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The Royal Legacy 1: The Rise of the Crescent Moon

The Royal Legacy 1: The Rise of the Crescent Moon

by Emily Goulden

When Josephine Taylor returns to her hometown, she’s ready to move forward as a doctor—but not to face the mate bond that ignites with Alpha August Hayes. As the wolfless daughter of a power-hungry Alpha, Josephine carries the scars of her father’s greed, which decimated their pack and left her orphaned. Now, fate has tied her to August, the Alpha determined to restore the pack’s legacy. Together, they’re thrust into a brewing war to overthrow the tyrannical werewolf Council and restore peace to the kingdom. But with the stakes higher than ever, will their bond be enough to defeat the beast that threatens them all?

When Tables Turn

When Tables Turn

by Ivana Vanessa Jameson

“Take this girl to my room. Guard the door and do not move until I get there,” he commanded him. The king wanted me locked up in his room. This was bad, really bad. I was worried about what might happen if we were alone again. Could he control himself if he was keeping me close to him?

Lucy is amongst the last surviving humans after the werewolves invaded the world. If that was not bad enough, she discovers she’s the destined mate of the ruthless Lycan King. How can she be mated to the beast that killed all her friends?

Captive by the Mafia

Captive by the Mafia

by Rachel Van Dyken

From New York Times and USA Today best-selling author Rachel Van Dyken comes the Elite Bratva Brotherhood Series.

Pretty things aren't meant to be broken but I broke her, and now we both have to pay the price. I'm her

nightmare, I'm her savior and now that I have her signature on an ironclad contract, I own her body and soul.She doesn't remember me, she will. It's inevitable because as much as I know I need to stay away, for fear of unlocking the memories I helped her father bury--I can't.

She was the apple in the Garden, dangled in front of me, her core so tempting and sweet. A voice whispered. Just. One. Bite. I bit, I tasted, I fell.Welcome to the world of the Russian mafia, where death is your only future.

I Love You, My Neighbor

I Love You, My Neighbor

by Elle Fielding

Kristy has sworn off love, especially when she's always overshadowed by her supermodel best friend. Focused on work and on a mission to improve her fitness, she adopts a dog—only to discover her new pet prefers the grumpy neighbor, Logan, to her.

Logan, still grieving the loss of his fiancée, is busy fixing up his new home as a distraction from his heartbreak. Neither Kristy nor Logan are interested in love, but the undeniable spark between them is hard to ignore. As their lives intertwine in surprising ways, they’ll have to decide if they’re willing to take a chance on love, even when it's the last thing they want.

His Precious Possession

His Precious Possession

by Elfy G

“If you think I’m going to let you walk in here like a free agent, you’re hardly mistaken,” Owen says, looking down at me.

I clear my throat. “What do you want?”

He leans his head toward me until our lips are close to one another. “A kiss.”

Taylor Walker’s life is simple, and she’s happy with her boyfriend—until cracks in their relationship start to show. Meanwhile, her new neighbor, Owen Blake, is cold, aloof, and anything but friendly. Determined to break through his tough exterior, Taylor’s curiosity clashes with Owen’s desire to keep his distance. But when unexpected circumstances force her to rely on him, their dynamic takes a heated turn. Owen has his own conditions for helping her, leaving Taylor to question everything she thought she knew about love and desire. Can she handle the sparks between them, or will she get burned?

Moon River

Moon River

by L. B.

The guy—He seemed to completely zero in on me, it was the weirdest thing. It felt so uncomfortable that I tried to hide behind other people. That seemed to make him incredibly unhappy. He looked like he was seething. In the blink of an eye, he stood right in front of me. I heard him whisper: “You’re mine.”

After her father's death, Maeve returns to her hometown with plans to sell the house and move on. An encounter with old friends leads her to the Mates Ball. Little does she know the true purpose of this ball or the dark secrets soon to be unraveled.

Collide

Collide

by Denicea Christina

Katelynn wants nothing more than to meet her mate. As the daughter of an alpha, her expectations are high, so she’s not surprised when he turns out to be Prince Roman, who’s in line to be Alpha King. What does surprise her, though, is what an entitled dick he is! Unfortunately for Roman, Katelynn isn’t a pushover. She’ll never obey him, which is something he’ll have to learn very quickly!

