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What Happened to Erin?

What Happened to Erin?

Mbali Mgoqi

Six childhood friends enter the woods, but only five come out. The disappearance of Erin Lockwood is shrouded in mystery and casts a dark pall over the once-safe small town of Braidwood. The only ones who know the truth are shackled to oaths. They cannot break the two laws. For seven years, the horror of what they saw and what they caused wrenched them apart. They tried to live normal lives, tried to forget. But the sins of their past have caught up to them. The group is forced to reunite after one of them vanishes without a trace in the same place that Erin was lost: in the woods. It’s not a coincidence. It’s a summons.

Sahara Ashdell Book 1: Threat to Malorsty

Sahara Ashdell Book 1: Threat to Malorsty

Alyson Linker

Brooklyn grows up believing her life is meant to be small, quiet, and survivable. Orphaned and mistreated, she learns to endure rather than dream. Then the truth shatters everything she knows. She is also Sahara, heir to a hidden elven realm that thrives on magic, secrets, and strict expectations. Royal blood unlocks ancient power, but it also comes wrapped in prophecy, rules, and a future already written by others. As magic stirs and choices narrow, Sahara must decide who she is willing to become. Obedient heir or defiant force? Strength rises where fear once lived, and destiny begins to look less like a promise and more like a challenge she is ready to face.

Learning to Love You

Learning to Love You

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.

Camden Maine Series 1: The Baker's Husband

Camden Maine Series 1: The Baker's Husband

Jeannie Sharpe

When Chloe’s husband vanishes, she’s forced to team up with the one man she’d rather not be stuck with—Mitchell, the town’s new detective and walking contradiction. Sparks fly and tempers flare as their search pulls them deeper into secrets, twists, and a maddening attraction neither of them saw coming. What begins as a reluctant partnership turns into something far more complicated…and irresistible. As the truth edges closer, so does the question: will Chloe find her husband—or something she didn’t know she was missing? Enemies to lovers meets second chances in this addictive small-town mystery with a twist of slow-burn tension.

Enter Black

Enter Black

D. P. Mendes-Kelly

Roberta Black has spent forty years perfectly capable of looking after herself. Then Anton Sinclair walks into her life.

He’s arrogant, infuriating and dangerously attractive—and from the moment they meet, Roberta knows there is something about him she should stay well away from. She doesn’t.

What begins as an unwanted attraction becomes harder to dismiss as Anton draws her into a hidden world of ancient secrets and impossible dangers. Forced together, the two grow closer, and Roberta begins to discover the man beneath Anton’s charm and arrogance—a man who sees her in ways no one else does.

But Anton is keeping secrets of his own, and falling for him could be the most dangerous thing Roberta has ever done.

Because the closer she gets to discovering what Anton really is, the harder it becomes to imagine walking away from him.

The Chamberlain Files

The Chamberlain Files

James F. Timmins

Detective Jack Chamberlain is Portland’s best cop and when he takes a case, you can be damn sure he’ll see it through to the end. When a crazed sniper starts killing women seemingly at random, he’s thrown into a deadly game of cat and mouse. He’ll need to act fast, before the bodies start piling up and the killer’s sights are set on him.

All Your Tomorrows

All Your Tomorrows

J. Nathan

Nora was getting along just fine as a college student and part-time medium when Kyler walks into her life. He's stuck between two worlds and doesn't know why. He needs Nora's help to uncover the truth but what they discover is far more complicated. His past holds secrets and conceals lies—ones he's better off not remembering.

The more time they spend together, the more their connection grows, and it becomes clear they've come into each other's lives for a reason. Nora no longer wants Kyler to cross over, but she knows she's there to help him move on—not fall for him. A relationship between the two of them could never work anyway. He's going to disappear from this world forever, and she's going to be left to pick up the pieces of a broken heart.

But, for the first time in her life, Nora no longer views her ability as a gift. She views it as a curse with a quickly approaching end date.

Wolves of the West: The Hunt

Wolves of the West: The Hunt

Abigail Lynne

Morda Moran just graduated from high school and is happy to be away from the bullies and whispers...until she's thrown to the wolves by a classmate. Literally. Wolves are stalking the woods in Roseburg, and Morda must escape them. But as she gets closer, a whole new world is opened to her, revealing long-buried secrets about her family, her newfound companions, and herself.

Coming of Age

Coming of Age

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+

The Kingdom of Secrets and Ruin

The Kingdom of Secrets and Ruin

Elle Chipp

Hidden away as the secret princess of Apheya, Dalliah lives in exile—shunned by her father and forgotten by her people. When the ruthless Red King invades, slaughters her family, and claims her throne, she’s forced into hiding under the guise of a maid inside his palace. Disgusted by his cruelty but bound by duty and secrecy, she serves the very man who destroyed her world. While she burns for revenge, the Red King becomes captivated by her, unaware of the truth she hides. As their twisted dynamic deepens, Dalliah must decide if she’ll strike when he least expects it—or if her heart is the one in danger. Power, deception, and desire collide in a deadly game of masks and motives.

Emma

Emma

Jane Austen

In the small village of Highbury, the charming and misguided Emma Woodhouse takes center stage. With a penchant for matchmaking, she soon finds her well-intentioned meddling leading to unforeseen consequences. Jane Austen's wit shines as Emma navigates the twists of her own heart while attempting to orchestrate the romantic lives of those around her, resulting in a comedy of manners filled with lessons of humility and self-discovery.

Tales of Regventus 1: Aldawen

Tales of Regventus 1: Aldawen

C A Tarkington

The Kingdom of Regventus teeters on the edge of ruin, its last hope a boy who never asked to be chosen. Max carries the rare royal magic in his blood, yet doubts he’s the savior the prophecy demands. Charged with protecting him, Ansel—a steadfast warrior—faces his own turmoil when he meets Griffa, a gifted sorceress with a past as tangled as the kingdom’s fate. As they guide Max toward his destiny, shadows close in, alliances fray, and desire complicates everything. In a realm where magic crowns its rulers and betrayal wears a friendly face, the greatest danger may not be the enemy at the gates, but the secrets of the heart.

I'll Fight for You

I'll Fight for You

Tate Rivers

In a world where fists collide, Claire dominates the streets as an undefeated fighter, while Blake is a rebellious bad boy hiding an unexpected brilliance. To uncover Claire's reason for battling, you must strike into her past. To grasp who Blake truly is, you must duck beyond the surface. Now, there's one burning question: Are these two prepared for the most monumental fight of their lives? Get ready, because their destinies are about to clash in a heart-pounding showdown like no other.

Beneath the Scars

Beneath the Scars

Natalie Le Roux

Swept into the stars by a tequila-inspired impulse decision, Connie is ready for almost any adventure, from supernovas to dinosaurs. But is she ready for love? Meeting the mysterious, masked Prince Raylon forces her to reconsider life on Earth—and what she's capable of doing.

Age Rating: 13+

Something Like That

Something Like That

C. M. Jines

Lia Morgan arrives at the sleepy town of Medford hoping to put the past behind her. An encounter with a handsome police officer sparks a new chance at love, but her tragic secrets stand in her way. While Officer Cody Hudson fights to win Lia’s heart, a terrifying phone call spells danger: the past stands at her door. It’s up to Lia to decide if love is stronger than wounds, old and new.

Age Rating: 18+ (Assault, Attempted Rape, Extreme Violence/Gore, Miscarriage, Offscreen Rape, Onscreen Rape, Sexual Assault/Abuse, Stalker)

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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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