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Chasing Her

Chasing Her

Catherine Blaze

"I know you've been waiting for a man like me. To take control. To make you feel things you've never experienced before." Jade keeps life ambitious and free of complications. Casual dating fits nicely between career plans, and her countdown to leaving town for good. Then one electric night at a concert throws Tanner straight into her carefully managed world. He is warm, steady, and hopeful, the kind of man who believes in showing up fully. Attraction flares fast, playful and intense, challenging every rule Jade lives by. While she guards her heart with sharp humor and logic, Tanner sees possibility in every shared moment. Heat builds, and the future starts whispering louder than plans. Is love a distraction, or the bravest choice of all?

Fighting for More

Fighting for More

Aimee Ginger

Samantha and Jake loved each other since they were fourteen. They had plans for the future, but he left her at the airport to become a football star. Broken-hearted and crushed, she begged him to call her back; she was holding a secret. Six years later, Jake returned, wanting to make amends. Is it too late? How hard will he fight?

Claimed by Callista

Claimed by Callista

C. Swallow

Callista rules as the Sun King—fierce, divine, and ready to claim his Moon. Yehseeka? She’s wild, proud, and has zero interest in serving any man. But tradition doesn’t ask. It chooses. And the moment Callista lays eyes on her, sparks ignite. As Yehseeka navigates his tribal world, temptation comes from every corner—from the stoic king, his darkly magnetic brother, and a third who hides more than scars. She resists, but desire is a language of its own. Just as she starts to find power in connection, her past comes roaring back with a threat only blood can answer. Now, love, lust, and legacy collide under the tribal stars.

(TW: Sexual Assault)

The Emma Series

The Emma Series

C. Wright

Emma Taylor has just left university and is ready to make something of herself. She's tired of being a virgin, and even more tired of being considered a pushover. Diablo is feared by everyone who knows him, and as a top-level gangster, he's used to getting what he wants. It turns out, what he wants is Emma. Will Diablo change her, or will she change him?

Age Rating: 18+ (Assault, Drug Use/Overdose, Kidnapping, Miscarriage, Rape, Violence Against Women)

Enemies

Enemies

Violet Bloom

Haley and Will have hated each other since they were told to at age five. Haley is the daugher of an abusive gang leader, trying to build a future for herself and escape the small town she feels trapped in. Will is the golden boy son of the town sherriff who has it in for Haley's dad. Despite this, Haley and Will discover a mutual attraction, spiced by their mutual hatred, that turns into love. Together they make a plan to have Haley's father and most of the gang arrested, setting Haley and her sister Chloe free from the abuse.

Riders of Tyr

Riders of Tyr

Adelina Jaden

If Vikings lived today, they would all be Riders of Tyr, bikers of Swedish descent. Tall, dark, and hairy Bjorn is a purebred modern-day Viking and a member of the Riders of Tyr. When he took on the job of getting the VP of a rival MC out of the way, he never expected her. If Amazons lived today, Ava would be one of them. Tall, dark, and fierce, she is a fearless bounty hunter who goes after the grand prize. What she never saw coming was him.

The Royal Series Book 1: Kidnapping the King

The Royal Series Book 1: Kidnapping the King

Rebekah Halt

By day, Emilia plays the part of a refined lady. By night, she becomes the Red Bandit—a masked thief who robs the rich to aid the poor. But jewels aren’t enough. She’s driven by revenge, and her boldest target is the King himself. Her plan is simple: seduce him, relish every dangerous touch… then strike. Yet when her trap falters and she slips from his grasp, the game changes. The King vows to hunt her down, but Emilia has no intention of running forever—she’s ready to hunt him right back. Caught in a deadly chase charged with heat and betrayal, one question remains: will desire ruin her revenge, or sharpen it?

Exercise Discretion

Exercise Discretion

Kylie Wynter

Aria has spent five years at an agency for personal assistants. Her latest assignment is her biggest challenge yet: Jett, one of New York's wealthiest and most irresistible men. Known for his demanding nature, Jett has already cycled through several assistants, leaving Aria's business partner no choice but to send her. Unlike her predecessors, Aria is neither overwhelmed by Jett's looks nor his power, tackling every challenge he presents with confidence. As the tension between them escalates, Aria struggles to maintain professional boundaries while Jett is determined to break them. Can Aria resist Jett's seductive charm, or will she succumb to his allure?

