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The Dark Ones

The Dark Ones

by Rachel Van Dyken

From New York Times and USA Today best-selling author Rachel Van Dyken comes The Dark Ones Saga, an epic tale of love, loss, and so much more.

To touch a Dark One is death. To talk to an immortal is suicide. Yet, I've been marked by both. A Vampire. And the King of the immortals. My life is no longer my own. And now I know the truth, my life was never mine to begin with. It was theirs. It's always been theirs.

The Dracones

The Dracones

by Kellene

Kit’s life shatters the moment she is taken from her home and thrust into a hidden world she never knew existed. There, she learns she has been chosen as a Dracones—a guardian sworn to protect dragons. The role is powerful, dangerous, and nothing like she imagined. Training pushes her to the edge while her assigned partner, brooding and secretive, seems far from thrilled about the match. As Kit struggles to understand her new purpose, darker forces circle closer, each with their own interest in her fate. With dragons to guard, secrets to unravel, and her soul suddenly very valuable, Kit must find courage fast in a world where trust is rare and danger is always one step behind.

Virgin Bride

Virgin Bride

by Heather Teston

Luca, a wealthy billionaire, thrives on his reputation as a heartless playboy, but when he crosses paths with Robin, the niece of a horse trader, his life takes an unforeseen twist. Shocked by the sight of Robin’s mistreatment, Luca strikes a deal with her uncle, offering triple the money for the horses in exchange for Robin. Robin doesn’t have the power to refuse. She’s afraid; with no experience of men, she fears what he expects from her. Thrown into the lion’s den, she meets Grazia, Luca’s cousin Filippo, his friend, and Grazia’s friend and Luca’s ex, Eleonora. Robin has no idea of the danger she is in and is plunged headfirst into a world of deception. With danger lurking in every corner, will the ruthless billionaire become her fearless protector?

Age Rating: 18+

The Firefighter

The Firefighter

by L. B. Neptunia

Leila thought her life was over when the fire ripped through her house, destroying almost everything she held dear. Lying in the hospital after nearly dying, she has no one to trust with her most precious thing… well, almost no one. Enter incredibly hot (no pun intended) fireman Ben to the rescue for the second time! Sure, he’s unbelievably handsome and loving, but will he stick around when the source of the fire is revealed? And, more importantly, will Leila manage to survive?

SEALs Love Curves Book 1: Freedom

SEALs Love Curves Book 1: Freedom

by Mary E Thompson

Badass. Kickass. Sometimes just ass. All words that define former SEAL, Archer Ford. Former because an error he made sent his friend and teammate home to his pregnant wife in a body bag. Lily Scott doesn’t know her best friend’s estranged brother. He’s always been a mystery to her. But when her best friend disappears, she has no choice but to call Archer for help. Archer can barely trust his instincts let alone his desire for the beautiful, curvy woman he finds in his brother’s bed. She assures him they’re just friends, but he doesn’t know how anyone could resist her. Archer definitely isn’t strong enough. The rest of his team shows up to help search for Archer’s brother and everyone becomes a suspect, including Lily. Trust is questioned and broken. And freedom is guaranteed to no one.

The Silver Siren

The Silver Siren

by Elle Jay

Allie is ready to take on adulthood and her first shift, but she’s not thrilled about finding her mate. What starts as a typical transition into adulthood turns into something much darker as long-held secrets and hidden dangers surface. Allie discovers she is not who she thought she was, and her connection to her mate is more powerful—and dangerous—than she ever imagined. As she navigates a world filled with secrets, will she succumb to the mate bond, or will she fight the danger that threatens to consume everything she knows?

Mafia Entanglement

Mafia Entanglement

by Marie Hudson

Shay is a beautiful young woman who works in a high-end night club with her best friend. Zane is a ruthless mafia leader with a terrifying reputation who always gets what he wants. When Zane sets his sights on Shay, she tries to avoid him at all costs. Will she see past his dangerous reputation and consider giving him a chance—even if it means her life will never be the same?

Oblivion Series

Oblivion Series

by Lumi Daoi

When the broken girl, becomes the player so she is no longer hurting, and the playing boy falls head over heels in love the rules of game changes.

Zeke: I’m Zeke Matthews, the lead guitarist of the world famous band Oblivion. I love living my life at the top and having any girl that I want. Under no circumstances will I change. Only three things matter to me in my life—the band, my brothers, and my music.

Paisley: How much bad luck can a girl have? I had my fairy tale wedding, married my Prince Charming, and was supposed to live happily ever after. But, alas, my prince turned out to be an ogre. That was the day I swear I would never let any man have the power over me.

