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Murder Notes (Lilah Love Book 1)

Murder Notes (Lilah Love Book 1)

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+

A Love He Never Wanted Book 1: The Beginning

A Love He Never Wanted Book 1: The Beginning

Rora Prinz

Aurora believes her life is settled, even if her heart quietly disagrees. She is engaged, polite, and doing what is expected, until a chance encounter with Gio turns her world off balance. He is bold, perceptive, and far too comfortable saying the things she avoids admitting. Their connection is immediate, dangerous, and impossible to ignore. As stolen moments blur the lines between duty and desire, Aurora begins to see how much of herself she has been holding back. Caught between who she is supposed to be and who she becomes around him, she discovers that love has a way of finding cracks you didn’t know were there.

Tainted Love

Tainted Love

E. J. Lace

Damon takes me by the shoulders and flips me on my back. I hate myself for it, but I am so turned on. I moan as his lips begin to suck on my neck. ~It feels so, so good.~

Savannah, scarred by her past, steals from a local biker, Damon. Her act sparks a fiery tension. Can she hide who she is from this risky man? Or will her bold move plunge her back into a world she's terrified to face?

Age Rating: 18+

Loving Emma

Loving Emma

Jenny Asp

Emma escapes her everyday life and finds herself swept into a love that feels bold, cinematic, and impossible to ignore. When she meets Can, sparks fly fast and fierce, and the world suddenly feels brighter, louder, and full of promise. Their connection is deep, dizzying, and utterly consuming, the kind that changes how you breathe. Then life intervenes, leaving behind unanswered feelings and a love that never truly fades. When their paths cross again, emotions stir, memories resurface, and hearts are tested. Can believes some love stories are worth fighting for, even when the past still hurts. But is love brave enough to begin again when everything is on the line?

The Carrero Series Bonus Book: Jake's View

The Carrero Series Bonus Book: Jake's View

L. T. Marshall

You think you know the whole story, but you only know one side.

For fans of Jake and Emma’s story, a new twist of your favorite scenes. The most requested and steamiest chapters from Carrero Series books 1-3, are told from Jake’s perspective in this bonus book.

Seeing the romance from the eyes of the billionaire playboy gives their story a whole new dimension.

Elven Kingdoms Book 1: Rising Sun

Elven Kingdoms Book 1: Rising Sun

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?

The Alphas of North Forest

The Alphas of North Forest

Laila Callaway

Twins Emmanuel and Ezekiel knew from a young age that they would become Alphas one day. Through their research, they find a pack desperate for new leadership. As soon as they are of age, they challenge the pack’s Alpha. The brothers win, but it comes at a price: they end up killing the Alpha, and his son runs off and cannot be found. Years later, Em and Ez are now college professors, and everything in their life has fallen into place, except for one thing: they haven’t met their mate yet. And they know they are destined to share one. Then they meet Rosemary Moore. A shifter whose parents have already passed, Rose has been raised by her religious, disapproving, human grandmother. Discovering she has been fated to two mates is not something she can easily reconcile thanks to her upbringing. It’s up to the twins to convince her that their fated match is not a sin and that they will protect her at all costs. Can they convince Rosemary to let them in? And can they really protect her when the previous Alpha’s son is still out there, plotting revenge?

How To Survive A Hot Italian Summer

How To Survive A Hot Italian Summer

Frida Mo

Lisa once lives and breathes the water, until loss turns it into something she cannot face. Now, she arrives in Italy determined to endure the summer and nothing more. New surroundings, new people, no expectations. Easy plan… until Jacob steps in, calm, distant, and somehow impossible to ignore. What begins as reluctant help slowly becomes something warmer, pulling Lisa toward the very thing she fears most. Between sunlit days, quiet challenges, and unexpected connections, she starts to feel pieces of herself return. But trust does not come easily, and neither does letting go. As emotions rise and old wounds stir, Lisa must decide if she is ready to take the leap—both in and out of the water.

Oblivion Series

Oblivion Series

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.

