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Wanted Mate of the Alpha

Wanted Mate of the Alpha

Sarah Tribus

"Behave, you know what happens otherwise," he threatened me before he opened the door, pushed me in, so that I landed on my knees and locked it again from the outside.

I swallowed the pain as I realized that he had really locked the door, but then Kalle's voice rang out "there you are at last".

Startled, I raised my head and saw him, with all the friendliness he had on his face before disappearing into the Nevada.

Serenity’s life is consumed by darkness after losing her mother and being dragged to a new city by her father, who has turned into a violent, drunken abuser. She dreams of escaping the torment, but just when she’s about to flee, an unexpected light enters her world. Her journey toward freedom takes an unexpected turn when she meets someone who offers her a glimpse of hope. But can she break free from the chains of her past, or will the darkness swallow her whole?

Hard to Forget

Hard to Forget

Daphne Anders

Ella runs home to Florence, Alabama, desperate to disappear after escaping a painful marriage. But hiding gets complicated when her past shows up on the radio—and then right in front of her, wearing a cowboy hat and a crooked grin. Wesley, now a country music star, never stopped writing songs about the girl who broke his heart. Old sparks crackle, but love feels dangerous when fear still lingers in the shadows. As secrets rise and memories stir, Ella starts to wonder if the life she’s been running from might hold the love she’s still meant to find.

Cold Showers

Cold Showers

Omolade Ayisat

Jayda Wright’s career has always taken priority over her relationships, but when she meets gorgeous but grumpy billionaire Sebastian Miller, sparks immediately fly. What was meant to be one night of passion becomes so much more when their fates become entwined…and so do their hearts. Can Jayda ever forgive Sebastian for treating her like an enemy, and will Sebastian be able to set aside the wounds of his past to accept love and a future with Jayda?

Age Rating: 18+

My Fake Girlfriend

My Fake Girlfriend

Jane Martana

Athena, a chef at an upscale restaurant, is shocked when her manager introduces her to the owner—her high school friend Ares.

The shock deepens when Ares fires her and offers a deal: be his fake girlfriend for six months, and he'll give her a restaurant of her own.

As they navigate their charade in front of his family, they all come to adore Athena, and Ares begins to fall for her. Even Athena starts feeling a spark - until she finds out the hurtful truth.

Will their act turn into something real, or will the truth behind Ares' choice keep them apart?

Humanborn

Humanborn

A. Makkelie

Too many unanswered questions, and they’re all about her. We must figure out what she is and, most importantly, if she is a danger. We have our pack to think about.

Kiarra’s life has been a nightmare, tortured by her own parents and the rest of the pack. A ray of hope appears when she meets two strong Alphas, both fighting for her. Although her only wish is freedom, a surprising twist awaits—one of the Alphas is her true mate.

Escaping Fate

Escaping Fate

C. Sweets

Ava Blood has had a rough life. Her pack, the Red Claw, have abused her and used her as slave labor since she was eight. And even worse? The alpha and luna are her parents! Confronted with the cruelty of her fated mate, she rejects him, renounces her family, and flees to a nearby city where, despite the enmity between their species, a vampire takes her in and shows her kindness. The Moon Goddess grants Ava a new mate, but her family and former mate aren’t willing to let her go that easily. Will she be able to escape their clutches and finally find freedom, safety, and acceptance with a coven of vampires? Or will she continue to be haunted by her past?

The Ashwood Family Saga

The Ashwood Family Saga

Jessica Bailey

Amelie only ever wanted to live a simple life out of the spotlight of her alpha bloodline. She thought she’d found that with her first mate, but he’s not the man he claimed to be, and Amelie is forced to set herself free. Freedom, however, comes at a price… Alpha Gideon Alois loses his mate on what should be the happiest day of his life, the birth of his twins. He doesn’t have time to grieve, however, as he is the alpha of the Druit Guard, the army and investigative arm of the Council… Amelie Ashwood and Gideon Alois are two broken werewolves that fate has intertwined. As these fated mates come together, sinister plots come to life all around them.

Fit for Fire

Fit for Fire

Vera Harlow

Orphaned young and passed from foster home to foster home, Adeline has spent the last nine years alone and harboring a secret: she is a werewolf. When she unknowingly takes a run in pack territory, she is labeled a rogue and soon discovers that finding her own kind is not all she hoped it would be. When she meets the alpha holding her against her will, sparks fly. But can he see her as anything other than a rogue? Or will she always be his prisoner?

