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Safe with My CEO

Safe with My CEO

Kelsie Tate

Nicole has been running from the past for two years. She's finally landed an ideal job as an executive assistant. Caleb, her new boss, knocks down her defenses and sweeps her off her feet. But what happens when the past comes calling?

The Ranch Series Book 1: The Ranch

The Ranch Series Book 1: The Ranch

D. M. Farrell

Ash’s world tilts when her dad runs into trouble, leaving her with no option but to stay at his friend’s ranch until life settles again. She arrives expecting peace and chores, not a moody cowboy who manages to annoy her within minutes. Cody has his own reasons for bristling, but their sparks fly so fast the whole ranch feels the heat. Between horses, pranks, and Allan stirring mischief like it’s his full-time job, Ash slowly finds a rhythm she didn’t know she needed. And as stubborn hearts collide, each step brings them closer to a connection neither wants to admit—but both feel anyway.

Reluctantly Mated

Reluctantly Mated

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.

Panther's Cage

Panther's Cage

Kali Gagnon

After her father’s death, Kate returns to New York to take over his NHL team. When she goes out for a night partying, Kate winds up kissing a handsome stranger.

Days later, she learns who the stranger is: the star hockey player on the team, someone who's completely off-limits if she’s to keep everything she’s worked so hard for. But you can’t control fate, and she and the man can’t seem to stay away from each other...

Rooming With The CEO

Rooming With The CEO

Brittany Carter

When Lilly’s art gallery closes during the recession, she’s grateful to stay at her brother’s seaside rental—until she finds out she’s sharing the place with Luther Whittington, her brother’s incredibly handsome, incredibly famous best friend. Luther’s hiding from the media, and what starts as irritation quickly turns into undeniable attraction. Things really heat up when Lilly is offered a contract to “fake date” Luther, plunging them into a whirlwind of mixed signals, hidden feelings, and sparks that refuse to stay buried. Will their fake romance turn into something real, or will the truth be too much for either to handle?

The Prince's Mistake

The Prince's Mistake

Kelsie Tate

Ella Matthews' family fell out of favor in the Kingdom of Juria. She went from a lady to a lowly cook. Things took a turn for the worse when the Crown Prince broke off their engagement. Ella never felt so worthless and some people remind her of it everyday. Two years later, her former fiance returns from diplomacy training just as she thought she had moved on. Can she let go of the past and open herself up to the love that once left her behind?

My Cowboy

My Cowboy

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…

Crime Boss' Unwilling Wife

Crime Boss' Unwilling Wife

Elle Chipp

This novel is a contemporary adaptation of ALPHA’S UNWILLING MATE.

Emma’s been hoping for five years that she will meet her husband, but when she finally does, he is not what she expected. Orion is a notorious crime boss, known for taking over businesses with a wave of his hand, his brutal temper, and a complete lack of mercy. He takes whatever he wants, and Emma is no exception. But to his surprise, Emma tries to reject him. Infuriated by her audacity, Orion gives her a choice: either Emma marries him or he takes over her father’s business—by force.

Heir to the Alpha

Heir to the Alpha

B. E. Harmel

Scarlett's life is thrown into turmoil when she is betrayed by her first mate and left heartbroken. Just as her dreams are shattered, Alpha Christopher enters her life, offering unexpected love and rekindling her hope. Their romance blossoms, and Scarlett finds herself carrying the future of the pack inside her womb. However, ancient family vendettas resurface, igniting a dangerous conflict that threatens to tear their world apart. As the shadows of war loom, Scarlett and Christopher's bond becomes a beacon of hope.

Can their love and the promise of a new heir unite the pack amid chaos and forbidden destinies?

