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My Son's Best Friends

My Son's Best Friends

by Mr Writer

Jane is forty-six years old and a divorced mum of two. Alex, her nineteen-year-old son, is home from university for the weekend, and he and his four best friends arrive home to find his mother sunbathing in the garden.

Jane has always had a great relationship with the four friends, and as they turned into young men they had started to tease and flirt with her, each one trying to embarrass her with some innuendo, or risque comment. That weekend seemed like it would be no different - but she was wrong, it would be so different, and things would never be the same again.

Into the Sunset

Into the Sunset

by Iandra Taylor

Sadie, a devoted wife and mother, sees her life shatter when she catches her husband at a local bar with another woman. Left alone and with nothing, she finds herself at rock bottom. But when the local motorcycle club steps in to help her rebuild, Sadie begins to discover a new strength within herself. As she starts to pick up the pieces, she unexpectedly finds herself drawn to Wrench, a younger biker determined to support her. In a small town with rigid ideas about marriage and divorce, can Sadie carve out a new path and find love again after losing it all?

The Heart Thief

The Heart Thief

by Zainab Sambo

Millie’s 32, single, and officially done with dating disasters. Her life plan says “married with kids by 40”—but first, she needs to find Mr. Right. Just as she’s ready to swear off love, her ridiculously handsome, younger boss, Roman, swoops in with a wild offer: he’ll play cupid. For him, it’s just a fun distraction… or so he thinks. But helping Millie find love quickly turns complicated when he starts falling—hard. Now Millie has to figure out if the man she’s been searching for… is the one she never expected. Lines blur, sparks fly, and suddenly the rules don’t matter.

The Stillwell Cowboys

The Stillwell Cowboys

by S. L. Adams

Jillian was invisible in high school, the awkward introvert nobody talked to. She had a crush on the most popular boy in her class, a tall, handsome cowboy. A chance meeting at their twentieth reunion leads to an unforgettable night of passion…And now she’s having his baby?

Age Rating: 18+

A Bear for Christmas

A Bear for Christmas

by S. M. Merrill

’Twas the week before Christmas, and Marie’s mother was driving her crazy.

All Marie wants is to meet a nice guy and settle down, but her mother insists she’s too old, too chubby, or too picky. Then Holton walks into her flower shop, and the connection is immediate. Almost like he’s…her soulmate? But only shifters have mates, and Marie's never met a shifter before.

Love at the 50 Yard Line Series

Love at the 50 Yard Line Series

by Mel C. Clair

Brooke Waters had it all—a beautiful baby daughter, an NFL star fiancé, a successful physical therapy practice. Then an injury put her fiancé John out of commission, and hotshot running back Colin stole his place on the team. Now, years later, single mom Brooke has sworn off football players for good—until Colin walks into her office with his own potentially career-ending injury, and big brown eyes that make Brooke want dangerous things. As Colin and Brooke work together, sparks fly… but football might not be finished stealing away what Brooke loves most.

Age Rating: 18+

Hot Pursuit

Hot Pursuit

by A. Duncan

Rayna finds her husband cheating on her with her best friend. The divorce is messy, and Miles wants anything but to let her go. Realizing what a mistake he has made, he tries everything to get her to understand how much he loves her. She decides its best to start over, away from New York, and moves back to where it all began.

Kelly Hawthorne is a detective who has his own baggage and skeletons in his closet. But when he helps Rayna on side of the road, neither of them realize just how much fate has stepped into their lives. Can they make it together even when their pasts come looking?

Between Breaths

Between Breaths

by A. Duncan

Arabella is not exactly thriving. Life feels heavy, stress is her sidekick, and now her health is acting up too. But then along comes a certain personal trainer—annoyingly charming, maddeningly good-looking, and somehow making her laugh again. With her best friend cheering her on and a few unexpected sparks flying, Arabella starts to remember what it feels like to live. But when her health takes a sharp turn, she’s forced to face choices no one wants to make. Between fear and fire, joy and heartbreak, Arabella must figure out what really matters—and if she’s ready to fight for it. Sometimes love doesn’t fix everything… but it might just make it worth it.

