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Mad Dogs and Englishmen

Mad Dogs and Englishmen

by Andreona C Garlid

Every maiden in the realm is summoned to a grand estate for a fortnight of glittering revels, where a titled man—rich, reclusive, and rumored to be mad—must choose a bride. Whispers of strange deaths swirl through candlelit halls, but the promise of power, passion, and danger keeps hearts racing. Beneath the silk and smiles, everyone hides something. As the games of charm and deception unfold, one question burns brighter than the chandeliers: who will survive the Lord’s choice—and what will it cost to win his hand?

The Camping Series Book 1: Camp Starry Nights

The Camping Series Book 1: Camp Starry Nights

by Sophie Jones

Lake St. James returns to Camp Starry Nights hoping for a clean break from heartbreak, drama, and everything that has left him questioning who he is. The camp once felt like home, a place filled with laughter, late-night talks, and the kind of memories that glow long after summer ends. But this return is anything but simple. Familiar paths lead to familiar faces, including one person Lake never expected to see again. Old feelings stir beneath quiet glances and shared spaces, turning nostalgia into something deeper and harder to ignore. As the summer unfolds, Lake finds himself navigating past wounds, present tension, and the fragile hope that maybe some stories deserve another chance.

I Love You, My Neighbor

I Love You, My Neighbor

by Elle Fielding

Kristy has sworn off love, especially when she's always overshadowed by her supermodel best friend. Focused on work and on a mission to improve her fitness, she adopts a dog—only to discover her new pet prefers the grumpy neighbor, Logan, to her.

Logan, still grieving the loss of his fiancée, is busy fixing up his new home as a distraction from his heartbreak. Neither Kristy nor Logan are interested in love, but the undeniable spark between them is hard to ignore. As their lives intertwine in surprising ways, they’ll have to decide if they’re willing to take a chance on love, even when it's the last thing they want.

Loving My Brother's Best Friend

Loving My Brother's Best Friend

by Meghann Crane

Crushing on your brother’s best friend can make things complicated. Henley grew up following Luca around, dreaming about the day he would see her as more than just Will’s little sister. During her senior year of high school, her dream comes true, but not for long, and not in the way she expected. Will Henley and Luca get a second chance at love?

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The Ranch Series Book 1: The Ranch

The Ranch Series Book 1: The Ranch

by D. M. Farrell

Ash’s world tilts when her dad runs into trouble, leaving her with no option but to stay at his friend’s ranch until life settles again. She arrives expecting peace and chores, not a moody cowboy who manages to annoy her within minutes. Cody has his own reasons for bristling, but their sparks fly so fast the whole ranch feels the heat. Between horses, pranks, and Allan stirring mischief like it’s his full-time job, Ash slowly finds a rhythm she didn’t know she needed. And as stubborn hearts collide, each step brings them closer to a connection neither wants to admit—but both feel anyway.

Wellington Ranch Series Book 1: Dust Storm

Wellington Ranch Series Book 1: Dust Storm

by Riley I.

Declan has spent his life building Wellington Ranch into something that matters. When his neighbor, Jackson Ashwood, refuses to sell a crucial piece of land, Declan turns to a solution that makes perfect sense on paper—an arranged marriage between his son and Ashwood’s daughter to secure the ranch’s future. Simple. Strategic. Necessary. Until Declan meets Rosie Ashwood. She’s sharp, warm, and far more disarming than he expects, complicating plans he believed were firmly under control. As negotiations unfold and family pressures rise, Declan is forced to confront the reality that even the most carefully laid plans can unravel when unexpected feelings enter the picture—and that love, even when it isn’t meant for him, has a way of changing everything.

Cowboy Kissed

Cowboy Kissed

by 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?

Glitch

Glitch

by Nella Thorn

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Luna de Verano Book 1: The Alpha’s Mate

Luna de Verano Book 1: The Alpha’s Mate

by VitaMia

Sun. Sea. Peace. That was the plan. Instead, after an accident, I save a stranger’s life and discover that werewolves actually exist. Before I can even begin to process that information properly, a ridiculously attractive Alpha informs me that I’m his fated mate. Honestly, to this day I’m still not sure what was worse: the existence of werewolves or Amaro’s personality. And if he thinks I’m going to let him boss me around just because fate supposedly decided we belong together, he’s about to get a very unpleasant surprise.

