
by A. K. Glandt
It’s not everyday you walk in on a murder.
Lyra saw the corpse at Hannibal’s feet and was sure she’d be next. Instead, the mafia boss put her to work in Citrus, his crime scene cleanup crew. Then the FBI discovered her…and threatened her with prison if she didn’t help take Hannibal down.
But the more evidence she gathers against him, the more the twisted, dangerously hot mob boss looks at her like he wants to devour her whole. And the closer she gets to Hannibal, the more she wants to be devoured.

by Heather Teston
Scout swears off Christmas cheer when her engagement shatters in the most humiliating way possible. All she wants is to hide away in her cabin, lick her wounds, and avoid every bit of holiday sparkle. But the man in the cabin across from hers has other plans. Dylan is warm, persistent, and far too charming for her peace of mind. He won’t let her wallow, no matter how many times she tries to shut him out. Slowly, against her will, the spark of Christmas starts to sneak back into her world—and so does Dylan. Yet behind his grin lies a secret that could undo everything. As their connection deepens, Scout must decide: is Dylan the second chance she never expected, or the heartbreak waiting to happen?

by Heather Teston
"You've grown up over the years, in all the right places," he said as his eyes roamed over her body.
Ten years ago, Calvin’s heart shattered when Dawn vanished from his life, leaving only the echo of what might’ve been. Now she’s back in Colorado to sell her late father’s ranch—and the moment they meet again, every buried feeling roars to life. He wants another chance, but Dawn carries secrets that could destroy them both. As they uncover a dangerous truth hidden within the ranch, passion and peril tangle together. The flames between them never really died—but will love be enough when the past comes back with claws?

by CC Adele
Ashton lives fast and rides hard. Love is a distant memory, at least until the thrill of the ride isn’t enough to fill the Sydnee-sized void in his chest. She is off-limits in every way that matters, yet impossible to ignore—all sharp edges and a strength that demands notice. But when trauma strikes, it drives the forgiveness they both desperately seek. As shadows continue to creep in, they are pulled into a dangerous game neither of them signed up for. Secrets deepen, trust gets tested, and every choice feels heavier than the last. Ashton and Sydnee must face more than just their pasts. Because sometimes the biggest risk is not the danger around you… it’s the person standing right in front of you.

by Colet Abedi
An epic fantasy that takes you on a spellbinding journey through an unrecognizable version of Earth, in this fast-paced dystopian sci-fi adventure.
The fate of humanity lies in the hands of evolution… 2999 A.D. Earth, as it’s known, is no more. Man and beast are now merged, creating a new breed of species. Reptiles, Mammals, Birds, Amphibians… Four Kingdoms. Five Breeds. One last chance at survival. Centuries in the future, after humanity has evolved using the DNA of different species, Siren is now one of the only Cetacean-human hybrids remaining after her ancestors fled earth when the rest of the Breeds tried to kill off her kind. After crash landing in the heart of enemy territory, Siren has to hide her true identity if she wants any chance of fulfilling her mission on earth.
Her only ally... an enemy. Aedan. The young ruler of Kingdom OM. Torn between her love for Aedan, and loyalty to her Breed, she must keep her true genetic identity, and her feelings a secret. Or face extinction. If she is to save this world, first she will have to survive it...

by A. Duncan
Bexley grew up with her grandparents after the sudden death of her adoptive parents. She always knew she was adopted, but never knew the circumstances in her parents' death. Needing to get away, she left Black Forest as soon as she was old enough.
But even after all these years and all the success she has obtained, something feels off. She feels a discontentment that she can't shake. When the call comes in that her grandmother has passed away, she chooses to return to Black Forest for good. Only she doesn't realize she will find out the population of the town are werewolves… and the surprises don’t end there.

by Silver Taurus
Mila never expects a chance encounter with a stranger to reveal the most feared man in the kingdom—the king with the stone hand. He is hated, avoided, forgotten. She is the stubborn saintess, adored for her light. Their first meeting sparks curiosity, their second feels like fate, and their third seals a dangerous bond neither of them can ignore. He is the kingdom’s sinner. She is its saint. But when destiny insists on weaving them together, walls begin to crack and truths refuse to stay hidden. Every saint has shadows. Every sinner holds secrets. And somewhere between light and darkness, redemption might be waiting.