The Realm

The Realm

by Natalie Le Roux

Beaten, broken, and miles away from civilization, Isabelle hides in her family’s Canadian cabin. Somehow, an alien Fleet ship captain from the Realm’s army finds her and tells her a fantastic story about who she is to become. With her two teenage sons and her tough-cop best friend in tow, Izzy sets out on a journey that will change the lives of everyone in the Universe.

Age Rating: 18+

Willowbrook Series Book 1: Healing Hearts

Willowbrook Series Book 1: Healing Hearts

by Kerry Kennedy

Dr. Sage Bennett’s picture-perfect city life shatters after a painful breakup, sending her back to the cozy charm of Willowbrook. Trading skyscrapers for starlit nights, she rediscovers the pulse of small-town medicine—and the steady presence of Logan, her childhood friend turned colleague. Between shared laughter, old regrets, and quiet heartbeats, a spark begins to flicker again. But when her ex shows up, determined to rewrite their past, Sage faces a choice that could heal—or break—her heart all over again. Love, it seems, has a funny way of finding you right where you started.

The Unexpected Joy

The Unexpected Joy

by Aimee Ginger

Hannah Tellens was not looking for a relationship. She had her two wonderful sons and that was enough. She had been hurt by love before and had no interest in letting it happen again. Jack Montrose was a big shot in the entertainment industry. On the surface, he had it all: money, looks, and power – but he also had a has-been ex-wife who he couldn’t trust to be around their son. Jack had enough on his plate and had no time for a relationship. But when Jack and Hannah meet, they will discover that sometimes you find what you really need… when you least expect it.

Age Rating: 18+

Chicago Bratva Series

Chicago Bratva Series

by Renee Rose

The lovely attorney kept a secret from me.

A baby she’s been carrying since Valentine’s night.

The night we were thrown together by the roulette wheel.

She never contacted me. Meant to keep me in the dark.

She’s about to find out what happens when you cross a bratva boss.

Punishment is in order. Sequestering until the birth.

And I’ll use that time to win her surrender.

Because I don’t just plan to keep the baby—

I plan to make his mother my bride.

And it would be much better for both of us if she were willing.

A Second Chance

A Second Chance

by Chrystal Wise

"Love doesn’t just heal the past—it builds a future you never thought possible."

After losing her husband, Morgan returns home to Summersville, hoping only to start over—not to fall again. But life has a funny way of rewriting your plans. Enter Greg, the town’s charming PE teacher with a messy past and zero intention of getting attached. When sparks fly between lesson plans and laughter, both find themselves wondering if second chances might be real after all. With a dash of small-town gossip, a sprinkle of hope, and a whole lot of heart, Morgan and Greg discover that love doesn’t just mend what’s broken—it builds something brand new.

The Ashwood Family Saga

The Ashwood Family Saga

by Jessica Bailey

Amelie only ever wanted to live a simple life out of the spotlight of her alpha bloodline. She thought she’d found that with her first mate, but he’s not the man he claimed to be, and Amelie is forced to set herself free. Freedom, however, comes at a price… Alpha Gideon Alois loses his mate on what should be the happiest day of his life, the birth of his twins. He doesn’t have time to grieve, however, as he is the alpha of the Druit Guard, the army and investigative arm of the Council… Amelie Ashwood and Gideon Alois are two broken werewolves that fate has intertwined. As these fated mates come together, sinister plots come to life all around them.

Age Rating: 18+

Unplanned Mate

Unplanned Mate

by Lee C Conrad

“I’m not backing down. I don’t care who you are,” I said, and blocked him from pushing into my space.

I saw a wicked smile spread across his handsome face. He clearly didn't think I could stop him.

“What a lovely feisty female you are,” he purred, moving forward. I didn’t even hesitate. I swang at him. True mate or not, he was being a dick, and I was going to teach him a lesson...

True mates are rare, but nobody ever said being destined was easy... Can they conquer their differences and embrace their fate?

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Later in Life Romance Novels celebrate love stories for characters in their late thirties, forties, and beyond. These mature characters navigate the complexities of dating while juggling established careers and grown children. The romance often centers on second chances after divorce or widowhood, when characters thought their love story was already written. Previous heartbreak has taught them what they truly want in a partner, making them more selective but also more open to genuine connection. Love at this stage feels deeper because it's chosen with full awareness of what relationships require. Find stories where experience becomes the foundation for the most meaningful romance of all.... 

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