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The Goddess Complex Series Book 1: Queen of the Undergrad

The Goddess Complex Series Book 1: Queen of the Undergrad

D. E. Gress

Persephone Vale just wants to survive Ancient Mythology 101 while balancing lacrosse—until her brilliant, ruthless professor, Dr. Jason Mavros, turns every absence and argument into a power play. When their clash spills out of the classroom and into the city’s nightlife, Persephone realizes he’s watching her as closely as he’s grading her. One reckless paper could change everything.

Discretion

Discretion

Michael BN

Max leads a double life. By day, he workers as a banker and is a dutiful boyfriend to his girlfriend who is in a coma. But that’s not who he really is. Nora isn’t his girlfriend—she’s his stepsister who he is trying to save. To earn the funds to care for Nora, he spices things up at his second job as a sex worker at Gentlemen for Gentlemen. Along the way, Max experiences love and loss—along with a few new behind-closed-door tricks.

Texts to Texas

Texts to Texas

Natalie K

Sophie has never stayed long enough to call anywhere home, always drifting before roots can take hold. Returning to her small hometown in Texas feels like stepping into a life she once left behind, full of familiar roads and watchful eyes. There, she meets two very different cowboys—one bold and charming, the kind who sweeps her into a whirlwind, and another quiet and steady, seeing her in ways no one else ever has. In a town where whispers travel fast and loyalties run deep, Sophie finds herself caught between attention, comfort, and the pull of something more meaningful. As she begins to settle, she must decide what belonging truly means—and who makes it feel real.

Sin to Skin

Sin to Skin

Safari Grace Roz

Jemma Jordon wasn’t looking to meet “The Man,” but there he was, standing in her classroom doorway. Kendrick Brooks, restauranteur, vowed to stay the most eligible bachelor in town. But when their skin touched, he knew the feisty kindergarten teacher belonged on the rug before his fireplace, their bodies skin to skin. When Jemma’s boss threatens to fire her if she pursues Kendrick, she must avoid him.

However, life might just make it impossible.

Apartment No. 107

Apartment No. 107

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?

Addicted to You

Addicted to You

Chaotic Soul

It’s been a year since her last relationship ended in failure. Emma Lewis is a promising law student, ready to take life by the horns and focus more on herself and less on romance. Enter Austin Williams, the newly appointed CEO of his family’s company. It was lust at first sight for them both, but with their past histories of bad relationships, how will they navigate their newfound feelings for each other?

Age Rating: 18+

The Choice

The Choice

M. Syrah

Mia, a Frenchwoman living in the US, has a fantastic job with an event company, a crush on her hunky boss Adam, and an on-and-off boyfriend of five years she’s finally fed up with. She’s thrilled when Adam asks her on a date, but her enraged ex Jackson crashes the party and the truth is revealed: he, Adam, and Mia’s best friend Haven are all shifters. Mia learns that the stories about true mates are real…and there’s a very personal twist. She is an Aphrodite, a rare female who can form a true mate-bond with any male. For her own safety and happiness, she must choose someone to bond with, and soon…before the choice is forced on her.

SEALs Love Curves Book 1: Freedom

SEALs Love Curves Book 1: Freedom

Mary E Thompson

Badass. Kickass. Sometimes just ass. All words that define former SEAL, Archer Ford. Former because an error he made sent his friend and teammate home to his pregnant wife in a body bag. Lily Scott doesn’t know her best friend’s estranged brother. He’s always been a mystery to her. But when her best friend disappears, she has no choice but to call Archer for help. Archer can barely trust his instincts let alone his desire for the beautiful, curvy woman he finds in his brother’s bed. She assures him they’re just friends, but he doesn’t know how anyone could resist her. Archer definitely isn’t strong enough. The rest of his team shows up to help search for Archer’s brother and everyone becomes a suspect, including Lily. Trust is questioned and broken. And freedom is guaranteed to no one.

Wild Wild Witch Book 1

Wild Wild Witch Book 1

Cherry Redwood

“That, young lady, was a mistake.”

Addie’s just trying to stay hidden—but after slapping the outlaw robbing her train, she’s on every wanted list that matters. Especially his. Mateo hates magic. Addie is magic. When a botched spell invites a far bigger danger, these two sworn enemies are forced into one messy, sizzling alliance. She’s all secrets. He’s all sharp edges. And the storm chasing them? Yeah… it’s not just the weather.

Heir to the Alpha Spin-off: Alpha Trio

Heir to the Alpha Spin-off: Alpha Trio

B. E. Harmel

At the Moon Ball, Jasmine hopes to find her true mate but instead discovers she has three: Erik, Sebastian, and Aaron. As an alpha, she must navigate her complex feelings and the unprecedented situation of having multiple mates. With dark forces threatening their packs, Jasmine and her mates must unite their strengths and confront the looming danger. Their journey is filled with passion, magic, and the struggle to protect their people and their love.

Sinful Temptation

Sinful Temptation

S. L. Adams

When NHL superstar Briggs Westinghouse sees Layla in the hospital’s neonatal ward, doting on his triplets, he can’t help but feel an instant attraction to her. He knows he can’t leave her vulnerable and alone. The right thing to do is offer her a safe place to stay and a job as the nanny for his children. Briggs knows the situation is sinfully tempting, but Layla might be too hard to resist.

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?

The Vitale Brothers Book 1: The Enemy

The Vitale Brothers Book 1: The Enemy

Shala Mungroo

Diana’s life has never been her own—every step chosen, every promise written in ink she never signed. Now she’s bound by a marriage contract to Domenico, the dangerously charming heir of her father’s closest ally. Beneath his perfect smile and velvet voice, secrets simmer—dark, ancient, and far too close to home. As their wedding looms, the lines between duty and desire blur, and Diana must decide whether to fight the ties that bind her… or surrender to the one man she was never meant to love. In a world where every vow has a cost, breaking free might be the most dangerous choice of all.

Taken By The Tribe

Taken By The Tribe

Dzenisa Jas

He placed a finger under her chin and lifted her face so she was gazing up at him.

“Please,” she sobbed. “Let me go.”

A cruel sneer graced his godlike features as he smirked down at his captive.

“Tut tut, my little girl. You’re a part of my Tribe now. You still don’t understand how this works...”

He gripped her chin and leaned down until she could feel his warmth penetrate her.

“You are mine. Forever.”

Alicia’s life is turned upside down when she’s kidnapped by the sadistic leader of a secret order, Jason Storm. At first, she wants nothing more than to escape his clutches. But what happens when she feels the pull of desire for her captor?

This is a re-telling of 'Taken by the Alpha'.

The Unexpected Joy

The Unexpected Joy

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.

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