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H. Academy Series Book 1: The Curse

H. Academy Series Book 1: The Curse

Nella Thorn

"Never let them know how powerful you are. The one that defeats you is the one you underestimate.“

Jade thought she'd left magic behind—until her old tattoo starts burning like a warning siren. Now she's back at Hunt Academy, the elite training ground for witches and mages. But this isn't the school she remembers. Students are dying. Shadows whisper her name. Everyone says her powerful, dangerous father isn’t involved… but Jade knows better. With secrets buried under every spell and dark rituals stirring in the night, she’s pulled into a mystery no one wants her to solve. Magic might be her weapon, but it's also the trap—and Jade is done playing nice.

The Thorntons Book 1: The Nearness of You

The Thorntons Book 1: The Nearness of You

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.

The Uninvited Guest

The Uninvited Guest

Suze Wilde

Coral has a special power: she’s able to remote view - see and hear things even when she’s not physically present. One day, using her power, she learns that the Orphanage she lives in is about to sell her. She decides to run away and lands into shifter territory.

She meets two extraordinary characters, Gina and Halen. Together they unravel secrets lurking in the shadows around their pack. And revealing secrets is not always a safe adventure.

Unexpected Mate

Unexpected Mate

Kim F.

She always thought she was a latent wolf. Turns out, she’s not a wolf at all...

Injured and abused, Meadow runs from a forced mating and stumbles into a peaceful pack. There, she is taken under the alpha’s wing and given time to heal.

Alpha Kai is a born protector. So when a mysterious young woman from a neighboring pack needs his help, he gives it freely. But when the truth about her past comes out, can he also offer her love? Even if it might put his pack at risk?

Haisley

Haisley

A. Duncan

Haisley thought she could outrun her past—and the billionaire who once turned her world upside down. But when her carefully kept secret starts asking questions with familiar eyes, her house of cards begins to wobble. Liam never wanted to be a father… until the truth crashes into him with one stubborn little birthmark and a twist of fate he never saw coming. Now he’s not just furious—he’s hurt. And he’s not walking away without answers. Sparks fly, truths unravel, and the past refuses to stay buried. Can Haisley protect her heart, or will Liam break it all over again… while falling harder than either of them planned?

The Devil's Rose

The Devil's Rose

Tina rose hunt

Lucifer lives in a world of danger, control, and carefully buried secrets, where every move comes with consequences. Rose lives in contrast, soft-spoken and untouched by his violent reality, moving through life with quiet strength and innocence that he never expected to notice. When their paths collide, nothing stays simple for long. What begins as curiosity quickly turns into something far more consuming, as protection, obsession, and desire start to blur together in ways neither of them can fully control. But in a world built on shadows, even the smallest connection can become dangerous. And Lucifer, for all his control, is about to learn that some feelings do not follow orders.

Secret Wolf

Secret Wolf

Enola Forfatter

Sophie and her best friend Bonnie move in together for their first year of university. Sophie meets Bonnie’s strange family and feels an intense pull to one of them—the handsome and dangerous-looking Jake. But Sophie is already dating someone else. What will Sophie do with the mysterious attraction she feels toward Jake? And what secrets does the family hold?

Age Rating: 18+

Back into Darkness

Back into Darkness

Delta Winters

Belle’s life has been hard. Not only did her father despise and beat her, but he also sold her for the gratification of disgusting old men. After years of putting up with this abuse, she’s finally managed to escape, only to catch the eye of Mafioso Lorenzo Calabria, who captures her and forces her into his world of pain, cruelty, and corruption. Will she survive and come out stronger, or will the darkness consume her forever?

His Precious Possession

His Precious Possession

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?

Bought by the Mafia

Bought by the Mafia

Heather Teston

Dmitry, a ruthless leader of the Russian Mafia, has ruled with an iron fist since the age of twenty, feared by all who know his name. Emotionless and cold, he’s never understood the power of love, using women only for his pleasure. But when he encounters a young, frightened stripper by chance, his world begins to shift. Drawn to her in ways he can't explain, Dmitry takes her under his control, believing she holds the key to something he desperately wants. As danger and murder lurk in the shadows, can this woman melt his frozen heart, or will his cold nature destroy them both?

