him, and makes him want more than his own defenses allow. As her past creeps closer and his guilt grows heavier, their connection twists into something neither of them can name without feeling a little scared—and a lot tempted. Now, Elsbeth must uncover who she was, while Erich must decide who he’s willing to become if he wants to keep her.

Playing Pretend

Playing Pretend

by Jane Anne

Louise believes in plans, payback, and perfect timing. Love is not on the list. When a forgotten promise resurfaces in the form of Adam, her movie-star ex, Louise decides it’s finally time to even the score. A fake engagement feels like the ideal setup for public embarrassment and long-overdue closure. The problem is Adam refuses to play the villain. He’s charming, steady, and far too good at reading between the lines. As pretend moments start to feel real, old memories soften and new sparks fly. Louise must decide whether revenge still fits, or if the love that waited patiently all along deserves a rewrite.

Bastard Boss (Tyler & Bella Book 1)

Bastard Boss (Tyler & Bella Book 1)

by Lisa Renee Jones

A sexy, dirty talking alpha. The beautiful, sweet, and fiery Bella. Her boss. A contract that forces him to marry. An arrangement that will change them forever. Meet Tyler Hawk... Tyler Hawk is a man with secrets and a dark past. A man who has known tragedy and betrayal. He wants for little, but what he wants is more power, a legacy that is his own, and not his father's. There are obstacles in his way, one of which is the scandal his father left behind and a will with certain demands. Behind the scenes he is a man on edge, and only one woman sees the truth hidden beneath his strong will and dominant rule. Bella is somehow demanding and submissive, fiery and yet sweet. She can give him everything he wants, she just doesn't know it, not yet, but she will. If she'll just say yes and sign on the dotted line.

Age Rating: 18+

The Depths We Go To

The Depths We Go To

by 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+

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Fake Dating Books start with practical arrangements where two people agree to pretend they're together for mutual benefit. Maybe she needs a date to her ex's wedding or he needs to convince his family he's settled down. The fake relationship creates natural tension as characters navigate public displays of affection while trying to keep their hearts out of it. Chemistry builds through stolen glances and accidental touches that feel too real to ignore. When the charade ends, both must decide if what they built was worth making permanent. Find your next favorite story where pretend love becomes the real deal.... 

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