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I Think This is Love

I Think This is Love

by Tatiana Mendoza

Something's wrong...

That's what always nags at Gabriela whenever she sees Kevin Saldivar, the cousin of her crush, Francis Saldivar. Kevin is the ultimate St. Therese royalty: star athlete, everyone’s friend, and devastatingly handsome. But while the rest of the school swoons, Gabriela knows a fraudster is hiding behind the golden boy's mask.

Now a high school senior, Gabriela plans to make Francis notice her. But to get close to the kind-hearted and brilliant boy she's pined for since sixth grade, Gabriela needs to deal with Kevin, the very person she'd rather avoid!

7 Years Later

7 Years Later

by Lindsay Hope

Seven years should be enough to forget a first love, but Cassidy knows better. She builds a life that looks steady on the outside, carefully stitched together with routine and quiet resilience. Then Matteo walks back in, no warning, no mercy, and very much not alone. Now their worlds overlap in ways that feel almost unfair, where polite smiles hide old sparks and every glance carries a little too much history. Cassidy tells herself she has moved on, that she can handle this, that time has done its job. But love like theirs doesn’t fade politely. It lingers, teases, and tests every boundary she thought was solid. And as the past presses closer, she begins to wonder… can you really outgrow the one who once felt like forever?

Songbird Series Book 1: Songbird

Songbird Series Book 1: Songbird

by Daisy Danielle

Lennie thought she’d left her small-town heartbreak in the rearview. But one accidental run-in later, and there he is—Colton Hayes. The first boy she ever loved... and the first to break her heart. She’s back for a fresh start, not a rerun of what once was. But the heart? It’s not taking direction. As memories tangle with present-day sparks, Lennie has to decide if old wounds can ever lead to new beginnings. Fate seems to have its own plans—and Colt still knows how to make her pulse forget everything she swore she’d never feel again.

Stranded Together

Stranded Together

by S. Glasssvial

Cassie slips. The ground vanishes.

She falls—then a hand.

Max. His grip is iron, his eyes wild. “I’ve got you.”

If he lets go, she’s dead.

But the way he’s holding her? That’s even more dangerous.

A storm. A shipwreck. A deserted island. Cassie never expected to be stranded with Max. He’s younger, protective, and far too tempting. As he fights to keep them alive, the days test their survival. The nights test their restraint. One question remains—do they even want to be rescued?

Once Upon a Christmas Eve

Once Upon a Christmas Eve

by Jezza Deep

Tina’s Christmas spirit disappears the moment she catches her boyfriend cheating—two weeks before the holiday. She’s set on working through the season, dodging mistletoe and cheer, until a handsome, desperate shopper appears at her store after closing on Christmas Eve. Her sarcasm is sharp, but she lets him in… and finds herself sharing more than just retail space. Thomas has his own reasons to hate the holidays, but one night of banter, warmth, and undeniable heat melts the frost between them. What starts as a fling begins to feel like more, and as feelings deepen, so does the risk. Because sometimes the best gifts aren’t wrapped—they’re found.

Christmas Spirits

Christmas Spirits

by Daphne Anders

Kate lives for Christmas. As her small town’s go-to planner, she thrives on lights, cheer, and making holiday magic happen. This year’s gala is her biggest project yet—but her perfect plans hit a snag when her Santa falls through. Enter Nate, her ruggedly handsome neighbor who wants nothing to do with mistletoe or merriment. He’s grumpy, guarded, and definitely not the holiday hero she had in mind. But when Kate convinces him to step in, sparks begin to fly beneath the twinkling lights. She’s sugar and sparkle, he’s shadows and scars—and somehow, together, they might just stumble into the most unexpected gift of all: a love that feels like Christmas magic.

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?

Let me Love You

Let me Love You

by Rachael Stitchy

Vanessa likes her world quiet, controlled, and blissfully free of anyone trying to charm their way past her walls. Then her new neighbor shows up with a grin that is far too warm and a confidence that rattles her steady stride. Every encounter knocks her a little off balance, and his teasing spark feels annoyingly good. He sees the shadows she carries, yet he steps closer instead of backing away. As their playful clashes grow into something softer, Vanessa feels the light tugging at her edges. Letting him in might be messy, risky, and wildly inconvenient… but it also might be the first thing that feels right in a long time.