Eve of Desire

Eve of Desire

Eni Gem

Vy escapes a dying world only to crash into one far more dangerous. On Sirian, she is surrounded by powerful, godlike rulers who have built their empire without women, controlling life itself. Her arrival changes everything. Suddenly, she is not just a survivor, but a symbol, a disruption, and a temptation no one can ignore. At the center stands a commanding king whose presence is as intense as it is unsettling, pulling her into a world of power, secrets, and unspoken desires. As tension rises and whispers of change spread, Vy must navigate a fragile balance between survival and something far more consuming. Because in a world built on control, her very existence may rewrite the future.

The Ashwood Family Saga

The Ashwood Family Saga

Jessica Bailey

Amelie only ever wanted to live a simple life out of the spotlight of her alpha bloodline. She thought she’d found that with her first mate, but he’s not the man he claimed to be, and Amelie is forced to set herself free. Freedom, however, comes at a price… Alpha Gideon Alois loses his mate on what should be the happiest day of his life, the birth of his twins. He doesn’t have time to grieve, however, as he is the alpha of the Druit Guard, the army and investigative arm of the Council… Amelie Ashwood and Gideon Alois are two broken werewolves that fate has intertwined. As these fated mates come together, sinister plots come to life all around them.

Love at the 50 Yard Line Series

Love at the 50 Yard Line Series

Mel C. Clair

Brooke Waters had it all—a beautiful baby daughter, an NFL star fiancé, a successful physical therapy practice. Then an injury put her fiancé John out of commission, and hotshot running back Colin stole his place on the team. Now, years later, single mom Brooke has sworn off football players for good—until Colin walks into her office with his own potentially career-ending injury, and big brown eyes that make Brooke want dangerous things. As Colin and Brooke work together, sparks fly… but football might not be finished stealing away what Brooke loves most.

Age Rating: 18+

Bastard Boss (Tyler & Bella Book 1)

Bastard Boss (Tyler & Bella Book 1)

Lisa Renee Jones

A sexy, dirty talking alpha. The beautiful, sweet, and fiery Bella. Her boss. A contract that forces him to marry. An arrangement that will change them forever. Meet Tyler Hawk... Tyler Hawk is a man with secrets and a dark past. A man who has known tragedy and betrayal. He wants for little, but what he wants is more power, a legacy that is his own, and not his father's. There are obstacles in his way, one of which is the scandal his father left behind and a will with certain demands. Behind the scenes he is a man on edge, and only one woman sees the truth hidden beneath his strong will and dominant rule. Bella is somehow demanding and submissive, fiery and yet sweet. She can give him everything he wants, she just doesn't know it, not yet, but she will. If she'll just say yes and sign on the dotted line.

Age Rating: 18+

My Billionaire Sugar Daddy

My Billionaire Sugar Daddy

A. L. Smith

“I get what I want, and right now…I want you.”

My body was under his complete control. Beautifully battered and feverishly faint...

Kiana's life unravels after she loses her scholarship, leaving her dreams and freedom hanging by a thread. Feeling trapped, she finds a glimmer of hope in Chase Winters, a charismatic man who offers her a way out: to become his 'stand-in' girlfriend.

This new role introduces her to a world of freedom while forcing her to confront the traumas of her past. While enjoying her new life, she fears her old demons may reemerge, threatening her newfound stability.

Kiana must decide if she can navigate this unconventional arrangement with one of the sought-after bachelors, raising questions about potential complications.

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Protective Mate Romance Books

Protective Mate Romance Books showcase partners who would do anything to keep their loved one safe from harm. These stories often feature alpha characters whose protective instincts activate when their mate faces danger. The emotional appeal lies in the primal satisfaction of being cherished and defended by someone willing to face any threat. Find romances where love means being someone's ultimate protector.... 

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