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Crew Series 1: Crew

Crew Series 1: Crew

Tijan

To survive where I live, you have two options.

You can be a Normal—a cheerleader, jock, member of the debate team, or on the yearbook committee. You pretend everything is normal.

Or you can be crew.

You insult us? We hurt you.

You hurt us? We really hurt you.

And if you f*ck with us, we will end you.

My name is Bren.

I'm the only female in the Wolf Crew—the best, fiercest, and most dangerous crew there is—and we have a rule: There's no falling in love.

Well… too late.

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.

Under His Skin

Under His Skin

Vivienne Wren

“He held the cupcake over the trash like it was a threat.” Hailey should hate Heath Cavanaugh for that. She does hate him. Which makes the way her pulse jumps when he looks at her… deeply inconvenient. Before romance gets anywhere near her life, Hailey’s just trying to be a good nanny to sweet, sand-covered Elsie and survive her boss’s mood swings. Then Heath starts hovering at bedtime, showing up at the splash pad in dress clothes, and acting personally offended that Hailey gave her number to a gorgeous, golden-retriever man named Wes. 🙃 Heath is bossy, blunt, and allergic to fun. He also catches Elsie when she launches herself at him, tells ridiculous stories that make her howl with laughter, and watches Hailey like he’s memorizing her. You know that look. Hailey flirts with Wes at the park because she’s allowed to date like a normal woman, thanks. Heath responds by policing her cupcakes, her plans, and her boundaries… until Elsie literally forces them to hug goodnight. And right when Hailey thinks she’s finally getting space, she rushes upstairs after her date and finds Elsie’s bed empty.

Bride Series Book 1: The Spiders Bride

Bride Series Book 1: The Spiders Bride

B. Shock

Wren has spent her entire life being treated like a monster.

Shunned for the magic flowing through her blood, she has grown up alone, unwanted, and blamed for things beyond her control. After fleeing the orphanage that treated her like a freak, Wren survives for years on scraps, wandering from place to place with nowhere to call home.

Then her luck finally runs out.

While being hunted through a dark forest by a feral monster, Wren stumbles into a hidden trap and falls into the web of an Arachne.

He is intelligent. Cunning. Deadly.

And for reasons Wren cannot understand, he refuses to let her leave.

Trapped within his underground lair, Wren expects to become nothing more than another meal. But as the days pass, she begins to see a side of the creature she never expected. Beneath his frightening appearance lies someone who is strangely curious about her, protects her from the dangers lurking within his territory, and seems determined to understand the lonely witch who fell into his web.

The longer Wren remains trapped in his world, the more she begins to question everything she thought she knew about monsters—and herself.

The creature she once feared would someday eat her may become the only person capable of understanding who she truly is.

The Game of Obsession

The Game of Obsession

Chantielu

Emily thought it was just a crush. A flirty smile here, a clever line there—until Damion made it a game. And with Damion, the rules are always shifting. What starts as teasing turns into something tangled and intense, pulling Emily into a spiral of reputations ruined, hearts tested, and feelings she swore she'd left behind. But forgetting him? Easier said than done. Damion plays to win, and Emily’s heart is the prize. Trouble is, she’s not playing by his rules anymore. Love, obsession, or something even more dangerous? It all depends on who breaks first.

The Dark Noble Book 1: The Dark Noble

The Dark Noble Book 1: The Dark Noble

Naomi Obasi

Kamora wakes in a strange manor with no memory and one powerful instinct—stay hidden. But when the brooding Lord Maroke sets his gaze on her, instincts blur. He’s cold. Commanding. And oddly familiar. Every glance sparks something neither of them can explain. He should walk away. She should run. But the manor whispers secrets they can’t unhear—and together, they may hold a key to something deeper, darker, and far more dangerous than desire. As shadows close in, truths threaten to shatter them both. But when the past is missing and the heart remembers, how do you know what’s real?

Business Casual

Business Casual

Katie Keane

After her divorce, Evie stumbles into a pub and clashes with a cocky stranger. What begins as a heated argument quickly turns into a steamy encounter that lands them both on Santa's naughty list. Evie dismisses the night as a one-time fling, tossing his number and believing she'll never see him again. But as the holiday season unfolds, unexpected encounters and familiar faces from her past bring more than just festive cheer. Is this the start of a new beginning, or will Evie's Christmas be haunted by old mistakes?

