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Sneeze Fart Shift Book 1

Sneeze Fart Shift Book 1

Elizabeth Gordon

After the death of her human parents, Anna sets out to find the biological mother she has never known. All clues lead her to New York City, where she uncovers the hidden werewolf community that has existed just beyond her reach her entire life. Drawn into a world of packs, secrets, and shifting loyalties, Anna must face the truth of where she belongs. Will the New York wolves accept her into their ranks, or will the Big Apple prove far more dangerous than she ever imagined?

Interspecies Love Connections Book 1: Scales of Love: A Xenobiological Romance

Interspecies Love Connections Book 1: Scales of Love: A Xenobiological Romance

Ms. Thunderfrost

When marine biologist Jezebel meets Zeph—a towering, serpentine alien diplomat with eyes like the ocean—she doesn’t expect her world to turn upside down. What starts as a polite offer to help him adapt to Earth’s climate soon dives into deeper waters, stirring feelings neither can quite name. As laughter mixes with longing and science tangles with something far more mysterious, Jezebel discovers that love isn’t just universal—it’s delightfully unpredictable. Their connection tests every theory she’s ever trusted, proving that sometimes the heart speaks a language all its own.

The Virgin Sexpert

The Virgin Sexpert

Kylie Wynter

Willow’s cheeky imagination just made her famous. When her spicy short story wins a national contest, she’s thrust into the spotlight as the mysterious new voice behind a wildly popular sex column. There’s only one tiny detail her readers don’t know—Willow’s never actually done any of the things she writes about. Not. One. Thing. Now she’s juggling fame, secrecy, and a whole campus full of curious classmates dying to unmask the girl behind the words. As the pressure heats up, so does her double life. Can she keep her secret intact—or will fantasy and reality collide in the most deliciously awkward way possible?

The Invisible Girl

The Invisible Girl

Talissa O'Shrigar

Summer is determined to glide through her final year unnoticed, keeping her life neat, quiet, and drama-free. New school, new rules, no distractions. Easy… until she collides with Jake, the hockey star who is equal parts charm and chaos. Their first meeting is messy, their banter sharper than she expects, and his presence impossible to ignore. Slowly, her careful plans begin to crack as she gets pulled into a world of late nights, loyal friendships, and feelings she never signed up for. The more she resists, the closer he gets. Can she really stay invisible when someone sees her so clearly?

The Unbroken Series Book 1: Gelasia Unbroken

The Unbroken Series Book 1: Gelasia Unbroken

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.

Beyond Black & White Series Book 1: Bishop

Beyond Black & White Series Book 1: Bishop

A. Duncan

Bishop is a gifted, guilt-ridden doctor who runs from duty and lands in a shadowed town. He stitches strangers by day and outruns himself by night. Quiet is his refuge—until Kallie. She is fierce, clever, and deaf; her silence steadies his storm. With her, the ache softens. But Bishop holds a secret with teeth, the kind that makes death keep its distance and turns a man into something else. When danger prowls and choices tighten, he must decide what to risk: the lie that keeps her safe, or the truth that could set them both on fire. What will Kallie see when the mask slips and the monster looks back?

The Goalie’s Secret

The Goalie’s Secret

Naomi

Returning home was never part of Anahí’s plan. But with her father gone and her mother struggling, she has no choice but to step back into a life she tried to escape. Raising her brothers and barely keeping them afloat. The last person she expects to see is Koen, the high school golden boy, now a retired NHL star and single father. When he offers her a job as his daughter’s nanny, old wounds reopen, desire ignites, and buried secrets threaten to destroy them both.

Silence Gives Consent

Silence Gives Consent

Iandra Taylor

Jaqueline catches her husband with his receptionist and thinks her life as she knows it is over. But when droolworthy Detective Jake Holland rides to the rescue, she might be ready to live and love again. That is if she can get her ex to let her go. As she navigates life after seperating and pressures mount, will justice be served and Jaqueline get her second chance at happiness?

