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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?

Sinful Secrets

Sinful Secrets

Cosmic Chaos

Good girl, Danny, has always played it safe. But when she struggles to find a job after college, she ends up accepting a job at her friend's fetish club, Sinful Secret. There she discovers a whole new world of freedom and release, as well as hunky Dom, Evan. But past traumas aren't ready to let her go just yet. Could Danny's newfound freedom and power be in jeopardy?

Something About You

Something About You

J. Nathan

Kason

I’m what you call a god, a superstar, a winner.

I’m good at everything I do and

I know exactly how to get what I want.

Being a professional snowboarder is my purpose in life.

I’m only at Cranmore University to appease my parents.

But, if I want to graduate, I need to pass physics.

And, since failing is not an option,

Blackmailing a nerd who hates me is my last resort.

Shay

I’m what some call a geek, a nerd, a loser.

And I don’t care.

I know who I am.

I know where I come from.

And I know exactly where I’m going.

That’s why I’m at Cranmore University.

To get my degree and begin my life.

But that plan gets quickly derailed

Thanks to an unbecoming video

A blackmailing snowboarder

And his ex who’s hell bent on making my life miserable.

They say everyone comes into your life for a reason.

What happens when that person is the opposite of what you want

but exactly what you need?

Kenzo

Kenzo

Ivy White

Rebecca walks into the underground poker room with one goal: win enough money to pay off her father’s debts before men come to collect. She thinks she can cheat the table, read the players, and slip out unnoticed.

But the moment the door locks behind her, she realises she’s stepped into the wrong game. This isn’t just a poker ring. It’s a trap built by Kenzo Robernero, the cold, calculating leader of the Società Oscura. All of the players in the room answer to him. Each card on the table is stacked in his favor and every newcomer is watched.

Now Rebecca is caught in a room where the stakes are lethal, the rules are unwritten, and the man across the table doesn’t tolerate cheats, but he does notice them. And once Kenzo notices you, the night stops being about cards and starts being about survival.

The Game of Obsession

The Game of Obsession

Chantielu

Emily thought it was just a crush. A flirty smile here, a clever line there—until Damion made it a game. And with Damion, the rules are always shifting. What starts as teasing turns into something tangled and intense, pulling Emily into a spiral of reputations ruined, hearts tested, and feelings she swore she'd left behind. But forgetting him? Easier said than done. Damion plays to win, and Emily’s heart is the prize. Trouble is, she’s not playing by his rules anymore. Love, obsession, or something even more dangerous? It all depends on who breaks first.

Bride Series Book 1: The Spiders Bride

Bride Series Book 1: The Spiders Bride

B. Shock

Wren has spent her entire life being treated like a monster.

Shunned for the magic flowing through her blood, she has grown up alone, unwanted, and blamed for things beyond her control. After fleeing the orphanage that treated her like a freak, Wren survives for years on scraps, wandering from place to place with nowhere to call home.

Then her luck finally runs out.

While being hunted through a dark forest by a feral monster, Wren stumbles into a hidden trap and falls into the web of an Arachne.

He is intelligent. Cunning. Deadly.

And for reasons Wren cannot understand, he refuses to let her leave.

Trapped within his underground lair, Wren expects to become nothing more than another meal. But as the days pass, she begins to see a side of the creature she never expected. Beneath his frightening appearance lies someone who is strangely curious about her, protects her from the dangers lurking within his territory, and seems determined to understand the lonely witch who fell into his web.

The longer Wren remains trapped in his world, the more she begins to question everything she thought she knew about monsters—and herself.

The creature she once feared would someday eat her may become the only person capable of understanding who she truly is.

Panther's Cage

Panther's Cage

Kali Gagnon

After her father’s death, Kate returns to New York to take over his NHL team. When she goes out for a night partying, Kate winds up kissing a handsome stranger.

Days later, she learns who the stranger is: the star hockey player on the team, someone who's completely off-limits if she’s to keep everything she’s worked so hard for. But you can’t control fate, and she and the man can’t seem to stay away from each other...

Second Chance

Second Chance

M. Syrah

"You want to be my Luna and bear my pups? We'll see if you have what it takes." I growled low facing a very naked and determined Alison. She seemed to have made up her mind and she looked as fierce in my bedroom as she looked on the battlefield. Could her wolf make mine surrender? We were about to find out.

