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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.

In It to Win It

In It to Win It

by Noah Ashlee

Eight years ago, I flipped the switch on my best friend and distanced myself from the only man I’ve ever loved in order to protect my heart. Now I run his company while he spends his days collecting home runs, occasionally making time for me between games and faceless woman. The thing is, my priorities have changed, and I’m no longer interested in standing by—not anymore! I want what’s mine and I aim to take it, but if he doesn’t realize that soon, then the World Series won’t the only thing he’ll lose!

Marked Man

Marked Man

by Ophelia Bell

My family’s ties to a certain set of crime lords are more tangled and volatile than the wires in an IED. They’ve called on me to disarm a situation ready to explode, but in spite of all my training, I’m not sure any of us are getting out of this unscathed.

That’s especially true when I find out the black-ops mission I’ve signed up for is commanded by none other than Sadie Watts, the girl who left me in the dust so many years ago I should be over it. But I’m not, and seeing her again, especially in such close quarters, is a distraction I can’t afford.

I know what I’m out here fighting for—my brothers; my sister; the USA—but as we close in on our target, I start to wonder if it’s not her I’m fighting for too.

The Bewitched Knights

The Bewitched Knights

by S. S. Sahoo

When Ace Knights threw himself into his studies at the London School of Science fourteen years ago, it was to fulfill his dreams of becoming an astronaut. But now his billionaire father, Xavier Knights, insists he put his career on hold to look after the family business while he seeks round-the globe-treatment for Ace’s mother. Enter Veronica Sullivan, the newest investor in Knights Corp and the mysterious girl who protected Ace from the bullies back in college before suddenly leaving on Prom Night. The two strive to forge a business relationship, but with so many unanswered questions about the past, the secrets they both have kept all these years threaten to tumble out. A risk that doesn’t come without costs.

Slap Shot Book 1: A Hockey Romance

Slap Shot Book 1: A Hockey Romance

by Jessica Rocha

Molly and Aster have spent years side by side, growing from childhood best friends into fierce university hockey teammates with Olympic dreams shining ahead. They share everything: early practices, late-night laughs, and a bond that feels unbreakable. But one impulsive night tilts the balance they’ve always trusted. Suddenly, every glance lingers a little longer, every touch feels louder, and the lines between friendship and something more begin to blur. Just as emotions start skating into risky territory, an unsettling shadow creeps into their world, forcing them closer than ever. Between ambition, loyalty, and rising tension, Molly must face a truth she’s long avoided. Because when hearts and dreams collide, staying safe might mean risking everything she thought she knew.

The Carrero Heart 1: Beginning

The Carrero Heart 1: Beginning

by L. T. Marshall

Sophie Huntsberger escaped her abusive father and found solace in a new life with a loving adoptive family. She blossomed, thanks to her rock and best friend, Arrick Carrero. But lately, Sophie’s feeling a growing emptiness she can't ignore. Searching for something to fill the void, she realizes the answer has been in front of her all along—Arrick.

As their innocent friendship turns complicated, emotions spiral and they must face the truth. Life, however, doesn't always let the heart prevail.

Ever Series: My Forever... Truly?

Ever Series: My Forever... Truly?

by E. Adamson

After two years of silence, Ember misses her old friend Ryker desperately. Will she get another chance when she discovers he is her mate? Can Ryker love her and be her forever...truly?

Hazel Island 1: Forever Mine

Hazel Island 1: Forever Mine

by Iris Morland

Fall in love on Hazel Island with the start of a brand-new, small-town romance series from USA Today bestselling author Iris Morland.

They’re just friends…until one kiss changes everything.

After a messy divorce, Gwen Parker retreats to idyllic Hazel Island to start a new life. She has no time for relationships now, not when she has a bed and breakfast to run.

No matter that her friend, the gruff and ruggedly handsome Jack Benson, makes her yearn for more.

Yet Gwen knows that she’s too broken from her first marriage to risk heartbreak a second time.

Jack Benson prefers to live a solitary life. As a fisherman, he’s well-aware that relationships, like the tides, come and go.

Gwen is special, though. She makes him want a different life, one that he never thought he’d want.

But Jack can never act on his attraction to Gwen and risk ruining their friendship.

When temptation proves to be too much, Jack and Gwen can no longer ignore the heat between them.

As the past rears its ugly head, can these two friends let go of old heartbreaks to embrace a newfound love?

