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On Thin Ice

On Thin Ice

Signe Larsen

Maya dreams of gliding across the ice as a figure skater, but life keeps her grounded, balancing work at the local rink and the weight of limited means. The ice is her escape, the one place where her future feels within reach. Then Jaxon returns, a hometown hockey star with charm, confidence, and a past tied too closely to hers. Once her best friend and her first heartbreak, he stirs up feelings she thought she had long buried. Now they share the same rink, the same memories, and a tension that feels anything but simple. As ambitions grow and old sparks flicker, Maya finds herself navigating more than just routines on ice—she is learning how to face what still lingers beneath the surface.

In It to Win It

In It to Win It

Noah Ashlee

Eight years ago, I flipped the switch on my best friend and distanced myself from the only man I’ve ever loved in order to protect my heart. Now I run his company while he spends his days collecting home runs, occasionally making time for me between games and faceless woman. The thing is, my priorities have changed, and I’m no longer interested in standing by—not anymore! I want what’s mine and I aim to take it, but if he doesn’t realize that soon, then the World Series won’t the only thing he’ll lose!

The Perfect Man

The Perfect Man

Kashmira Kamat

Elsa just needs a simple solution for her high school reunion, nothing complicated, nothing emotional, just a date that gets her through the night. Hiring an escort online seems like the perfect, low-risk answer—until the night becomes unforgettable in all the wrong and right ways. Derek is older, composed, and far too good at making her forget every rule she set for herself. What starts as one arranged evening quickly turns into something Elsa cannot shake from her thoughts. But life has a wicked sense of timing, and when she discovers who he really is, her carefully built world tilts in ways she never planned for. Now every glance feels loaded, every memory a problem, and every boundary a test she never agreed to take.

All Your Tomorrows

All Your Tomorrows

J. Nathan

Nora was getting along just fine as a college student and part-time medium when Kyler walks into her life. He's stuck between two worlds and doesn't know why. He needs Nora's help to uncover the truth but what they discover is far more complicated. His past holds secrets and conceals lies—ones he's better off not remembering.

The more time they spend together, the more their connection grows, and it becomes clear they've come into each other's lives for a reason. Nora no longer wants Kyler to cross over, but she knows she's there to help him move on—not fall for him. A relationship between the two of them could never work anyway. He's going to disappear from this world forever, and she's going to be left to pick up the pieces of a broken heart.

But, for the first time in her life, Nora no longer views her ability as a gift. She views it as a curse with a quickly approaching end date.

Hated by My Mate Spin-off: The Hunter and the Wolf

Hated by My Mate Spin-off: The Hunter and the Wolf

Nathalie Hooker

"If you know what's good for you, you'll run. You'll stay out of my way." Hector growled, eyes dark with desire.

Evalyn met his gaze evenly, her silver dagger close at hand. "That's what I should be telling you."

Evalyn has one goal: kill the rogue her murdered her family. But things get complicated when a werewolf seems to be hunting the same rogue. Even worse, he's mysterious, skilled, and irresistibly handsome. Evalyn would rather die than join forces with a werewolf...even if he is her mate.

As secrets are revealed and loyalties tested, Evalyn must choose between vengeance and love. Will she embrace her forbidden desire for Hector, or will the ghosts of her past tear them apart? This steamy paranormal romance will leave you breathless as Evalyn and Hector fight fate, foes, and their own passionate nature to find their happily ever after.

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.

The Wolf Affliction

The Wolf Affliction

Suze Wilde

She screamed in fright, tripping over her own feet to get away from me.

“Goddess, you could wake the dead with that scream, never mind the neighborhood. What are you doing down here? Come to meet Warren?” I grabbed her arm and pulled her upright.

“I thought I was the crazy one. Now I think I’m the only sane one in this entire fucking town. I’m leaving!”

Jedson didn’t want Juno. He’d been rejected once before and vowed never to be that vulnerable again. Juno had no idea she would land in a remote area when she jumped into the boxcar to get away from her assailant. And now she was captive to the most handsome man she’d ever met, who sent such mixed signals and refused to give her back the pills she needed to combat her auditory hallucinations.

For Alice

For Alice

Heather Teston

Katie, a young nurse from Los Angeles, moves to Texas to take care of a terminally ill girl. Moving from the city to a small town is a big change, and meeting the father does not prepare her for what's to come.

