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Their Dirty Little Secret

Their Dirty Little Secret

by 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.

Boxing Day

Boxing Day

by Jen Cooper

“Spread your legs, Millie.”

I couldn’t believe I was in the boxing ring with the head coach of my dad's gym. Leo was over a decade older and completely off-limits.

And he was training me in secret.

When I entered the Boxing Day tournament to save my bakery, my whole family bet against me. If my dad found out Leo was coaching me to win, he’d fire Leo and disown me forever.

Imagine what he’d do if he knew what else was going on between us.

Leo kicked my feet apart and gave me a smirk I knew was going to cause trouble. “Good girl.”

But I was starting to think a little trouble was worth it.

Family Forever

Family Forever

by Valerie J. Clarizio

After tragically losing both parents, Dylan Jacobs is left to care for his five younger brothers while also managing his family’s thriving dairy farm.

Marissa Geyer is desperate to get away from her alcoholic father. When Dylan offers her a live-in nanny/housekeeper position, she jumps at the opportunity. The loving, chaotic household feeds her maternal instincts, and before long, she falls hard for Dylan and the boys. Her sexy boss, however, seems opposed to a romantic relationship.

Despite a powerful attraction to Marissa, Dylan pulls back. His heart has been broken—more than once—by women unwilling to take on his ready-made family. He won’t risk his heart again, or the hearts of his younger brothers, who he’s vowed to protect at any cost.

Marissa may be devoted to his family, but is it enough to risk his heart—and five more—for the woman he’s come to love? Can they become a Family Forever?

The Tutors

The Tutors

by Kimi Blackrose

Roxie is the head cheerleader and is counting down the days until her last major cheer competition. After that, she can graduate and leave this town forever. So getting assigned to tutors for her first period class really throws a wrench in her plans. Then the tutors make her a deal. They’ll sign off that she’s being tutored as long as she gives them something in return…her. Roxie thinks about backing out, but she needs to graduate to get the hell out of this town. But if she accepts, will she ever be able to leave?

The Hockey Player

The Hockey Player

by 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?

His Precious Possession

His Precious Possession

by Elfy G

“If you think I’m going to let you walk in here like a free agent, you’re hardly mistaken,” Owen says, looking down at me.

I clear my throat. “What do you want?”

He leans his head toward me until our lips are close to one another. “A kiss.”

Taylor Walker’s life is simple, and she’s happy with her boyfriend—until cracks in their relationship start to show. Meanwhile, her new neighbor, Owen Blake, is cold, aloof, and anything but friendly. Determined to break through his tough exterior, Taylor’s curiosity clashes with Owen’s desire to keep his distance. But when unexpected circumstances force her to rely on him, their dynamic takes a heated turn. Owen has his own conditions for helping her, leaving Taylor to question everything she thought she knew about love and desire. Can she handle the sparks between them, or will she get burned?

The Ice Beneath Us

The Ice Beneath Us

by 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.

I Didn't Belong to You

I Didn't Belong to You

by 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!

The Bad Boy Wants Me

The Bad Boy Wants Me

by Tania Shava

From the author of Meeting My Abductor Again.

Skylar is the new girl at school. She wants to focus on her studies, but then she catches the attention of the popular crowd. Torn between the two hottest boys in school, who will Skylar choose? Or will the mean queen bees make sure she stays single forever?

Age Rating: 16+

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.

Between Breaths

Between Breaths

by A. Duncan

Arabella is not exactly thriving. Life feels heavy, stress is her sidekick, and now her health is acting up too. But then along comes a certain personal trainer—annoyingly charming, maddeningly good-looking, and somehow making her laugh again. With her best friend cheering her on and a few unexpected sparks flying, Arabella starts to remember what it feels like to live. But when her health takes a sharp turn, she’s forced to face choices no one wants to make. Between fear and fire, joy and heartbreak, Arabella must figure out what really matters—and if she’s ready to fight for it. Sometimes love doesn’t fix everything… but it might just make it worth it.

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?

Tucker X Olivia Trilogy 1: My Best Friend Tucker

Tucker X Olivia Trilogy 1: My Best Friend Tucker

by Katie Keane

Olivia Walker lives a life shaped by expectations, where every choice feels planned by someone else. Between demanding parents and a picture-perfect boyfriend, she feels herself slowly unraveling. The one constant in her world is Tucker, her loyal best friend who has always been quietly by her side. When heartbreak finally pushes Olivia to break free, one unexpected moment shifts everything between them. What begins as a simple agreement to keep things light quickly tangles into something far more complicated. As lines blur and emotions deepen, their once easy friendship begins to change. Now Olivia must face what she truly wants, while Tucker wonders if staying in the shadows is still enough.

Weight in Gold

Weight in Gold

by Vivienne Wren

When Iris loses a stranger’s luxury watch, she never expects it to belong to a ruthless CEO. But Conrad isn’t just powerful—he’s precise, disciplined, and suddenly very interested in her. Faced with an impossible choice—repay him in cash or work off the debt—Iris becomes his temporary assistant. Her plan? Survive the chaos. His plan? Keep control. But between late-night banter, stolen glances, and one too many almost-kisses, control starts slipping fast. As Iris turns his ordered world upside down, the question lingers—who’s really in charge now?

Hearts of Alaska Series

Hearts of Alaska Series

by Mel C. Clair

Alexa Montgomery is a city girl from Miami and owner of her own fashion line. What was supposed to be a weekend trip to Homer, Alaska for her best friend’s bachelorette party turned into much more than she ever anticipated when she meets Liam Larsen. Liam is a local and lover of the cold, rugged wilderness of Homer, Alaska. With a rough first impression of each other, can these two look past their differences and find similarities in their broken hearts and Christmas spirit?

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