
Iandra Taylor
McKenzie learns her husband is cheating on her with a colleague and he leaves her. She reconnects with a childhood friend Zane. Over time she and Zane become a couple and she divorces her husband. The husband's mistress tries to cause problems for McKenzie and Zane but they work it out. Money is being stolen from the ex's bank he works for and the drama insues.

Amber Kuhlman
Renee Lyon is finally living the life she fought for—until her past crashes back in. The three boys who once broke her spirit are now men, and fate won’t stop throwing them in her path. Matt, Jake, and Aaron aren’t the cruel teenagers she remembers, but that doesn’t mean they’re safe. Guilt, obsession, and desire twist together as Renee faces the men who once destroyed her—and the parts of herself she thought she’d buried. The tension burns, the lines blur, and the rules of the game have changed. Can she resist the pull of her past, or will she set the terms this time?

C. Sweets
Ava Blood has had a rough life. Her pack, the Red Claw, have abused her and used her as slave labor since she was eight. And even worse? The alpha and luna are her parents! Confronted with the cruelty of her fated mate, she rejects him, renounces her family, and flees to a nearby city where, despite the enmity between their species, a vampire takes her in and shows her kindness. The Moon Goddess grants Ava a new mate, but her family and former mate aren’t willing to let her go that easily. Will she be able to escape their clutches and finally find freedom, safety, and acceptance with a coven of vampires? Or will she continue to be haunted by her past?

Shala Mungroo
Jessie likes her quiet life exactly the way it is. No drama, no spotlight, and definitely no attention from the most popular guy at school. She keeps her head down, avoids gossip, and plans to survive college unnoticed. Then Nick walks straight into her carefully guarded world with an easy smile and far too much confidence. Everyone adores him, but Jessie isn’t impressed by charm, football trophies, or pretty blue eyes. That only seems to make Nick more determined. The more he chases her, the more Jessie realizes there’s something unexpectedly genuine beneath his golden-boy reputation. Between teasing conversations, stolen moments, and feelings neither of them planned for, Jessie starts wondering if being noticed might not be the worst thing after all.

Jackie S
She trains like a silent storm, an omega who refuses to bow to the fate others choose for her. Strength thrums under her skin, even when old wounds whisper she is unworthy. Then he returns—cocky, magnetic, impossible to ignore—and every buried emotion sparks to life. She tells herself she hates him, remembers how he once shattered her, yet the heat between them flickers dangerously. With her eighteenth birthday approaching and the pressure to find a mate closing in, she wonders if she can trust the pull that threatens to unravel her. Is this desire a trap… or the start of something fierce and untamed?

Chrystal Wise
"Love doesn’t just heal the past—it builds a future you never thought possible."
After losing her husband, Morgan returns home to Summersville, hoping only to start over—not to fall again. But life has a funny way of rewriting your plans. Enter Greg, the town’s charming PE teacher with a messy past and zero intention of getting attached. When sparks fly between lesson plans and laughter, both find themselves wondering if second chances might be real after all. With a dash of small-town gossip, a sprinkle of hope, and a whole lot of heart, Morgan and Greg discover that love doesn’t just mend what’s broken—it builds something brand new.

Laila Callaway
Daciana has spent her life under her father’s, and then her brother’s, control—fierce and passionate, yet never truly free. When her brother, Grigore, sells her to his powerful business partners, her world is turned upside down. The Fatali brothers are infamous in the Mafia, dangerous and commanding in ways she never imagined. Forced into their world, Daciana refuses to break, even as tension and desire blur the lines of control. Determined to hold onto her strength, she must navigate a life she never chose, where power is everything and survival means standing her ground.

Elfy G
Created in a lab to save someone else’s life, she’s spent years as nothing more than an experiment—a number, a project, a secret. But freedom comes with its own dangers. Now hiding under a new name in a quiet town, she’s learning what it means to live, to feel, and maybe even to love. The sheriff’s steady gaze makes her heart race and her carefully built walls tremble. Yet trust is a luxury she can’t afford—not when the truth about her could shatter everything she’s found. As her past threatens to resurface, she must decide whether to keep running or finally risk being seen for who she truly is.

Kim F.
After walking in on her husband with another woman, Storm escapes to a Canadian mountain resort to reset her life. But her inheritance is on the line, and her husband isn’t ready to lose his access to her money. Connor has a secret, one he desperately wants to tell the woman hiding in his family’s resort. As her husband comes looking for her, will Connor be able to protect her, and his heart?
Age Rating: 18+ (Assault, Cheating, Stalker)

Suze Wilde
The happiest memories of Erica’s childhood were summers with her grandmother. But now her grandmother is gone, and Erica inherited the house in a town that wants nothing to do with her. After spending six years in a juvenile detention center, Erica doesn’t blame them. She killed a man. And the monster inside her is still there. Wade remembers the girl with gray eyes and long blond hair. As a child, he couldn’t wait for summer when they’d run and play and he’d pull her hair. Now she’s back, and something about her calls to him and his wolf. He wants to protect her, both from the outside world and her inner demons. Will Erica accept the creature inside her and find her second chance at happiness?
Age Rating: 18+ (Assault, Attempted Rape, Child Abuse, Domestic Violence)

Aimee Ginger
Hannah Tellens was not looking for a relationship. She had her two wonderful sons and that was enough. She had been hurt by love before and had no interest in letting it happen again. Jack Montrose was a big shot in the entertainment industry. On the surface, he had it all: money, looks, and power – but he also had a has-been ex-wife who he couldn’t trust to be around their son. Jack had enough on his plate and had no time for a relationship. But when Jack and Hannah meet, they will discover that sometimes you find what you really need… when you least expect it.

Sanobar Nadir
True love never dies ... it stays buried deep in your heart. Childhood friends and high school sweethearts Daniel and Irene survived two years of marriage before parting ways. But when fate and tragedy brings them back together, can they forgive each other and reignite the fire that was lost?
Age Rating: 16+

Raven Flanagan
Marilla’s village is parched and desperate for rain. To appease the Water God, she is offered as a sacrificial bride, setting sail across treacherous seas in the hope of saving her people. When a monstrous sea dragon rises from the depths, Marilla believes she’s doomed. Instead, she awakens in a luxurious palace—beneath a seductive and powerful man who is much more than he seems. The Water God, a fearsome dragon shifter with the power of both fire and sea, stirs her deepest desires. Now, Marilla must decide if she’ll surrender to the god’s sensual demands or risk losing everything she’s ever known.

Kimi L. Davis
Maril Blake lives for joy, freedom, and chasing the good in life—until one night changes everything. After witnessing a brutal murder, she's thrown into the shadowy depths of the Mafia, straight into the hands of Severin Aresco. Cold. Ruthless. Known as the Scorpio. He doesn’t ask—he takes. And once Maril is in his grasp, he makes it clear she’s not going anywhere. She fights. He tightens his grip. But as the line between hate and heat blurs, Maril must decide if escape is still her goal… or if something darker has already claimed her.

Laila Callaway
Alejandra Castillo, a successful restaurateur, finds her life turned upside down when she catches the eye of Domenico Lencioni, a powerful Mafia don. What starts as a business proposition quickly spirals into a whirlwind of passion, danger, and unexpected romance. As Alejandra navigates this new world, she must decide if she can trust Domenico with her heart and her life. Will she embrace the thrilling yet perilous path that lies ahead?
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