Ray has been through a lot of heartbreak. He has lost everyone he ever loved and knows he will soon lose his beloved daughter. The last thing he wants is to fall in love: his heart can't take losing another person. But there’s someone else in the equation! The little girl, Alice, is determined to find her father someone to love before she dies. Alice possesses the ability to see into the future and knows that Katie is the one who can make her father happy.

He just has to stop stubbornly fighting his feelings for Katie…

Marked Man

Marked Man

Ophelia Bell

My family’s ties to a certain set of crime lords are more tangled and volatile than the wires in an IED. They’ve called on me to disarm a situation ready to explode, but in spite of all my training, I’m not sure any of us are getting out of this unscathed.

That’s especially true when I find out the black-ops mission I’ve signed up for is commanded by none other than Sadie Watts, the girl who left me in the dust so many years ago I should be over it. But I’m not, and seeing her again, especially in such close quarters, is a distraction I can’t afford.

I know what I’m out here fighting for—my brothers; my sister; the USA—but as we close in on our target, I start to wonder if it’s not her I’m fighting for too.

Solid Stone Series

Solid Stone Series

E. G. Patrick

Violet Cole is fresh out of university and trying to make a way for herself as an adult. Quiet and unassuming, she lands a job as a paralegal and dives into the corporate world. But at night, no one knows her secrets, her dark, elaborate fantasies…until Adam Stone, a young, hotshot lawyer at a rival firm, makes her an offer she can’t refuse. With devastatingly good looks and much more experience than her, Violet is at once terrified and tantalized. She can’t help but want more—much more. Their passion is undeniable, but will it ignite an everlasting fire?

I Think This is Love

I Think This is Love

Tatiana Mendoza

Something's wrong...

That's what always nags at Gabriela whenever she sees Kevin Saldivar, the cousin of her crush, Francis Saldivar. Kevin is the ultimate St. Therese royalty: star athlete, everyone’s friend, and devastatingly handsome. But while the rest of the school swoons, Gabriela knows a fraudster is hiding behind the golden boy's mask.

Now a high school senior, Gabriela plans to make Francis notice her. But to get close to the kind-hearted and brilliant boy she's pined for since sixth grade, Gabriela needs to deal with Kevin, the very person she'd rather avoid!

The Alpha's Lunar Bond

The Alpha's Lunar Bond

Kex Harper

I looked up into those golden eyes and all I could think was - oh no.

Tall, built like a truck, and with a bad attitude? I was in major trouble.

Clara was intent on powering through her new life alone, until she met Elias. Now she's faced with a dilemma: The sexy alpha werewolf is everything she promised herself she'd avoid...But fate is an asshole. What choice does she have when lives are on the line?

Ruling the CEO

Ruling the CEO

Kimi L. Davis

I can’t do another relationship. Date another man who controls me. Not after Mitchell. Not after he kept me in captivity. But now, I’m falling for a powerful man who makes me feel things I didn’t know were possible. Can Kieran break through the guards of my heart, or will he just be another disaster?

Born Regal

Born Regal

Alex Fox

For Anya Chase, finding out the identities of her real parents has never mattered. Her “real” mom is the woman who found her when she was a baby and loves her as if she were her own. She couldn’t have asked for a better life, so the day she leaves for college is heartbreaking… Until she meets a strange man on a plane who declares her to be a vampire—and a powerful one at that! Now she has to decide whether to lie to her mother or admit she’s a vampire queen!

The Fighters

The Fighters

C. Sweets

“Stop staring, Ryker.” Lilly says it in her head while she’s deadlifting before sunrise… and he keeps staring anyway. Before any boy gets in her way, Lilly is just trying to survive Montisque Academy without crying in the courtyard again, keep her head down, and get strong enough to feel untouchable. Then her teacher, Mr. Coleson, calmly slides a stack of papers toward her and admits he isn’t just grading. He’s her father’s bodyguard. So now Lilly’s got a gorgeous, rule-breaking adult shadowing her hallways, a rich gym boy watching her like he already owns the view, and bullies who love an audience. She should hate the attention—she does hate it—which makes it worse when her skin still prickles. And you know that moment when you can feel gossip being born? Yeah, that. Coleson walks her out after school, fingers brushing her elbow like it’s nothing, and every head turns. “Lilliana Lorenzo?” the front office calls.

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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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