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Twisted Fate Book 1: Waiting for Her Mate

Twisted Fate Book 1: Waiting for Her Mate

by Lyra May

“Oh goddess, baby I’m so close.”

His grunt had my back arching on the bed at the unexpected sensation. “Fuck, I... I...”

Eliza, a skilled healer, returns to her birth pack after 20 long years, determined to find her fated mate before it's too late. But the search for her soulmate is complicated by a temptation she can't ignore. With passion simmering just beneath the surface, Eliza faces a difficult choice: wait for the mate she’s destined for, or surrender to the intense desire pulling her in another direction. As time runs out, her fate hangs in the balance, and she must decide if true love is worth the wait, or if passion should rule her heart.

My Brother's Boss

My Brother's Boss

by Heather Teston

Kat and her brother grew up under the shadow of an abusive father. Despite their difficult childhood, Kurt has become a successful businessman while Kat is retreating from the world. After a toxic relationship Kat meets her brother’s boss - a powerful man who seems captivated by the young woman. But this new relationship is intense. Can it heal her or will she just be plunged to more turmoil?

Is it finally time for a future filled with love for Kat?

Taken by the Alpha

Taken by the Alpha

by Dzenisa Jas

"“Please, Your Highness,” she begs. “Let me go.”

“My little mate,” he replies, a cruel sneer gracing his godlike features. “You still don’t understand.”

He lifts her chin with a finger so she’s forced to gaze into his pitch-black eyes. “You are mine. Forever.”

Clarice dreamed of finding her mate. But now, she’s trapped in a nightmare. Held captive by the alpha king of all werewolves, Cerberus Thorne, which is stronger? Her need for freedom, or the mate bond pulling her right into his arms?"

Say It's Forever

Say It's Forever

by Brittany Carter

Josie returns to the small Arkansas town she once fled, pulled back by a father running out of time and memories she never truly buried. She hopes for closure, not chaos, but home still breathes in secrets and sideways glances. Old whispers linger in the woods, hidden truths linger in locked pages, and every road leads back to the boy she tried to forget. Boone is still there, all heat and history, stirring feelings that never learned how to fade. As past and present tangle tighter, Josie realizes some hometown stories refuse to stay buried. Can love survive when the truth changes everything?

FGI 3: The Crystal Commander

FGI 3: The Crystal Commander

by F. R. Black

Fairy Godmother Inc: a secretive organization keeping the forces of good and evil in balance with true love’s first kiss.

Charlie, a disparaged Broadway star, finds herself stranded on the side of the road, in the sweltering southern heat, when a mysterious gentleman gives her an offer she can't refuse. Fresh off a break up, she dives right into a top secret mission with a new identity to match. She’s given one instruction: no matter what, Julius, the sexy commander of the sky colonies, cannot discover what she’s doing. Will she succeed in keeping her secret, or will she give in under his icy blue gaze?

Touch

Touch

by Anna R. Bennet

It’s been a while since Emily got laid. And her last relationship? She can hardly remember, it was so long ago. But that means she’s due for an exciting fling! Emily’s about to meet the one whose touch will set her on fire.

Age Rating: 18+

Theirs Series 1: Becoming Theirs

Theirs Series 1: Becoming Theirs

by Meghann Crane

Austen lands a job at a top firm that offers more than just health benefits. Her new bosses are hard-headed, hot, and very interested in her. Can she juggle a relationship with them both and keep her job?

Geek Guy

Geek Guy

by Emily Dash

Ian builds his world underground, filling a basement apartment with hobbies, screens, and rules that keep the outside safely away. Solitude feels controlled, predictable, and calm. Then Natalie crashes in with sharp wit, fearless energy, and nowhere else to go. Sparks fly fast, messy, and impossible to ignore. What starts as a thrilling secret quickly digs deeper, stirring buried fears and long-ignored needs on both sides. Ian clings to safety while Natalie searches for belonging, and neither is very good at pretending this is casual. Desire, vulnerability, and hope tangle together in a story about risk, trust, and the courage it takes to step into the light. Can two guarded hearts learn how to breathe again?