The Skylar Rains 1: Figment of Dreams Book One

The Skylar Rains 1: Figment of Dreams Book One

by E. Hereygers

Lux grows up in a world forever changed when alien beings arrive and settle among humans. Among them is Jax, her best friend and a Rainer who has always felt like home—until he suddenly disappears from her life without warning. Left with unanswered questions and a heart full of confusion, Lux tries to move on, but nothing about their bond ever truly fades. When hidden truths begin to surface, she is pulled into a conflict far bigger than she ever imagined, where loyalty, identity, and desire blur into something dangerous. As the line between human and alien worlds begins to crack, Lux must decide what she is willing to risk for answers, and whether some connections are strong enough to survive the truth.

Ignite Book 1: Heart of the Inferno

Ignite Book 1: Heart of the Inferno

by A. Duncan

Lexi’s life has been one long lesson in survival. With grief clawing at her and a town that wants her gone, she lets her best friend sweep her away into something new. But starting over isn’t simple—not when secrets lurk in every corner, and the past refuses to stay buried. In the safety of two men who see her, who actually choose her, Lexi feels like she might finally belong. Yet the closer she gets, the sharper the risks become. Some truths are too heavy to ignore. Some choices are too dangerous to undo. And just when Lexi dares to hope, life proves her mother was right about one thing—it never turns out the way you plan.

Catching His Songbird

Catching His Songbird

by Jane Anne

Wren never wanted a baby. Or a boyfriend. Or to see her best friend Morgan naked. Oops. One out of three ain’t bad.

Wren Lancaster has her life perfectly under control—no messy feelings, no romantic entanglements, and absolutely no babies. That is, until her infuriatingly charming best friend Morgan suggests the unthinkable: have a baby together.

It’s not like they haven’t already crossed some lines. Okay, several lines. But what starts as a completely logical, totally non-sexual agreement (with a few steamy exceptions, for science) quickly spirals into a chaotic whirlwind of late-night confessions, shower escapades, and surprise feelings.

Now there’s a baby. Possibly love. And definitely a whole lot of awkward conversations to come.

If Wren can survive her past, Morgan’s unsolicited bird-themed baby name list, and the world’s most persistent ex-girlfriend, she might just stumble into the one thing she swore she never wanted… happiness.

Spice Rating: 🔥🔥🔥🔥 Heat Level: Slow Burn to Scorching

This book builds from emotional tension and unresolved chemistry to full-on open-door scenes with steamy detail and intense connection. Expect:

•	- Slow-burn anticipation
•	- Friends-to-lovers exploration
•	- Explicit open-door intimacy
•	- Dirty talk and emotionally charged encounters
•	- High heat balanced by heart
Emma

Emma

by Jane Austen

In the small village of Highbury, the charming and misguided Emma Woodhouse takes center stage. With a penchant for matchmaking, she soon finds her well-intentioned meddling leading to unforeseen consequences. Jane Austen's wit shines as Emma navigates the twists of her own heart while attempting to orchestrate the romantic lives of those around her, resulting in a comedy of manners filled with lessons of humility and self-discovery.

Meet Him at the Altar

Meet Him at the Altar

by E. L. Koslo

Krista Greene is preparing to marry the man of her dreams when her ex-fiancé calls. As the wedding approaches, Krista remembers her college years and various relationships, the various trials and errors, that led her to Mr. Right. But who is Mr. Right? And who is this ex-fiancé? For us, the readers, the story has the structure of a mystery: as we follow Krista through her journey of personal and romantic growth, we move ever closer to the revelation of which relationship will turn out to be the one they were all building toward.

The Heiress

The Heiress

by Tori R. Hayes

“Who are you?” I hissed.

He smirked, his hand sliding between my legs.

“Silly girl. You have no idea what you’re getting into.”

I moaned against his stubble.

“Then show me.”

From the day of her birth, Sophia has been told she has a mysterious inheritance that puts her in grave danger. But nobody will tell her what it is. So when Theodore, a mysterious and sexy young billionaire, starts showing interest in her, she concocts a plan to finally discover the secret of her birthright. But does she have the strength to claim it?

Age Rating: 18+

Moonshot

Moonshot

by Ronja T. Lejonhjärta

Colt has always known what a moonshot is—the dream so impossible it hurts just to want it. For him, that dream has always been Zoey, the girl who was off-limits, the one he teased, the one he secretly protected. Now she’s no longer just his best friend’s little sister; she’s the woman who makes his carefully built world tilt on its axis. Zoey’s presence pulls him into a whirlwind of heart and heat, where desire feels dangerous but irresistible. Wanting her is reckless, but not wanting her feels impossible. Can a soul-deep yearning ever be enough to bridge the distance between what’s forbidden and what feels fated?

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