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Eternal Academy

Eternal Academy

Queen Vega

As if starting a new school isn't hard enough, Catalina finds herself at an academy for supernaturals. She's not sure that she belongs, but that's before she finds her mates - the dragon Mateo, the lycan Lucien, the fae Nick, and...How can one woman have so many mates? What kind of supernatural is Catalina?

Age Rating: 18+

The Last Bloodline 1: Beta Xavier Costa

The Last Bloodline 1: Beta Xavier Costa

Amina Hazim

“What is this?” Eleanor whispered, her voice trembling as she gazed up at Xavier, her eyes glistening with unshed tears.

“Can’t you see? It’s a mating contract agreement,” Xavier replied, his tone devoid of warmth as he looked at her—the woman destined to share his life. Eleanor felt a wave of anxiety wash over her, as if the walls were closing in, amplifying the weight of the moment.

Eleanor never expected to be bound by a six-month mating contract, especially not with Xavier, a man she’s only just met. After losing her mother, she’d held on to the hope that love would find her again, but now she’s facing a forced union with a man whose past is shrouded in mystery and pain. The contract is meant to be temporary, but as Eleanor and Xavier are thrust together, the walls between them grow, and the intensity of their bond is tested. Will they learn to love each other, or will the weight of secrets and unresolved trauma tear them apart?

Then You Look At Me

Then You Look At Me

Tiffanyluvss

Rainey has a past she tells no one, secrets she wishes not to share. She’s viewed as the bad girl, but there’s more to her than what meets the eye. After an incident tarnishes her reputation at Freetown High, Rainey transfers to Crosshill High in hope of a fresh start. Ansel isn’t your typical bad boy. He's seen as a good guy with good grades. He’s quiet, reserved, and mysterious. But Rainey can tell that he’s not as innocent as he appears. An awkward exchange of eye contact from Rainey’s locker mirror begins a thrilling love story of two teens who find comfort in each other but struggle to overcome their secrets and scars. It’s a love story that presents a whirlwind of emotions, jealous antagonists, and obstacles that test their abilities.

Age Rating: 18+ (Assault, Attempted Rape, Cheating, Child Abuse, Depression, Domestic Violence, Drug Use/Overdose, Extreme Violence/Gore, Human Trafficking, Offscreen Rape, Sexual Assault/Abuse, Stalker, Statutory Rape, Torture, Violent Death)

Marcello Mafia Series

Marcello Mafia Series

Belle Dowson

"Your mouth is going to get you into trouble." His words were laced with a threat.

Unfazed, Hayley put her hands on her hips, close to her hidden knife.

"I've always kept trouble at bay."

When Hayley, a tough-as-nails bartender, crosses paths with Luca, her club's mafia boss, sparks fly. Their worlds clash in a fiery dance of passion and power. But can she let Luca see past her defenses into her scarred heart? Will their fiery connection set ablaze a deadly storm?

Billionaire Baby Daddy

Billionaire Baby Daddy

Yoland Zawadi

Twenty-two-year-old Isabella is sick and tired of her boyfriend, an absolute jerk who treats her like trash. One night she decides to enact her revenge by finally giving away her virginity—to a complete stranger! But little does she know that the man she chose at random is one of the most powerful men in the world...or that their one night of passion is going to lead to something much deeper than just sex....

Work with Me

Work with Me

R S Burton

From the author of The Truth in Lies, Bending the Rules and Going Nowhere.

Ruby is twenty-two, fresh out of college, and ready to take on the world. Out of nowhere she is offered the chance to boost her career much earlier than expected, but if the stories are true, is working under CEO Tobias Clarke really worth it? When Ruby’s and Tobias’s paths cross, sparks fly in all directions. Will they give in to their feelings? Or will their secrets ruin any chance of happiness together?

Age Rating: 18+

My Sexy Stepbrother is a Werebear

My Sexy Stepbrother is a Werebear

Kelly Lord

My sexy-ass stepbrother is going to be the death of me.

When my mom decided to marry his hillbilly dad, I was pissed.

I mean, their woodsy cabin doesn’t even have Wi-Fi. Not kidding.

But then I actually met my new stepbrother, Sam. And fuck… He’s totally hot. And into me.

Which is totally gross. Even if his abs are to die for. And his smile is amazing. And he’s good with his hands. And who am I kidding? He’s an adonis.

It’s no surprise that, after our parents’ wedding, we slipped up and ended up making out on the living room floor. Now I’m screwed. I’m addicted to his sculpted body.

And that was before I learned his furry secret.

Who would have known the beast between his legs wasn’t the only surprise in store?