Animal Kingdom Series Book 1: Animal Kingdom

Animal Kingdom Series Book 1: Animal Kingdom

by Lily Saphire

Two worlds collide under three glowing moons, where magic hums in the air and creatures rule with power and pride. Mia once thought their first meeting was just a strange childhood dream—but fate doesn’t forget. Now, years later, the spark that began that night is burning bright, pulling her into a land as breathtaking as it is dangerous. Every step uncovers secrets, every glance holds a question, and every heartbeat reminds her she’s no longer safe. In a kingdom where beauty hides teeth and monsters show no mercy, Mia must decide if she’s chasing love… or walking straight into the jaws of something far more dangerous.

The Half Blood

The Half Blood

by Laura B.L.

Two shadowy figures walked toward each other, their gazes locked. With every step they took, they became more clear, the orange light flickering off of their almost-naked bodies. From where I stood, only their faces remained hidden.

The second they touched, my body lit up. As the man’s hands circled the woman’s hips, I felt his fingers dig into my own body. As he kissed her neck, I felt his lips against my skin, all the way down to my collarbone and back up to my ear lobe. His face was buried in her neck, hers was visible now. She had the very same blue eyes I had been looking at in the mirror my whole life. The woman in the vision was me…

When Nala, a half-witch half-werewolf hybrid, visits the Royal Lycan Realm, the last thing she expects to do is take part in the annual Hunt, an ancient mating ritual cherished by the Lycan King himself. Now she’s running through the forest, and King Alaric is gaining on her. Will she keep running forever? Or will she let him catch her and become his Queen?

Age Rating: 18+

Enemies

Enemies

by Violet Bloom

Haley and Will have hated each other since they were told to at age five. Haley is the daugher of an abusive gang leader, trying to build a future for herself and escape the small town she feels trapped in. Will is the golden boy son of the town sherriff who has it in for Haley's dad. Despite this, Haley and Will discover a mutual attraction, spiced by their mutual hatred, that turns into love. Together they make a plan to have Haley's father and most of the gang arrested, setting Haley and her sister Chloe free from the abuse.

Reaper's Claim

Reaper's Claim

by Simone Elise

I saw cold fury in his eyes and knew I’d gone too far.

His firm chest pressed into me, his angry heat radiating against my skin. His hands gripped the sides of my face, and then he whispered in my ear.

“If any other man touches you, I’ll kill him. I own you.”

And then his lips slammed into mine.

From the moment Abby first lays eyes on Kade Wilson, he’s as repellent to her as oil to vinegar. Nicknamed The Reaper for his brutish nature, he’s a deadly biker from a rival club. But no matter how much she tries to shake him, every attempt to sever ties ends with her tangled in his sheets, drenched in his sweat. Can Abby quit her addiction to The Reaper before he lays claim to her? Does she even want to?

Help Me, Alpha

Help Me, Alpha

by Sqible Holloway

For her entire life, Hayley has been held captive by her own father, who blames her for the death of her mother, the pack luna. Now, on her nineteenth birthday, Hayley finally escapes, winding up in the territory of the Midnight Rose Pack. The charming Alpha Jax allows her to stay, but her father will do anything to get her back—even kill another alpha.

Falling for My Bodyguard

Falling for My Bodyguard

by Anaïs Garnier

Harmoni, daughter of the wealthiest man in the city, lives a life of privilege, but her overprotective father is determined to keep his wild child on lockdown. Harmoni is a skilled escape artist… Until her father hires one last guard: William, SWAT sergeant and Harmoni’s worst nightmare…or is he?

Our Dirty Little Secret

Our Dirty Little Secret

by Charlotte Moore

Tuli, determined to lose her virginity during a one night stand, hooks up with a hot-as-sin man and rides his cock into oblivion. When she leaves his house, she never plans on seeing him again. But when she discovers he’s her professor, she can’t keep her feelings hidden any longer.

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Protective Mate Romance Books

Protective Mate Romance Books showcase partners who would do anything to keep their loved one safe from harm. These stories often feature alpha characters whose protective instincts activate when their mate faces danger. The emotional appeal lies in the primal satisfaction of being cherished and defended by someone willing to face any threat. Find romances where love means being someone's ultimate protector.... 

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