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Werewolf University

Werewolf University

by Brittany Carter

Savannah Haper is seriously pissed. Not only is her grandmother forcing her to attend a college she’s never even heard of, but she has to move to Podunk, Louisiana and leave her boyfriend behind. She thought it couldn’t get much worse...until she arrives at the university and discovers the real reason she was sent there. Now she has to deal with werewolves, soulmates, and Alphas, not to mention all of the damn wars!

A Fae's Tale Series Book 1: Wings of Destiny

A Fae's Tale Series Book 1: Wings of Destiny

by Nicole Woodward

“Do you fear the darkness?”

Ella’s dreams of finally earning her wings are shattered when disaster hits her village just weeks before her coming-of-age. Then comes the Kingdom’s demand: a consort must be sent to a prince no one dares speak of — the half-Vampyr locked in whispers and shadows. Everyone expects someone to be chosen. No one expects Ella to volunteer. With nothing but instinct and a fire she can’t explain, she steps into a world of dark magic, ancient secrets, and a prince who may be more than legend. Power trembles at her fingertips, but the cost of touching it might be her heart. Or worse. In a kingdom where fate bites as hard as fangs, Ella isn’t just fighting for a crown — she’s fighting to become something more than anyone imagined.

The Vikings Slave

The Vikings Slave

by Daphne Anders

When fierce Viking warriors raid Anne’s village, her future looks grim—until the terrifying wolf-shifting general, Agnarr, steps in. Feared by his men and blessed by the gods, Agnarr is known for spilling blood, not saving lives. Yet something about Anne ignites a battle he’s never faced before—one between his instincts and his heart. As Anne fights to survive her new world, a dangerous pull grows between them, tangled in fate, power, and forbidden desire. In the harsh wilds of the North, one captive and one cursed warrior discover that surrender can take many forms… and not all of them end in chains.

The Highlands Wolves

The Highlands Wolves

by Cynthia Foley

When Laika finds out that the son of the alpha is her mate, she thinks her life will finally change for the better. But she couldn’t be more wrong.

Alaric is dominant, the heir to the Northern Province, and determined that no one will make him vulnerable, especially not his weakling of a mate. So he does his best to sever their tie, leaving Laika near death and forcing her out of the Northern Province.

Years pass, and Laika is a different person. Scarred. Strong. A warrior. When their paths cross again, Alaric is forced to confront the vile actions of his past as his desire for his mate grows once again.

Book Boyfriends Wanted 1: His Curvy Friend

Book Boyfriends Wanted 1: His Curvy Friend

by Mary E Thompson

Ian Being stuck in the friend-zone sucked. I was done. Blake had been single long enough, and if I didn’t make a move, she’d get together with the wrong man again. Because the right one was me. Luck was definitely on my side. An online dating site paired us up. It was an opportunity to show her the side of me she didn’t know. The side who wasn’t interested in a fling with half the women in town. The side who wanted something serious and lasting. With her. I thought about confessing. Telling her that I was the guy she was sharing her secrets with. But keeping my online identity a secret meant she talked to me. Really talked to me. It was worth the risk. Blake was worth any risk.

Blake Getting dumped sucked. Getting dumped because he thought I was in love with my best friend’s older brother was ludicrous. I did not have a thing for Ian. Yeah, we shared a hotel room when we went to Hawaii, but nothing happened. I mean, I walked in on him right after he got out of the shower. Water running down his chest. Hair slicked back from his face. That stormy look in his eyes. And the rock, hard… Ahem, anyway. No, I did not have a thing for him. We were friends. That was it. No one needed to know I still dreamed about what would have happened if I’d closed that door with me on the inside instead of the outside. It was never going to happen. Ever.

Beauty and a Billionaire

Beauty and a Billionaire

by Denise Spitznogle

Vivianne is determined to stay in New York, but financial struggles threaten to send her packing. When Liam offers her a deal too tempting to refuse, it seems like the perfect solution. But as they dive in, lines blur, and Vivianne starts to question if this arrangement will be their salvation—or their downfall. With emotions running high and stakes even higher, one thing is clear: walking away won’t be so easy.

The Vampire's Call

The Vampire's Call

by M. Syrah

Grace can't meet someone to love because she's in love with the man of her dreams--literally. How can anymore compete with Haven when he's so perfect? Grace soon learns that she doesn't have to find out the answer to that question when her dream lover meets her face to face. But can Grace cope with Haven being a vampire and being part of his world? She will soon find out as she encounters the dangers of Haven's violent brother as he attacks her. Will their love prevail?