FGI 2: The Elven Crown

FGI 2: The Elven Crown

F. R. Black

Crystal is a self-proclaimed badass bitch: she’s the CEO of a female-only investment company, has graced the cover of Time Magazine three times, and was a self-made millionaire by the age of twenty. Everything’s going perfectly for her, till the day she drunkenly signs a contract with Fairy Godmother Inc. Now she’s fighting for her life in a cutthroat competition with a trainer who makes everyone drool.

Shadow and Shimmer

Shadow and Shimmer

Corinthe Davies

Born to opposing kingdoms, Prince Ian and Princess Sophilia were destined to unite their realms through marriage. But when tragedy tears apart their engagement, their kingdoms descend into bitterness and silence. Years later, fate forces them back into each other’s orbit. Ian has become colder, sharper, and far more dangerous than the prince she once knew. Yet beneath the resentment and painful memories, the connection between them still burns. Caught between political unrest, ancient magic, and the ghosts of their past, Ian and Sophilia must confront the truth of what tore them apart before history repeats itself.

Crossing the Line

Crossing the Line

CAROLE73

April, a fierce political journalist, hates sports. Samuel Bardan, the arrogant captain of the Quebec Gladiators, lives only for the ice. When April is forced to cover his team, the spark is immediate and explosive. Between a stolen kiss and the pressure of the Olympic Games, one night of passion changes everything. But Samuel's coach sees April as a fatal distraction. To protect Samuel's dream, April walks away with a heavy secret: she is carrying his child. Five months later, as Samuel reaches the peak of his glory, will he discover that his greatest victory awaits him off the rink?

The Ice Beneath Us

The Ice Beneath Us

Elara Richards

Theo Reid, the star captain of the Stormhawks Ice Hockey Team, lives for the thrill of the game—until he keeps colliding off the ice with someone just as fiery: Victoria Hales, the sharp-tongued, no-nonsense assistant coach of their biggest rival team the Thunderwolves. Sparks fly, tempers flare, and every run-in is a battle of wills… and barely contained chemistry.

What starts as banter turns into stolen moments, late-night phone calls, truths unveiled and passion that neither of them can ignore.

Theo and Tori find themselves tangled in something far deeper than rivalry. As the playoffs heat up, so does their connection. Their love story is spicy, soul-bearing, and totally off-limits… but some lines are meant to be crossed.

The Unbroken Series Book 1: Gelasia Unbroken

The Unbroken Series Book 1: Gelasia Unbroken

S. L. Adams

Lacey Jones has her life mapped down to the last detail—classes, her spot as starting goalie on the school hockey team, and absolutely no time for dating. But plans don’t always survive reality. An ill-advised relationship with her coach quickly turns abusive, leaving her vulnerable and unsure who to trust. Then the last person she ever expected steps in: her childhood bully. He volunteers to be her bodyguard, determined to shield her from the chaos threatening to consume her—and his interest goes far beyond protection. With sparks flying and old wounds resurfacing, Lacey must decide if the boy who once tormented her might now be the man she needs. But opening her heart could mean risking everything she’s built—and herself.

So It Goes

So It Goes

Lois Scott

When Anna found herself pregnant and completely on her own at seventeen, she vowed she would build a dream life for her and her child. After her parents kicked her out, she moved to Seattle, where she found a job at a bakery. Now her child is three years old, and with the support of a couple who have become her surrogate parents, she has almost finished college. Her dream life is almost within reach, but a medical crisis and the unexpected return of her child’s father threaten to tear down everything she has fought so hard to build. Will Anna lose everything she's ever wanted, or will she finally get to live her dreams?

Age Rating: 18+

True North Series Book 1: True North

True North Series Book 1: True North

Vivienne Wren

When Serin stumbles into the realm of Ardanis, nothing feels safe—and nothing feels simple. Her brother’s life is slipping away, yet her path keeps colliding with a cold Crown Prince who stirs more fire than she dares admit. Ardanis hums with secrets, every step shadowed by riddles and half-truths, and the longer she searches for a way home, the deeper she’s drawn into its tangled web. Trust runs thin. Desire runs dangerous. And every choice carries a cost she might not be ready to pay.

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