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Tempting the Boss: His Forbidden Desire

Tempting the Boss: His Forbidden Desire

by B. E. Harmel

Sabrina tries to keep her head down at work, but one night with Oliver—her commanding, impossible-to-read director—changes everything. Their spark is hot, forbidden, and meant to stay buried… until he suddenly returns to lead her team for a full week. Now every meeting feels like a dare, every glance a slip toward danger. The rules are strict, temptation is louder, and the heat between them refuses to stay in the dark. As boardrooms blur into hotel rooms, Sabrina must decide how long she can ignore a pull that feels impossible to resist.

Mad Dog

Mad Dog

by Ophelia Bell

I’m the female heir to LA’s underground empire, which makes love a liability. But there are two men I won’t give up … no matter the cost.

One is my first love, a man my ruthless father had beaten more than a decade ago for daring to touch me. He’s back in town and those feelings have been rekindled with a vengeance.

The other is my bodyguard, a man who would take a bullet for me, and nearly dies trying to do just that.

Daring to bring us together for one explosive night of passion puts all three of our lives on a collision course with one of the most deadly Mexican cartels. For some reason my father’s oldest enemy is after me, and uncovering my family’s dark secrets might be the only way to protect the men I love.

Summer In Our Bones

Summer In Our Bones

by Briana Bennett

Jordan Maxwell shows up in sun-kissed Valencia for a family wedding expecting football, food, and maybe a few too many cousins—not the Silva twins. Gorgeous, rich, and way too sure of themselves, they’re the kind of trouble he swears he’s immune to. Except one of them—Nico—smiles, and suddenly Jordan’s pulse is doing cartwheels.

Between orange blossoms, beach parties, and late-night secrets, Valencia turns into a slow-burn battlefield of flirtation and denial. Nico is equal parts danger and delight, and Jordan can’t decide if he wants to punch him, kiss him, or both. But when sparks catch fire under the Mediterranean sun, there’s no hiding what’s real.

Because some secrets can stay buried—until love blows the lid clean off.

A Dewbridge Romance Book 1: Hay Season

A Dewbridge Romance Book 1: Hay Season

by Sabrina Guthrie

Every summer, Dewbridge smells like hay, gossip, and heartbreak. For Mattie, it also smells like Rylan—the golden boy next door who somehow always saves her from the chaos of farm life. He’s the star quarterback, the hometown favorite, the one destined to leave their small town behind. But when one secret turns into another and one kiss changes everything, the line between friendship and forbidden love starts to blur. In a place where every whisper burns hotter than the sun, Mattie and Rylan must decide if their spark is worth the firestorm waiting for them.

Between Two Goals

Between Two Goals

by Ayomide Babade

Jennifer lives and breathes soccer. Every drill, every bruise, every early morning is for one goal: the championship that could unlock the future she’s been chasing for years. But pressure follows her everywhere, especially with her father coaching the underdog team and the whole town watching. Then a dangerously charming rival coach arrives and turns everything upside down. He’s bold, magnetic, and completely off-limits, yet impossible to ignore. As tension builds on and off the field, loyalty, ambition, and longing begin to collide. In a town split by pride and pressure, Jennifer faces a choice that could change more than the scoreboard. Because sometimes the hardest games aren’t played on the field, but in the heart.

*Not a Sexual Service

*Not a Sexual Service

by Jack Hawkland

When Gary walks into the massage studio, all he's looking to relax and unwind, but his encounters with Teodora, his beautiful young masseuse, are anything but relaxing.

He's British and she's Bulgarian, but it seems there's one language they both understand...

A simple but steamy tale of unexpected passion and the beauty of a bond that defies age and borders.

Smoke & Shadow Book 1: Alpha Julian

Smoke & Shadow Book 1: Alpha Julian

by D. L. Jae

Alpha Julian doesn’t train distractions—but Madison storms into his world with curves, chaos, and zero respect for rules. She’s his recruit. Off-limits. And utterly impossible to ignore. When a routine Dragon run turns into a fiery accident, their bond ignites—literally. Now she’s more than a recruit—she’s his rider, his obsession, his constant challenge. Julian was meant to mold her into a warrior, not crave her like a forbidden flame. But Madison’s attitude sparks something wild in him... something primal. He can’t look away. Can’t stay away. And when the heat finally explodes, no one’s walking away unburned.

