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Unraveled

Unraveled

by Cosmic Chaos

Verdian’s world shatters the day tragedy strikes, leaving her caught between grief and guilt. But in the silence that follows, something begins to stir—an awakening that feels both strange and deeply familiar. Shadows whisper secrets she isn’t ready to face, and every step closer to the truth threatens to rewrite everything she believes about love, loss, and herself. As memories twist and hidden powers rise, Verdian must decide whether to face what’s been buried or let the past consume her completely. Sometimes, surviving isn’t the end—it’s the beginning of something far more powerful.

Her Last Hope

Her Last Hope

by Karrie

Twilight meets Under The Tuscan Sun!

Lake had a perfect plan. Find her mate, settle down, and start a family. But when her mate rejects her for someone else, Lake’s plan shatters…and so does her heart. Can she keep the faith that the Goddess has something else in store for her? It might be even better than she planned.

Age Rating: 16+

The Hardest Thing

The Hardest Thing

by Violet Bloom

Lyric never thought of herself as someone who would have an affair. She loves her husband, but her feelings for Parker are undeniable. And he feels the same way about her although he’ll never leave his wife and kids. There’s no happy ending in their future, only heartbreak. And even though they’re falling for each other, Lyric knows the only thing to do is walk away. It will be the hardest thing she’s ever done.

Age Rating: 18+

Kenzo

Kenzo

by Ivy White

Rebecca walks into the underground poker room with one goal: win enough money to pay off her father’s debts before men come to collect. She thinks she can cheat the table, read the players, and slip out unnoticed.

But the moment the door locks behind her, she realises she’s stepped into the wrong game. This isn’t just a poker ring. It’s a trap built by Kenzo Robernero, the cold, calculating leader of the Società Oscura. All of the players in the room answer to him. Each card on the table is stacked in his favor and every newcomer is watched.

Now Rebecca is caught in a room where the stakes are lethal, the rules are unwritten, and the man across the table doesn’t tolerate cheats, but he does notice them. And once Kenzo notices you, the night stops being about cards and starts being about survival.

Octavia Book 1: The Last Arctorian

Octavia Book 1: The Last Arctorian

by Iriond Prime

The night of the feast was the first time I saw them. A horde of reptilians marched up the palace steps and burst into our lives with their ferocious, mischievous leader at the forefront. One moment I was hosting high tea with mother, and the next, I was ripped from the only life I’d ever known.

Rescued

Rescued

by Kelsie Tate

Alpha Knox ruled with a tyrannical fist—and he wanted to know where Grace hid the families she rescued. Determined to help them until her very end, Grace endures years of abuse during her captivity. One day, she hears fighting, but she is hanging on by a thread. After capturing Knox, Alpha Ryker of the Dark Moon Pack finds Grace just in time—and to his surprise, his mate. Ryker captures Knox and whisks Grace, his mate, off to treatment. Fate has put a stumbling block in his way, however—Grace has lost her wolf. Will she be able to find it? Can Ryker and Grace live happily ever after?

The Crown Saga

The Crown Saga

by Tori R. Hayes

Willow Aldwyn is an Iridis, an elemental blessed with the powers of the air, but the threat of being removed from her family to hone her gift has forced her to hide it. With each passing year, her magic gets stronger and more out of control until she is pushed to unleash it during an unexpected visit from the golden king and his son, Crown Prince Atlas. Astonished by Willow’s untamed abilities, the king obligates her to join the Crown Trials, where she must pose as a suitor while secretly receiving training to manage her intense powers. However, the Trials prove far more complicated than Willow had anticipated, and the prince’s charm is difficult to resist.

The Alpha's Lone Wolf

The Alpha's Lone Wolf

by Louise V. Armstrong

Life has been tough for Allie growing up as a lone wolf without a pack. Luckily for her, that’s all about to change, now that she has the opportunity to attend Linton University, the only place a lone wolf can live and study free from persecution by pack wolves. James is the ruthless Alpha of one of the biggest and strongest packs in the country. His hatred of rogues is legendary, and one of his first acts as alpha will be to banish all lone wolves from his territory, including those attending Linton University. Will this be the end of Allie's dreams, or will the strong attraction James feels for this beautiful wolf be enough to change his mind?

