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Dance with the Devil

Dance with the Devil

by Shala Mungroo

Aria Cassidy thought she had it all. She worked hard to keep her bakery in business during the day, and her best friend took her to enjoy lavish events in the evening. But after a chance encounter with a mysterious stranger, she suddenly felt like her life was missing something—or someone. Lucian De Angelis was one of the city’s most sought-after bachelors. With power and money, he was used to taking whatever he wanted, including women. When a petite brunette catches his eye, he intends to claim her as his. When Lucian charms Aria into entering into a deal with him, she knows she’s in over her head. Can she overcome her past to explore her desires? And what dangers lurk behind Lucian’s good looks and sexual magnetism?

Age Rating: 18+

The Thorntons Book 1: The Nearness of You

The Thorntons Book 1: The Nearness of You

by Iris Morland

Everyone wants to tear them apart. But he's not giving up without a fight.

The last thing Sara Flannigan needs is a man in her life. When she returns to her hometown, she vows to create a happy life for her son and to rebuild her life after a painful divorce. Yet when she meets her son’s new doctor, she can’t deny the spark of attraction that heats between them.

The problem?

He’s Harrison Thornton, the oldest son of the illustrious Thornton family. His family would never accept a woman like Sara, a woman who grew up on the wrong side of the tracks. She tries to ignore the whispers of her past, but she soon realizes secrets can never stay hidden for long.

Especially from the man claiming her wounded heart.

Growing up in the rich and powerful Thornton family, Harrison has lived a charmed life. A renowned physician, the last thing he expects is to desire the mother of one of his patients. Sara is beautiful and intelligent, and she’s completely devoted to her son, something that only deepens his attraction to her.

He doesn't want a single night of passion, though: he wants forever. Yet there are forces at work and people determined to tear them apart. Even Sara turns from him, certain she's unworthy. Harrison refuses to let Sara slip away, and soon, he’s fighting the greatest battle of all.

The battle to win the heart of the woman he loves.

Wanted Mate of the Alpha

Wanted Mate of the Alpha

by Sarah Tribus

"Behave, you know what happens otherwise," he threatened me before he opened the door, pushed me in, so that I landed on my knees and locked it again from the outside.

I swallowed the pain as I realized that he had really locked the door, but then Kalle's voice rang out "there you are at last".

Startled, I raised my head and saw him, with all the friendliness he had on his face before disappearing into the Nevada.

Serenity’s life is consumed by darkness after losing her mother and being dragged to a new city by her father, who has turned into a violent, drunken abuser. She dreams of escaping the torment, but just when she’s about to flee, an unexpected light enters her world. Her journey toward freedom takes an unexpected turn when she meets someone who offers her a glimpse of hope. But can she break free from the chains of her past, or will the darkness swallow her whole?

Heir to the Alpha

Heir to the Alpha

by 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?

Meeting My Abductor Again

Meeting My Abductor Again

by Tania Shava

Axel is known for being cold, calculating and ruthless. It’s how he became one of the most feared gangsters of his city. He takes what he wants, when he wants...but when young Talia accidentally steals his heart, Axel does everything to track her down. What will he say when he sees her years later?

The Hybrid Series

The Hybrid Series

by Bryony Foxx

Olive’s scent is peculiar, unsettling she-wolves and captivating the males. Once popular within her pack, she becomes the target of relentless harassment. There’s only so much a wolf can take. If you keep pushing and pushing… well, let’s just say the consequences can be catastrophic.

Age Rating: 18+

Heal My Soul

Heal My Soul

by K. Dillon

Raina Wilson is a truly kind and innocent soul, but under the surface lies a dark and haunting past that refuses to release its grip on her. As if that’s not enough to deal with, she’s been forced into a marriage with Roman, the hotheaded heir to the rich and powerful Marigold family. Will Raina be able to find peace with her new life, or will her past consume her?

Age Rating: 18+

Broken Angels MC

Broken Angels MC

by Riki Leigh Bishop

The men of the Broken Angels, MC mother charter are in for a while ride as they embark on the adventures of finding their ol' ladies. As each one comes to the club, there is always something that follows.

