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Bad Business

Bad Business

Elise Faber

I was a single dad. I didn’t have time for love.

When I found out I had a son, my life changed for the better. My kid was great. My heart, though, was not. It had been trampled, kicked around, and shredded just for good measure. Obviously, after all that, I wasn’t looking for love.

But then…came Maddie.

She was an integral part of my brother’s company—it would be bad business to start something with her.

Only, she was smart and funny and capable and…my heart didn’t feel like it was in pieces when I was with her.

It felt whole. It felt like it had always been hers. It felt like…I needed to keep her forever.

Age Rating: 18+

A Biker's Ruby Amongst the Tools

A Biker's Ruby Amongst the Tools

Raven Wimberley

Struggling mechanic Ruby has always felt unworthy of love, her body image issues holding her back. But when she crosses paths with Damion, the rugged enforcer of a local motorcycle club, sparks fly despite her doubts. Damion is determined to prove to Ruby that she deserves every ounce of affection he has to give. But insecurities, misunderstandings, and the shadows of their pasts stand in their way. From tender moments to heated confrontations, their journey is anything but smooth. Can Damion convince Ruby she’s more than enough? Or will her insecurities keep her from embracing the love of a lifetime?

Coast to Coast

Coast to Coast

S. L. Adams

It was supposed to be a simple road trip, but you know what they say about best laid plans. Now, a little sister who couldn’t keep her hands to herself and a friend who should know better than to sleep with his best friend’s sister will face the consequences or crash and burn.

Chained: Las Vegas Bastards

Chained: Las Vegas Bastards

Sarah N. Fox

She swore she left the darkness behind—new name, new life, clean slate. But Vegas doesn’t forgive or forget. The city’s kings—five ruthless brothers who own every inch of its glittering chaos—just claimed her as theirs. They want answers. Control. Maybe even her surrender. Each look sparks fury, each touch blurs the line between danger and desire. She’s fought monsters before, but this time the battlefield is her own heartbeat. Because surviving the devil once was hard enough… surviving five who make her burn might be impossible.

The Royal Legacy 1: The Rise of the Crescent Moon

The Royal Legacy 1: The Rise of the Crescent Moon

Emily Goulden

When Josephine Taylor returns to her hometown, she’s ready to move forward as a doctor—but not to face the mate bond that ignites with Alpha August Hayes. As the wolfless daughter of a power-hungry Alpha, Josephine carries the scars of her father’s greed, which decimated their pack and left her orphaned. Now, fate has tied her to August, the Alpha determined to restore the pack’s legacy. Together, they’re thrust into a brewing war to overthrow the tyrannical werewolf Council and restore peace to the kingdom. But with the stakes higher than ever, will their bond be enough to defeat the beast that threatens them all?

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.

Broken Queen: The Finale

Broken Queen: The Finale

Danni D

“Have I told you how much I appreciate you letting my dad stay with us after Dianne left?” I ask Alex, idly tracing shapes on his bare back.

“You have,” he replies. “But I won’t say no to you showing me again just how much you appreciate me,” he teases.

In the aftermath of her mother's abandonment, Ariel has more important things to worry about than Dianne finding her fated mate. Her father is in mourning, her position is working her into the dirt, and everyone is preparing for Mating Weekend—which she has to host. Can she handle it? Honestly, Ariel isn’t sure, but she’s going to try. Tensions rise as her duties begin to close in on her, but help comes in the form of her mate and dear friends coming together to give her a much needed break. A heartwarming reunion, fun surprises, and new adventures await.

The Starlit Wolf

The Starlit Wolf

A. Makkelie

After her family is brutally killed by rogue wolves, Sage, a human, moves to the united Fire Wolf and Wolf Moon Packs. She soon finds the two alphas are not what they seem. Sage can sense change coming…but there’s no way to prepare for it!

Snowed In

Snowed In

Remmy Saga

Independence-loving May careens into a tree in the snow on her way home for her sister’s wedding. She wakes up in a cozy cabin she’s never seen before with a stunning stranger who doesn’t understand boundaries. He’s more fun than May’s ever had, but she’s heading back to London soon. Little does she know he isn’t a stranger to her family, after all…

Age Rating: 18+

Octavia Book 1: The Last Arctorian

Octavia Book 1: The Last Arctorian

Iriond Prime

The night of the feast was the first time I saw them. A horde of reptilians marched up the palace steps and burst into our lives with their ferocious, mischievous leader at the forefront. One moment I was hosting high tea with mother, and the next, I was ripped from the only life I’d ever known.

Undressed by the King

Undressed by the King

J. M. Felic

Every time I lose my virginity it’s different.

Sometimes it’s in a palace, and sometimes it’s in the dirt.

Sometimes I’m on top, and sometimes my face is buried in a pillow to muffle my screams.

Sometimes it hurts like hell, and sometimes it’s pure ecstasy.

But there’s one thing that stays the same, no matter what.

In every lifetime, you find me.

I always lose it to you...

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.

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.

Forget Me Not

Forget Me Not

Audra Symphony

Riyah grows up cursed to be forgotten, slipping through life like a shadow no one can hold onto. Everything changes when she crosses paths with Talon, the king’s fierce and battle-worn beast of a warrior, carrying a curse that’s slowly consuming him. For the first time, someone truly sees her—really sees her—and that spark pulls them into an adventure neither planned. As they journey together, Riyah’s quiet courage challenges Talon’s rage, and his stubborn loyalty gives her a place to finally belong. With danger circling and their curses tightening, they must discover whether two broken fates can shape a future worth fighting for.

Beauty and a Billionaire

Beauty and a Billionaire

Denise Spitznogle

Vivianne is determined to stay in New York, but financial struggles threaten to send her packing. When Liam offers her a deal too tempting to refuse, it seems like the perfect solution. But as they dive in, lines blur, and Vivianne starts to question if this arrangement will be their salvation—or their downfall. With emotions running high and stakes even higher, one thing is clear: walking away won’t be so easy.

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