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The Universe of Discretion: The Desert Within

The Universe of Discretion: The Desert Within

Michael BN

Isaac McKenzie moves back to the US after five years abroad. His next-door neighbor has been tasked with keeping an eye on him till his parents arrive. Steven never expected Isaac to be so mature, yet introverted. Will the next three weeks end up being more than what he bargained for?

Hazel Island 1: Forever Mine

Hazel Island 1: Forever Mine

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?

Highland Magic

Highland Magic

Aimee Ginger

Gillian has no one left. Her mother died shortly after she was born, her father died when she was a young child, and now she’s lost the man who raised her as his own. She is drowning in grief. So she decides to leave her life behind and try to find her roots. She doesn’t even know if she has a family, but she knows her parents left Scotland and ran away together before she was born. So she travels to the Scottish Highlands looking for a past she’s never known. She never could have anticipated the way the sexy Scotsman with a tingling touch would invade her heart and mind or finding the family she never knew was waiting for her. But is this all too perfect to be her life, or should she trust in the Highland magic?

Once Upon a Christmas Eve

Once Upon a Christmas Eve

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.

Stranded Together

Stranded Together

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?

The Midnight Favor

The Midnight Favor

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.

Once Upon a Snowball Fight

Once Upon a Snowball Fight

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 Cabin, Escape from the City

The Cabin, Escape from the City

Lexi Martin

Brooke is exhausted after too many long days (and nights) doing her corporate job. When Aunt Maggie leaves Brooke her woodsy cabin upstate, it’s clearly a sign. It’s time to get away from New York City.

Brooke isn’t looking for a man, although she can’t help but notice the handsome and observant guy at the local store.

What she needs is a rest. What she finds is better.

Age Rating: 18+

Returning Hearts

Returning Hearts

Alyson Linker

August walks back into Jackson’s life like a spark he’s been pretending he doesn’t miss, and suddenly the quiet he built around his heart starts to crack. Their old connection flares fast—sweet, sharp, and impossible to ignore. But trust is a tender thing, and hers feels wrapped in shadows she won’t name. Jackson wants to believe in the “now and forever” they once whispered, yet every lingering touch makes him wonder what she’s hiding. As old feelings rise and new doubts twist around them, he must decide if this second chance is a gift… or the reminder that love can burn just as fiercely as it heals.

When Darkness Calls

When Darkness Calls

Elizabeth Gordon

Dharma is the newest resident of a house with a mysterious history. Not only is it the real-life setting of her mother's favorite horror novel, but it is also the site of a brutal massacre.

Previously, Dharma hadn't believed in ghosts, but her new home is determined to convince her otherwise.

What I Hate About You

What I Hate About You

Autumn Ferris

“Every hate hides a love too dangerous to forget.”

Susan believes the cold is the safest place to hide a bruised past. In the wide silence of Alaska, she builds a life that feels calm, controlled, and carefully distant. Then Xavier crashes into her world, all sharp edges, quiet intensity, and a presence that refuses to be ignored. Beneath the northern lights and endless snow, sparks fly where neither expects them. Attraction grows alongside unspoken truths, and every shared moment feels both thrilling and dangerous. They circle each other with humor, heat, and hesitation, drawn together by something deeper than fear. But frozen hearts crack loudly, and some secrets burn hotter than the cold. When survival demands honesty, can connection survive the thaw?

Coming of Age

Coming of Age

Tiffanyluvss

Chelsy Holmes has been neighbors with Nathan Sharles since they were both toddlers, and she’s hated his guts the entire time. Unfortunately, since he’s best friends with her brother, Max, Chelsy is stuck seeing him almost every day. But as annoying as he is, Chelsy can’t help but admit that he’s pretty cute. When she finally scores a date with the guy she’s been crushing on forever, she grudgingly asks Nathan for some advice. But now that she’s dating Brad, why can’t she get Nathan’s blue eyes out of her mind?

Age Rating: 18+

Friendzoned

Friendzoned

Tiffanyluvss

Lexie and Josh have been best friends since elementary school. They tell each other everything, but Lexie’s been keeping a big secret from Josh – he’s the guy she has a crush on. He has a girlfriend, but what if he starts having feelings for his best friend too? The story, with all its juicy secrets, misunderstandings, and deceptions, unfolds through texts and group chats.

Hearts of Alaska Prequel: Love & Alaska

Hearts of Alaska Prequel: Love & Alaska

Mel C. Clair

"Well, I can't say much about universities in Alaska, but I can introduce you to Noah," Ale offered, sliding a brochure my way.

"A local here in Homer, starting his own tourism business. That boy knows Alaska like the back of his hand. I bet he'd love to show you around."

Kiera Sutter, an ambitious vet student, ventures home to Alaska, eager to focus on her dream course. Noah Jones, a rugged tour guide, didn't foresee his mundane life taking a thrilling twist in the form of Kiera.

Together, they traverse Alaska's daunting wilderness, combating not only its harshness but their blossoming attraction and personal fears. Their Alaskan odyssey reveals more than just the untamed landscape, it unveils their untamed hearts.

Love and Alaska tells how the Hearts of Alaska story began.

Rearranging You

Rearranging You

Elle Chipp (with S. S. Sahoo)

Angela Carson is an NYC party girl who’s lost her father and is constantly fighting her image-driven mother. When “rich bitch” is an understatement for her current media status, her mother is left with no choice but to take action with an arranged marriage. Enter the devastatingly handsome Xavier Knight, who must be a vain corporate climber or, worse, a spy for her mother. The only question is, will Angela go along with it or face the consequences?

Age Rating: 18+

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