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Study Buddy Part 1

Study Buddy Part 1

Jen Cooper

Amelia Parker is quiet, cautious, and completely unprepared for college parties—or people. But a promise to her late twin sends her straight into chaos... and into the orbit of Zeke Evans. He’s loud, hot, and perpetually one missed grade away from losing his scholarship. They strike a deal: he’ll be her guide to college life, and she’ll be his tutor. But what starts as tutoring turns into teasing, late-night texts, and unexpected lessons in way more than chemistry. Amelia may be inexperienced, but she’s no pushover. And Zeke? He might just be learning something new—like what it feels like when one girl flips your whole game.

Kidnapped by My Mate Universe: The Alpha's Doe

Kidnapped by My Mate Universe: The Alpha's Doe

Annie Whipple

We had never done anything like this before. And I liked it. A lot.

From childhood friends to star-crossed lovers, Dorothy and Ace’s bond is undeniable.

But when secrets of werewolves and dangerous enemies threaten their love, will they be able to overcome the odds?

As Dorothy navigates her feelings and the dark truths surrounding Ace, she must decide if their love is worth the ultimate risk.

Can their love survive the trials of destiny and danger?

Broken Queen

Broken Queen

Danni D

Her: A twenty-year-old werewolf, who has been chained to a table and tortured for years. Just as she’s about to get her revenge, the building explodes.

Him: The Alpha King of his pack, who is about to find her unconscious body in the wreckage and save her life.

As the light fades out, all I see are the stars sparkling above me. Suddenly, a pair of dazzling eyes cuts across my view, pulling me close as my senses dissipate. I hear his strong voice call to me as my vision goes dark…

"I know the pain you're in. But I promise you, you're safe. We can help each other through this."

Age Rating: 18+ (Torture, Extreme Violence/Gore)

The Hybrid Trials Book 1

The Hybrid Trials Book 1

Jen Cooper

Mackenzie agreed to the trial out of desperation. The $50K was worth the risk—even if the drug could kill her.

The scientists said the pheromone created raw, uncontrollable lust. She’d be sealed in with a stranger for 12 weeks.

She thought she was ready.

Until HE walked in.

The Alpha who left her broken years ago. Who rejected her from the pack for being a hybrid. He was as dangerous as she remembered.

But his eyes had a brand new blaze of heat. “Looks like fate’s got a twisted sense of humor.”

Reed's Sex Academy

Reed's Sex Academy

Rhea Harp

Why do I want this job? Because my sister is in foster care. Because I’m broke and can’t find a decent-paying job. And because I’m seriously on the verge of a breakdown if things don’t start looking up soon.

Mr. Reed opens my eyes, and my body, to the unspoken world of the Academy. I’m powerless to deny him anything. He owns me, and he knows it.

But someone else knows. Someone determined to take both of us down.

Will I survive long enough to get out with my heart intact?

Fighting for Freedom

Fighting for Freedom

Evelyn Miller

Kenzie Scott’s world is already falling apart—her parents are divorcing, and nothing feels steady anymore. The last thing she expects is to get tangled up with Clay Helms, the school’s most notorious bad boy. He’s an underground fighter with a bruised soul and a short fuse. When Kenzie stands up to him, something shifts. And when she shows up at one of his fights, everything changes. As their bond deepens, both are forced to face the pain they’ve buried. But love doesn’t fix everything. Sometimes, it just gives you a reason to fight harder.

Seeking Bliss

Seeking Bliss

Lainey Mars

By day, Sara does a great impression of a meek, boring virgin living with her parents. At night, she transforms into her smart-mouthed, sassy alter-ego, Jessa Bell - bartender extraordinaire at one of the hottest clubs in Atlanta. With her twenty-first birthday quickly approaching, she has her sights set on moving out on her own and scoring a coveted position at Bliss, one of the most exclusive BDSM clubs on the East Coast. Then one night, three beautiful guys waltz in and forever alter the fabric of her reality. What started off as a simple flirtation soon turns into something so impossible to resist, none of them will ever be the same.

The Marked Mate

The Marked Mate

Gemma Rue

Her: A human afraid of two things: love and wolves.

Him: A wolf determined to prove that alphas can be kind.

After escaping an evil mate, all Maisie wants is a regular human life. She’s willing to sacrifice everything to get it… or is she? When she meets a kind-hearted second-chance mate, she must decide if love is worth the risk. Will Maisie learn to love again before her secrets catch up to her?