Subtle Changes

Subtle Changes

by M. Wolf

Charlotte’s world tilts overnight—her relationship crumbles, her ex passes away, and she’s suddenly facing motherhood on her own. Between restless nights, unsolicited advice, and a swirl of emotions, she’s convinced she has to handle it all by herself. But life has a funny way of surprising her. A gentle new connection begins to bloom, reminding Charlotte that love can arrive when everything feels lost. Through messy family moments, loyal friendships, and tiny triumphs, she discovers that healing doesn’t mean forgetting—it means opening her heart again, one small, beautiful step at a time.

The Alpha's Runt

The Alpha's Runt

by Dalila Rivera

In the world of werewolves, strength is everything. When runts are born, they’re still loved by their families, but they aren’t allowed to mate. As a result, their lives are short, with the oldest runt only living to twenty-two. A runt has been born within Alpha James and Luna Jenna’s litter of triplets. While Aqua and Misty are both 6’2, Mira is only 5’6—tiny for a werewolf. But she still manages to attract the attention of the visiting Alpha Phoenix Black… Can their love conquer tradition?

Attorney-Client Privilege

Attorney-Client Privilege

by Breanna Gellings

Olivia has spent years climbing the corporate ladder and is on track to make partner at her law firm. But a one night stand has the power to erase everything she’s worked for.

The problem? He’s her boss’s son. And now he’s her client. Their connection is electric, and the line between work and pleasure begins to blur. As tensions in the case begin to build, will Olivia be able to save her client? And her heart?

Mr. Boss Man

Mr. Boss Man

by Mandy M.

When Jenson returns home from college, he discovers he has a new stepmother and stepsister, Skylar. Thrust into running the family business together due to a sudden merger, Jenson and Skylar must navigate their professional and personal lives amidst growing tensions and unexpected attractions. As they face challenging clients and family dynamics, their relationship evolves in ways neither anticipated, leading to a series of dramatic and passionate encounters.

Taken By The Tribe

Taken By The Tribe

by Dzenisa Jas

He placed a finger under her chin and lifted her face so she was gazing up at him.

“Please,” she sobbed. “Let me go.”

A cruel sneer graced his godlike features as he smirked down at his captive.

“Tut tut, my little girl. You’re a part of my Tribe now. You still don’t understand how this works...”

He gripped her chin and leaned down until she could feel his warmth penetrate her.

“You are mine. Forever.”

Alicia’s life is turned upside down when she’s kidnapped by the sadistic leader of a secret order, Jason Storm. At first, she wants nothing more than to escape his clutches. But what happens when she feels the pull of desire for her captor?

This is a re-telling of 'Taken by the Alpha'.

Love Mark Fantasy Book 1: One True Love

Love Mark Fantasy Book 1: One True Love

by Linda Kage

Custom demanded that Prince Urban get a love mark tattooed to the side of his left eye as an infant, just like the rest of his people, but to him, the stupid things have only brought on the scorn of his father, the misery of his siblings, and caused his entire kingdom to go broke from fighting so many wars over the irritating ink stains.

When Urban’s sister must travel to Donnelly, the kingdom within the sand, for her arranged marriage to align two realms, he goes with her. But he no sooner steps foot inside their castle than his mark starts itching like a son of a bitch, telling him his one true love is near.

It just figures, though, that the woman meant for him is completely forbidden. Now he must decide if he should ignore the persistent mark, telling him she's the one, in order to avoid a possible war between kingdoms, or if he should discover whether she's worth risking everything for so they can be together. Either way, his life gets sucked into chaos with threats of beheadings, dark magic lurking, castle traitors scheming, and sword fights eminent.

Who knew one little tattoo could cause so much trouble?

Making Love

Making Love

by Sunitha Bangaram

Manik wanted to marry his childhood sweetheart, Nandini, but circumstances got in the way. They both ended up marrying others, but they never forgot their love for each other. And after a year of trying, they’re finally reunited for a clandestine lovers’ tryst.

Age Rating: 18+

The Greystone Ridge Pack Series

The Greystone Ridge Pack Series

by Arri Stone

Meeting a stranger and falling for him was never on Alice’s mind when she came to Greystone Peaks. She had come here with the girls for one final trip before they all went their separate ways after high school. When she met Sebastian, her feelings were so strong for him that she couldn't deny the attraction. But Sebastian was hiding a secret from her. He was the beta of the Greystone Ridge Pack and had struggled with finding a mate. With the mating season nearly over, he would have to wait another year. That was until she arrived, and he knew she was his mate. But it wasn’t going to be easy as it was forbidden to have a relationship with a human. Would Sebastian pursue her against his alpha's wishes?

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