The Sapphire Queen

The Sapphire Queen

Silver Taurus

The Princess of the Sapphire Eyes, Amilia Vlad, is avoiding the Kings and Queens Ball, where all unmated vampires are sure to find a mate. No one knows she already has a mate, or had, because the truth is, she killed him. The reason why is a secret she has locked deep in her heart because it is too traumatizing to admit. But when her father forces her to attend the ball, she meets Vladimir Karatza, King of All Vampires, and their attraction is undeniable. He instantly claims her as his mate, but Amelia is resistant, her secrets and pain causing her monster inside to appear and drive a wedge between anyone who tries to get close. But Vladimir is determined to do anything so he can conquer her hardened heart, that is until her secrets lead him deeper into danger and reveal a past he knew nothing of, one that lays bear the power behind Amilia’s captivating sapphire eyes that, like her, he can’t resist.

Age Rating: 18+

Interspecies Love Connections Book 1: Scales of Love: A Xenobiological Romance

Interspecies Love Connections Book 1: Scales of Love: A Xenobiological Romance

Ms. Thunderfrost

When marine biologist Jezebel meets Zeph—a towering, serpentine alien diplomat with eyes like the ocean—she doesn’t expect her world to turn upside down. What starts as a polite offer to help him adapt to Earth’s climate soon dives into deeper waters, stirring feelings neither can quite name. As laughter mixes with longing and science tangles with something far more mysterious, Jezebel discovers that love isn’t just universal—it’s delightfully unpredictable. Their connection tests every theory she’s ever trusted, proving that sometimes the heart speaks a language all its own.

The Camping Series Book 1: Camp Starry Nights

The Camping Series Book 1: Camp Starry Nights

Sophie Jones

Lake St. James returns to Camp Starry Nights hoping for a clean break from heartbreak, drama, and everything that has left him questioning who he is. The camp once felt like home, a place filled with laughter, late-night talks, and the kind of memories that glow long after summer ends. But this return is anything but simple. Familiar paths lead to familiar faces, including one person Lake never expected to see again. Old feelings stir beneath quiet glances and shared spaces, turning nostalgia into something deeper and harder to ignore. As the summer unfolds, Lake finds himself navigating past wounds, present tension, and the fragile hope that maybe some stories deserve another chance.

The Guardian

The Guardian

Salem Morgan

In a crumbling manor filled with whispers and cruelty, Lyra endures life as a servant, always hungry, always overlooked. But when she stumbles upon a cursed blade, everything changes. The weapon does more than cut—it binds her to the ruthless commander who sees through every defense she hides behind. Now, every moment is edged with danger, every glance a spark that could burn her whole world down. Survival used to mean silence and obedience. But the blade tempts her toward something riskier: the dangerous thrill of being noticed, of claiming her own power, of reaching for a desire that might destroy them both.

My Fake Girlfriend

My Fake Girlfriend

Jane Martana

Athena, a chef at an upscale restaurant, is shocked when her manager introduces her to the owner—her high school friend Ares.

The shock deepens when Ares fires her and offers a deal: be his fake girlfriend for six months, and he'll give her a restaurant of her own.

As they navigate their charade in front of his family, they all come to adore Athena, and Ares begins to fall for her. Even Athena starts feeling a spark - until she finds out the hurtful truth.

Will their act turn into something real, or will the truth behind Ares' choice keep them apart?

Steadfast and Fervid

Steadfast and Fervid

Elé Sennex

Catherine Ramos just got her fresh start at college, and she's not about to let anyone diminish this opportunity. Especially not Jerard "Peter" Léon, the sharp-witted upperclassman that's just as quick to dish the insults as she is to throw them at him. She wages war, but he's still there. Especially when she needs someone the most. Even if neither of them like it.

Then Cat starts trading roasts with a stranger called PumpkinKing on an anonymous local chat app, and the funniest, smartest person she's never met slowly becomes the only one she feels she can actually talk to. He doesn't know her name. She doesn't know his face. Both a stranger and an enemy know her better than her own best friends.

Between a party that leaves a hole in her memory, a family she can't bear to disappoint, and a secret Peter has been carrying since August, Cat is about to find out how many of the same words hate and love share.

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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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