Follow them on their journey of falling in love, starting families, dealing with assassins, unknown enemies, and many more adventures.

Demon’s Artifice

Demon’s Artifice

by Elithra Rae

As the daughter of an elemental witch and a battle magic-using hunter, Sarah is already a force to be reckoned with. But as she approaches her twenty-first birthday, she discovers she has an ability long thought extinct: she is a dream walker. To summon the power she needs to fulfil her quest, Sarah will need to bind herself to the demon Leondris; an act which awakens sexual fantasies and desires she never knew she could realize.

Wolves of the West

Wolves of the West

by Abigail Lynne

Haven Mathie thought she was a normal girl…until her seventeenth birthday, when she discovers she can become a wolf. Frightened and confused, Haven goes to live with her aunt in Astoria. Once there, Haven meets someone who can help her understand her new ability—and unlock feelings in her she never expected.

Age Rating: 16+

Family Forever

Family Forever

by Valerie J. Clarizio

After tragically losing both parents, Dylan Jacobs is left to care for his five younger brothers while also managing his family’s thriving dairy farm.

Marissa Geyer is desperate to get away from her alcoholic father. When Dylan offers her a live-in nanny/housekeeper position, she jumps at the opportunity. The loving, chaotic household feeds her maternal instincts, and before long, she falls hard for Dylan and the boys. Her sexy boss, however, seems opposed to a romantic relationship.

Despite a powerful attraction to Marissa, Dylan pulls back. His heart has been broken—more than once—by women unwilling to take on his ready-made family. He won’t risk his heart again, or the hearts of his younger brothers, who he’s vowed to protect at any cost.

Marissa may be devoted to his family, but is it enough to risk his heart—and five more—for the woman he’s come to love? Can they become a Family Forever?

Apartment No. 107

Apartment No. 107

by Chaotic Soul

Ridhi arrives in Texas chasing a dream shaped by movies, hope, and a suitcase full of expectations. She imagines freedom, adventure, and a fresh start far from home. Instead, reality greets her with culture shocks, awkward moments, and one very unexpected problem—her roommate. He is sharp-tongued, frustratingly confident, and way too attractive for comfort. Every day in their shared space crackles with banter, clashes, and moments that catch her off guard. As Ridhi navigates a new country and a new version of herself, living with him becomes equal parts chaos and curiosity. In a city that feels unfamiliar, will this clash turn into something she never planned?

Beloved in the Realms 1: My Demon, My Love

Beloved in the Realms 1: My Demon, My Love

by M. L. Knight

"This was a demon whose eyes had seen the wasteful horrors of war; he had been to the depths of hell and lived to tell the tale. Now it was love that was ripping him to pieces. Love was the thing that was destroying his very being."

Reve, a demon prince with battle-scarred eyes, has faced the darkest corners of hell without flinching—yet nothing has ever unraveled him like Azlyn. She’s human, bound to him by chains she never chose, and she’s far too brave for her own good. Sparks flare, tempting them both into dangerous territory neither dares name. The more they fight it, the more the heat rises, until every glance threatens to ignite a blaze they can’t control. But their world is built to keep them apart, and the price for defying it could be ruin. In a realm ruled by fear and desire, can a love like theirs burn bright enough to survive? Or will it be the fire that destroys them both?

Conflict of Interest

Conflict of Interest

by Olivia Miley

Gage Thomas is America's most eligible bachelor. Talent, money, looks—he has it all. Dare Williams, on the other hand, grew up with very little, but makes the most of what she has. The two couldn’t be more different but when they meet at a wedding, Gage is taken by Dare. Dare wants nothing to do with him…but Gage is used to getting what he wants!

The Unchosen Path

The Unchosen Path

by Madelyn Jane

Ada is alone in the world, abandoned by her father, mourning her dead mother, and constantly abused by her stepfather Lugh. When her town is overrun by Vikings avenging the death of one of their own, she's captured by Cayden, the Chief's son. Bargaining for her life, Ada becomes his personal servant, but while she should be afraid of him, there's no doubt that he doesn't seem to see her as just the spoils of war. As they spend more and more time together, it becomes harder to resist their feelings for each other.

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