Forbidden Men Book 1: Price of a Kiss

Forbidden Men Book 1: Price of a Kiss

by Linda Kage

I don't care what my cousin says; I am not the queen of impossible relationships. I mean, just because my last boyfriend tried to kill me and left a bit of a scar on my neck, then forced me to move across the country and legally change my name to Reese Randall to escape him, does not mean-

Oh, who am I kidding? For a freshman in college, I have to have the worst dating track record ever.

It's no wonder love is the last thing on my mind when Mason Lowe enters my life. But the chemistry between us is like bam! Our connection defies logic. And he's just so freaking hot. Being around him makes me feel more alive than I've ever felt before. I even like bickering with him. He could be my soul mate...except for one teeny tiny glitch.

He's a gigolo.

Boy, do I know how to pick them.

Their Dirty Little Secret

Their Dirty Little Secret

by Rowan Cody

Tatum isn’t ready when her father announces he’s remarrying—until rehearsal dinner delivers the real shock: Liam Hays walks in with his two best friends and freezes. He knows her. Too well. Weeks ago they hooked up, and now she’s about to become his stepsister. Their friends know, their circle is watching, and their dirty little secret is about to catch up fast. Between forced smiles, stolen looks, and rising tension, Tatum and Liam must survive the wedding chaos without letting their forbidden spark burn everything down.

Off Limits Book 1: The One I Wasn’t Supposed to Love

Off Limits Book 1: The One I Wasn’t Supposed to Love

by Anne Laura van Rooij

Lena Carter has one rule she refuses to break—Jaxon Walker is off limits. He’s her best friend’s older brother, the school’s star point guard, and the last person she should ever want. But rules have a funny way of bending when Jaxon decides he’s not going anywhere. What starts as teasing banter and sharp-tongued exchanges slowly shifts into something heavier, charged with stolen glances and moments that linger too long. Lena keeps telling herself to stay away, to stay loyal, to stay safe. Yet every interaction pulls her closer to the one person she swore she wouldn’t fall for. And when lines finally blur, she has to decide if protecting the truth is worth losing the only connection that feels real.

Boxing Day

Boxing Day

by Jen Cooper

“Spread your legs, Millie.”

I couldn’t believe I was in the boxing ring with the head coach of my dad's gym. Leo was over a decade older and completely off-limits.

And he was training me in secret.

When I entered the Boxing Day tournament to save my bakery, my whole family bet against me. If my dad found out Leo was coaching me to win, he’d fire Leo and disown me forever.

Imagine what he’d do if he knew what else was going on between us.

Leo kicked my feet apart and gave me a smirk I knew was going to cause trouble. “Good girl.”

But I was starting to think a little trouble was worth it.

The Thorntons Book 1: The Nearness of You

The Thorntons Book 1: The Nearness of You

by Iris Morland

Everyone wants to tear them apart. But he's not giving up without a fight.

The last thing Sara Flannigan needs is a man in her life. When she returns to her hometown, she vows to create a happy life for her son and to rebuild her life after a painful divorce. Yet when she meets her son’s new doctor, she can’t deny the spark of attraction that heats between them.

The problem?

He’s Harrison Thornton, the oldest son of the illustrious Thornton family. His family would never accept a woman like Sara, a woman who grew up on the wrong side of the tracks. She tries to ignore the whispers of her past, but she soon realizes secrets can never stay hidden for long.

Especially from the man claiming her wounded heart.

Growing up in the rich and powerful Thornton family, Harrison has lived a charmed life. A renowned physician, the last thing he expects is to desire the mother of one of his patients. Sara is beautiful and intelligent, and she’s completely devoted to her son, something that only deepens his attraction to her.

He doesn't want a single night of passion, though: he wants forever. Yet there are forces at work and people determined to tear them apart. Even Sara turns from him, certain she's unworthy. Harrison refuses to let Sara slip away, and soon, he’s fighting the greatest battle of all.

The battle to win the heart of the woman he loves.

Breaking Ice

Breaking Ice

by Kiara Colón

Bexley Evans lives for the ice, pouring everything into figure skating. For years, she’s quietly loved Michael, the charismatic captain of her university’s hockey team—until that crush costs her the unthinkable. Michael is her sister’s boyfriend, and wanting him fractures a bond Bexley never meant to break. Jeremiah Redd, Michael’s best friend and the team’s strongest defenseman, arrives from Tennessee chasing his own hockey dreams and a place on the national stage. He’s also been in love with Bexley far longer than she realizes. Caught between loyalty, ambition, and buried feelings, Jeremiah knows one truth she doesn’t yet see: she’s skating toward the wrong man—and the right one has been beside her all along.

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