Age Rating: 16+

A Reject She-Wolf

A Reject She-Wolf

by Marie Hudson

Addy is a rejected young she-wolf. Her home life is traumatic and things aren’t better at school. But when she becomes of age, she discovers that her mate is Drake, destined to become Alpha in a few months. Everything changes. And it doesn’t help that Drake is already involved with a vicious bully named Macie. What will happen when Drake finds out who Addy is?

Hell's Riders MC

Hell's Riders MC

by Amanda Deckard

After losing her mother to a rival motorcycle club’s retaliation, Mia runs away to pursue her dream of going to college and earning an art degree. She proves to be easy prey for the sadistic Caleb, who spends five years abusing the isolated Mia. After learning she’s pregnant, Mia stages an escape for herself and her baby and reunites with her estranged father...but has she truly escaped Caleb’s clutches, or will he manage to track her down again?

Surprisingly Yours

Surprisingly Yours

by Jeordie Draven

Julia never planned on falling for Jagger—the wild, reckless bad boy who turns every rule into a challenge. One college party, one unforgettable night, and suddenly their worlds collide in a way neither expected. She’s the steady one with big dreams; he’s the trouble everyone warns her about. But when fate throws them a tiny, life-changing surprise, they have no choice but to face the chaos together. Between fiery arguments, late-night confessions, and stolen moments that blur every line, Julia and Jagger must decide if their spark is worth the risk—or if love really can conquer two hearts that were never meant to meet.

Breath of Love

Breath of Love

by Ophelia Bell

The third ritual awaits. But are twin lovers double the pleasure, or double the trouble?

After losing his twin brother, Dimitri has felt adrift in the world. Joining this expedition to find an elusive dragon temple seemed a far-fetched fantasy, but a much-needed distraction nonetheless. Little did he know that the real fantasy was waiting for him inside. Now, doused in dragon magic, his passions have been stoked, and the naughty details of the ritual he keeps hearing about lure him into a chamber where he’s faced with an impossible choice.

Two golden idols stand ready for his attention, each embodying half of Dimitri’s most intimate desires. Together, they form a whole—one he has been searching for even more desperately than he has this ancient locale.

The terms of the ritual dictate he can only choose one. Breaking the rules might lead to his downfall … or to an ascension into pleasure beyond his wildest dreams.

The Mafia Royalty Book 1: Mafia Games

The Mafia Royalty Book 1: Mafia Games

by C. Wilson

"Your entire body belongs to me. From your face to your boobs to that dripping cunt that I’m dying to have squeezing my cock. All of you belong to me.”

It’s the year of wives and slaughter. In a world ruled by the mafia, women are kidnapped and forced to compete in deadly games to become wives. Catalina’s life takes a horrifying turn when she’s abducted during a walk in the park. Her captor? The mafia heir, determined to have her join his brutal family tradition. Trapped in a world of danger, guns, and male ego, Catalina must fight to survive—and prove that she won’t be just another casualty of the mafia’s ruthless game. Will she endure, or will the deadly games claim her life?

Remind Me

Remind Me

by Kelsie Tate

After the loss of his wife, Xavier Wills struggles to find balance between his company and his family. And he just lost his nanny. Again.

Rose is in desperate need for a job. After her first assignment turns into babysitting for the CEO, Rose finds herself as the new nanny for the Wills family. Can Rose’s warmth remind this grieving family of what happiness is?

The Werewolf Chronicles

The Werewolf Chronicles

by Veronica

When Bambi finds herself mated to a fearsome, blind alpha with a war-torn past, she must find a way to make him see beauty in the world again, before anger and pain consume him whole.

Destined Alpha

Destined Alpha

by Kelsie Tate

Ryder’s life changes in an instant when he finds himself the last surviving member of his pack. Then, after years spent in isolation and full of rage, fate comes calling when his path collides with the White Moon Pack—and Adara, the captivating daughter of the Alpha. But in saving each other, will they bring down both of their worlds?

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