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Until Dawn

Until Dawn

Leila Vy

Kind and perceptive Lilac never could say no to her headstrong and free-spirited identical twin sister, Violet.

The domineering and possessive Alpha Dominic has been betrothed to Violet since they were pups.

When Dominic is wounded in battle and Violet is ordered to his side, she convinces the timid Lilac to take her place.

But impulse is treacherous, and blood oaths aren’t made to be broken. They should have known that playing with fire would burn everyone…

Age Rating: 18+ (Offscreen Rape)

Rescue My Drowning Heart

Rescue My Drowning Heart

Tiffanyluvss

Blaze Xander, a heartless and emotionally detached second-year, meets Harmony Skye, a naive first-year, and sets his sights on having sex with her. An unaware Harmony falls for Blaze’s swooning charm, causing her to do things she wouldn’t normally do. Blaze has her easily wrapped around his finger, but he finds himself hanging around Harmony without the intention of sleeping with her. He likes her company and her voice and is second-thinking his plans. Blaze is falling slowly, while Harmony? She has already fallen for the complex Blaze Xander.

Falling for the Viking King & Other Bad Decisions

Falling for the Viking King & Other Bad Decisions

F. R. Black

Failure isn’t in Fawn’s blood. When her path is challenged, she charges harder, chasing a destiny that could lift her higher than ever... or destroy her completely. The Highland moors throw storms, curses, and merciless rivals in her way, but none compare to the Viking King of the Dragons. Dangerous. Devastating. Irresistible. He’s the enemy Fawn has sworn to outwit. But with every clash, the line between desire and duty blurs, until her greatest battle may be with her own heart.

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)

His Little Vixen

His Little Vixen

Lulu Waters

She heads home for Thanksgiving expecting the usual—turkey, family drama, maybe a nap on the couch. What she doesn’t expect? Braxton. Her dad’s best friend. Divorced. Smoldering. And absolutely off-limits... or so she thought. She’s crushed on him for years, but now she’s not just looking—she’s taking. Sparks fly, rules break, and their secret? Too hot to hide. She’s got one goal this holiday season: turn a lifelong fantasy into a very real, very delicious reality. No more waiting. No more pretending. It’s time to go after what she wants—and she’s not taking no for an answer.

Theirs Series 1: Becoming Theirs

Theirs Series 1: Becoming Theirs

Meghann Crane

Austen lands a job at a top firm that offers more than just health benefits. Her new bosses are hard-headed, hot, and very interested in her. Can she juggle a relationship with them both and keep her job?

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)

Seaside Pictures Series

Seaside Pictures Series

Rachel Van Dyken

Losing your ability to speak at the age of seventeen; it’s not normal or fair., but trauma, has a way of throwing normality out the window. Dani lives anything but a normal life. Her sister is married to one of the biggest names in Hollywood. Her best friends are rockstar duo AD2 and she has more love around her than most people experience in a lifetime but that doesn't change the fact their parents are dead or that it's her fault.

It seems her new normal is being a mute. That is until Hollywood’s newest heartthrob Lincoln Greene hires her as his assistant. He's gorgeous, unavailable, and unobtainable. But that doesn't stop her from wondering...if things were different...would he want her?

Falling for My Bodyguard

Falling for My Bodyguard

Anaïs Garnier

Harmoni, daughter of the wealthiest man in the city, lives a life of privilege, but her overprotective father is determined to keep his wild child on lockdown. Harmoni is a skilled escape artist… Until her father hires one last guard: William, SWAT sergeant and Harmoni’s worst nightmare…or is he?

Demon’s Artifice

Demon’s Artifice

Elithra Rae

As the daughter of an elemental witch and a battle magic-using hunter, Sarah is already a force to be reckoned with. But as she approaches her twenty-first birthday, she discovers she has an ability long thought extinct: she is a dream walker. To summon the power she needs to fulfil her quest, Sarah will need to bind herself to the demon Leondris; an act which awakens sexual fantasies and desires she never knew she could realize.

The Stillwell Cowboys

The Stillwell Cowboys

S. L. Adams

It turns out a high school reunion can be more interesting than you’d imagine. Especially when your high school crush has only gotten more handsome. The sexual tension is definitely there from both sides, leading the reunion to an unforgettable night of passion…

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.

Borders Pack Book 1: My Three Mates

Borders Pack Book 1: My Three Mates

K. K. S.

She was rescued by the Borders pack, but identical triplets with striking looks have picked up her scent and become fixated with her. Despite her attempts to flee, their prowess makes escape seem futile.

With the Mating Moon approaching, they're determined to share her, for she's rare among the seven breedable females.

“She won't be going anywhere until we've had our fill of her. And under a Mating Moon, us males are insatiable.”

Banging the Beasts Book 1: Banging the Beasts

Banging the Beasts Book 1: Banging the Beasts

C. Swallow

Colette is a gifted Healer sent somewhere most people would run from—the lair of five cursed Beasts. Once human, these powerful warriors now serve the Fey, bound to brutal rituals that keep their strength alive but threaten their sanity. Her task sounds simple: help them stay balanced, stay human… and stay under control. Easy, right? Not exactly. Each Beast carries his own storm. One is a childhood friend she thought she lost forever. Another burns with a temper sharp enough to start wars. One craves affection almost as much as trouble, while another watches from the shadows like a silent guardian. And then there is the most dangerous of them all—the one who wants nothing to do with her… or so he claims. Surrounded by claws, secrets, and tension, Colette quickly learns that healing five Beasts may be the most thrilling challenge of her life.

The Blind Lycan King and His Queen

The Blind Lycan King and His Queen

K. L. Harr

Him: A powerful lycan king with a carefully-guarded secret: he’s blind.

Her: A plus-sized alpha’s daughter who refuses to shift because of body shame.

Sexy King Lucian has been searching for his mate for more than two hundred years. He has almost given up hope when he gets a whiff of Liana’s luscious scent at his annual ball—and knows he’s finally found the one the Goddess made for him. When Liana immediately flees, Lucian begins the chase of a lifetime. Will he be able to capture the heart of his fated and convince her to accept his bite, or will she choose her pack and her ex-lover over him?

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