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Bitten by the Alpha

Bitten by the Alpha

Lydia Rose

When a young runaway, Quinn, is bitten by a wolf in the woods, she discovers a world she never knew existed—a world of werewolves. Now Quinn must adjust to her new life in the Shadow Moon Pack, under the guidance of an alluring alpha.

The Perfect Man

The Perfect Man

Kashmira Kamat

Elsa just needs a simple solution for her high school reunion, nothing complicated, nothing emotional, just a date that gets her through the night. Hiring an escort online seems like the perfect, low-risk answer—until the night becomes unforgettable in all the wrong and right ways. Derek is older, composed, and far too good at making her forget every rule she set for herself. What starts as one arranged evening quickly turns into something Elsa cannot shake from her thoughts. But life has a wicked sense of timing, and when she discovers who he really is, her carefully built world tilts in ways she never planned for. Now every glance feels loaded, every memory a problem, and every boundary a test she never agreed to take.

And Then Series, Book 1: And Then, Love Found Me

And Then Series, Book 1: And Then, Love Found Me

Ambrosia Starling

She arrives in a quiet town carrying heartbreak, hoping a fresh start will steady her world. What she doesn’t expect is a sweet, curious little girl who clings to her like sunshine… or the guarded man who tries to hide his loneliness behind silence and routine. As days unfold, she finds friendship, comfort, and a gentle sense of home she thought she lost forever. He discovers warmth he never believed he deserved. Their pull is instant, their fears run deep, and their hope grows slowly. Can two people with pasts that still ache dare to believe in something new?

Forget the Past

Forget the Past

Elise C. Davies

Elsbeth wakes with no memory and a stranger insisting he’s the only one she can trust. Erich, sharp-tongued and wounded by his past, thinks using her lost memories will keep his heart protected, but the plan unravels the moment their spark refuses to stay quiet. She challenges him, softens him, and makes him want more than his own defenses allow. As her past creeps closer and his guilt grows heavier, their connection twists into something neither of them can name without feeling a little scared—and a lot tempted. Now, Elsbeth must uncover who she was, while Erich must decide who he’s willing to become if he wants to keep her.

Executive Seduction

Executive Seduction

H L Wampler

Piper Troy did not go to college for six years to get Bryce Thompson his coffee every morning, but unfortunately, jobs are scarce, and the pay is good. After Bryce’s last assistant has a nervous breakdown and quits, Piper sees the opportunity to get her foot in the door. Now the only thing standing in her way to the top without having her own mental breakdown is the infuriating Bryce.

My Second Chance Book 1

My Second Chance Book 1

Summer Mathewson

"I'll be out in a minute!" Not the welcome Daisy expected from the naked, tattooed stranger in HER new shower. 🚿

She's just fled an engagement that came with a side of forced pregnancy and a mother-in-law from hell, and she's starting over in Montana with a residency offer and a U-Haul's worth of trust issues. Then there's Axle: gorgeous, growly, bossy, and looking at her like she's already his.

Daisy just escaped one man who thought he owned her. She is not falling for another. But Axle isn't like Carter. He actually pays attention. And when her ex walks into the same diner, Axle just watches. Waiting.

Chestnut Valley Ranch

Chestnut Valley Ranch

Ronja T. Lejonhjärta

Gabby lives light and loose, drifting from place to place with no ties and no plans to stay. It suits her just fine, until one charged night flips her world and sends her toward a ranch she never expected to call home. Jax runs that ranch with his two best friends, juggling responsibility, loyalty, and feelings he didn’t see coming. As daily life settles into muddy boots, shared space, and slow-burning tension, both are pushed to face what they usually run from. While the land grows strong and steady, hearts are tested, routines are shaken, and unexpected tenderness sneaks in. It’s a story about finding footing, choosing to stay, and wondering if love can grow in the most surprising soil.

The Odyssey Of Azimuth: An Alien Romance

The Odyssey Of Azimuth: An Alien Romance

Jeordie Draven

Elle has spent her life under the control of the Galaxtans—until a mission gone wrong changes everything. When Azimuth, a powerful alien warrior, is ordered to deliver her to another planet, fate intervenes with a crash landing that leaves them stranded and completely at each other’s mercy. Survival forces them to trust, fight, and challenge every boundary between captor and captive. But somewhere between danger and desire, their connection burns brighter than any star. As galaxies collide and loyalties blur, Elle discovers that freedom might come with the most unexpected cost of all—her heart.

Forbidden Men Book 1: Price of a Kiss

Forbidden Men Book 1: Price of a Kiss

Linda Kage

I don't care what my cousin says; I am not the queen of impossible relationships. I mean, just because my last boyfriend tried to kill me and left a bit of a scar on my neck, then forced me to move across the country and legally change my name to Reese Randall to escape him, does not mean-

Oh, who am I kidding? For a freshman in college, I have to have the worst dating track record ever.

It's no wonder love is the last thing on my mind when Mason Lowe enters my life. But the chemistry between us is like bam! Our connection defies logic. And he's just so freaking hot. Being around him makes me feel more alive than I've ever felt before. I even like bickering with him. He could be my soul mate...except for one teeny tiny glitch.

He's a gigolo.

Boy, do I know how to pick them.

The Goddess Complex Series Book 1: Queen of the Undergrad

The Goddess Complex Series Book 1: Queen of the Undergrad

D. E. Gress

Persephone Vale just wants to survive Ancient Mythology 101 while balancing lacrosse—until her brilliant, ruthless professor, Dr. Jason Mavros, turns every absence and argument into a power play. When their clash spills out of the classroom and into the city’s nightlife, Persephone realizes he’s watching her as closely as he’s grading her. One reckless paper could change everything.

Hearts of Alaska Series

Hearts of Alaska Series

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?

When the Night Falls: Mr. Gibson Edition

When the Night Falls: Mr. Gibson Edition

Nureyluna

My eyes widened when I heard the deep voice behind me, and I stopped.

Mr. Jefferson was standing there.

Our eyes met, and I gulped... I was nervous knowing he watched me, but it excited me. I felt my cock twitch in my pants.

I'd caught his attention, and now he had mine.

Did you love When The Night Falls? Then, explore this reimagining in which Theodore Jefferson becomes ensnared, not with Jasmine but with his nanny, Jason.

A chef on the edge, Jason is forced to accept a strange new job nannying the daughter of the elusive billionaire Theodore Jefferson. From the moment they meet, the rigid and secretive Mr. Jefferson sends a passionate thrill through Jason. But could the ferocious boardroom fiend really want him, too?

Age Rating: 18+

Keep Me Close

Keep Me Close

Julia Mar

Who knew getting an apartment could be so stressful? Callie has just finished high school and desperately needs somewhere to live before college starts. Fortunately, she finds the perfect apartment: close to campus, affordable, and surprisingly cozy. There’s just one catch—Adam, her mysterious new roommate. As Callie and Adam grow closer, strange messages begin appearing on her phone. Someone is watching them. And the deeper Callie falls for Adam, the more dangerous the truth behind his past becomes.

Sinful Temptation

Sinful Temptation

S. L. Adams

When NHL superstar Briggs Westinghouse sees Layla in the hospital’s neonatal ward, doting on his triplets, he can’t help but feel an instant attraction to her. He knows he can’t leave her vulnerable and alone. The right thing to do is offer her a safe place to stay and a job as the nanny for his children. Briggs knows the situation is sinfully tempting, but Layla might be too hard to resist.

I Think This is Love

I Think This is Love

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!

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