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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
Tainted Love

Tainted Love

by E. J. Lace

Damon takes me by the shoulders and flips me on my back. I hate myself for it, but I am so turned on. I moan as his lips begin to suck on my neck. ~It feels so, so good.~

Savannah, scarred by her past, steals from a local biker, Damon. Her act sparks a fiery tension. Can she hide who she is from this risky man? Or will her bold move plunge her back into a world she's terrified to face?

Age Rating: 18+

Her Bodyguard

Her Bodyguard

by Heather Teston

Dexter Sinclair is a former Navy SEAL now turned personal bodyguard, who takes on a new assignment. He has been hired to protect Roxie Greene, daughter of multimillionaire Thomas Greene. She’s young, beautiful, and always gets what she wants. Will he be able to handle her and protect her at the same time? He soon finds out there’s much more to this job than he thought. Roxie’s life is in danger, and he’s the only one who can keep her safe and alive. But who wants her dead, and why? After meeting her, he realizes she will not make things easy for him.

Home on the Range

Home on the Range

by Kylie Wynter

Wren has been traveling around the country with her loyal border collie, Puck, when she lands a temp job as a mechanic on the sprawling Teller Farm and Estate in rural Montana. Everyone on the farm is warm and welcoming—with the exception of her new boss, the handsome and brooding Lance Teller. The more Wren gets to know everyone at the farm, the more she realizes she isn’t the only one trying to escape from their own past…and keep their own secrets.

Age Rating: 18+

Unclassic Hero

Unclassic Hero

by Jessie F Royle

From the author of Behind the Masque and Enforce My Heart. Sydney is always a rule follower...until her BFF Desiree decides that she needs to have some fun. They buy fake IDs and get into a club, where Sydney hits it off with a sexy musician...only to find out that he’s also her new English teacher!

Camden Maine Series 1: The Baker's Husband

Camden Maine Series 1: The Baker's Husband

by 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.

The Heiress

The Heiress

by Tori R. Hayes

“Who are you?” I hissed.

He smirked, his hand sliding between my legs.

“Silly girl. You have no idea what you’re getting into.”

I moaned against his stubble.

“Then show me.”

From the day of her birth, Sophia has been told she has a mysterious inheritance that puts her in grave danger. But nobody will tell her what it is. So when Theodore, a mysterious and sexy young billionaire, starts showing interest in her, she concocts a plan to finally discover the secret of her birthright. But does she have the strength to claim it?

Age Rating: 18+

Love Travels West Book 1: Westbound

Love Travels West Book 1: Westbound

by Vladislava Mari

Dannie is an English vicar’s daughter, penniless, jilted—and stranded in the Wild West.

Jake is a woman-hating cowboy with a murderous outlaw on his trail.

No two people could be less likely to fall in love. But when Jake escorts Dannie to a remote Arizona town, sparks begin to fly.

Crime & Passion 1: The Code Enforcer

Crime & Passion 1: The Code Enforcer

by Valerie J. Clarizio

He’s a Marine hiding his career-ending injury. She’s a Police Investigator hardened by her past. Can these two overcome their painful pasts—and a murder investigation—to find happiness together?

Having been made the laughing stock of her hometown by her cheating ex-fiancé, Investigator Markie Pearson has sworn off overly-confident, good-looking men. When Bryce Hawk strolls into town, Markie quickly realizes he's the classic example of a man she needs to keep at a distance. Ex-Marine Bryce Hawk moves to small-town Wisconsin after his military career-ending injury. All he wants to do is hide in his mundane job as the city's code enforcer while he sorts out his life. What Bryce doesn't account for is Markie, that emerald eyed beauty, walking through his office door on day one. Too bad it's too, late. Women are not in his plans, nor will they ever be...especially Markie, the one who gets his dormant juices flowing while irritating him at the same time. When the municipal code violators that Bryce is investigating are murdered, Bryce becomes Markie's number one suspect. Or, is he another target? Is she? Will this damaged cop and wounded vet overcome their inner demons in order to work together to escape the claws of death and perhaps find love in the process?

Harnessed Passions

Harnessed Passions

by D. T. Jones

After her father’s death, Julia returns to her family ranch in Kentucky—bound by the promise she made to him. The land is full of memories she tried to forget, but walking away isn’t an option. Daniel, the son of a duke, made a promise of his own—to Julia’s father—to protect the stables and keep the ranch thriving. Working side by side, Julia and Daniel face rising threats and long shadows that still haunt Turner Stables. As danger circles closer, duty turns into desire, and trust becomes their only way forward. But can two people bound by promises find the courage to build something real?

Something Like That

Something Like That

by 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)

Into the Sunset

Into the Sunset

by Iandra Taylor

Sadie, a devoted wife and mother, sees her life shatter when she catches her husband at a local bar with another woman. Left alone and with nothing, she finds herself at rock bottom. But when the local motorcycle club steps in to help her rebuild, Sadie begins to discover a new strength within herself. As she starts to pick up the pieces, she unexpectedly finds herself drawn to Wrench, a younger biker determined to support her. In a small town with rigid ideas about marriage and divorce, can Sadie carve out a new path and find love again after losing it all?

Town With No Memory

Town With No Memory

by Ebony Clarke

Samantha's finally on the road, escaping the horrible mess of her life as her abusive home gets smaller in the rearview mirror. But when handsome, charming Austin stops to help when her van breaks down, Sam's forced to put her plans on pause. Austin can't figure out why he's so fascinated by Sam, but all he knows is that he wants to get closer. As time rolls on and the van stays in the garage, Sam wonders if it's actually worth it to finally let someone in. Even if it ruins everything.

London Fairy Tales

London Fairy Tales

by Rachel Van Dyken

From New York Times and USA Today best-selling author Rachel Van Dyken comes her epic regency saga the London Fairy Tales Series.

A regency retelling of Sleeping Beauty…"I release you..." were the last words Rosalind remembered before her world went black. Stefan, the future duke of Montmouth, no doubt thought his words were welcomed but he couldn't have been more wrong.With less than six weeks left, Rosalind has stopped believing in the fairy tale, and the stolen kiss that would awaken her from her worst nightmares.

Resigned to her fate, she waits for the curse to run its course.Stefan, a man as handsome as a pagan Norse god, expects to marry her, but he was sorely mistaken. Rosalind was no docile female. With the fortitude of a sailor shipwrecked, Stefan decides to lay siege to the greatest prize, Rosalind's heart.

Enter Black

Enter Black

by D. P. Mendes-Kelly

Roberta walked away from the force, but the detective in her never left. When a local girl vanishes and a diary full of secrets turns up, Roberta can’t stay on the sidelines. She starts digging—and that’s when things get strange. A stranger shows up with answers he shouldn't have. The deeper she goes, the more reality starts to twist, and the lines between what’s real and what isn’t begin to blur. Now, it’s not just about solving the case—it’s about staying grounded in a world that seems ready to unravel. Time’s running out, and if Roberta doesn't get to the truth, they might all be lost to the dark.

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