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The War of the Gods Book One: Endless Seas

The War of the Gods Book One: Endless Seas

by Morrigan Rivers

"Think about it." Tyr smiled. "Out of all the women in your old village, our father chose you. How could that not be fate?"

Enid is kidnapped on what should be the happiest day of her life and dragged into the fierce, bewildering world of Ivar the Deathless and his maddeningly charming family. She wants her old life back—simple, predictable, safe—but each day in this new place nudges her toward possibilities she never allowed herself to imagine. Tyr teases her about fate, the others welcome her with stubborn warmth, and even Ivar, cold as winter steel, keeps slipping past her defenses in ways she refuses to admit out loud. As Enid wrestles with loyalty, destiny, and a pull she absolutely did not ask for, she must decide what home really means… and who she is willing to fight for.

Simmering Desires

Simmering Desires

by MannyHP

Miriam returns to her late grandmother’s hilltop property in an Italian village to inspect a shuttered restaurant—only to learn the relaunch is already underway. Agnese, her grandmother’s formidable friend, has hired a chef with his own key: Manny, the blunt stranger from the market. With eight weeks to recreate Lucia’s legendary Sunday ragu, Miriam’s careful plans collide with Manny’s instinctive cooking—and the town’s secrets, memories, and appetites start pulling them both in.

The Carrero Heart 1: Beginning

The Carrero Heart 1: Beginning

by L. T. Marshall

Sophie Huntsberger escaped her abusive father and found solace in a new life with a loving adoptive family. She blossomed, thanks to her rock and best friend, Arrick Carrero. But lately, Sophie’s feeling a growing emptiness she can't ignore. Searching for something to fill the void, she realizes the answer has been in front of her all along—Arrick.

As their innocent friendship turns complicated, emotions spiral and they must face the truth. Life, however, doesn't always let the heart prevail.

Cowboy Casanova

Cowboy Casanova

by Juno Sparks

Isobel Wright didn’t come to Wears Valley looking for trouble. She came to help her best friend with a spooked mare and maybe breathe a little Tennessee air. She didn’t expect the horse whisperer — the one with rope burns on his hands, a slow-burn smile, and hazel eyes that made her knees forget their job.

Ryder Callahan looks like he was born in the saddle. And he was. What no one around here knows is that he also owns half of Manhattan.

He keeps those two worlds airtight. Always has.

But Isobel makes him want to stop.

One small town. Two people hiding more than they say. And a pull between them that’s harder to outrun than a two-thousand-pound bull.

Some secrets are worth keeping. Some are worth blowing wide open.

Easy to Give Up

Easy to Give Up

by Iandra Taylor

Calliope thought she had it all—a family, a future, and love. But when betrayal and heartbreak shatter her world, she’s left to pick up the pieces for her twins’ sake. Struggling with the pain of a broken marriage, she starts to rebuild, unsure if she’ll ever believe in love again. But just when she’s about to give up on the possibility of happiness, a tall stranger with a heart-melting smile enters her life. Could he be the spark that helps her move forward, or is she destined to face the future alone?

Rinkside Rivalry

Rinkside Rivalry

by Bella Ravyn

Emery lands her dream assignment covering a high-stakes hockey season, ready to prove she belongs. The only problem? Carter, the team’s arrogant co-captain, who pushes every button she has. Their history is messy, their banter sharp, and their patience with each other… nonexistent. Yet the closer they work, the harder it becomes to ignore the tension crackling beneath every glare and sarcastic remark. Between locker room chaos, late-night deadlines, and moments that feel a little too real, lines begin to blur. Is it rivalry, or something far more dangerous? Because on this ice, the biggest risk isn’t losing the game—it’s losing control of their hearts.

More Than A Game Book 1: More Than A Game

More Than A Game Book 1: More Than A Game

by Anne Laura van Rooij

Tessa Hartwell has spent high school keeping a low profile, focused on her future and far away from football drama—until Zane Mercer, her school’s star quarterback and resident flirt, decides she’s worth chasing. Charming, competitive, and hard to ignore, Zane isn’t used to hearing no. But just as Tessa begins to wonder if there’s more to him than his cocky grin, Logan Carter—the quarterback from their rival school—enters her life. Thoughtful, steady, and able to see past her walls, Logan complicates everything. With homecoming near, friendships at risk, and the whole school watching, Tessa has to choose.

