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Mafia Entanglement

Mafia Entanglement

by Marie Hudson

Shay is a beautiful young woman who works in a high-end night club with her best friend. Zane is a ruthless mafia leader with a terrifying reputation who always gets what he wants. When Zane sets his sights on Shay, she tries to avoid him at all costs. Will she see past his dangerous reputation and consider giving him a chance—even if it means her life will never be the same?

Undiscovered Power of the Wolf

Undiscovered Power of the Wolf

by Sarah Tribus

At seventeen, Skara hides behind the label of a weak Omega, enduring daily taunts and bruises at a wolf school ruled by the Alpha’s son. But Skara isn’t who they think she is. Beneath the quiet, the bruises, and the lowered gaze, power hums—ancient, dangerous, and beautifully hers. Forced to stay invisible to survive, she must mask the truth of what she really is: a rare hybrid with magic in her blood and a destiny that refuses to stay buried. When tempers flare and secrets start to crack, one look from the wrong pair of green eyes might ignite everything she’s tried so hard to hide.

Humanborn

Humanborn

by A. Makkelie

Too many unanswered questions, and they’re all about her. We must figure out what she is and, most importantly, if she is a danger. We have our pack to think about.

Kiarra’s life has been a nightmare, tortured by her own parents and the rest of the pack. A ray of hope appears when she meets two strong Alphas, both fighting for her. Although her only wish is freedom, a surprising twist awaits—one of the Alphas is her true mate.

Destroying the CEO

Destroying the CEO

by Kimi L. Davis

I put my life, soul, and savings into that bakery. And Brenton Maslow thinks he can just bulldoze it so he can build a fancy car park? Not if I can have a say! I’m going to make his life hell, even if he is attractive. Even if he does things to my insides I can’t imagine. No, revenge is the only way.

Gunner & Aria Book 1: Gunner

Gunner & Aria Book 1: Gunner

by Jeni Rae D

Gunner lives for one thing: the vengeance that keeps his heart locked tight. But the night he crosses paths with Aria—a stunning woman wrapped in secrets—everything shifts. Their connection hits fast, hot, and deep, pulling them into a dance of discipline, desire, and danger. As Gunner pushes forward on his mission, Aria pushes back on the walls he’s built, revealing strength he didn’t expect and a fire he can’t resist. Together, they test limits and blur lines, discovering that the spark neither of them wants may be the one they need. And as heat turns into something harder to hide, both begin to wonder: what if the most dangerous fight… is falling for each other?

Brothers of Brimstone Book 1: Slater

Brothers of Brimstone Book 1: Slater

by Elizabeth Gordon

Mallory Moody takes a teaching job in the human sector, hoping to win the favor of her old crush, Randall. But her plans for love are upended when she inherits a sleep demon from her predecessor and faces an uninvited debt-collecting demon named Slater. Now, Mallory must juggle her work, a budding romance, and battling two unexpected houseguests—demons who complicate her already chaotic life.

Oblivion Series

Oblivion Series

by Lumi Daoi

When the broken girl, becomes the player so she is no longer hurting, and the playing boy falls head over heels in love the rules of game changes.

Zeke: I’m Zeke Matthews, the lead guitarist of the world famous band Oblivion. I love living my life at the top and having any girl that I want. Under no circumstances will I change. Only three things matter to me in my life—the band, my brothers, and my music.

Paisley: How much bad luck can a girl have? I had my fairy tale wedding, married my Prince Charming, and was supposed to live happily ever after. But, alas, my prince turned out to be an ogre. That was the day I swear I would never let any man have the power over me.

The Silver Siren

The Silver Siren

by Elle Jay

Allie is ready to take on adulthood and her first shift, but she’s not thrilled about finding her mate. What starts as a typical transition into adulthood turns into something much darker as long-held secrets and hidden dangers surface. Allie discovers she is not who she thought she was, and her connection to her mate is more powerful—and dangerous—than she ever imagined. As she navigates a world filled with secrets, will she succumb to the mate bond, or will she fight the danger that threatens to consume everything she knows?

Daddy's Dirty Little Secret

Daddy's Dirty Little Secret

by Michelle Torlot

Kat’s learned to survive on the streets, far from her powerful father and the world she left behind. But when she’s kidnapped and her captors reach out to the one man she swore never to see again, her world flips upside down. Her rescue comes from the most dangerous of places—a man with fire in his veins and secrets that could ruin everything. Luca is the last person she should trust, yet the only one standing between her and chaos. With danger closing in and sparks flying hotter than either expected, Kat must decide if she’s escaping one cage… or stepping straight into another.

The Dracones

The Dracones

by Kellene

Kit’s life shatters the moment she is taken from her home and thrust into a hidden world she never knew existed. There, she learns she has been chosen as a Dracones—a guardian sworn to protect dragons. The role is powerful, dangerous, and nothing like she imagined. Training pushes her to the edge while her assigned partner, brooding and secretive, seems far from thrilled about the match. As Kit struggles to understand her new purpose, darker forces circle closer, each with their own interest in her fate. With dragons to guard, secrets to unravel, and her soul suddenly very valuable, Kit must find courage fast in a world where trust is rare and danger is always one step behind.

Weight in Gold

Weight in Gold

by Vivienne Wren

When Iris loses a stranger’s luxury watch, she never expects it to belong to a ruthless CEO. But Conrad isn’t just powerful—he’s precise, disciplined, and suddenly very interested in her. Faced with an impossible choice—repay him in cash or work off the debt—Iris becomes his temporary assistant. Her plan? Survive the chaos. His plan? Keep control. But between late-night banter, stolen glances, and one too many almost-kisses, control starts slipping fast. As Iris turns his ordered world upside down, the question lingers—who’s really in charge now?

Bitten by the Alpha

Bitten by the Alpha

by Lydia Rose

When a young runaway, Quinn, is bitten by a wolf in the woods, she discovers a world she never knew existed—a world of werewolves. Now Quinn must adjust to her new life in the Shadow Moon Pack, under the guidance of an alluring alpha.

The Alphas Series 1: Alpha Rejected

The Alphas Series 1: Alpha Rejected

by C. Qualls

A chance encounter with her mate should’ve left Kya feeling complete and whole, but she’s left with a sense of disappointment. When she relocates to her aunt’s pack, Owen, who is set to become the next Alpha, is tasked with guiding her. But as they spend more time together, Owen's true nature is gradually revealed, leaving Kya with a difficult decision to make. Should she stick with what she already has, or take a risk and venture into the unknown?

Elven Kingdoms Book 1: Rising Sun

Elven Kingdoms Book 1: Rising Sun

by Donna Grant

New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Donna Grant introduces a wickedly seductive new series with a ruthless, jaded elf and a bewitching human hiding a powerful secret—unlikely soulmates whose passion will test the boundaries of life and death.

Nothing could make Yasmin return to Shaldorn, the place of nightmares. But when she’s caught stealing, she’s given an ultimatum: take Ravi over the Dangerous Peaks to the stronghold or face imprisonment.

She has no choice but to agree, though she intends to escape the elf as soon as she reaches the mountains. Yet, as they battle nature itself, the two enemies find common ground—and an all-consuming passion.

Can they prevail in their dangerous heist, or be torn apart by a betrayal?

Escaping Fate

Escaping Fate

by 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?

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