by Kelsie Tate
After a war between humans and wolf shifters, the human survivors have been forced into hiding or been taken as slaves by the ferocious wolf packs. Raised in a hidden colony in Idaho, Elena dreams of escaping her callous father and fleeing to the coast. She is enslaved by White Dawn Pack, however. A chance encounter with the pack’s handsome alpha, Colt, makes him believe that Elena is the mate he has been waiting for since his previous mate was killed. Elena is skeptical, so Colt vows to get to the bottom of his seemingly impossible desires and the pair begin to form a deep bond that will test the loyalty of his pack.

by Linda Kage
Custom demanded that Prince Urban get a love mark tattooed to the side of his left eye as an infant, just like the rest of his people, but to him, the stupid things have only brought on the scorn of his father, the misery of his siblings, and caused his entire kingdom to go broke from fighting so many wars over the irritating ink stains.
When Urban’s sister must travel to Donnelly, the kingdom within the sand, for her arranged marriage to align two realms, he goes with her. But he no sooner steps foot inside their castle than his mark starts itching like a son of a bitch, telling him his one true love is near.
It just figures, though, that the woman meant for him is completely forbidden. Now he must decide if he should ignore the persistent mark, telling him she's the one, in order to avoid a possible war between kingdoms, or if he should discover whether she's worth risking everything for so they can be together. Either way, his life gets sucked into chaos with threats of beheadings, dark magic lurking, castle traitors scheming, and sword fights eminent.
Who knew one little tattoo could cause so much trouble?

by Mandy M.
Mina has never had a lot, but that suits her just fine. All she's ever needed is her mom and a warm place to call home. But when both of those things are taken away in one swift and heartbreaking moment, she finds herself alone and broke on the streets of New York City—the last place a cute 19-year-old girl should be. When a stranger offers to take care of her, she’s more than tempted, but what exactly does this handsome and mysterious man have in mind?

by Goldy Lomotey
Luna Smith is just a regular high schooler with parent problems. She knows they love her, but how can they really call themselves her parents when they're never there? She's never let it bother her before, but the moment she starts seeing the dangerously handsome Giovanni Russo, they won’t get off her back. Clearly they know more than she does, but what are they keeping from her, and why are they so interested in Giovanni?

by Haley Tew
Veronica “Ronnie” James is juggling school, her younger siblings, and her photography hobby when Ross Foster—the cocky athlete she can’t stand—corners her into tutoring him after a risky football bet. Their feud turns into an uneasy partnership that keeps throwing them together, from the library to the sidelines. With a sweet new crush entering the picture, Ronnie has to figure out who’s real… and why Ross won’t let her go.

by Sunitha Bangaram
Manik wanted to marry his childhood sweetheart, Nandini, but circumstances got in the way. They both ended up marrying others, but they never forgot their love for each other. And after a year of trying, they’re finally reunited for a clandestine lovers’ tryst.
Age Rating: 18+

by S. Glasssvial
Cassie slips. The ground vanishes.
She falls—then a hand.
Max. His grip is iron, his eyes wild. “I’ve got you.”
If he lets go, she’s dead.
But the way he’s holding her? That’s even more dangerous.
A storm. A shipwreck. A deserted island. Cassie never expected to be stranded with Max. He’s younger, protective, and far too tempting. As he fights to keep them alive, the days test their survival. The nights test their restraint. One question remains—do they even want to be rescued?

by Jezza Deep
Tina’s Christmas spirit disappears the moment she catches her boyfriend cheating—two weeks before the holiday. She’s set on working through the season, dodging mistletoe and cheer, until a handsome, desperate shopper appears at her store after closing on Christmas Eve. Her sarcasm is sharp, but she lets him in… and finds herself sharing more than just retail space. Thomas has his own reasons to hate the holidays, but one night of banter, warmth, and undeniable heat melts the frost between them. What starts as a fling begins to feel like more, and as feelings deepen, so does the risk. Because sometimes the best gifts aren’t wrapped—they’re found.
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