Age Rating: 18+

Reluctantly Mated

Reluctantly Mated

by M. L. Smith

McKenzie Lancaster is a witch rescued at a young age by a local wolf pack. She finds herself in a bit of trouble when her pack is attacked by a wolf that is hell-bent on killing every witch he comes across. Setting his hostile sights on Kenzie, Kieran Gallagher ("the Mad Alpha”) stumbles upon the last thing he ever wanted to see: a witch as his mate.

Tides That Turn

Tides That Turn

by Selina Jefferson

Vet Katie Moore is ready to leave her cheating boyfriend behind—until a wild girls’ night in Hollywood collides with LA’s newest football star: her first love, Jensen Adams. With old wounds, new sparks, and the spotlight closing in, Katie is pulled back into a world of fame, temptation, and dangerous attention—where trusting the wrong man could cost her everything.

Trigger warning: Mental Abuse, Physical Abuse, Sexual Abuse, Suicidal Thoughts, Miscarriage

Uncontrollable Heat

Uncontrollable Heat

by Megan Blake

Half werewolf, half human Olivia lives among humans, pretending she wasn’t turned six years ago. She’s got one werewolf friend, an outcast, who has filled her in on who she is. Otherwise, she’s on her own, working at the hospital and paying her bills. Except when an alpha turns up during her shift, her life falls apart. Could she possible be his mate?

Good for Me

Good for Me

by Sofia Jade

Rory never expected her mom’s new marriage to change everything—including giving her a stepbrother she can’t stop thinking about. Forrest is grumpy, gorgeous, and the one person she should never want. They fight the tension, but one night shatters the fragile line between them. Years later, Rory returns to town with a ring on her finger and secrets in her heart. Forrest swore he’d buried his feelings, but seeing her again proves nothing has changed. The pull between them is still fierce, still dangerous, and this time he refuses to stand back. Off-limits has never looked so tempting—and resisting might just be impossible.

Katherine's Legacy

Katherine's Legacy

by Nicole Riddley

Lost in the spooky woods and the decaying Blackwell Estate, Katherine stumbles upon two mysteries. One is Elias Gauthier, a mysterious boy with secrets as deep as the woods. The other is her family's dark past, tied to her grandmother's illness and a rumored curse. As she digs deeper, danger looms closer, and the line between friend and foe gets blurry. Can Katherine unravel the mysteries before she becomes a part of her family's tragic history?

Age Rating: 18+

Black Moon Pack Book 1: Falling for Storm

Black Moon Pack Book 1: Falling for Storm

by Isabel S. Knight

She was pure perfection, and I couldn’t help but utter the words that I had been wanting to say since the day we met. “I love you, Amara. I love you with every fiber of my being. I will serve, protect, and stand by you even through hell. I will both live and die for you.”

Amara’s thrilled for a fresh start at Duke—full scholarship, new city, clean slate. But her plans take a wild turn when she meets Storm, the dangerously magnetic alpha who claims she’s his fated mate. Suddenly, she’s plunged into a world of secrets, power, and supernatural laws she never knew existed. She should run. Instead, she’s pulled deeper. The bond is ancient, the pull undeniable, and Storm? He’d burn the world to protect her. As passion ignites and truths unravel, Amara must decide if she’s ready to step into a destiny she never asked for.

New Beginnings

New Beginnings

by Heather Gray

Chelsea has had a bad year. She comes to Chicago hoping for a fresh start, and meets millionaire real estate developer Alec. Sparks fly, but can Alec leave behind his playboy ways for a real relationship? And can Chelsea set aside her grief over the past to make space for something new?

Bad Boy Xavier: Part 1

Bad Boy Xavier: Part 1

by Jen Cooper

“We’ve all got a vice. Mine’s alcohol and punching things. What’s yours?” She asked, refusing to feel bad for her choice in extracurriculars when he had just shot someone in the head because of his. He chuckled dryly.

“Sex mostly.”

Katelynn grows up in a world of bruises, broken promises, and a father whose debts pull her deeper into danger. When a deal gone wrong hands her over to a powerful family, she braces herself for a life of fear. But Xavier, the heir who rules with fire and steel, doesn’t expect a girl who bites back instead of breaking. He’s been trained to pull the trigger without thinking, to take what he wants without asking—but with her, nothing is simple. The girl he should see as a pawn suddenly feels like a battle he doesn’t want to win. And being his captive? It’s supposed to be her worst nightmare. Yet somehow, against every rule and every scar, it feels like something far more dangerous—something she’s not sure she wants to escape.

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