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My Girl

My Girl

Evelyn Miller

Savannah Anderson was eighteen when she got pregnant. She was eighteen when her parents kicked her out of their home. She was eighteen when the baby’s father wanted nothing to do with her. But she did the best she could and is raising a bright, happy little girl. Tanner Taylor is back in town after living away for a few years. One night he runs into the girl he loved the most. The girl who didn’t want anything to do with him. The girl who now has a daughter who looks an awful lot like him. Will their lives be forever changed after they see each other after all these years?

Surprisingly Yours

Surprisingly Yours

Jeordie Draven

Julia never planned on falling for Jagger—the wild, reckless bad boy who turns every rule into a challenge. One college party, one unforgettable night, and suddenly their worlds collide in a way neither expected. She’s the steady one with big dreams; he’s the trouble everyone warns her about. But when fate throws them a tiny, life-changing surprise, they have no choice but to face the chaos together. Between fiery arguments, late-night confessions, and stolen moments that blur every line, Julia and Jagger must decide if their spark is worth the risk—or if love really can conquer two hearts that were never meant to meet.

Book Boyfriends Wanted 1: His Curvy Friend

Book Boyfriends Wanted 1: His Curvy Friend

Mary E Thompson

Ian Being stuck in the friend-zone sucked. I was done. Blake had been single long enough, and if I didn’t make a move, she’d get together with the wrong man again. Because the right one was me. Luck was definitely on my side. An online dating site paired us up. It was an opportunity to show her the side of me she didn’t know. The side who wasn’t interested in a fling with half the women in town. The side who wanted something serious and lasting. With her. I thought about confessing. Telling her that I was the guy she was sharing her secrets with. But keeping my online identity a secret meant she talked to me. Really talked to me. It was worth the risk. Blake was worth any risk.

Blake Getting dumped sucked. Getting dumped because he thought I was in love with my best friend’s older brother was ludicrous. I did not have a thing for Ian. Yeah, we shared a hotel room when we went to Hawaii, but nothing happened. I mean, I walked in on him right after he got out of the shower. Water running down his chest. Hair slicked back from his face. That stormy look in his eyes. And the rock, hard… Ahem, anyway. No, I did not have a thing for him. We were friends. That was it. No one needed to know I still dreamed about what would have happened if I’d closed that door with me on the inside instead of the outside. It was never going to happen. Ever.

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?

Love Me Not

Love Me Not

Vivienne Wren

Sidra doesn’t move to Australia expecting her world to spin off its axis—but one reckless, breath-stealing moment with a maddeningly gorgeous local sets her on fire. Isaac is temptation in human form: brooding, beautiful, and determined to push her away, even as sparks fly between them. His touch hums with danger, his gaze smolders with want, yet shadows cling to him like smoke. Sidra knows there’s more to him than the walls he builds—and when she uncovers the secret he’s hiding, it collides with her own grief in ways she never saw coming. Desire this raw can heal or destroy. And when love is built on scars, it might burn hotter than either of them can survive.

The Twin Dragons Series: Dragon's Shadow

The Twin Dragons Series: Dragon's Shadow

C. Swallow

Storm is a Dragon who lurks in the dark, surrounded by violence and filled with lust. When he meets Silver, she dares him to follow her into the light. They’re destined mates, but Storm swore he’d never love again. But can he resist their bond?

A Wild Raven

A Wild Raven

C. Swallow

My father died when I was a baby.

My mother died when I was two.

I grew up in foster care, constantly shifting between families.

I’m twenty-three now, and still moving from place to place. If there’s a ranch or a farm that needs an extra set of hands, I’m there.

But my greatest wish? To find my forever family.

The job at the Devonshire Ranch is only supposed to last through Christmas. But for the first time in my life, I don’t want to leave.

Maybe it’s the family that doesn’t treat me like an outsider. Maybe it’s the bond that’s grown between me and the horses.

Or maybe it’s Coal Wilde and his dark stare. His skin glistening in the winter sun. His warm hand on my thigh, waiting for me to ask for more.

Will this be the Christmas I get my wish?

The Lost Crown Book 1: The Academy of Oswalda

The Lost Crown Book 1: The Academy of Oswalda

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.

The Werewolf Motorcycle Club

The Werewolf Motorcycle Club

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)

Owned by the Alphas Universe: The First Wolf

Owned by the Alphas Universe: The First Wolf

Jen Cooper

Don’t miss the very first story in the Owned by the Alphas universe…

She’s never seen her protector’s face, but she’s fallen hard for him. Pearl knows he isn’t human, but she’s too afraid to ask who—or what—he is. Galen wants her from a distance, convinced he’s too dangerous to claim her. But when their lives are forced together by a villain hell-bent on revenge, Galen must decide if revealing his true self is worth the risk of Pearl rejecting him for being something grisly: A wolf. The first wolf.

Storms and Shadows Book 1: The Crown's Shadow

Storms and Shadows Book 1: The Crown's Shadow

Ember Lorelle

Azariah was never meant to wear the crown of the Dragon Kingdom. Her place was in the shadows, guarding the throne, not claiming it. But destiny doesn’t bend—it shifts, it twists, and now it demands she step into the light. At twenty-five, her time has run out. The throne calls, the crown settles, and the tides of change surge around her. Yet when one mistake unleashes consequences she cannot control, a powerful Fae emissary arrives to test her resolve. The Dragon Kingdom stands strong, but Azariah must face the truth: destiny may grant her the crown, but it will never let her rest easy.

Help Me, Alpha

Help Me, Alpha

Sqible Holloway

For her entire life, Hayley has been held captive by her own father, who blames her for the death of her mother, the pack luna. Now, on her nineteenth birthday, Hayley finally escapes, winding up in the territory of the Midnight Rose Pack. The charming Alpha Jax allows her to stay, but her father will do anything to get her back—even kill another alpha.

Coast to Coast

Coast to Coast

S. L. Adams

It was supposed to be a simple road trip, but you know what they say about best laid plans. Now, a little sister who couldn’t keep her hands to herself and a friend who should know better than to sleep with his best friend’s sister will face the consequences or crash and burn.

Dark Souls MC

Dark Souls MC

Emily Dash

Ellie and Colt grow up side by side, building a family out of shared scars, loud engines, and fierce loyalty. As best friends inside a tight-knit motorcycle club, they know every look, every habit, and every risk. One reckless night changes the rhythm of everything, turning familiar comfort into electric tension. Ellie balances longing with fear of losing the only home she trusts, while Colt wrestles with guilt, desire, and distractions he never planned for. Club rules press in, danger rides close, and emotions run hotter than chrome in summer. When love shifts lanes, can friendship survive the ride?

Cowboy Kissed

Cowboy Kissed

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?

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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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