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You Never Leave My Mind

You Never Leave My Mind

Jollie D

Ava arrives at her new school determined to stay invisible and drama-free. She wants fresh starts, quiet days, and zero complications. Then he notices her. Loudly. Confidently. Relentlessly. The school’s favorite heartbreaker treats teasing like a sport, and Ava like his newest challenge. She insists she can’t stand him, even as their sharp banter turns into something dangerously fun. Behind the smirks and charm, Ava begins to see layers she never expected, and walls she didn’t plan to lower. As sparks fly in hallways and hearts race faster than logic, Ava learns that resisting temptation is much harder when it makes you laugh.

Beyond Black & White Series Book 1: Bishop

Beyond Black & White Series Book 1: Bishop

A. Duncan

Bishop is a gifted, guilt-ridden doctor who runs from duty and lands in a shadowed town. He stitches strangers by day and outruns himself by night. Quiet is his refuge—until Kallie. She is fierce, clever, and deaf; her silence steadies his storm. With her, the ache softens. But Bishop holds a secret with teeth, the kind that makes death keep its distance and turns a man into something else. When danger prowls and choices tighten, he must decide what to risk: the lie that keeps her safe, or the truth that could set them both on fire. What will Kallie see when the mask slips and the monster looks back?

The Heart Thief

The Heart Thief

Zainab Sambo

Millie’s 32, single, and officially done with dating disasters. Her life plan says “married with kids by 40”—but first, she needs to find Mr. Right. Just as she’s ready to swear off love, her ridiculously handsome, younger boss, Roman, swoops in with a wild offer: he’ll play cupid. For him, it’s just a fun distraction… or so he thinks. But helping Millie find love quickly turns complicated when he starts falling—hard. Now Millie has to figure out if the man she’s been searching for… is the one she never expected. Lines blur, sparks fly, and suddenly the rules don’t matter.

The Wolf Affliction

The Wolf Affliction

Suze Wilde

She screamed in fright, tripping over her own feet to get away from me.

“Goddess, you could wake the dead with that scream, never mind the neighborhood. What are you doing down here? Come to meet Warren?” I grabbed her arm and pulled her upright.

“I thought I was the crazy one. Now I think I’m the only sane one in this entire fucking town. I’m leaving!”

Jedson didn’t want Juno. He’d been rejected once before and vowed never to be that vulnerable again. Juno had no idea she would land in a remote area when she jumped into the boxcar to get away from her assailant. And now she was captive to the most handsome man she’d ever met, who sent such mixed signals and refused to give her back the pills she needed to combat her auditory hallucinations.

Interspecies Love Connections Book 1: Scales of Love: A Xenobiological Romance

Interspecies Love Connections Book 1: Scales of Love: A Xenobiological Romance

Ms. Thunderfrost

When marine biologist Jezebel meets Zeph—a towering, serpentine alien diplomat with eyes like the ocean—she doesn’t expect her world to turn upside down. What starts as a polite offer to help him adapt to Earth’s climate soon dives into deeper waters, stirring feelings neither can quite name. As laughter mixes with longing and science tangles with something far more mysterious, Jezebel discovers that love isn’t just universal—it’s delightfully unpredictable. Their connection tests every theory she’s ever trusted, proving that sometimes the heart speaks a language all its own.

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.

The Beta's Daughter

The Beta's Daughter

Saphira Aelin

A college student called Emma comes home for the summer break only to find out she is not a normal human. As a result, she finds what she's always been missing: a family. As history unravels, Emma's life changes.

When her family sets their eyes on her pitch black wolf, everyone notices something very unique. A white blessing mark from their goddess Selene fills the area below the wolf's neck. Time comes for the annual Mating Ball for young wolves, thrown in every pack to find their other half, but before midnight the ball erupts in chaos...

King Reiks Book 1: King Reiks

King Reiks Book 1: King Reiks

Daphne Anders

On the planet Kepler, Princess Lyra stands at the edge of her destiny—and wants nothing to do with it. As one of the last Evols in the galaxy, she’s bound by ancient tradition to wed a king her father selects. Unfortunately for her stubborn streak, that king is Reiks: towering warlord of Valvor, feared by worlds, admired by none for his patience. He craves a bride who is strong, beautiful, and obedient. Lyra is two out of three… and proudly defiant about the last. What follows is a battle of wills so charged it could set galaxies ablaze, where every glance feels like a dare, and every touch threatens to rewrite the rules neither of them planned to break.

