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My Billionaire Sugar Daddy

My Billionaire Sugar Daddy

by A. L. Smith

“I get what I want, and right now…I want you.”

My body was under his complete control. Beautifully battered and feverishly faint...

Kiana's life unravels after she loses her scholarship, leaving her dreams and freedom hanging by a thread. Feeling trapped, she finds a glimmer of hope in Chase Winters, a charismatic man who offers her a way out: to become his 'stand-in' girlfriend.

This new role introduces her to a world of freedom while forcing her to confront the traumas of her past. While enjoying her new life, she fears her old demons may reemerge, threatening her newfound stability.

Kiana must decide if she can navigate this unconventional arrangement with one of the sought-after bachelors, raising questions about potential complications.

Beyond Black & White Series Book 1: Bishop

Beyond Black & White Series Book 1: Bishop

by A. Duncan

Bishop is a gifted, guilt-ridden doctor who runs from duty and lands in a shadowed town. He stitches strangers by day and outruns himself by night. Quiet is his refuge—until Kallie. She is fierce, clever, and deaf; her silence steadies his storm. With her, the ache softens. But Bishop holds a secret with teeth, the kind that makes death keep its distance and turns a man into something else. When danger prowls and choices tighten, he must decide what to risk: the lie that keeps her safe, or the truth that could set them both on fire. What will Kallie see when the mask slips and the monster looks back?

The Ultimate Series Book 1: Feral

The Ultimate Series Book 1: Feral

by A. K. Glandt

Daylin is set to die and doesn’t mind one bit—she earned the noose, after all. But a charming, power-hungry stranger sees more in her than a corpse. He offers a new fate: help him burn down the world’s rulers in exchange for her life. Sounds fair. Now she’s free, sort of. Bound by nothing but ambition and a pact with a man who wants a throne, Daylin is no pawn—she’s the wildcard. She’s chaotic, unrepentant, and terrifyingly good at revenge. And while he’s playing the long game, she’s got her own rules. Together, they’re not just dangerous. They’re inevitable.

Mad Dogs and Englishmen

Mad Dogs and Englishmen

by Andreona C Garlid

Every maiden in the realm is summoned to a grand estate for a fortnight of glittering revels, where a titled man—rich, reclusive, and rumored to be mad—must choose a bride. Whispers of strange deaths swirl through candlelit halls, but the promise of power, passion, and danger keeps hearts racing. Beneath the silk and smiles, everyone hides something. As the games of charm and deception unfold, one question burns brighter than the chandeliers: who will survive the Lord’s choice—and what will it cost to win his hand?

Manesto Nights

Manesto Nights

by S. L. Adams

Vicky bolts from her wedding in full escape mode—veil, nerves, and all—only to end up trapped inside a department store with four complete strangers. Outside, toxic smoke clouds Alaska’s skies, but inside, the air is charged with something entirely different. As days stretch into nights, tension and attraction tangle in the aisles of camping gear and power tools. Vicky swore she’d never let anyone claim her again, yet these men make her question everything she ran from. Between laughter, longing, and late-night confessions, she might just find what freedom really means… and who she wants to share it with.

Treasure of the Sea

Treasure of the Sea

by Raven Flanagan

A sizzling tale of forbidden lust. Scylla’s lonely life takes a wild turn when she’s saved from a sea monster by a captivating merman. Sparks fly as danger turns into an irresistible attraction, one that should not be pursued. Can they bridge the gap between land and sea? Join them in an erotic story that explores the depths of passion just above the waves.

Age Rating: 18+

Just Another Series Book 1: Just Another Roomie

Just Another Series Book 1: Just Another Roomie

by Vesper Nadine

She’s at rock bottom—job gone, nowhere to live, and not even a purse to her name. So when her best friend offers a lifeline in the form of her brother’s spare room, she doesn’t hesitate... even if that brother happens to be her longtime nemesis. He’s cocky, infuriating, and way too attractive for his own good. Neither of them wants this setup, but sparks start flying faster than they can dodge them. As the walls come down, attraction turns dangerous. He’s known as a player, and she’s known him long enough not to trust him... so why does her heart say otherwise? With secrets, grudges, and chemistry colliding, one wrong move could burn it all down.

