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Her Breaking Point

Her Breaking Point

by Olivia Grace

Haven finally slips free from the man who crushes her spirit with rules, silence, and cold-blooded punishments. She steps into the world determined to breathe again, but freedom isn’t gentle—it snarls, stalks, and shadows her every move. The family who once vanished now tries to play savior, but their guilt arrives far too late. Haven carries the weight of every broken piece, every whispered lie, every moment she learned to survive alone. And just when she thinks she’s done being hunted, something new rises from the dark… and it refuses to let her go.

The Alpha's Runt

The Alpha's Runt

by Dalila Rivera

In the world of werewolves, strength is everything. When runts are born, they’re still loved by their families, but they aren’t allowed to mate. As a result, their lives are short, with the oldest runt only living to twenty-two. A runt has been born within Alpha James and Luna Jenna’s litter of triplets. While Aqua and Misty are both 6’2, Mira is only 5’6—tiny for a werewolf. But she still manages to attract the attention of the visiting Alpha Phoenix Black… Can their love conquer tradition?

Becoming the Werewolf Queen

Becoming the Werewolf Queen

by B. Chase

As the true heir to the throne, Keyara has kept her identity a secret her entire life. When King Ash visits from a neighboring kingdom, Keyara has no idea what secret he is hiding. But when he tells her what he really is and claims her as his mate, she realizes she may finally have the chance to retake what is hers.

Age Rating: 18+

Slap Shot Book 1: A Hockey Romance

Slap Shot Book 1: A Hockey Romance

by Jessica Rocha

Molly and Aster have spent years side by side, growing from childhood best friends into fierce university hockey teammates with Olympic dreams shining ahead. They share everything: early practices, late-night laughs, and a bond that feels unbreakable. But one impulsive night tilts the balance they’ve always trusted. Suddenly, every glance lingers a little longer, every touch feels louder, and the lines between friendship and something more begin to blur. Just as emotions start skating into risky territory, an unsettling shadow creeps into their world, forcing them closer than ever. Between ambition, loyalty, and rising tension, Molly must face a truth she’s long avoided. Because when hearts and dreams collide, staying safe might mean risking everything she thought she knew.

Mafia Puppet

Mafia Puppet

by Jessica M

The Rules: Mafia is family. One shall see the doors of hell before betraying our secrets.

Francesca Lasta knows a thing or two about keeping secrets. As the eldest daughter of a prominent mafia family, Francesca is promised to the Don from a young age. Rumored to be vicious, unpredictable and downright gorgeous, Antonio Giordano is looking for the perfect submissive wife to be the Donna the family needs. Despite her initial fears, Francesca will discover there’s more to the mafia boss then she first assumed … and that some secrets are best left untold.

Red on the Ice

Red on the Ice

by Arri Stone

Lacey lives and breathes hockey. As coach and manager of the Red Tornados, she’s fighting to keep the season—and her team—alive. Desperate for a turnaround, she brings in Riley: a legendary player with a reputation for trouble and a temper as sharp as his skating. He’s exactly what they need… and exactly what she doesn’t. Working together should be about saving the Tornados, but the rink turns tension into temptation. Between brutal practices, stubborn pride, and chemistry neither can outrun, Lacey and Riley skate a dangerous line between strategy and desire. Winning is the goal—unless they lose their hearts first.

Cabin by the Lake

Cabin by the Lake

by Mandy M.

He wanted a quiet summer alone. She wanted to rest in solitude before going off to college. Fate had other plans. A miscommunication leads to growing desires that evolve into an intense and sensual love affair. And when the summer’s over, what began as lust becomes a love that endures a lifetime.

Age Rating: 18+

The Big Bad Wolf

The Big Bad Wolf

by Island Kari

RJ Macillister lives to make her alpha father proud. She’s a strong fighter and stellar student, ready to lead the family’s tech company and become alpha. Weakness is never an option. But weak is how she feels when she lays eyes on a blind date. Will his good looks and blue eyes be her undoing?

Alive Again

Alive Again

by Aimee Ginger

Lorelai was not living. She was just existing. Her past had her thoughts all jumbled up and her family thought she would never return to the vibrant woman she used to be. Aaron was entranced by her from the moment he saw her. He knew she was special and he needed to be around her. He could tell from the moment they met that something had happened to her and that she was holding back. Can Lorelai move beyond her past and start living? Can Aaron handle her reluctance of being in a relationship?

I Think This is Love

I Think This is Love

by 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!

Solid Stone Series

Solid Stone Series

by 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?

Haisley

Haisley

by 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?

Emmeline's Alpha

Emmeline's Alpha

by Leila Vy

Emmeline has lived in servitude under her stepmother’s roof since her father passed away. At night, she escapes into her books, until one day she comes face to face with a fearsome legend. Alpha Gideon Steel has been searching for his mate for a long time and he’s finally caught her scent. He’s determined to keep her and whisks the beautiful Emmeline back to his pack house. However, the scarred and merciless alpha used to being feared, finds that he’s something he never expected to be in her gorgeous eyes. Wanted. Can she accept him as he is or will the wounds from both their pasts keep them apart?

Age Rating: 18+ (Domestic Violence, Violent Death)

WHY? Series Book 1: WHY?

WHY? Series Book 1: WHY?

by Kleopetra

Bella’s world shatters on the one day meant to celebrate her. One moment she has stability, love, and a future that feels safe. The next, everything slips through her fingers. With nowhere to go and a heart still bruised, she stumbles into a night that feels like rock bottom. Then a chance encounter with a rising hockey star changes the rhythm of her life. He offers her a bold deal: a fake relationship with very real benefits. What begins as a simple arrangement soon grows complicated, warm, and quietly electric. As Bella rebuilds herself piece by piece, laughter returns where heartbreak once lived. But when feelings stop playing by the rules, she must decide who she wants to be when love asks her to begin again.

The Flames That Bind Us

The Flames That Bind Us

by Suri Sabri

When Lydia discovers on her eighteenth birthday that she is destined to marry King Gabriel of Imarnia, her whole life is turned upside down. Using her unique fire powers and years of training, Lydia tries to resist fate at every turn.

But King Gabriel has other plans...

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