The Marriage Bargain

The Marriage Bargain

Gallina Brindamour

Forced into a marriage meant to secure an alliance, Celia Montgomery has never known tenderness. Cast aside by her own family and treated as little more than a bargaining piece, she dreams of freedom—of a life where she is wanted, not used. But when she is sent to wed a rival laird, her hopes of escape fade into a future she never chose.

Brian Armstrong never imagined himself a husband. Duty, not desire, binds him to the bride he left behind. But when danger threatens his lands, he returns to claim the woman who is his by law—only to find a gentle, spirited wife who flinches at shadows and begs for her freedom.

What begins as obligation shifts the moment Brian sees the truth in Celia’s eyes: the loneliness she hides, the strength she doesn’t know she has, and the quiet courage that stirs something fierce in him.

But the keep holds secrets.
And someone wants Celia gone.

As threats close in and her life hangs in the balance, Brian becomes the one man she can trust. And Celia, who has never known safety, finds herself drawn to the husband she once feared.

Bound by danger and slowly entwined by affection, Celia and Brian must decide whether their marriage is merely an alliance…
or the beginning of a love powerful enough to rewrite both their destinies.

Twisted Fate Book 1: Waiting for Her Mate

Twisted Fate Book 1: Waiting for Her Mate

Lyra May

“Oh goddess, baby I’m so close.”

His grunt had my back arching on the bed at the unexpected sensation. “Fuck, I... I...”

Eliza, a skilled healer, returns to her birth pack after 20 long years, determined to find her fated mate before it's too late. But the search for her soulmate is complicated by a temptation she can't ignore. With passion simmering just beneath the surface, Eliza faces a difficult choice: wait for the mate she’s destined for, or surrender to the intense desire pulling her in another direction. As time runs out, her fate hangs in the balance, and she must decide if true love is worth the wait, or if passion should rule her heart.

Alpha Asher

Alpha Asher

Midika Crane

Alaya has always dreamed of attending the most coveted event of the year, the lavish party hosted by the mysterious Alpha of Desire. Year after year, she never makes the guest list—until, unexpectedly, she does. With every invitation, Alaya grows more intrigued by the elusive host who seems to be watching her from the shadows. The gifts, the luxury, the attention—all come with no explanation, leaving her to question his motives. Determined to uncover the truth, Alaya embarks on a journey to unmask the Alpha and discover the reason behind his fascination with her. But in her quest for answers, she may find herself drawn deeper into his world than she ever imagined.

The Alpha King's Claim

The Alpha King's Claim

J. M. Felic

Manhattan socialite Serena is pulled through a painting into a magical realm—and right into the Alpha King’s bed. The king of all werewolves and lycans is just as surprised as she is to suddenly find a human woman beneath him, dressed in nothing more than a paper-thin nightgown. His royal responsibilities demand he execute this trespasser from another realm. But his animal instincts urge him to claim her as his.

Age Rating: 18+

H. Academy Series Book 1: The Curse

H. Academy Series Book 1: The Curse

Nella Thorn

"Never let them know how powerful you are. The one that defeats you is the one you underestimate.“

Jade thought she'd left magic behind—until her old tattoo starts burning like a warning siren. Now she's back at Hunt Academy, the elite training ground for witches and mages. But this isn't the school she remembers. Students are dying. Shadows whisper her name. Everyone says her powerful, dangerous father isn’t involved… but Jade knows better. With secrets buried under every spell and dark rituals stirring in the night, she’s pulled into a mystery no one wants her to solve. Magic might be her weapon, but it's also the trap—and Jade is done playing nice.

Picking Up The Pieces

Picking Up The Pieces

Collette G. May

Adrian, a former NHL star, moves to a quiet town to coach a university hockey team, hoping to give his son stability. Leah is struggling to keep her bakery afloat while raising her teenage triplets, their livelihood hanging by a thread. When their sons form a close friendship, their lives become intertwined. As Adrian and Leah grow closer, they must learn to let go of their pasts and find a way to bring their families together. But when illness strikes and changes everything, they are forced to face challenges that test their strength, their trust, and the future they are beginning to build.

Windsor/Capulato Saga Book 1: We Didn't Know

Windsor/Capulato Saga Book 1: We Didn't Know

Autumn Ferris

Tori thinks one wild night with a handsome stranger is nothing more than a fun memory… until she joins her new hockey team and realizes her mystery man is Adam, their biggest rival and her captain’s best friend. Now the spark they shared is impossible to forget, especially when an injury leaves her stuck recovering at his place. Tension grows, secrets slip, and every look hits harder than a slapshot. As the ice between them melts, Tori must decide what matters more: protecting her secret, or facing the truth rushing straight at her heart.

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