Love and Obsession Series Book 1: Her Mr. Hardman

Love and Obsession Series Book 1: Her Mr. Hardman

by M. A. L'amour

Harper leaves her school years behind, convinced she has finally escaped the boy who made every day feel like a battle. Ryker is a memory she would rather bury, tied to sharp words, colder stares, and emotions she never quite understood. But distance does not erase everything. When their paths cross again, the past refuses to stay quiet. Familiar tension returns, only now it carries a different edge, one that feels far more complicated than simple resentment. Harper finds herself caught between what she remembers and what she begins to see, as layers peel back and old certainties blur. The connection she once fought against now lingers in unexpected ways, pulling her closer when she should walk away. And suddenly, moving on feels far less simple than she ever imagined.

Undiscovered Power of the Wolf

Undiscovered Power of the Wolf

by Sarah Tribus

At seventeen, Skara hides behind the label of a weak Omega, enduring daily taunts and bruises at a wolf school ruled by the Alpha’s son. But Skara isn’t who they think she is. Beneath the quiet, the bruises, and the lowered gaze, power hums—ancient, dangerous, and beautifully hers. Forced to stay invisible to survive, she must mask the truth of what she really is: a rare hybrid with magic in her blood and a destiny that refuses to stay buried. When tempers flare and secrets start to crack, one look from the wrong pair of green eyes might ignite everything she’s tried so hard to hide.

Elven Kingdoms Book 1: Rising Sun

Elven Kingdoms Book 1: Rising Sun

by Donna Grant

New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Donna Grant introduces a wickedly seductive new series with a ruthless, jaded elf and a bewitching human hiding a powerful secret—unlikely soulmates whose passion will test the boundaries of life and death.

Nothing could make Yasmin return to Shaldorn, the place of nightmares. But when she’s caught stealing, she’s given an ultimatum: take Ravi over the Dangerous Peaks to the stronghold or face imprisonment.

She has no choice but to agree, though she intends to escape the elf as soon as she reaches the mountains. Yet, as they battle nature itself, the two enemies find common ground—and an all-consuming passion.

Can they prevail in their dangerous heist, or be torn apart by a betrayal?

Catch Me When I Fall

Catch Me When I Fall

by Heather Gray

Annabelle’s life has been built on lies, and she’s done letting them define her. Moving to a new city for a fresh start, she throws herself into her new job as a teacher. Then she meets sweet, six-year-old Maisie—and her infuriatingly handsome father, Sawyer. He’s overprotective, guarded, and impossible… but also impossible to ignore. Annabelle swore she’d never risk her heart again, but something about Sawyer—and the way he looks at her—has her questioning everything. Can she break through his walls, or is she doomed to another heartbreak?

Bound by Blood and Fate

Bound by Blood and Fate

by Sofia Landeiro

Allisa has lived her whole life on the run, without really understanding why. Her father protects her with an almost desperate intensity, isolating them in a remote cabin deep in the woods and forbidding all contact with the outside world. When Ally turns eighteen, she decides to defy his rules. But behind her father's worries hides something much bigger, something that may explain why they constantly must flee... and why someone, or something, seems to be looking for her.

The Alpha's Call

The Alpha's Call

by Bianca Alejandra

The full moon was high when we stepped through the last of the trees into a clearing in the forest. It shone down hard, illuminating the growing mass of naked bodies as they formed into a circle. The ritual would begin when all of our clothes were tossed into its center.

When the Mating Call begins under the full moon, Lyla follows a hair-raising howl to her true mate - Sebastian, the Royal Alpha. Will she accept her destiny as royal Luna, or will she stay loyal to her childhood sweetheart?

Age Rating: 18+

Unexpected Mate

Unexpected Mate

by Kim F.

She always thought she was a latent wolf. Turns out, she’s not a wolf at all...

Injured and abused, Meadow runs from a forced mating and stumbles into a peaceful pack. There, she is taken under the alpha’s wing and given time to heal.

Alpha Kai is a born protector. So when a mysterious young woman from a neighboring pack needs his help, he gives it freely. But when the truth about her past comes out, can he also offer her love? Even if it might put his pack at risk?

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Kidnapping Romance Books explore the complex dynamics that emerge when one character is taken against their will but gradually discovers unexpected connection. The captor often has compelling motivations that complicate the moral landscape, while the captive finds strength and agency even in difficult circumstances. The romance develops slowly as fear transforms into understanding, then genuine attraction. Dive into the selection below where dangerous situations lead to surprising emotional revelations.... 

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