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Life is Not a Game

Life is Not a Game

by Kara Verbeek

Charlotte leads a double life. Online, she is Mars: gamer, master strategist, and one of the boys. In real life, she’s too shy to utter a single word. On her team, she’s infallible. At school, she’s a freak. But a cross-country move gives her a chance to reinvent herself—until a fateful collision with her new friend’s gorgeous brother knocks her whole world off course. Will she have the courage to date football jock TJ? Or should she stick to her online love, Tony—even if he thinks she’s a boy?

Last to Fall

Last to Fall

by B. Shock

Elite political activist Alita is falsely accused and ejected from her space station onto an alien planet. Full of bloodthirsty monsters, hostile natives, and even aggressive plants, this planet is worse than a death sentence. When Alita faces off with a cannibal, a tall, dark native unexpectedly saves her life. But the last thing he wants is a small, pathetic human he can’t understand following him around!

Age Rating: 18+ (Assault, Attempted Rape, Domestic Violence, Extreme Violence/Gore, Violent Death, Xenophobia)

Sold to the Alpha

Sold to the Alpha

by Kelsie Tate

As she cast a glance over her shoulder, her breath hitched. There he stood. The king.

The air caught in her lungs as their eyes met, a spark flaring in the depths of his gaze.

“Servant,” he said, his voice icy. Her internal wolf surged, screaming one word…

“Mate.”

When Autumn Blackthorne’s parents die, leaving behind a mountain of debt, she is forced to become an indentured servant to the fearsome King Elijah. When she meets the king himself, her inner wolf screams that she has met her mate. But can the alpha king ever see her as more than a maid?

Age Rating: 18+ (Human Trafficking)

Coming of Age

Coming of Age

by Tiffanyluvss

Chelsy Holmes has been neighbors with Nathan Sharles since they were both toddlers, and she’s hated his guts the entire time. Unfortunately, since he’s best friends with her brother, Max, Chelsy is stuck seeing him almost every day. But as annoying as he is, Chelsy can’t help but admit that he’s pretty cute. When she finally scores a date with the guy she’s been crushing on forever, she grudgingly asks Nathan for some advice. But now that she’s dating Brad, why can’t she get Nathan’s blue eyes out of her mind?

Age Rating: 18+

Unfortunate Friends 1: My Best Frenemy

Unfortunate Friends 1: My Best Frenemy

by Ruth Robinson

I hated AJ McGabe.

He was my school’s quarterback, and the other girls treated him like Adonis reborn.

Ngl, he was hot as fuck. But he despised me, and the feeling was so mutual.

The only bright spot for Senior year was that my best friend, Jake, was starting at my school.

And it turned out he already had a friend from football camp here. This guy, Andy.

Jake said the three of us would be spending a lot of time together this semester.

But on the first day of school, I got a nasty surprise when he brought me to meet this Andy guy.

Turns out it was AJ. Fucking. McGabe.

That’s right. My best friend was buddies with my sexy nemesis himself.

Fuck. It was going to be a long semester…

Age Rating: 18+ (Content Warning: Drug Use/Overdose, Suicide)

Sweet Temptation

Sweet Temptation

by Merra Gischan

This stunning woman with her mesmerizing eyes. She’s lucky her friend arrived, or else I might have taken her straight to bed, making her moan and plead. A not so gentle reminder for her to lock her door, especially when she is planning on baking barely dressed.

Without a doubt, she's what I'd desirably refer to as my sweet temptation.

Age Rating: 18+

The Lost Crown Book 1: The Academy of Oswalda

The Lost Crown Book 1: The Academy of Oswalda

by Saphira Aelin

Hollis expects nothing from life beyond her quiet village—until the Academy calls. Every 18-year-old is tested for magic, but she’s sure she’ll be sent back home. Instead, she shocks everyone: powerful, gifted, and destined for more than she ever dreamed. As secrets from her past surface and a chilling vision of blood and thunder haunts her, Hollis sets off to uncover who she really is. Magic pulses through her veins—but so do questions of love, loyalty, and a terrifying power she might not control. One thing’s clear: she can’t go back to ordinary now.