Age Rating: 18+ (Assault, Violent Death)

Queen of His Heart

Queen of His Heart

by Julianna Wrights

King Alpha Adlaric Romanov needs a mate. It’s the only thing that will save him from the wolf that threatens to consume him. For three centuries, he has been waiting for the Goddess Selene to bestow this gift upon him; he doesn’t know how much longer he can control the beast inside. Evangeline has no knowledge of the lycanthrope world and does not understand the connection she feels to the older man she meets one night. As they individually wrestle with their desires and learn to let go of their insecurities, they each realize that their life is meaningless without the other.

Hart Siblings Book 1: Saving Odette

Hart Siblings Book 1: Saving Odette

by Meghann Crane

Odette is done playing it safe. After escaping a toxic relationship, she’s searching for a fresh start—and the last person she expects to lean on is her brother’s best friend. Reece has always been off-limits, but now he’s showing up like her personal hero. With five protective brothers watching her every move and her heart still healing, falling for Reece should be the worst idea ever. But some rules are made to be broken… and some sparks are too strong to ignore. He’s ready to risk it all for a second chance—will Odette be brave enough to take it?

Sounders Hockey Book 1: Forward Defense

Sounders Hockey Book 1: Forward Defense

by Jade Castle

Andromeda, the only daughter in a family of seven, makes history as the first woman drafted into the NHL, joining the Sounders. Fierce and determined, she’s ready to prove herself on the ice. But when she meets Blake, the league's top defenseman, sparks fly both on and off the rink. Blake is captivated by Meda’s skill and strength, realizing she's the one woman who could change his life forever. In a world dominated by men, Meda must navigate her groundbreaking career and the intense connection she shares with Blake. Can she have it all?

Anatomy of Us

Anatomy of Us

by B. E. Harmel

Anna never expects the stranger who stole her attention in a café to turn up as her new boss in the hospital. Adam is sharp, magnetic, and completely forbidden—but resisting him feels impossible. Every glance pulls her in deeper, every touch blurs the line between right and reckless. With secrets from the past pressing close and her career on the line, Anna knows the risk is too high. Yet the draw of Adam is too strong to ignore. Their connection is dangerous, addictive, and far too tempting to resist. In a world of heartbreak and high stakes, one choice could ruin them—or finally set them free.

Chained: Las Vegas Bastards

Chained: Las Vegas Bastards

by Sarah N. Fox

She swore she left the darkness behind—new name, new life, clean slate. But Vegas doesn’t forgive or forget. The city’s kings—five ruthless brothers who own every inch of its glittering chaos—just claimed her as theirs. They want answers. Control. Maybe even her surrender. Each look sparks fury, each touch blurs the line between danger and desire. She’s fought monsters before, but this time the battlefield is her own heartbeat. Because surviving the devil once was hard enough… surviving five who make her burn might be impossible.

My Cowboy

My Cowboy

by Tinkerbelle Leonhardt

Cora’s got her life all figured out—so when her estranged father leaves her a massive inheritance with the catch of living on his ranch out in the countryside, she’s more annoyed than anything.

At least until she meets Hael, the sexy cowboy who works on her new ranch. Will the southern heartthrob be enough to keep Cora’s heart out in the country, or will the stresses of her new life and the mystery of her father’s will drive her back to big-city living?

At the very least, she’s got a sexy cowboy at her disposal, and she’s always wanted to take riding lessons…

Loving My Brother's Best Friend

Loving My Brother's Best Friend

by Meghann Crane

Crushing on your brother’s best friend can make things complicated. Henley grew up following Luca around, dreaming about the day he would see her as more than just Will’s little sister. During her senior year of high school, her dream comes true, but not for long, and not in the way she expected. Will Henley and Luca get a second chance at love?

Age Rating: +

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