Heron's Landing Book 1: Say You're Mine

Heron's Landing Book 1: Say You're Mine

by Iris Morland

She's his enemy, his downfall—and his one last chance at love.

After Adam Danvers lost his wife in a tragic accident, he stopped believing in love. Instead, Adam has focused solely on running his family’s struggling vineyard in the small town of Heron’s Landing.

When Joy McGuire, a beautiful and clever journalist, moves to the sleepy town, suddenly Adam can’t control his intense attraction to her. She’s witty; she pushes his buttons. He wants to shake her as much as he wants to kiss her.

But Joy is a journalist, and Adam hates them all on principle. He saw firsthand how a journalist’s lies destroyed his late wife. Yet as Joy proves that she’s nothing like the writers he’s known, Adam can’t help but give in to exquisite temptation.

Soon a conflagration ignites between Adam and Joy. Yet as secrets unfold, Adam must trust in love or lose the woman who’s awakened his slumbering heart.

The Midnight Favor

The Midnight Favor

by B. Anonymous

As the summer vacation begins, a boyfriend drives his girlfriend to her parents’ home, longing to reignite their passion and ease the tension in their relationship. But upon arrival, he’s caught off guard when his girlfriend’s younger sister begins to seduce him, setting in motion a series of forbidden and unforgettable events. As the summer unfolds, he’s forced to confront shocking revelations about his girlfriend, turning what was meant to be a simple vacation into a steamy, unexpected adventure.

Novella 1: One Night

Novella 1: One Night

by Eliza Jeanie Grant

A three-carat princess-cut diamond set in a gold band. Noelle’s engagement ring was as loud as the knock on her hotel room’s door. Looking into the mirror she was sitting in front of, she shared a glance with Nina, who’d been attempting to force her pin-straight black hair into ringlets. “Room service?” Noelle asked.

Once Upon a Snowball Fight

Once Upon a Snowball Fight

by Arri Stone

Charlotte Harris is heading home for Christmas when her car breaks down on a snowy road. As luck would have it, Jackson Forbes, a Marine back for the holidays, stops to help. Recognizing each other from their childhood days, where they used to tease and annoy one another, they are both surprised by the unexpected reunion.

What follows is a holiday filled with mishaps, laughter, and rekindled connections. As they spend more time together, old animosities give way to a deepening affection. However, Charlotte's strict parents, especially her mother, are less than thrilled about the Forbes family.

Amid laughter, love, and tears, can Charlotte and Jackson overcome past prejudices and find true love?

The Librarian

The Librarian

by V. J. Villamayor

Monique’s uneventful day working at the local library is interrupted by a dark stranger who meets her between the rows to give her body some much-needed attention. Damien has been coming to the library for a while now, hoping for his opportunity to show the lovely librarian just how much he desires her and appreciates her mind and body. Books aren’t the only things that will tumble to the floor.

Whatever She Wants

Whatever She Wants

by AJ Pages

A discussion between Alisa and Jordan sparks a sultry encounter with a stranger, Ben, at a bar in Barcelona. Spying Jordan watching her every move, Alisa realizes he’s trying to give her what she asked for—an opportunity to explore her sexual fantasies. When Ben finds out about Jordan, he’s hesitant to pursue anything further with Alisa, but with a little coaxing, he’s game! Finding a private area where they can become more intimate, Alisa and Ben fulfill one of her desires, all while Jordan watches. After a short conversation with Jordan, and encouraged by his willingness to accept her wants, Alisa and Jordan invite Ben back to their hotel room to fulfill more of Alisa’s fantasies.

Age Rating: 18+

Coworkers & Car Sex

Coworkers & Car Sex

by V. J. Villamayor

For quite a while now, Vera has had her eye on Eli, her coworker at the grocery store. After every shift, he’s been walking her to her car, but she hasn’t quite worked up the courage to ask him to dinner. On this night, Eli senses she has something to ask, but his impatience with her beating around the bush moves him to take matters into his own hands.

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