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Mad Dogs and Englishmen

Mad Dogs and Englishmen

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 Way to Steel

The Way to Steel

Tinkerbelle Leonhardt

Paxton is the daughter of the local sheriff. Connor is the leader of the Red Riders Motorcycle Club. Their lives collide after Paxton returns home to the small town she grew up in. Will sparks fly or will their romance bring the whole town to a fiery ruin?

Hot Pursuit

Hot Pursuit

A. Duncan

Rayna finds her husband cheating on her with her best friend. The divorce is messy, and Miles wants anything but to let her go. Realizing what a mistake he has made, he tries everything to get her to understand how much he loves her. She decides its best to start over, away from New York, and moves back to where it all began.

Kelly Hawthorne is a detective who has his own baggage and skeletons in his closet. But when he helps Rayna on side of the road, neither of them realize just how much fate has stepped into their lives. Can they make it together even when their pasts come looking?

Cowboy Kissed

Cowboy Kissed

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?

Rooming With The CEO

Rooming With The CEO

Brittany Carter

When Lilly’s art gallery closes during the recession, she’s grateful to stay at her brother’s seaside rental—until she finds out she’s sharing the place with Luther Whittington, her brother’s incredibly handsome, incredibly famous best friend. Luther’s hiding from the media, and what starts as irritation quickly turns into undeniable attraction. Things really heat up when Lilly is offered a contract to “fake date” Luther, plunging them into a whirlwind of mixed signals, hidden feelings, and sparks that refuse to stay buried. Will their fake romance turn into something real, or will the truth be too much for either to handle?

The Billionaire's Dirty Laundry

The Billionaire's Dirty Laundry

S. L. Adams

Kinley swore she’d never step foot in her stepfather’s house again. It's been sixteen years, and her wounds are still raw, preventing her from having the life she wants. Harland was content with his bachelor life in New York City, but now his father and stepmother are dead. Can the two stepsiblings manage to overcome their hatred and share an inheritance—and custody of their twelve-year-old half-sister?

Falling For The Bad Boys

Falling For The Bad Boys

Lisa Rhead

In the town of Bluewood Cove, Tayla is drawn into a dangerous world of drug dealers and illegal activities after meeting Logan's lodger, Jess. At a beach party, she catches the attention of the powerful and mysterious Raffiel Brothers. Meanwhile, Walker, a wealthy and dissatisfied man, becomes obsessed with finding Tayla after a passionate encounter at a party. As their paths intertwine, Tayla is torn between her attraction to the Raffiel Brothers and her growing feelings for Walker and his second in command, Hayden. Unbeknownst to her, Walker and Hayden are involved in a dangerous world of violence and manipulation. Despite the chaos and danger surrounding them, Tayla begins to explore her desires and embarks on a complicated and passionate relationship with both men.

Age Rating: 18+

Seaside Pictures Series

Seaside Pictures Series

Rachel Van Dyken

Losing your ability to speak at the age of seventeen; it’s not normal or fair., but trauma, has a way of throwing normality out the window. Dani lives anything but a normal life. Her sister is married to one of the biggest names in Hollywood. Her best friends are rockstar duo AD2 and she has more love around her than most people experience in a lifetime but that doesn't change the fact their parents are dead or that it's her fault.

It seems her new normal is being a mute. That is until Hollywood’s newest heartthrob Lincoln Greene hires her as his assistant. He's gorgeous, unavailable, and unobtainable. But that doesn't stop her from wondering...if things were different...would he want her?

The Ranch Series Book 1: The Ranch

The Ranch Series Book 1: The Ranch

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.

Brotherhood of Six

Brotherhood of Six

Riki Leigh Bishop

Nicole has it all under control—until she comes home with her children to see her husband, Eric, and best friend, London, together on the couch. Nicole and Eric try to work it out—until they find out London is pregnant with Eric’s child. Nicole decides to pack up and move back to her hometown with her children. As luck would have it, her eldest child, Bellamine, won’t miss out on pitching his senior year of baseball—the school’s baseball team needs a new pitcher. When Jaxton, the high school’s baseball coach, finds out that his high school crush, Nicole, is moving back home—to a house on the same street as him, no less—he vows to win her heart. Will Jaxton hit a home run with Nicole, or will Nicole’s ex cause him to strike out?

The Camping Series Book 1: Camp Starry Nights

The Camping Series Book 1: Camp Starry Nights

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.

Jupiter's MC Book 1: Ghost

Jupiter's MC Book 1: Ghost

A. J. Green

How does one hide their feelings? Ghost, the vice president of the Jupiter MC, is bound by duty and family, while Clarissa, the sister of a member, is forced to live in the life her brother chose. When these two very different people meet, hidden feelings are forced to reveal themselves, and challenges have to be overcome.

Will Ghost and Clarissa be able to beat their differences and make things work? This is a story of love and conflict, exploring whether two hearts from contrasting worlds can find common ground and be together.

Boxing Day

Boxing Day

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.

A Baby For Dana

A Baby For Dana

Heather Teston

What happens when two people from different worlds come together with one purpose in mind? A lawyer who needs to marry for a year to get his inheritance. A woman who wants a baby but not a husband or father to be in the child's life. So an agreement is reached where if she agrees to marry him and divorces him after the year is up he will give her the baby she so desires. He doesn't want a wife or a child and he will walk away and never see her and his child. He will also pay her a great deal of money when the contract ends. What will happen during the year they spend together? Can two people be together 24/7 without developing feelings for each other?

The Unchosen Path

The Unchosen Path

Madelyn Jane

Ada is alone in the world, abandoned by her father, mourning her dead mother, and constantly abused by her stepfather Lugh. When her town is overrun by Vikings avenging the death of one of their own, she's captured by Cayden, the Chief's son. Bargaining for her life, Ada becomes his personal servant, but while she should be afraid of him, there's no doubt that he doesn't seem to see her as just the spoils of war. As they spend more and more time together, it becomes harder to resist their feelings for each other.

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Small Town Romance Books

Small Town Romance Books capture the charm of tight-knit communities where everyone knows your business and second chances feel possible. These stories often feature characters returning home after years away or newcomers trying to fit into established social circles. The small-town setting creates natural opportunities for chance encounters and community events that bring people together. Local gossip adds both humor and tension as relationships develop under watchful eyes. The appeal lies in the slower pace and deeper connections that small communities foster. Explore romances where home is wherever your heart finds its perfect match.... 

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