Hazel Island 1: Forever Mine

Hazel Island 1: Forever Mine

by Iris Morland

Fall in love on Hazel Island with the start of a brand-new, small-town romance series from USA Today bestselling author Iris Morland.

They’re just friends…until one kiss changes everything.

After a messy divorce, Gwen Parker retreats to idyllic Hazel Island to start a new life. She has no time for relationships now, not when she has a bed and breakfast to run.

No matter that her friend, the gruff and ruggedly handsome Jack Benson, makes her yearn for more.

Yet Gwen knows that she’s too broken from her first marriage to risk heartbreak a second time.

Jack Benson prefers to live a solitary life. As a fisherman, he’s well-aware that relationships, like the tides, come and go.

Gwen is special, though. She makes him want a different life, one that he never thought he’d want.

But Jack can never act on his attraction to Gwen and risk ruining their friendship.

When temptation proves to be too much, Jack and Gwen can no longer ignore the heat between them.

As the past rears its ugly head, can these two friends let go of old heartbreaks to embrace a newfound love?

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+

A Love He Never Wanted Book 1: The Beginning

A Love He Never Wanted Book 1: The Beginning

by Rora Prinz

Aurora believes her life is settled, even if her heart quietly disagrees. She is engaged, polite, and doing what is expected, until a chance encounter with Gio turns her world off balance. He is bold, perceptive, and far too comfortable saying the things she avoids admitting. Their connection is immediate, dangerous, and impossible to ignore. As stolen moments blur the lines between duty and desire, Aurora begins to see how much of herself she has been holding back. Caught between who she is supposed to be and who she becomes around him, she discovers that love has a way of finding cracks you didn’t know were there.

Scarred

Scarred

by R. L. Burchett

The day after having her heart broken, Raine volunteers for an international member exchange with the infamous Blood Ridge Hollow pack—home to the Lycan Alpha who killed the Dark Witch. Nervous but determined, she gains the trust of an elite group of warriors, falls for a mysterious wolf who keeps to the shadows, and discovers the truth about her complicated past and prophesied future. But when the Dark Witch’s followers threaten her new life, will Raine be able to prevent her return and save the people she loves?

Out of Time

Out of Time

by Amber Kuhlman

Addy saves lives for a living—but can’t seem to save her own. After one brutal night shatters her last ounce of strength, she runs, desperate for escape. That’s when she collides with Jay—a stranger with danger in his eyes and too many sins on his hands. He’s a storm she should avoid, but the pull between them is undeniable. He’s broken. She’s bleeding. And somehow, their hearts still recognize each other in the wreckage. As dark secrets rise and pasts collide, Addy must decide whether to keep running from the truth—or face it head-on, even if it means loving the one man who could destroy her.

Learning to Love You

Learning to Love You

by 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.

Catching His Songbird

Catching His Songbird

by Jane Anne

Wren never wanted a baby. Or a boyfriend. Or to see her best friend Morgan naked. Oops. One out of three ain’t bad.

Wren Lancaster has her life perfectly under control—no messy feelings, no romantic entanglements, and absolutely no babies. That is, until her infuriatingly charming best friend Morgan suggests the unthinkable: have a baby together.

It’s not like they haven’t already crossed some lines. Okay, several lines. But what starts as a completely logical, totally non-sexual agreement (with a few steamy exceptions, for science) quickly spirals into a chaotic whirlwind of late-night confessions, shower escapades, and surprise feelings.

Now there’s a baby. Possibly love. And definitely a whole lot of awkward conversations to come.

If Wren can survive her past, Morgan’s unsolicited bird-themed baby name list, and the world’s most persistent ex-girlfriend, she might just stumble into the one thing she swore she never wanted… happiness.

Spice Rating: 🔥🔥🔥🔥 Heat Level: Slow Burn to Scorching

This book builds from emotional tension and unresolved chemistry to full-on open-door scenes with steamy detail and intense connection. Expect:

•	- Slow-burn anticipation
•	- Friends-to-lovers exploration
•	- Explicit open-door intimacy
•	- Dirty talk and emotionally charged encounters
•	- High heat balanced by heart
Lotus: Two Hearts

Lotus: Two Hearts

by Beverly Criss

Nicolas Marcello Fitzpatrick wasn’t ready for love—especially not with nineteen-year-old Féria Akhan, who appeared at his parents’ home after her wealthy parents were murdered. She’s inexperienced, yet her beauty captivates him. Féria has never known love, but she knows he’s the one. Can their passion survive deadly enemies and dangerous secrets?

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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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