Alison, a fierce warrior who’s survived deep loss, has set her sights on becoming Luna of her pack, a role she’s determined to claim beside the elusive Alpha Sean. Scarred by the mysterious death of his own mate, Sean has spent years avoiding entanglements, but Alison’s strength and loyalty have begun to crack his defenses. Under the Blood Moon’s primal call, they’re both pushed to confront their deepest instincts and desires. As Alison’s unyielding passion collides with Sean’s guarded resolve, their struggle becomes as intense as any battle, and only one will emerge victorious in this test of heart and dominance.

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...

Then You Look At Me

Then You Look At Me

Tiffanyluvss

Rainey has a past she tells no one, secrets she wishes not to share. She’s viewed as the bad girl, but there’s more to her than what meets the eye. After an incident tarnishes her reputation at Freetown High, Rainey transfers to Crosshill High in hope of a fresh start. Ansel isn’t your typical bad boy. He's seen as a good guy with good grades. He’s quiet, reserved, and mysterious. But Rainey can tell that he’s not as innocent as he appears. An awkward exchange of eye contact from Rainey’s locker mirror begins a thrilling love story of two teens who find comfort in each other but struggle to overcome their secrets and scars. It’s a love story that presents a whirlwind of emotions, jealous antagonists, and obstacles that test their abilities.

Age Rating: 18+ (Assault, Attempted Rape, Cheating, Child Abuse, Depression, Domestic Violence, Drug Use/Overdose, Extreme Violence/Gore, Human Trafficking, Offscreen Rape, Sexual Assault/Abuse, Stalker, Statutory Rape, Torture, Violent Death)

Prophecy: The Alpha Kings and Luna story

Prophecy: The Alpha Kings and Luna story

Daphne Anders

Anna, the daughter of the Moonlight Pack's Alpha, is still mateless and has caught the attention of the nearby Midnight Pack's Alpha, Alpha Victor. Anna's father made a deal with Alpha Victor: if Anna remains mateless after the upcoming Alpha Ball, she will become his second-chance mate instead. The last thing Anna wants is to be mated to Alpha Victor, so the Alpha Ball is Anna's last hope at finding her true mate. Little does Anna know more is waiting for her at the Ball besides finding a mate; she is destined to fulfill an ancient prophecy.

Safe with My CEO

Safe with My CEO

Kelsie Tate

Nicole has been running from the past for two years. She's finally landed an ideal job as an executive assistant. Caleb, her new boss, knocks down her defenses and sweeps her off her feet. But what happens when the past comes calling?

Unnatural Instinct Book 1: Transform

Unnatural Instinct Book 1: Transform

G. M. Marks

You’ve never fit in—and now you know why. Snatched from your bed and thrown into a dark, ancient castle, you're face-to-face with the terrifying creature who claims you're his. As he demands your loyalty, something inside you begins to shift. Something monstrous. As your body changes and your old self slips away, you’re forced to confront the brutal truth: the only one who understands what’s happening is the very beast who took you. Trapped between fear and fascination, you’re drawn deeper into a world where you're no longer just human… and he’s no longer just the enemy. What happens when the only path to saving yourself might be surrender?

Shadow

Shadow

Ophelia Bell

When darkness falls, will Hallie fall too?

The whole reason Hallie even joined this expedition into the temple hidden deep inside the Sumatran jungle was to escape her demons. Yet the moment she arrives, the temple seems hell-bent on revealing every uncomfortable truth she’s fought so hard to keep hidden—and determined to plunge her into darkness once more.

But this darkness is of another kind. One whose phantom caress leaves Hallie panting for release in the middle of the night, only to awaken chasing shadows.

It’s not enough for just Hallie to awaken, though. She soon learns that she’s meant to awaken others—dragons, no less—by giving herself to the half-man, half-beast whose intense gaze and erotic ministrations truly redefine tall, dark, and handsome.

The darkness she faces now could chase away her own and finally give her a reason to stop running, but only if Hallie can learn to embrace the shadows.

Her Furry Lover

Her Furry Lover

Elijah Heartilly

Valery is on one of her forest walks when she encounters a hurt wolf. She just can’t leave it to suffer, so she takes the animal to her home to nurse it back to health.

However, something doesn’t feel quite normal about this wolf. It’s almost as if it understands her…

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