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The Perfect Spiral

The Perfect Spiral

by Ashley Constantine

Alex Thompson is working on her third master's degree, she has three *very* protective older brothers, and she's never thought of herself as the "hot friend." Oh yeah, and her brother's best friend is Knox Carter, an NFL quarterback and the Sexiest Man Alive. She and Knox have always hated each other, but has that conflict been hiding deeper feelings?

Age Rating: 18+

Broken

Broken

by Evelyn Miller

She wanted payback. She wasn’t expecting a love story.

When cheerleader Lily catches her quarterback boyfriend hooking up with her best friend, the perfect senior year she envisioned goes up in flames. But then she meets Mason: the rival school’s star QB, a notorious bad boy, and her ex’s enemy. He’s trouble with a capital T, which makes him the perfect distraction—and the perfect revenge.

What starts as a steamy summer fling soon turns into something more. Between wild adventures, heartfelt confessions, and a bucket list full of magical moments, Lily and Mason discover a connection that’s impossible to ignore.

But with senior year looming and their friends ready to tear them apart, they’ll have to fight for more than just each other. Can two people from opposite sides of the field beat the odds… or will their love story end before the season even starts?

Age Rating: 18+

The Irish Syndicate Book 1: Our Wicked Cravings

The Irish Syndicate Book 1: Our Wicked Cravings

by M. L. Smith

"You have always been mine.”

Mina never expected to see her stepbrother again—let alone like this. But when she steps into a secretive club, she walks straight into the arms of the one man who's been watching from the shadows… and waiting to make her his. Ronan, the ruthless head of Boston’s crime syndicate, doesn’t just want her—he owns her now. Years of silent obsession have built to this moment, and he won’t let anything—or anyone—stand between them. As enemies circle and the syndicate teeters on the edge, one thing’s clear: he’s not letting her go, no matter how dark things get.

Victory Formation

Victory Formation

by A. Duncan

Gabriel has always wanted something off limits. His best friend’s sister. Now, she’s within his grasp, and he’s ready to make for the end zone.

Whitley is ready for a break in California with her NFL superstar brother, Kendrick. Little does she know, her brother’s best friend and teammate, Gabriel, is also staying for the summer, and he’s ready to finally take his shot. But when a nightmare from their past returns, will their chance be a touchdown or a crushing fumble?

Unexpected Storm

Unexpected Storm

by R. S. Aria

She swore she’d never cross that line.

He was off-limits—her best friend’s brother, her longtime secret crush.

But one kiss changes everything.

Mia made a promise: no falling for her best friend’s brother. Easy... until she comes home for the summer and sees Storm again—older, inked, and every bit the heartbreaker she used to secretly dream about. One kiss ruins her good intentions. One night makes everything complicated. The boy she wasn’t supposed to want is now the man she can’t resist. Every touch is a secret, every glance a risk. But what started as a fling becomes something neither of them can ignore. Breaking the rules could cost Mia everything—her friendship, her peace, even her heart. But denying how she feels? That might destroy her.

Grayson

Grayson

by Lisa Seven

Kassia's life takes a dramatic turn when she meets her new stepbrother, Grayson. Instantly captivated by his commanding presence, she finds herself navigating an uncharted sea of emotions. A chance encounter transforms their dynamic, leaving Kassia at the mercy of a growing attraction that defies all rules. Torn between what she feels and what she knows is forbidden, Kassia must decide if she’s ready to cross the line—or risk losing everything.

Someone like Xavier

Someone like Xavier

by Ava Star

After a bitter breakup, getting laid by a stranger seems like the best idea before I return for my senior year of college. The night–two nights really–are magical. Sexual. Everything I needed and more.

But we part as strangers, never to meet again until we bump into each other at my graduation. He’s dating my fucking sister!

Age Rating: 18+

The Awakening Series

The Awakening Series

by L. T. Marshall

It was pain unlike anything I’d ever experienced.

My bones broke. From deep within, my wolf tore to the surface.

I lay there, shivering on the damp grass, still sore from my first-ever shift.

And then the voice I dreaded spoke in my mind.

Deep and sexy, with a hint of a Colombian accent.