Icebound Hearts

Icebound Hearts

Lizette

Chloe thrives on control, sharp comebacks, and fixing impossible reputations. So when the Frozen City Vipers hire her to clean up their latest scandal, she walks in ready to work. The problem? Ryder. The team’s brooding captain would rather skate through a wall than smile for a camera, and he definitely doesn’t want a PR queen telling him what to do. Forced into staged appearances and fake teamwork, their constant bickering quickly turns into dangerous chemistry neither of them can ignore. Between icy stares, late-night strategy sessions, and tension hot enough to melt the rink, Chloe and Ryder start slipping past each other’s defenses. But secrets, pride, and careers make falling for each other the riskiest play of all.

Mad Dog

Mad Dog

Ophelia Bell

I’m the female heir to LA’s underground empire, which makes love a liability. But there are two men I won’t give up … no matter the cost.

One is my first love, a man my ruthless father had beaten more than a decade ago for daring to touch me. He’s back in town and those feelings have been rekindled with a vengeance.

The other is my bodyguard, a man who would take a bullet for me, and nearly dies trying to do just that.

Daring to bring us together for one explosive night of passion puts all three of our lives on a collision course with one of the most deadly Mexican cartels. For some reason my father’s oldest enemy is after me, and uncovering my family’s dark secrets might be the only way to protect the men I love.

The Emperor's Wildflower

The Emperor's Wildflower

M. Wolf

“Curtsy again and I’ll make you dance with me.” Emperor Bastian is supposed to pick a bride like he’s choosing dessert. Instead, he slips into the garden and catches a woman in emerald silk trying to disappear. Before the romance meddles, Julia Weismar is doing her best to be invisible at a royal ball while her perfect sister gets paraded as The Obvious Choice. Then the emperor shows up in the roses, takes Julia’s hand like he owns it, and looks offended that she’s breathing without his permission (rude… and annoyingly hot). He calls her “interesting” like it’s a threat, asks for a dance like it’s a command, and you’ll be sitting there thinking, girl, run… while also begging her not to. A footman clears his throat. “His Imperial Majesty requests Lady Julia Weismar for the next waltz.”

Seduced by Seven

Seduced by Seven

Jen Cooper & C. Swallow

A collaboration from the authors of the Owned by the Alphas and Twin Dragons universes!

Can Lorelai's Alphas and the Twin Dragons find common ground when their realms collide?

When two worlds collide, chaos and passion ignite. Our familiar heroes from two realms are forced together to face the Blood Raven, a vengeful mage determined to obliterate the realms in the wake of her heartbreak.

Alphas and Twin Dragons must set aside their ancient rivalries and unite their powers. But the realms demand more than cooperation—they require balance, bonds, and the shared heat of their combined strengths. In a high-stakes game of love, seduction, and magic...

Discovering Us Spin-off: Deliberation

Discovering Us Spin-off: Deliberation

K. L. Jenkins

A rebellious teen, Tilly, struggles to find her place in a large, unloving family. Feeling like the black sheep, she's overwhelmed when she unexpectedly becomes pregnant, despite taking precautions. As her life spirals, she faces intense inner turmoil, questioning her self-worth and grappling with the fear of being abandoned by those she loves. Desperate to reclaim control, she considers terminating the pregnancy, but finds herself growing attached to the life inside her. At the same time, she stumbles into an unexpected relationship that offers her a glimmer of hope. Can this fragile connection withstand the dark secrets she's hiding?

Her Bodyguard

Her Bodyguard

Heather Teston

Dexter Sinclair is a former Navy SEAL now turned personal bodyguard, who takes on a new assignment. He has been hired to protect Roxie Greene, daughter of multimillionaire Thomas Greene. She’s young, beautiful, and always gets what she wants. Will he be able to handle her and protect her at the same time? He soon finds out there’s much more to this job than he thought. Roxie’s life is in danger, and he’s the only one who can keep her safe and alive. But who wants her dead, and why? After meeting her, he realizes she will not make things easy for him.

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