Age Rating: 18+ (Kidnapping, Murder)

The Billionaire Beach Boy

The Billionaire Beach Boy

Mandie Steyl

Skye doesn't have it easy in her final year of high school in Miami. Tormented by an abusive father at home and teased by the popular kids in school, her outspoken nature often gets her in trouble, and the guys can't seem to keep their eyes off her. Caught between the irresistibly sexy billionaire bad boy Draque, the mysterious Evan, and flirty Marcus, high school romance turns out to be the least of her worries when she gets pulled into a conspiracy of sex, lies and corruption, headed by ultra-rich shapeshifters of all kinds. To find her destiny and fight for what's right, Skye will have to embrace her own beast.

A Ridge Mountain Pack 1: The Beta's Daughter

A Ridge Mountain Pack 1: The Beta's Daughter

Lora De La Cruz

Serena never wanted to leave her home, but with her father aging and her brother years away from taking over as Beta, she is sent to her mother’s pack to finish her bachelor’s degree. There, she becomes embroiled in a conflict with rogue wolves—and even more dangerously, begins to fall for the pack’s unmated Alpha. Should Serena keep working to support the only home she’s ever known, or should she defend the one she’s found? Is there a way to help one without losing the other?

Age Rating: 18+ (Assault, Cheating, Extreme Violence/Gore, Tortue, Violent Death)

Now You See Me, Now You Don't!

Now You See Me, Now You Don't!

Mel C. Clair

In high school, Celeste fell face-first into the crotch of the hottest guy in school, also her longtime crush. And she became the laughingstock. Now, several years later, she runs into him again, as a successful marketing director. Will love rise against the constant embarrassment and humiliation she suffered because of him?

Fallen Crest Book 1: Fallen Crest High

Fallen Crest Book 1: Fallen Crest High

Tijan

Mason and Logan Kade are two brothers who did their own thing. They were rich and expected to attend Samantha's school, Fallen Crest Academy. They chose public school and now she has to live with them. The problem is that she doesn't care at all: about them, about her friends, about her cheating boyfriend, or even about her parent's divorce. But maybe that's a good thing. Maybe change is a good thing. This book contains adult/mature young adult situations.

Scandalous Series

Scandalous Series

K. Dillon

When Haley’s boyfriend dumps her for being a virgin, she decides to turn her rather unexciting life around. Jax Stone, stunning and full of secrets, suddenly appears. Turns out that Haley’s brother hurt Jax’s sisters years ago, and Jax is out for revenge. He wants Haley, in every way possible.

Age Rating: 18+

In Too Deep

In Too Deep

Zainab Sambo

Nova doesn’t know his name or why he keeps showing up at her door, bleeding and bruised. All she knows is that saving him has become her dangerous little secret. He vanishes before dawn, leaving nothing but bloodstains and a racing pulse. But when her brother’s secrets pull Ghost’s violent world straight into hers, Nova’s carefully contained life detonates. Now, the mystery man on her couch isn’t just a bad habit—he’s a threat, a temptation, and the only one who might keep her alive. She’s patched him up too many times to count. But when the bullets fly in her direction… will he return the favor?

Capture Me

Capture Me

Daphne Watson

“Spread your legs.” His icy tone left no room for debate.

I let out an involuntary groan as his rough fingers slid inside me, sending goosebumps down my spine. I was already soaking wet for him.

“N-no…,” I begged, coming to my senses.

He leaned in until I could smell the mint on his breath.

“No?” He chuckled. “Oh my dear, I don’t think you understand how this works yet…”

The last thing Katherine expects when she moves to London is to cross paths with billionaire mafioso Xavier Lexington. Powerful, dark, and deadly, he wants Katherine all for himself. But when he steals her away to ravage her body, Katherine is left with one question: Can she escape the ruthless mafia billionaire before he captures her forever?

Age Rating: 18+ (Content Warning: Abuse, Sexual Abuse, BDSM, Rape)

Lightning In His Touch

Lightning In His Touch

A. Arca

“You are in danger.”

Wren’s spring day takes a sharp left turn when she’s pulled into a world most people never even see—literally. Welcome to the Unseen: mysterious, deadly, and absolutely not on her calendar. Thrust into a reluctant partnership with Talon—a brooding, closed-off warrior type—Wren must train, fight, and survive as creatures from another world threaten everything she knows. The fate of humanity is on the line, but first… can these two stop glaring long enough to save it? Between shadowy enemies and unresolved pasts, trusting each other might be the biggest battle of all. Good thing saving the world doesn’t require liking your partner… right?

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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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