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Bound to Vasiliev

Bound to Vasiliev

by Kiara Colón

Gianna Moore is the youngest cardiothoracic surgeon in Chicago, with a powerful father who would do anything to grow his empire, including marrying his daughter off to a total stranger and moving her halfway across the world. Ilias Vasiliev is one of the most successful businessmen in Russia, and when his own father comes home with a contract in hand, stating that he has to be married Gianna for a year to maintain a business partnership, he wants to say no. But with a sick sister needing a doctor, and his young daughter needing a mother, his hands are tied. Will these two opposites attract? Or will they go their separate ways when the year is up?

The Goalie’s Secret

The Goalie’s Secret

by 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.

A Dewbridge Romance Book 1: Hay Season

A Dewbridge Romance Book 1: Hay Season

by Sabrina Guthrie

Every summer, Dewbridge smells like hay, gossip, and heartbreak. For Mattie, it also smells like Rylan—the golden boy next door who somehow always saves her from the chaos of farm life. He’s the star quarterback, the hometown favorite, the one destined to leave their small town behind. But when one secret turns into another and one kiss changes everything, the line between friendship and forbidden love starts to blur. In a place where every whisper burns hotter than the sun, Mattie and Rylan must decide if their spark is worth the firestorm waiting for them.

Sunset Down Under

Sunset Down Under

by Lizzie Lioness

After moving from the US to Australia, Coco’s marriage fell apart when her husband (aka Jackass) cheated on her in her favorite Mazda 3. An apartment in Bondi Beach with her best friend seemed liked the perfect fresh start as a single woman. She didn’t anticipate immediately—and literally—bumping into Blaze. Lifeguard, veterinarian, and all-around perfect guy. Can Coco open up again, or will her past continue to haunt her?

Age Rating: 18+

A Wild Raven

A Wild Raven

by 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?

In It to Win It

In It to Win It

by Noah Ashlee

Eight years ago, I flipped the switch on my best friend and distanced myself from the only man I’ve ever loved in order to protect my heart. Now I run his company while he spends his days collecting home runs, occasionally making time for me between games and faceless woman. The thing is, my priorities have changed, and I’m no longer interested in standing by—not anymore! I want what’s mine and I aim to take it, but if he doesn’t realize that soon, then the World Series won’t the only thing he’ll lose!

All Your Tomorrows

All Your Tomorrows

by 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.

*Not a Sexual Service

*Not a Sexual Service

by Jack Hawkland

When Gary walks into the massage studio, all he's looking to relax and unwind, but his encounters with Teodora, his beautiful young masseuse, are anything but relaxing.

He's British and she's Bulgarian, but it seems there's one language they both understand...

A simple but steamy tale of unexpected passion and the beauty of a bond that defies age and borders.

The Invisible Girl

The Invisible Girl

by 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 Bewitched Knights

The Bewitched Knights

by S. S. Sahoo

When Ace Knights threw himself into his studies at the London School of Science fourteen years ago, it was to fulfill his dreams of becoming an astronaut. But now his billionaire father, Xavier Knights, insists he put his career on hold to look after the family business while he seeks round-the globe-treatment for Ace’s mother. Enter Veronica Sullivan, the newest investor in Knights Corp and the mysterious girl who protected Ace from the bullies back in college before suddenly leaving on Prom Night. The two strive to forge a business relationship, but with so many unanswered questions about the past, the secrets they both have kept all these years threaten to tumble out. A risk that doesn’t come without costs.

The Kingdom of Secrets and Ruin

The Kingdom of Secrets and Ruin

by 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.

Subtle Changes

Subtle Changes

by M. Wolf

Charlotte’s world tilts overnight—her relationship crumbles, her ex passes away, and she’s suddenly facing motherhood on her own. Between restless nights, unsolicited advice, and a swirl of emotions, she’s convinced she has to handle it all by herself. But life has a funny way of surprising her. A gentle new connection begins to bloom, reminding Charlotte that love can arrive when everything feels lost. Through messy family moments, loyal friendships, and tiny triumphs, she discovers that healing doesn’t mean forgetting—it means opening her heart again, one small, beautiful step at a time.

Brought Down

Brought Down

by Jaberona BL

In the shattered ruins of post-apocalyptic Earth, a young prince finds himself captured by the very rebels he was raised to hate. Escape is his only plan—until one rebel challenges everything he thought he knew. Forced to rely on each other to survive the radioactive wilds, pride gives way to something far more dangerous: trust. And maybe even something deeper. As loyalties blur and sparks ignite, the prince must decide what truly matters—his kingdom, his survival, or the unexpected bond that could change everything.

Her Breaking Point

Her Breaking Point

by Olivia Grace

Haven finally slips free from the man who crushes her spirit with rules, silence, and cold-blooded punishments. She steps into the world determined to breathe again, but freedom isn’t gentle—it snarls, stalks, and shadows her every move. The family who once vanished now tries to play savior, but their guilt arrives far too late. Haven carries the weight of every broken piece, every whispered lie, every moment she learned to survive alone. And just when she thinks she’s done being hunted, something new rises from the dark… and it refuses to let her go.

Alive Again

Alive Again

by Aimee Ginger

Lorelai was not living. She was just existing. Her past had her thoughts all jumbled up and her family thought she would never return to the vibrant woman she used to be. Aaron was entranced by her from the moment he saw her. He knew she was special and he needed to be around her. He could tell from the moment they met that something had happened to her and that she was holding back. Can Lorelai move beyond her past and start living? Can Aaron handle her reluctance of being in a relationship?

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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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