Cowboy Kissed

Cowboy Kissed

by Natalie K

Ella is anything but happy when her father ships her from London to Nashville. With her British ways and upscale tastes, she doesn’t fit in with the Southerners. But her attitude starts to change when she meets a mysterious, broody cowboy. She can’t stop thinking about him, and her world is soon turned upside down. Ella falls hard and fast for Tobias, but life keeps getting in the way of their relationship. Can this princess and her cowboy live happily ever after?

Age Rating: 18+

The Werewolf Motorcycle Club

The Werewolf Motorcycle Club

by Elle Chipp

When spunky culinary student Diana moves from NYC to the small town of Engleston to take care of her sick aunt, she expects to just keep her head down and cook. But after a dangerous encounter with a local biker, she finds herself thrown into the middle of a clash between warring motorcycle clubs. Alaric, the leader of the Wolves MC, promises he’ll keep her safe… but why is she so drawn to him? Why does he keep calling her ‘baby,’ like he already knows her? And can she put aside her fear of bikers to give him a chance?

Age Rating: 18+ (Assault, Attempted Rape, Sexual Assault/Abuse)

Then You Look At Me

Then You Look At Me

by 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)

The Destiny Makers Book 1: The Pack Doctor

The Destiny Makers Book 1: The Pack Doctor

by Constance Marounta

Six-year-old Estella Graham stood traumatized at the edge of the forest, weary of the wolves that approached the fiery car wreck that had claimed her family. But there was something comforting about the scent of Max, as he transported her to the safety of his pack house. She never wanted to let him go. Max Kinsky didn’t want a mate, content to pursue his medical calling and play the field until the night his wolf identified his mate in this girl who stood in the smoke of a car fire. Unfathomable, but if true, he’d have to wait years until she was old enough to fulfill The Moon Goddess’s plans for them. Until then, he’d have to carry the secret of their destiny, and hope her life wouldn’t lead her away before it was appropriate to tell her.

Age Rating: 18+

The Outcasts 1: The Roommate

The Outcasts 1: The Roommate

by Ruth Robinson

When Sam posted an advert for a roommate he was hoping at best he'd find someone who would pay half the rent and occasionally wash the dishes. He didn't count on the bubbly ball of cheery energy which was Elizabeth, inserting herself into his life as well as his house. The unlikely friendship which arises will change them both.

The Unbroken Series Book 1: Gelasia Unbroken

The Unbroken Series Book 1: Gelasia Unbroken

by S. L. Adams

Lacey Jones has her life mapped down to the last detail—classes, her spot as starting goalie on the school hockey team, and absolutely no time for dating. But plans don’t always survive reality. An ill-advised relationship with her coach quickly turns abusive, leaving her vulnerable and unsure who to trust. Then the last person she ever expected steps in: her childhood bully. He volunteers to be her bodyguard, determined to shield her from the chaos threatening to consume her—and his interest goes far beyond protection. With sparks flying and old wounds resurfacing, Lacey must decide if the boy who once tormented her might now be the man she needs. But opening her heart could mean risking everything she’s built—and herself.

The Real You

The Real You

by A. Knighton

Tara steps into her new apartment expecting peace, only to find Sebastian—her longtime campus nemesis—standing there with that maddeningly smug smile. He calls her Barbie. She calls him Nerd. They clash on sight, sparks flying in ways neither of them wants to admit. But beneath their bickering sit secrets sharp enough to cut, shadows neither of them can outrun alone. As forced proximity softens their edges, the heat between them shifts into something far more tempting… and far more dangerous. With every moment together, their walls crumble, leaving them to wonder if the person they hate is exactly the person they need.

The Morretti Brothers

The Morretti Brothers

by Jessica Morel

Eddison Jenkins and Luca Moretti have been roommates for two years. Eddison is a smart, petite, tomboyish brunette, and Luca is a self-confessed sex addict. As they enter their junior year of college, the dynamic between the two starts to change. Luca has a different girl every night, but what will happen when Eddison brings a boy home?

Age Rating: 18+

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Slow Burn Romance Books build romantic tension gradually over time until the emotional payoff feels absolutely earned. These stories focus on developing deep emotional connection and understanding before physical attraction takes center stage. Characters might be coworkers who slowly notice each other differently, enemies who gradually see past their differences, or strangers who take time to truly know each other. The anticipation builds through meaningful conversations and small gestures rather than instant chemistry. Readers love the extended development that makes the eventual romance feel solid and lasting. Find stories where taking time creates the most satisfying love.... 

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