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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.

Sour Apples

Sour Apples

by Jeordie Draven

Layla Potter, Texas-raised country girl, is plagued by night terrors that seem to hint a past that she has put out of her mind is trying to be remembered. Lucas Foster, the incredibly handsome but cranky neighbor of her parents, has his own traumatic past to deal with. Layla is convinced they can help each other, but Lucas can’t bear the thought of losing her—just like he’s lost everything he’s ever loved. Can Layla help Lucas find a way to live, not just survive? And can Lucas help Layla recover her memory? Maybe—if Lucas can keep her alive long enough to face her demons.

Second Impressions Series

Second Impressions Series

by M. C. Capocci

Olivia Summer doesn't know what to do with her hot mess of a life, but she knows one thing: she hates men. Darius Rothschild is a hot, domineering jerk with the habit of getting what he wants when he wants it. Giving in to their desires leads to an inevitable fight between power and surrender until, unable to control their growing scorn and hunger for each other, they descend into the flames of hate and passion. Soon, nothing will be left but ashes.

Creatures of the Dark Series

Creatures of the Dark Series

by Katarina K.

Colette got more than she bargained for when she walked into the woods searching for a wolf to take a picture of for her nephew. She merely wanted to be able to say she put in a valid effort. She never meant to find an injured man in an empty cabin in the middle of the woods. But then she gets to know this mystery man. She may have found her wolf after all.

Age Rating: 18+

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+

Chicago Bratva Series Book 1: The Director

Chicago Bratva Series Book 1: The Director

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.

Monster Mansion

Monster Mansion

by WritersBlocked

Half-dog, half-femme-boy Iro earned his way through college among humans doing livestreams showing skin and fur. When a job offers him the opportunity to live among the mythical and fantasy creatures he came from, he dives in headfirst. Working for a politically (and seductively) powerful Succubus with a spider girl, a shark woman, a cat lady, and a birdbrain may just be the employment Iro never knew he dreamed of!

The Villain Origins: The Dragon And The Fae

The Villain Origins: The Dragon And The Fae

by Taryn Tary

"I’ll be damned if I fall for your charms, fae…”

Ryke, the fierce king of dragons, wants blood. A faerie killed one of his own, and vengeance is all he craves. So when a faerie burning for the same revenge stumbles into his territory, he seizes her as his prisoner. Deals are struck, magic seals their fates, and suddenly enemies find themselves bound tighter than either expected.

Their every clash is fire and fury—a dance of blades, wings, and words sharp enough to cut. But hate has a way of twisting into something far more dangerous when desire sparks in its place. As danger closes in, Ryke and his unwilling captive must decide: cling to revenge, or surrender to the fate that binds them… even if love turns out to be the deadliest risk of all.

Journey's End

Journey's End

by S. L. Adams

Stella's been in love with Nate since she was a little girl. But being five years older than her meant that Nate only saw her as a little sister, even when they both grew up and sadly apart. Now he’s back in town, and this time, he wants her…but not for the reason she thinks! They say the truth will set you free, but when it comes to winning some serious cash, who can you really trust?

For Alice

For Alice

by Heather Teston

Katie, a young nurse from Los Angeles, moves to Texas to take care of a terminally ill girl. Moving from the city to a small town is a big change, and meeting the father does not prepare her for what's to come.

Ray has been through a lot of heartbreak. He has lost everyone he ever loved and knows he will soon lose his beloved daughter. The last thing he wants is to fall in love: his heart can't take losing another person. But there’s someone else in the equation! The little girl, Alice, is determined to find her father someone to love before she dies. Alice possesses the ability to see into the future and knows that Katie is the one who can make her father happy.

He just has to stop stubbornly fighting his feelings for Katie…

Bad Things

Bad Things

by Cassandra Rock

Olivia is the good girl who plays by the rules, counting down the days to graduation with her future neatly planned. Then comes Cameron—the tattooed, bar-owning rebel who has trouble written all over him. He shouldn’t even notice her, but somehow he does. Sparks fly, rules crumble, and one impulsive lie tumbles out of Olivia’s mouth before she can stop it. Now, the line between her quiet world and his dangerous charm is blurring fast. She knows Cameron is the kind of mistake her heart shouldn’t risk… but resisting him might be impossible. Every secret has its breaking point, and hers is hanging by a thread.

Divine Dragons Book 1: A Bride for the Water God

Divine Dragons Book 1: A Bride for the Water God

by Raven Flanagan

Marilla’s village is parched and desperate for rain. To appease the Water God, she is offered as a sacrificial bride, setting sail across treacherous seas in the hope of saving her people. When a monstrous sea dragon rises from the depths, Marilla believes she’s doomed. Instead, she awakens in a luxurious palace—beneath a seductive and powerful man who is much more than he seems. The Water God, a fearsome dragon shifter with the power of both fire and sea, stirs her deepest desires. Now, Marilla must decide if she’ll surrender to the god’s sensual demands or risk losing everything she’s ever known.

The Alpha's Lunar Bond

The Alpha's Lunar Bond

by Kex Harper

I looked up into those golden eyes and all I could think was - oh no.

Tall, built like a truck, and with a bad attitude? I was in major trouble.

Clara was intent on powering through her new life alone, until she met Elias. Now she's faced with a dilemma: The sexy alpha werewolf is everything she promised herself she'd avoid...But fate is an asshole. What choice does she have when lives are on the line?

Mafia's Obsession

Mafia's Obsession

by Sofia

Hope Anderson’s life is about to change completely. One night, she meets the irresistibly attractive Enrique in his club. Enrique, notorious for claiming his desires, sets his sights on Hope and has no plan to share her with anyone.

In the blink of an eye, Hope finds herself thrown into a dark underworld that she never knew existed. As her dislike for Enrique grows, so does a surprising desire for him.

Age Rating: 18+

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.

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