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Ever Series: My Forever... Truly?

Ever Series: My Forever... Truly?

by E. Adamson

After two years of silence, Ember misses her old friend Ryker desperately. Will she get another chance when she discovers he is her mate? Can Ryker love her and be her forever...truly?

The Vitale Brothers Book 1: The Enemy

The Vitale Brothers Book 1: The Enemy

by Shala Mungroo

Diana’s life has never been her own—every step chosen, every promise written in ink she never signed. Now she’s bound by a marriage contract to Domenico, the dangerously charming heir of her father’s closest ally. Beneath his perfect smile and velvet voice, secrets simmer—dark, ancient, and far too close to home. As their wedding looms, the lines between duty and desire blur, and Diana must decide whether to fight the ties that bind her… or surrender to the one man she was never meant to love. In a world where every vow has a cost, breaking free might be the most dangerous choice of all.

His, Timelessly

His, Timelessly

by M. S. Maondo

Ceylan Aslan, the daughter of a billionaire, returns to the city she desperately wanted to leave behind. Forced by her father to take her place in the family company, she must now face her painful past—where her cheating ex and Liam, her brother’s best friend who shattered her heart, still reside. Meanwhile, hotel mogul Liam Chase is in a bind. He needs a contract with Aslan Consolidated to save his struggling business, but it requires the approval of Ceylan, who’s still holding a mysterious grudge. As tensions rise and secrets unravel, can Liam earn her forgiveness or will their complicated past keep them apart forever?

His Sex Kitten

His Sex Kitten

by Heather Teston

Kyle Hicks, the young owner of one of the best casino hotels in Las Vegas, could have any woman he wanted, but they always end up wanting a ring on their finger. One day he’s searching the Internet for a pet to give his niece, and he stumbles upon a site called Sex Kittens, where they offer women who’ll come stay with you as long as you want…and who’ll do whatever you want. Finding a picture of a young, shy, hot-looking blonde, he clicks on the auction button and places his bid. He has no idea what’s in store for him…or what trouble lies ahead. Now he can either turn his back on the girl, or he can do what needs to be done to save her and destroy the Sex Kitten site.

Age Rating: 18+

A Secret World of Magic Book 1: The Prodigy

A Secret World of Magic Book 1: The Prodigy

by Jassy Doe

Iris’s life explodes in chaos when deadly creatures rip away the only family she’s ever known. Before she can catch her breath, a magnetic elf prince sweeps her into Antaris—a dazzling, dangerous world she never knew existed, yet somehow belongs to. With her past shrouded in mystery and shadows stalking her every move, Iris must untangle the secrets buried in her own blood. The deeper she falls into this realm of magic and peril, the clearer it becomes: the power inside her could save everything… or destroy it. And the clock is ticking.

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.

The Wolf Wars Saga

The Wolf Wars Saga

by Michelle Torlot

From the author of Choose Me or Lose Me.

After the Wolf Wars, the werewolves and humans agreed to an uneasy truce and divided the world among themselves. Werewolves took the forests and plains, and humans took the cities and towns. Humanity was further segregated into Workers and Elites. Now, food is scarce and the Workers are starving, which is how twelve-year-old Worker Ellie winds up hungry and stranded in werewolf territory. Are werewolves really the fearsome beasts she’s been warned about, or have the Elites been hiding the truth?

Revenge on the Billionaire

Revenge on the Billionaire

by Heather Teston

Amy Jackson seeks out billionaire Christian Rodriguez, intending to seduce and destroy him for causing her father’s death. But it turns out he might not be the monster she thought he was, and she finds herself falling in love with him. She can’t go through with her plan, but can their new relationship survive her deception? Christian is notoriously cruel and ruthless in business as well as in his personal life. When he meets Amy, he knows right away that she has an agenda, so he invites her to stay at his home, determined to find out what she’s up to—and to get her in his bed. What happens when everything is brought out into the open? Will he despise her and send her away heartbroken? Or will Amy be able to melt Christian’s cold heart?

