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Scarred

Scarred

by R. L. Burchett

The day after having her heart broken, Raine volunteers for an international member exchange with the infamous Blood Ridge Hollow pack—home to the Lycan Alpha who killed the Dark Witch. Nervous but determined, she gains the trust of an elite group of warriors, falls for a mysterious wolf who keeps to the shadows, and discovers the truth about her complicated past and prophesied future. But when the Dark Witch’s followers threaten her new life, will Raine be able to prevent her return and save the people she loves?

New Love for Christmas

New Love for Christmas

by Brizee Breck

Holly had it all. A great job, a loving husband, and a baby on the way. Then she lost her husband before Christmas in a tragic accident. Devastated, she finds comfort in the arms of her father-in-law and a long-buried mutual attraction begins to stir. Can new love bloom inside this family?

Hotel Lamia

Hotel Lamia

by Jeay S Raven

Jenny finds out that she works in a hotel full of supernaturals when her life is threatened by one on her way home from work. The group works together to keep her safe amidst the growing threat. In the meantime, Jenny secretly takes solace and comfort in a mysterious being that visits her in her moments of sadness. But can Jenny trust the being when she can't even see it? To make matters more complicated, Jenny is forced to hide out in the home of Ambrose, a cranky supernatural that only ever looks at her with disgust. Will Ambrose be able to keep her safe when she's being attacked in her dreams and comforted by invisible beings he can't see? And can he fight his growing feelings for her along the way?

Decisions of Desire 1: Fiction or Fantasy

Decisions of Desire 1: Fiction or Fantasy

by Skyla Rae

Harper always dreamed of being the heroine in a romance novel, and her fantasy blurs with reality when her own novel is adapted into a film. Upon meeting Walker, the man of her dreams, she quickly realizes the addictive nature of desire—irresistible and consuming. Walker, with his wealth, success, and charm, has always been able to get what he wants, but meeting Harper challenges his notions of passion and longing.

As their connection deepens, both must navigate their evolving feelings. Will Harper and Walker's story be a fleeting fantasy or a lasting romance?

Not Exactly A Foe

Not Exactly A Foe

by Meria Deveraux

Meera thrives on competition, quick comebacks, and winning every rivalry that comes her way. College life feels perfectly predictable—until one impulsive late-night kiss with her longtime rival flips everything upside down. Suddenly, the boy she loves to argue with doesn’t feel like the enemy anymore. Old pranks turn into charged glances, and every teasing moment carries a new spark she can’t ignore. As memories shift and feelings grow louder, Meera starts to wonder if love can bloom from years of playful chaos. But tangled history, stubborn pride, and curious parents make every step forward deliciously complicated.

The Obsession

The Obsession

by Shala Mungroo

Mira Singh struggled to balance her life as a waitress and take care of her little brother after their mother's sudden death. The bills were piling up and she couldn't catch a break. But fate was about to step in and take her down a new road to a life of riches and pleasure when she came to the attention of the billionaire Nicholai Bach. Nicholai couldn't get the girl out of his head. so he made her an offer that he knew she couldn't refuse. But could he win her heart fairly or would he need to play dirty and use his wealth to make her fall for him? He was about to undertake the ultimate deception.

Age Rating: 18+

Just One Night

Just One Night

by Heather Teston

When Rosalee Foster flees her domineering father to chase her dreams in Orlando, she never expects her rebellious move will lead her straight into the arms of Ace Thatcher, her enigmatic and demanding new boss. Despite their explosive chemistry, Rosalee and Ace struggle against the forces trying to keep them apart. But when danger and betrayal threaten to destroy them, they must decide if they're willing to risk everything for a chance at forever. A thrilling tale of following your heart no matter the costs, and two souls who are destined to love against all odds. The question is—will they survive long enough to get their happy ending?