The Blue Ice Series 1: Beneath the Blue Ice

The Blue Ice Series 1: Beneath the Blue Ice

Donna Richards

Natasha thought she left her old crush behind when she moved away, but fate drags her back to Boston—and right into the same apartment as her best friend’s cocky hockey-playing brother. Layson has always been off-limits, but the way he looks at her now makes rules feel like nothing but fragile glass. He’s the star everyone wants, with a smirk that can melt ice, but with Natasha, something shifts—something deeper, something dangerous. She’s the quiet girl with sapphire eyes and a guarded heart, yet she makes him feel like he’s losing control. With desire sparking and boundaries blurring, can they resist what’s building between them, or will their story rewrite itself under the stars?

The Last Bloodline 1: Beta Xavier Costa

The Last Bloodline 1: Beta Xavier Costa

Amina Hazim

“What is this?” Eleanor whispered, her voice trembling as she gazed up at Xavier, her eyes glistening with unshed tears.

“Can’t you see? It’s a mating contract agreement,” Xavier replied, his tone devoid of warmth as he looked at her—the woman destined to share his life. Eleanor felt a wave of anxiety wash over her, as if the walls were closing in, amplifying the weight of the moment.

Eleanor never expected to be bound by a six-month mating contract, especially not with Xavier, a man she’s only just met. After losing her mother, she’d held on to the hope that love would find her again, but now she’s facing a forced union with a man whose past is shrouded in mystery and pain. The contract is meant to be temporary, but as Eleanor and Xavier are thrust together, the walls between them grow, and the intensity of their bond is tested. Will they learn to love each other, or will the weight of secrets and unresolved trauma tear them apart?

Unfortunate Friends 1: My Best Frenemy

Unfortunate Friends 1: My Best Frenemy

Ruth Robinson

I hated AJ McGabe.

He was my school’s quarterback, and the other girls treated him like Adonis reborn.

Ngl, he was hot as fuck. But he despised me, and the feeling was so mutual.

The only bright spot for Senior year was that my best friend, Jake, was starting at my school.

And it turned out he already had a friend from football camp here. This guy, Andy.

Jake said the three of us would be spending a lot of time together this semester.

But on the first day of school, I got a nasty surprise when he brought me to meet this Andy guy.

Turns out it was AJ. Fucking. McGabe.

That’s right. My best friend was buddies with my sexy nemesis himself.

Fuck. It was going to be a long semester…

Age Rating: 18+ (Content Warning: Drug Use/Overdose, Suicide)

Someone like Xavier

Someone like Xavier

Ava Star

A week before she starts her last year of college, Melody has a one-night stand with a sexy stranger. She doesn’t expect to see him again, but she can’t seem to forget him and the connection they shared. So, Melody is shocked when the mysterious man turns up at her graduation, and even more shocked when she sees who he’s with. They can’t deny the chemistry and passion between them, but they also can’t be together. Will fate keep them apart forever, or can they find a way to each other?

Age Rating: 18+

Sold to the Alpha

Sold to the Alpha

Kelsie Tate

As she cast a glance over her shoulder, her breath hitched. There he stood. The king.

The air caught in her lungs as their eyes met, a spark flaring in the depths of his gaze.

“Servant,” he said, his voice icy. Her internal wolf surged, screaming one word…

“Mate.”

When Autumn Blackthorne’s parents die, leaving behind a mountain of debt, she is forced to become an indentured servant to the fearsome King Elijah. When she meets the king himself, her inner wolf screams that she has met her mate. But can the alpha king ever see her as more than a maid?

Age Rating: 18+ (Human Trafficking)

The Doctor's Mates Book 1

The Doctor's Mates Book 1

Corinthe Davies

Anastasia thrives on chaos, caffeine, and saving lives during long ER night shifts. She expects blood, broken bones, and the occasional miracle, not a secret call that pulls her into a hidden wolf pack with rules of its own. Medicine meets moonlight as instincts stir and bonds snap into place without asking permission. Three powerful wolves circle her world, each reacting differently to the pull they cannot deny. One offers warmth, one offers loyalty, and one clearly wishes she would disappear. Anastasia carries secrets of her own, and staying detached feels safer than trusting fate. But when destiny growls this loudly, can anyone pretend it is not real?

Mason

Mason

Zainab Sambo

“What are you willing to do to get what you want, Ms. Hart?”

I looked up at him, those stormy grey eyes devoid of emotion. My heart pounded in my chest, my throat dry with fear. He was offering me everything I needed so desperately. But what would it cost me?

“I won’t ask again.”

I closed my eyes and signed away my soul to the most dangerous man in England.

“Anything.”

Mason Campbell is cold, hard, and unapologetic. He’s envied by men and wanted by women. Lauren Hart has just landed a job as his assistant and is constantly on the receiving end of his hatred. Unfortunately, Mason doesn’t have eyes for anyone but Lauren and is about to make her an offer she can’t refuse.

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