
Riki Leigh Bishop
Nicole has it all under control—until she comes home with her children to see her husband, Eric, and best friend, London, together on the couch. Nicole and Eric try to work it out—until they find out London is pregnant with Eric’s child. Nicole decides to pack up and move back to her hometown with her children. As luck would have it, her eldest child, Bellamine, won’t miss out on pitching his senior year of baseball—the school’s baseball team needs a new pitcher. When Jaxton, the high school’s baseball coach, finds out that his high school crush, Nicole, is moving back home—to a house on the same street as him, no less—he vows to win her heart. Will Jaxton hit a home run with Nicole, or will Nicole’s ex cause him to strike out?

S. L. Adams
Levi is dreading his trip home for Christmas on his family’s private island in Canada. When his best friend's sister is fired and humiliated in the media, he invites her to accompany him as his fake girlfriend. It’s a good deal: the media won’t bother Milly at the remote island, and Levi’s sisters have to give him a break from setting him up with a local girl. They quickly find that there are complications to their charade. Levi’s family is pressuring him to stay permanently, and he knows he shouldn’t get involved with Milly anyway. But there’s an attraction there.
Will they give in to the sparks, despite Milly’s imminent departure looming?

Meghann Crane
Odette is done playing it safe. After escaping a toxic relationship, she’s searching for a fresh start—and the last person she expects to lean on is her brother’s best friend. Reece has always been off-limits, but now he’s showing up like her personal hero. With five protective brothers watching her every move and her heart still healing, falling for Reece should be the worst idea ever. But some rules are made to be broken… and some sparks are too strong to ignore. He’s ready to risk it all for a second chance—will Odette be brave enough to take it?

Elle Fielding
Kristy has sworn off love, especially when she's always overshadowed by her supermodel best friend. Focused on work and on a mission to improve her fitness, she adopts a dog—only to discover her new pet prefers the grumpy neighbor, Logan, to her.
Logan, still grieving the loss of his fiancée, is busy fixing up his new home as a distraction from his heartbreak. Neither Kristy nor Logan are interested in love, but the undeniable spark between them is hard to ignore. As their lives intertwine in surprising ways, they’ll have to decide if they’re willing to take a chance on love, even when it's the last thing they want.

Violet Bloom
Haley and Will have hated each other since they were told to at age five. Haley is the daugher of an abusive gang leader, trying to build a future for herself and escape the small town she feels trapped in. Will is the golden boy son of the town sherriff who has it in for Haley's dad. Despite this, Haley and Will discover a mutual attraction, spiced by their mutual hatred, that turns into love. Together they make a plan to have Haley's father and most of the gang arrested, setting Haley and her sister Chloe free from the abuse.

Catherine Blaze
"I know you've been waiting for a man like me. To take control. To make you feel things you've never experienced before." Jade keeps life ambitious and free of complications. Casual dating fits nicely between career plans, and her countdown to leaving town for good. Then one electric night at a concert throws Tanner straight into her carefully managed world. He is warm, steady, and hopeful, the kind of man who believes in showing up fully. Attraction flares fast, playful and intense, challenging every rule Jade lives by. While she guards her heart with sharp humor and logic, Tanner sees possibility in every shared moment. Heat builds, and the future starts whispering louder than plans. Is love a distraction, or the bravest choice of all?

Galatea Original
A Galatea Original Erotic One-Shot.
Bia and Tanner are polar opposites; he is the sexy hockey team captain used to getting what he wants, and she is the ice skater who refuses to give it to him.
What happens when they find themselves alone on the ice?

Chaotic Soul
Rebecca and Nate have been friends for years and nothing romantic has ever happened between them—despite Rebecca being secretly in love with him! So Rebecca is shocked when suddenly Nate can’t keep his hands off her. And now Xavier, a single parent whose kid is in Rebecca’s kindergarten class, is also showing interest. When it rains, it pours! Will Rebecca get her happily ever after? And if so, with who!?
Age Rating: 16+

Elara Richards
Theo Reid, the star captain of the Stormhawks Ice Hockey Team, lives for the thrill of the game—until he keeps colliding off the ice with someone just as fiery: Victoria Hales, the sharp-tongued, no-nonsense assistant coach of their biggest rival team the Thunderwolves. Sparks fly, tempers flare, and every run-in is a battle of wills… and barely contained chemistry.
What starts as banter turns into stolen moments, late-night phone calls, truths unveiled and passion that neither of them can ignore.
Theo and Tori find themselves tangled in something far deeper than rivalry. As the playoffs heat up, so does their connection. Their love story is spicy, soul-bearing, and totally off-limits… but some lines are meant to be crossed.

AJ Pages
When Jess agrees to attend a pool party with Jack's friends, she has no idea that he wants their help in making one of her wildest fantasies true.

Lyra May
Ana loves being in control, and tonight, she’s making the rules. Her submissive partner, Nick, has one simple challenge—keep his hands off her toy, and she’ll grant him anything he desires. But when a new woman enters their bed, temptation burns hot. Will Nick hold firm, or will his restraint crumble under Ana’s watchful gaze? This sizzling femdom one-shot is a game of dominance, submission, and impossible temptation.

Mary E Thompson
Who needs men when you have cupcakes? Life was good. I didn’t need anything. Especially not a sexy, funny, sweet stranger who wanted to go on a date. My friends told me to give him a chance, but I knew he’d take one look at my curvy body and come up with a reason not to go out again. So, I gave him an out. He didn’t take it. The man was relentless. He liked my curves, and he wanted more than just phone calls. He wanted me. How could I say no to that?

Elfy G
Jamie Harrison has been in love with her brother’s best friend, Finn Campbell, since she was twelve years old. It’s a cliché, she knows, but you can’t choose who you fall for! As much as Jamie has wanted “it” to happen with Finn, the timing has just never been right—that is, until her brother decides to get married in Las Vegas. Add loads of alcohol and years of pent-up lust, and let’s just say there may be more than one wedding this weekend!

Bryn Winchester
Riley Davenport is a runaway heiress looking to start a new life, away from her cruel family. Jason Walker is a ranch hand weighing on whether to move to the city or stay in his small town. When a missed bus and a runaway horse bring these two together, their lives are forever changed. Can Riley stay hidden once she gets roped into joining Jason’s all-star trick-riding team?

Rowan Cody
Tatum isn’t ready when her father announces he’s remarrying—until rehearsal dinner delivers the real shock: Liam Hays walks in with his two best friends and freezes. He knows her. Too well. Weeks ago they hooked up, and now she’s about to become his stepsister. Their friends know, their circle is watching, and their dirty little secret is about to catch up fast. Between forced smiles, stolen looks, and rising tension, Tatum and Liam must survive the wedding chaos without letting their forbidden spark burn everything down.
Girl Next Door Romance Books celebrate the sweet charm of falling for the friendly, approachable girl. These stories feature heroines who are refreshingly down-to-earth and easy to talk to. The girl next door archetype represents warmth, kindness, and authenticity that draws heroes who are tired of games and pretense. Her natural beauty and unpretentious personality make her irresistible to men who thought they wanted something completely different. The appeal lies in the wholesome romance that develops with someone who feels safe, comfortable, and real. Discover stories where simple sweetness wins every time....
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