The voice of the pack alpha.

“Mate.”

Orphaned in the Great War, Alora was destined for a hard life at the feet of her pack’s feared alpha, Colton Santos. But at her wolf’s awakening ceremony on her 18th birthday, she’s shocked to feel the mate bond for none other than the mysterious alpha himself. Now bound to Colton in a union the pack elders despise, Alora must ask herself: is finding her true mate worth the world of danger she’s awakened?

Age Rating: 18+

Three. The Perfect Number

Three. The Perfect Number

by R. S. Aria

Winner of a Galatea Reader's Choice Award 2021

Madison’s post-college life was supposed to be simple—until she walked in on her boyfriend cheating and found herself caught between not one, but two insanely attractive twins

Can she navigate the complexities of falling for both brothers while dealing with secrets that could tear their family apart?

Three. The Perfect Number is a steamy, emotionally charged romance that explores the thrill—and challenges—of loving more than one person. Get ready for a love triangle like you’ve never seen before!

Our Dirty Little Secret

Our Dirty Little Secret

by Charlotte Moore

Tuli, determined to lose her virginity during a one night stand, hooks up with a hot-as-sin man and rides his cock into oblivion. When she leaves his house, she never plans on seeing him again. But when she discovers he’s her professor, she can’t keep her feelings hidden any longer.

Age Rating: 18+

Treasure of the Sea

Treasure of the Sea

by Raven Flanagan

A sizzling tale of forbidden lust. Scylla’s lonely life takes a wild turn when she’s saved from a sea monster by a captivating merman. Sparks fly as danger turns into an irresistible attraction, one that should not be pursued. Can they bridge the gap between land and sea? Join them in an erotic story that explores the depths of passion just above the waves.

Age Rating: 18+

His Little Vixen

His Little Vixen

by Lulu Waters

She heads home for Thanksgiving expecting the usual—turkey, family drama, maybe a nap on the couch. What she doesn’t expect? Braxton. Her dad’s best friend. Divorced. Smoldering. And absolutely off-limits... or so she thought. She’s crushed on him for years, but now she’s not just looking—she’s taking. Sparks fly, rules break, and their secret? Too hot to hide. She’s got one goal this holiday season: turn a lifelong fantasy into a very real, very delicious reality. No more waiting. No more pretending. It’s time to go after what she wants—and she’s not taking no for an answer.

The Ashwood Family Saga

The Ashwood Family Saga

by 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.

Age Rating: 18+

Good for Me

Good for Me

by Sofia Jade

Rory never expected her mom’s new marriage to change everything—including giving her a stepbrother she can’t stop thinking about. Forrest is grumpy, gorgeous, and the one person she should never want. They fight the tension, but one night shatters the fragile line between them. Years later, Rory returns to town with a ring on her finger and secrets in her heart. Forrest swore he’d buried his feelings, but seeing her again proves nothing has changed. The pull between them is still fierce, still dangerous, and this time he refuses to stand back. Off-limits has never looked so tempting—and resisting might just be impossible.

Alpha's Servant

Alpha's Servant

by Danielle Jaggan

How could I not feel his presence behind me? His features were molded from granite and every part of him screamed danger. Our eyes connected and I saw desire, confusion, anger…lust. With lightning speed I was lifted up and thrown onto his bed. I felt his lips brush against mine, then all of a sudden they were gone. “What have you done to me?” he growled.

Skylar is a slave to the dreaded Alpha Ares, a killing machine with no remorse. Until Sklyer walks into his chamber to feed him dinner, that is. From that moment on he can’t forget her scent, and everything starts to change. For both of them…

Age Rating: 18+

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Forbidden Romance Books

Forbidden Romance Books explore relationships that society says shouldn't exist but feel too powerful to resist. These stories might feature characters from feuding families, workplace boundaries, or cultural differences that create obstacles. The forbidden element adds intensity and urgency to every stolen moment and secret meeting. External obstacles create internal conflict as characters struggle between duty and desire. The emotional stakes feel higher when love requires sacrifice or when discovery could complicate everything. Find stories where the heart wants what it wants regardless of the consequences.

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