Black Sun Academy: The Next Gen. Book 1

Black Sun Academy: The Next Gen. Book 1

by R. J. Rogers

When Blaise gets a mysterious letter welcoming her to the Black Sun Academy, she has no idea she’s stepping into a world of magic, danger, and secrets her parents never told her. Suddenly, she’s surrounded by charmers with trouble written all over them—two magnetic twin brothers, a sinfully gorgeous vampire who shouldn’t even be alive, and one dangerously tempting professor. But when Blaise learns her parents may be tied to the tragedy that destroyed the vampire’s family, the truth becomes far more personal—and far more dangerous. Between whispered spells and forbidden glances, she’ll have to decide who to trust before the past consumes them all.

The Ranch Series Book 1: The Ranch

The Ranch Series Book 1: The Ranch

by 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.

Alpha's Pet

Alpha's Pet

by B. Shock

Evony is heir to the Winter Moon Pack and, despite being mistreated by her father, will one day become alpha. But everything changes when her pack is invaded and her father flees. Alpha Axton is in charge now and he hates her. Or does he? Either way, Evony is his prisoner and she is going to find out exactly how it feels to be the alpha’s pet…

Cowboy Kissed

Cowboy Kissed

by Natalie K

Ella is anything but happy when her father ships her from London to Nashville. With her British ways and upscale tastes, she doesn’t fit in with the Southerners. But her attitude starts to change when she meets a mysterious, broody cowboy. She can’t stop thinking about him, and her world is soon turned upside down. Ella falls hard and fast for Tobias, but life keeps getting in the way of their relationship. Can this princess and her cowboy live happily ever after?

Life Arranged

Life Arranged

by Kelsie Tate

Kiera is a rogue, exiled from her wolf pack after losing both her parents. When she accidentally trespasses into the pack lands of King’s Clearing, she is offered a comfortable but sheltered new life; one that comes with a considerable catch. The pack’s alpha king, the handsome but short-tempered Harrison Blackwolf, needs an heir after dismissing his previous mates and asks Kiera to become his new mate. As the couple try to put aside their differences, they soon find that sharing a home — and a bed — is the least of their worries.

Age Rating: 16+

Off Limits Book 1: The One I Wasn’t Supposed to Love

Off Limits Book 1: The One I Wasn’t Supposed to Love

by Anne Laura van Rooij

Lena Carter has one rule she refuses to break—Jaxon Walker is off limits. He’s her best friend’s older brother, the school’s star point guard, and the last person she should ever want. But rules have a funny way of bending when Jaxon decides he’s not going anywhere. What starts as teasing banter and sharp-tongued exchanges slowly shifts into something heavier, charged with stolen glances and moments that linger too long. Lena keeps telling herself to stay away, to stay loyal, to stay safe. Yet every interaction pulls her closer to the one person she swore she wouldn’t fall for. And when lines finally blur, she has to decide if protecting the truth is worth losing the only connection that feels real.

Wellington Ranch Series Book 1: Dust Storm

Wellington Ranch Series Book 1: Dust Storm

by Riley I.

Declan has spent his life building Wellington Ranch into something that matters. When his neighbor, Jackson Ashwood, refuses to sell a crucial piece of land, Declan turns to a solution that makes perfect sense on paper—an arranged marriage between his son and Ashwood’s daughter to secure the ranch’s future. Simple. Strategic. Necessary. Until Declan meets Rosie Ashwood. She’s sharp, warm, and far more disarming than he expects, complicating plans he believed were firmly under control. As negotiations unfold and family pressures rise, Declan is forced to confront the reality that even the most carefully laid plans can unravel when unexpected feelings enter the picture—and that love, even when it isn’t meant for him, has a way of changing everything.

Belle Island 1: The Mermaid That's Sweetest

Belle Island 1: The Mermaid That's Sweetest

by C. Swallow

Lily is a mermaid who fears the ocean—and for good reason. Haunted by a childhood tragedy and a dream that’s gone from soothing to sinister, she’s avoided the sea for years. But when a mysterious pull draws her back to the water, she discovers her mate is no savior—he’s an Erebos, a bloodthirsty predator feared by all merfolk. He’s dangerous, forbidden, and tied to the very darkness that could destroy her. As their connection deepens, Lily must choose: run from her fate, or face the creature who may either save her…or consume her. One thing's certain—love shouldn’t taste this deadly.

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