Age Rating: 18+

Juxtaposition: Glass & Grit

Juxtaposition: Glass & Grit

by A G

Juxtaposition: Glass & Grit follows two athletes built to endure, until the camera demands they bleed. Ash is a celebrated figure skater with a reputation for scandal and a life managed like property. Ethan is a boxer chasing legitimacy while hiding a neurological condition that could end everything. Cast into forced proximity for a prestige documentary, they become both subjects and spectacle, caught in contracts, betrayal, and carefully edited truth. As their private fractures surface, hostility shifts into protectiveness, and intimacy becomes the only place that feels real.

The Royal Legacy Series Short: The Royal Trials

The Royal Legacy Series Short: The Royal Trials

by Emily Goulden

Before Caspian Storm became King of the Werewolf Realm, he was simply a prince—the middle son of Queen Lydia and King Zeke, still searching for his purpose. His older brother, Malcolm, had no such doubts. As the eldest prince, he believed the throne was his by birthright. Their younger sister, Alice, was content as the cherished princess of the realm. From childhood, Malcolm and Caspian were inseparable—brothers, sparring partners, confidants, and closest friends. Both believed Malcolm was destined to be king. So why wasn’t he? Set before #9, The Lonely Rogue, and after the ministory, Love Within the Realm.

What I Hate About You

What I Hate About You

by Autumn Ferris

“Every hate hides a love too dangerous to forget.”

Susan believes the cold is the safest place to hide a bruised past. In the wide silence of Alaska, she builds a life that feels calm, controlled, and carefully distant. Then Xavier crashes into her world, all sharp edges, quiet intensity, and a presence that refuses to be ignored. Beneath the northern lights and endless snow, sparks fly where neither expects them. Attraction grows alongside unspoken truths, and every shared moment feels both thrilling and dangerous. They circle each other with humor, heat, and hesitation, drawn together by something deeper than fear. But frozen hearts crack loudly, and some secrets burn hotter than the cold. When survival demands honesty, can connection survive the thaw?

Learning to Love You

Learning to Love You

by Shay Williams

Ava Hayes is a pilot with sky-high dreams and a storm in her heart. Nathan Brooks is an investigator who trusts facts, not feelings. When their worlds collide mid-mission, sparks fly—and not just from the engines. He’s chasing the truth about her boss, while she’s trying to protect her career and her heart. But the closer they get to the truth, the harder it is to tell who’s really in danger. As secrets unravel and attraction burns hotter, Ava and Nathan must decide if love is worth the risk—or if some flights are destined to crash.

The Vitale Brothers Book 1: The Enemy

The Vitale Brothers Book 1: The Enemy

by 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.

Vegas Underground Book 2: Mafia Daddy

Vegas Underground Book 2: Mafia Daddy

by Renee Rose

SHE'S ALWAYS BEEN MINE

Don G gave me an order--find his daughter.

Straighten her out. Bring her home.

Sure--taking the mafia princess in hand will be my pleasure.

But she’s not going home--she’s staying with me.

Because despite the marriage contract to another family, Jenna Pachino has always been mine.

Hockey's Heat

Hockey's Heat

by C.l.o.x.a.

Sports reporter Savannah Carter is assigned an all-access feature on the Denver Storm—only to realize the cocky stranger she took home is Wes Dalton, the team’s star forward. Forced into close quarters for interviews and locker-room access, Savannah fights to stay professional as Wes keeps pushing boundaries. Then a guarded defenseman, Nolan Reed, hints at a buried story no one wants told—and Savannah has to decide what she’ll risk for the truth.

The Alphas of South Forest - Valentine's

The Alphas of South Forest - Valentine's

by Laila Callaway

Part of the Alphas of South Forest-Universe: Rosemary isn’t talking to her mates, Emmanuel and Ezekiel. The twins are going crazy from the cold shoulder their mate is giving them, can they get her to forgive them? Emmanuel and Ezekiel are in the doghouse, or Wolf-house so to speak. Their mate Rosemary is furious with them, can they earn her forgiveness? There’s trouble in paradise for Rosemary and her twin mates. It’s going to take some time for this thruple to work through their problems.

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