Taming the Puckboy

Taming the Puckboy

Pearl C

Elena is a driven MBA student, ready to conquer her dream job, until she’s paired with Aiden, hockey’s notorious bad boy. Tasked with fixing his image, she expects ego and arrogance—but what she gets is sparks, temptation, and a dangerous pull she never anticipated. Every strategy meeting and media stunt drags her closer to forbidden desire. As secrets, fame, and the pressure of the spotlight collide, Elena must navigate the fine line between professionalism and passion. Can a rule-breaking heart survive the heat of the penalty box?

Vega Sisters 1: A Very Hot Night

Vega Sisters 1: A Very Hot Night

JP CARAT

Unemployed, betrayed by her boyfriend, and entirely out of luck, Alessandra Vega is having the worst week of her life. Enter Domenico Santoro. Lethal, gorgeous, and emotionally unavailable, Nico is exactly the kind of distraction Alex needs to survive the night.

She leaves the morning after with her pride intact and her sights set on her new corporate job. But the universe has a sick sense of humor. Her new CEO? Nico. He doesn't do relationships, and she doesn't do office romances. But keeping things professional is going to be impossible when her new boss already knows exactly how she tastes.

The Universe of Discretion: Next Door

The Universe of Discretion: Next Door

Michael BN

After an accidental first encounter, Kit ends up giving private guitar lessons to River Young, the most popular guy in school. River is secretive about why he wants to play only one song until the reason becomes... irrelevant?

Silently Falling Book 1: Silently Falling

Silently Falling Book 1: Silently Falling

A Silove

Alexis was your typical everyday good girl with excellent grades, a single best friend, an annoying elder brother and a family that loved her to no end.  When senior year rolled up, Alexis wasn't looking to expand her small social circle of friends or put herself out there but things are meant to change, after all, change is the only constant thing in life.  Paired to do a group assignment with the school's three new mysterious gorgeous looking guys at the start of the term. Alexis is tested in more ways than one.  Cheesy pick up lines, rude guys, charming smiles, motorcycle rides, coffee dates and long hours together is all it takes to make her question everything she ever knew.  But what happens when she falls for one of them? The one with the dark hair and piercing green eyes? What will she do when he finds out about the secret she's been harbouring all her life? She begins to regret her decision and wish she'd met him long before but life has its own way of playing with one's feelings. Will her secret break their newly found relationship or will it make it grow stronger?

Tucker X Olivia Trilogy 1: My Best Friend Tucker

Tucker X Olivia Trilogy 1: My Best Friend Tucker

Katie Keane

Olivia Walker lives a life shaped by expectations, where every choice feels planned by someone else. Between demanding parents and a picture-perfect boyfriend, she feels herself slowly unraveling. The one constant in her world is Tucker, her loyal best friend who has always been quietly by her side. When heartbreak finally pushes Olivia to break free, one unexpected moment shifts everything between them. What begins as a simple agreement to keep things light quickly tangles into something far more complicated. As lines blur and emotions deepen, their once easy friendship begins to change. Now Olivia must face what she truly wants, while Tucker wonders if staying in the shadows is still enough.

FGI 5: The Master of Metal

FGI 5: The Master of Metal

F. R. Black

Things are not going well at Fairy Godmother Inc. The workplace harassment, stealing of personal and very intimate objects (someone's underwear!!!), the general disregard and hatred for each other… Every day it seems like it’s getting worse. Zoya Romanova has had enough and she doesn’t care who she takes down with her—not even that pretty-boy boss of hers, Pierce.

Trustfall

Trustfall

Ilona Law

Chloe’s world falls apart after a devastating break-up, and she finds herself living with her old crush, Adam. Their history is complicated—he still harbors anger over how she broke his heart. Yet, as time passes, Adam becomes the only person who can help her heal the pieces of her shattered heart. Can Chloe prove that she’s changed, and can Adam let go of the past to be the one who mends her broken spirit?

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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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