The Alphas Series 1: Alpha Rejected

The Alphas Series 1: Alpha Rejected

C. Qualls

A chance encounter with her mate should’ve left Kya feeling complete and whole, but she’s left with a sense of disappointment. When she relocates to her aunt’s pack, Owen, who is set to become the next Alpha, is tasked with guiding her. But as they spend more time together, Owen's true nature is gradually revealed, leaving Kya with a difficult decision to make. Should she stick with what she already has, or take a risk and venture into the unknown?

Mafia's Obsession

Mafia's Obsession

Sofia

Hope Anderson’s life is about to change completely. One night, she meets the irresistibly attractive Enrique in his club. Enrique, notorious for claiming his desires, sets his sights on Hope and has no plan to share her with anyone.

In the blink of an eye, Hope finds herself thrown into a dark underworld that she never knew existed. As her dislike for Enrique grows, so does a surprising desire for him.

Age Rating: 18+

His Dark Delights

His Dark Delights

Raven Flanagan

Lilly, a young woman living alone on a farm, stumbles upon a gravely injured knight in the forest. As she nurses him back to health, she learns of the dangerous new king, known as the Fairy Butcher. Amidst growing storms and political unrest, Lilly and the knight, Ren, develop a deep connection. But as secrets unravel and identities are revealed, Lilly finds herself entangled in a conflict that could change her life and the fate of the kingdom forever.

Unraveled

Unraveled

Cosmic Chaos

Verdian’s world shatters the day tragedy strikes, leaving her caught between grief and guilt. But in the silence that follows, something begins to stir—an awakening that feels both strange and deeply familiar. Shadows whisper secrets she isn’t ready to face, and every step closer to the truth threatens to rewrite everything she believes about love, loss, and herself. As memories twist and hidden powers rise, Verdian must decide whether to face what’s been buried or let the past consume her completely. Sometimes, surviving isn’t the end—it’s the beginning of something far more powerful.

My End Game

My End Game

Isabel S. Knight

She has rules: keep business clean, keep her heart safe, and never, ever fall for a cocky athlete. He has a reputation—reckless, relentless, and impossible to ignore. She’s steering a company with iron discipline, while he’s fighting to prove he’s more than the headlines. Neither plans on crossing lines, but when the boss with everything to lose collides with the football star with everything to prove, the game changes. Banter turns into sparks, sparks into chaos, and suddenly the rules don’t matter as much as the way he makes her laugh, push back, and forget every plan she’s ever made.

Stolen by the Motorcycle Club

Stolen by the Motorcycle Club

Midika Crane

This novel is a contemporary adaptation of STOLEN BY THE ALPHA.

He suddenly lurches forward, grabs my arm, and pushes me up against the wall, one hand holding my wrists above my head. The other pushes my hips against the wall.

“Don’t play me, Phoebe! Not when I’m seriously considering either slitting your throat or ripping your clothes off,” he hisses.

His lips are so close to mine that I feel his breath dance on my skin.

He lets go of me and pushes me into my room.

“Punishment starts tomorrow,” he growls.

Phoebe is not like the other people in her town. She isn’t afraid of the cursed Vengeance MC club president who lurks in the shadows. One night, however, as she sleeps soundlessly in her bed, he kidnaps her. He drags her into a world of secrets and evil, far away from everything she’s ever known. Will President Ash turn Phoebe into a monster just like him? Or will she help him find the light once more?

Age Rating: 18+ (Kidnapping, Threat, Sexual Assault/Abuse)

Femdom one-shot: Don't Touch My Toy

Femdom one-shot: Don't Touch My Toy

Lyra May

Ana loves being in control, and tonight, she’s making the rules. Her submissive partner, Nick, has one simple challenge—keep his hands off her toy, and she’ll grant him anything he desires. But when a new woman enters their bed, temptation burns hot. Will Nick hold firm, or will his restraint crumble under Ana’s watchful gaze? This sizzling femdom one-shot is a game of dominance, submission, and impossible temptation.

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