Age Rating: 18+

Murder Notes (Lilah Love Book 1)

Murder Notes (Lilah Love Book 1)

by Lisa Renee Jones

As an FBI profiler, it's Lilah Love's job to think like a killer. And she is very good at her job. When a series of murders surface—the victims all stripped naked and shot in the head—Lilah's instincts tell her it's the work of an assassin, not a serial killer. But when the case takes her back to her hometown in the Hamptons and a mysterious but unmistakable connection to her own life, all her assumptions are shaken to the core. Thrust into a troubled past she's tried to shut the door on, Lilah's back in the town where her father is mayor, her brother is police chief, and she has an intimate history with the local crime lord's son, Kane Mendez. The two share a devastating secret, and only Kane understands Lilah's own darkest impulses. As more corpses surface, so does a series of anonymous notes to Lilah, threatening to expose her. Is the killer someone in her own circle? And is she the next target?

Age Rating: 18+

The Skylar Rains 1: Figment of Dreams Book One

The Skylar Rains 1: Figment of Dreams Book One

by E. Hereygers

Lux grows up in a world forever changed when alien beings arrive and settle among humans. Among them is Jax, her best friend and a Rainer who has always felt like home—until he suddenly disappears from her life without warning. Left with unanswered questions and a heart full of confusion, Lux tries to move on, but nothing about their bond ever truly fades. When hidden truths begin to surface, she is pulled into a conflict far bigger than she ever imagined, where loyalty, identity, and desire blur into something dangerous. As the line between human and alien worlds begins to crack, Lux must decide what she is willing to risk for answers, and whether some connections are strong enough to survive the truth.

Rosecliff Manor

Rosecliff Manor

by Laura Venus

Jane steps into Rosecliff Manor as a simple housekeeper, but the halls echo with whispers she can’t ignore. The Master’s son is charming, the manor is beautiful, yet shadows slip into her nights and visitors arrive with questions that cut too close. Their knowing eyes hint at secrets about her—secrets tied to a scheme far bigger than she imagined. Every corner hides a hush, every glance suggests a game she hasn’t been told the rules of. As Jane is pulled deeper into the mystery, the warmth she feels in one man’s presence collides with the chill of Rosecliff’s conspiracy. What truth waits in the dark, and what ominous endgame is she destined to uncover?

Lie to Me

Lie to Me

by Shala Mungroo

Sloane changed her name and changed states to hide from her past. But one night, she meets famous real estate mogul Roman Braga, who is determined to sweep her off her feet. How can she choose a future with him if she can't tell him who she really is?

Aurora's Veil

Aurora's Veil

by Alex Fox

Seraphina Blair’s life falls apart the night her husband is murdered—but grief is only the beginning. Thrust into a world where dark magic rules and trust is a dangerous game, Seraphina is forced to face powerful covens, ruthless enemies, and her own awakening abilities. But she’s not alone. A dangerously charming vampire and a fiercely protective werewolf stand at her side… for now. The key to it all? A mystical orb with the power to change her fate—and maybe the world’s. But in a world built on secrets and blood, the price of truth might be higher than Seraphina is willing to pay.

A Witch in Time

A Witch in Time

by Cherry Redwood

Maggie wakes in a world that feels loud, fast, and completely wrong. She has no memory, no past, and no idea how she ends up in a future that should not exist. With the help of new allies, she learns she is out of time, carrying secrets from another century and a danger that refuses to let her go. As shadows from history creep closer, Maggie searches for answers hidden in magic, memory, and courage she is not sure she has yet. The past hunts her, the present challenges her, and survival means facing what she once ran from. Can starting over rewrite fate?

The Secret Angel

The Secret Angel

by Melanie Gomez

“Cami, if you want out, I can get you out!”

She is abused by alcoholic, drug using parents. She just looks at me trying to figure out what’s in it for me. But finally she pulls out her phone and lets me save my number for her.

I’m Jace. I have a powerful mafia family to back me up. And I think Cami is my goddess. I need to save her.

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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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