The Heart Thief

The Heart Thief

Zainab Sambo

Millie’s 32, single, and officially done with dating disasters. Her life plan says “married with kids by 40”—but first, she needs to find Mr. Right. Just as she’s ready to swear off love, her ridiculously handsome, younger boss, Roman, swoops in with a wild offer: he’ll play cupid. For him, it’s just a fun distraction… or so he thinks. But helping Millie find love quickly turns complicated when he starts falling—hard. Now Millie has to figure out if the man she’s been searching for… is the one she never expected. Lines blur, sparks fly, and suddenly the rules don’t matter.

Command

Command

Zainab Sambo

Beth’s world shatters when she’s taken by the man everyone calls a monster. Rogue is cold, ruthless, and broken in ways she can’t yet understand. But the longer she’s trapped in his shadow, the more cracks she sees in his armor—and the more her fear starts to burn into something she can’t name. Desire. Defiance. Dangerous tenderness. He wants to own her; she wants to survive him. Yet somewhere between hatred and longing, their hearts rewrite the rules. Now Beth must decide: escape the man who stole her freedom, or stay with the one who taught her what it means to truly feel alive.

Ride

Ride

Bryn Winchester

Riley Davenport is a runaway heiress looking to start a new life, away from her cruel family. Jason Walker is a ranch hand weighing on whether to move to the city or stay in his small town. When a missed bus and a runaway horse bring these two together, their lives are forever changed. Can Riley stay hidden once she gets roped into joining Jason’s all-star trick-riding team?

Shadow

Shadow

Ophelia Bell

When darkness falls, will Hallie fall too?

The whole reason Hallie even joined this expedition into the temple hidden deep inside the Sumatran jungle was to escape her demons. Yet the moment she arrives, the temple seems hell-bent on revealing every uncomfortable truth she’s fought so hard to keep hidden—and determined to plunge her into darkness once more.

But this darkness is of another kind. One whose phantom caress leaves Hallie panting for release in the middle of the night, only to awaken chasing shadows.

It’s not enough for just Hallie to awaken, though. She soon learns that she’s meant to awaken others—dragons, no less—by giving herself to the half-man, half-beast whose intense gaze and erotic ministrations truly redefine tall, dark, and handsome.

The darkness she faces now could chase away her own and finally give her a reason to stop running, but only if Hallie can learn to embrace the shadows.

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?

Future Unknown

Future Unknown

Amelia Storm

Samantha was born fragile, deemed too weak to inherit her Alpha’s legacy. Wolfless, feared, and on the edge of exile at sixteen, she’s stared down a life that tells her she doesn’t belong. In a world where strength defines survival, every step could cost her everything she loves. But the Moon Goddess has other plans. One choice, one shift, and Samantha’s life changes forever. She must rise, defy expectation, and prove that strength isn’t always obvious. Loyalties will be tested, power will be claimed, and home may mean more than she ever imagined.

Forbidden Love

Forbidden Love

Calyp50

Holden lives for hockey. A gifted goalie chasing the highest level, he keeps his world disciplined—until his focus starts sliding toward one person he can’t afford to want: Carlee. She’s bright, fearless, and absolutely off-limits… because she’s his best friend’s sister. The more time they steal, the harder it becomes to pretend it’s nothing. One wrong move could destroy the friendship he trusts most, but walking away from Carlee feels just as impossible. Between locker-room pressure, big ambitions, and a connection that won’t stay hidden, Holden must decide what he’s willing to risk for one feeling he can’t bench.

Scarred Luna

Scarred Luna

Ahanaa Rose

No seventeen-year-old expects to find their mate, but Kara Knight's journey took an unexpected turn when she discovered hers. And to her surprise, it was none other than Zane Morgan, one of the most powerful alphas in the world. The twist? Kara was considered damaged goods in her pack, facing judgment and exclusion after her parent's death. As their connection deepens, they soon realize that their families hold dark secrets that threaten to tear them apart. Will Kara and Zain be able to unravel the mysteries of their past and find a way to forge a future together? Join them on an adventure filled with love, loyalty, and the quest for truth.

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